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Tour of Britain chief talks up chances of Froome and Cavendish racing in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Organisers say there’s a “strong chance” Chris Froome will ride in next year’s Tour of Britain, which will roll into Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire next September.
Cycling stars to descend on Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as 2020 and 2021 Tour of Britain stages confirmed
Aberdeen and wider Aberdeenshire will play host to cycling's Tour of Britain in 2020 and 2021, organisers of Britain's biggest cycling race have confirmed.
Taunts pay off in Aberdeen boxer Sutherland’s bid for Scottish title shot
Aberdeen welterweight Dean Sutherland today confirmed he is in talks about a Scottish title shot against reigning champion Stewart Burt.
Athletics: Records could be tested at Peterhead 10K event
Both the men’s and women’s course records are expected to be under threat in tomorrow’s Peterhead 10K.
Leask calls on Scotland to be wizards of T20 World Cup in Oz
Michael Leask insists Scotland’s cricketers won’t be going to next year’s T20 World Cup just to make up the numbers.
Rugby: Aberdeen Grammar battle on after wipeout
Aberdeen Grammar will be bidding to get back on track at Rubislaw tomorrow.
Race is on for Cuminestown’s Evans to make Team GB’s Olympic Madison pairing
North-east cyclist Neah Evans gets her chance to stake a claim to ride the Olympic Madison next year when she races at the UCI Track World Cup in Glasgow this weekend.
Resolute Aberdeen Lynx gear up for Belfast Giants’ visit
Owen Reynolds thinks the Aberdeen Lynx have shown a new steel which they can take into this weekend’s clash with Belfast Giants.
Athletics: Aberdeen sprinter Harrison setting new pace in distance running
Jen Harrison has made a seismic jump from being an accomplished sprinter to a promising long distance runner in a little less than two years.
10 years since Aberdeen sporting legend Fachie’s first World gold in pictures
Aberdeen para-cycling icon Neil Fachie is today celebrating 10 years since his first Para-cycling Track World Championships victory.
Cruden Bay lads find the holy Crail – and win a trip to Portugal
Cruden Bay will again fly the saltire for Scotland at the Junior Home Nations final in Portugal next year.
Depleted numbers hit Aberdeen Grammar very dearly in Premiership loss
Aberdeen Grammar found the handicap of playing without several first team regulars too much as they were beaten 57-3 by Currie at Malleny Park in the only Premiership game played in Scotland on Saturday.
Sing Flower of Scotland for me in Aberdeen – WWE star Drew McIntyre
Scotland's WWE sensation Drew McIntyre today called for Aberdeen fans to inspire him on home soil by singing the national anthem.
Albert’s Cairn to be special feature of new Run Balmoral medal
The special medal to be awarded to all competitors in the 2020 Run Balmoral races has been unveiled.
‘World’s biggest’ Houston Texans fans gives tour of NFL-themed shed … in Laurencekirk
The National Football League (NFL) has released a video of the "world's biggest" Houston Texans fan, and he lives in the north-east of Scotland.
Fancy dress running event set for Aberdeen park this weekend
A national running event will arrive in Aberdeen this weekend.
Aberdeen’s Coetzer can’t wait for T20 World Cup with Scotland cricket team-mates
Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer can’t wait to lead the national team at the men’s T20 World Cup next year.
New north-east parkrun to launch
The seemingly unstoppable growth in popularity of parkruns is highlighted by the north-east’s latest one getting underway at Inverurie on Saturday when the Ury Riverside 5K run takes place (9.30am).
Golf pair travel length of Britain to earn dream trip to Dubai
Globetrotters Iain Buchan and Jon Roberts are to fly on a return journey of more than 7,000 miles after winning a golf holiday in Dubai.
Allan aims at big stage after taking world third
Allan Ritchie claimed a world championship shooting medal and hopes in the future he will be able to compete at the Paralympics.
I showed them I’m not some sideshow says Neff
Metro Aberdeen runner Calum Neff was ecstatic after setting a personal best time of 2hr 20min 44secs in the Toronto Waterfront marathon.
Kosovo curling team’s incredible journey to World Mixed Championships in Aberdeen
Kosovo’s rising curling team endured a nightmare journey to Aberdeen before they could realise their dream of competing in the World Mixed Championships.
Scotland exit World Mixed Curling Championships in Aberdeen after thriller
Scotland exited the World Mixed Curling Championships last night, losing to Germany 9-7 at Curl Aberdeen.
Scotland into World Mixed Curling Championships last-16 with perfect record
Scotland finished the round-robin stage of the World Mixed Curling Championship in Aberdeen with a 100% record.
Aberdeen Lynx must battle for every point as they get down to Scottish National League business
The Aberdeen Lynx will be back in Scottish National League action this weekend.
Scotland sweep towards quarter-finals at World Mixed Curling Championships in Aberdeen
Scotland skip Luke Carson was thrilled with their emphatic win over Chinese Taipei at the World Mixed Curling Championship.
Golf: North-east duo spend fiver each and win trip to legendary TPC Sawgrass in Florida
Graham Burnett and Gordon Mair spent the best fivers of their life when they answered a flier for a hole-in-one club which led to an all-expenses paid trip to the Sawgrass course in Florida.
Aberdeen Assassin McAllister to box on bill with returning ring legend Benn
Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today confirmed he will fight on the undercard of Nigel Benn’s controversial ring return next month.
Aplin wants Aberdeen Grammar to go for place in top four
Aberdeen Grammar have been forced to revise their target for the season after winning four of their first five starts, according to centre Tom Aplin.
Aberdeen Lynx come back fighting after summer of rebuilding
After a summer of rebuilding, Aberdeen Lynx head coach Owen Reynolds thinks his team is coming together as focus begins to shift to Scottish National League action.
