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Golf at Royal Aberdeen: Sloman knocks out red-hot Wilco at windy Amateur Championship
“I don’t tend to play my home course when it’s this windy to be honest.
Boxing: Aberdeen’s Traynor to fight ex-European champ in Barcelona tomorrow
Aberdeen super featherweight Darren Traynor today vowed to reign in Spain to rocket up the rankings in search of another major title shot.
Amateur Championship in Aberdeen: Business as usual for Nienaber as he gets in matchplay groove
If the winner of the Amateur Championship’s strokeplay is cursed when the format changes to matchplay, Wilco Nienaber didn’t show it.
Roger reflective over first taste of Amateur contest in Granite City
Former Cruden Bay man Stephen Roger was pleased to have given himself at least a chance at the cut in the Amateur Championship with a solid second round.
Els’ nephew reaches matchplay and praises ‘Big Easy’s’ influence
Jovan Rebula pointed to the help he gets from his major champion uncle to deal with “big-time moments” as he fired himself into the matchplay stage of the Amateur Championship.
Meek cards albatross to move into the hunt at Royal Aberdeen
Most of us could not dream of hitting two irons to a par five green – but Canadian Sam Meek’s second shot on the sixth at Royal Aberdeen found the cup.
Stonehaven’s Locke aiming for matchplay stage at Amateur Championship in city
Stonehaven’s Sam Locke steadied the ship in the wind at Royal Aberdeen yesterday to keep himself in the hunt for the Amateur Championship’s match-play stage.
Golf: Caledonian clean sweep as Stuart secures the Aberdeen Links title at first time of asking
Stuart Whyte admitted he was unaware of the prestigious recognition associated with the Aberdeen Links Championship ... until he was on the brink of being crowned champion at his first attempt.
Golf’s Amateur Championship in Aberdeen: Fisher swaps Missouri for Granite City in hunt for crown
Newmachar's Adam Fisher is hoping his achievements at university across the pond can help him make a splash at next week’s Amateur Championship in the Granite City.
McCracken delighted with coaching role at Peterhead
David McCracken is “excited” to have the opportunity to coach at Peterhead.
Night of anarchy assured as Chavo Guerrero signs up for Wrestlezone
WWE legend Chavo Guerrero Jr has been confirmed for a star-studded Wrestlezone bill in Aberdeen this summer.
Aboyne’s McWilliam suffers narrow singles defeat as US seal golf’s Curtis Cup
Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam was narrowly defeated in last night’s Curtis Cup singles as the United States won back the women’s amateur team prize.
I have nothing to gain from McAllister fight apart from cheque says Williams
Heavyweight great Danny Williams today admitted he only took on a fight against Lee McAllister for the cash.
Cricket: ‘There’s a real buzz around the group that we can do something special’ says Leask as Scots set sights high against England
Michael Leask insists Scotland can beat England tomorrow and he hopes to play a big part in it.
McAllister says dream fight would never have happened without the Evening Express
Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today revealed the Evening Express was the catalyst for his fight with heavyweight great Danny Williams.
McAllister confirms city heavyweight showdown with Williams – the man who stopped Tyson
Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today confirmed he will fight Danny Williams – the man who stopped Mike Tyson.
Curtis Cup: Aberdeen’s Farquharson-Black believes team has fine mix of players poised to perform
Aberdeen's Elaine Farquharson-Black believes she has the right blend of youth and experience to retain the Curtis Cup at Quaker Ridge in New York this weekend.
All eyes on Royal Aberdeen for The 123rd Amateur Championship
An international field of 288 elite men’s amateur golfers will descend on the North East of Scotland this month all possessing one aim – to lift The Amateur Championship trophy and with it secure a spot in The 147th Open at Carnoustie in July.
Aberdeen media trio to capture World Cup fan fests in Moscow’s Red Square
Three employees of an Aberdeen firm jetted off today to the World Cup in Russia.
Jolly hockey sticks for Sheila – still good sport at the age of 75
To represent your country in the sport you love is always a great achievement.
Golf: Scott celebrates his first ace but loses Deeside Champion of Champions tie
Scott Mackay didn’t know whether to laugh or cry after his second round match in the Evening Express Champion of Champions handicap tournament.
Proctor swaps IT job in oil and gas industry to race full-time with McLaren and now sets his sights on Le Mans
Aberdeen racing driver Lewis Proctor has joined the prestigious McLaren Driver Development Programme and is targeting a dream race at Le Mans.
Aberdeenshire soundly beaten in one-sided Forfarshire demolition
Aberdeenshire’s run of wins in the Eastern Premier came to an end in Broughty Ferry where they were soundly beaten by Forfarshire, who ran out 230-run winners in a totally one-sided game.
Aberdeen Assassin in challenge to British heavyweight legend as war of words begins
Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today started a war of words with heavyweight legend Danny Williams and insisted he would fight the boxer who knocked out Mike Tyson.
Boxing: Sutherland teams up with Scots ring legend Jacobs as he begins pro career in search of future title success
Aberdeen welterweight Dean Sutherland has linked up with a boxing legend to prepare for his professional ring debut.
Peterhead boss McInally delighted to secure keeper Fleming on new two-year deal
Peterhead manager Jim McInally is delighted to have secured goalie Greg Fleming on a new contract.
Lang haul: Naomi aiming to add to her successes at Scotstoun meet
Aberdeen AAC’s Naomi Lang aims to add another honour to her growing collection when she competes in the Scottish 3,000m Championships at Glasgow’s Scotstoun stadium tomorrow evening.
Grainger backs her ‘lifetime experience on the frontline of sport’ in tough role
Olympic gold medallist Dame Katherine Grainger believes her experiences as an athlete can help her keep Great Britain as one of the world’s sporting powerhouses.
Boyle’s taking a shine to the real prospect of Peterhead trophies
Paddy Boyle says the chance to challenge for trophies was one of the main reasons he joined Peterhead.
More to come from Robertson and Leitch after staying with Peterhead
Peterhead manager Jim McInally believes there is still plenty more to come from Mason Robertson and Jack Leitch after both committed their futures to the club.
