‘I got my skates on to be fit for ultras’ says Alice
An Aberdeen-based former figure skater from Romania is making a name for herself on the Scottish ultra-distance running scene.
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Aberdeen Lynx look to link up victories
Aberdeen Lynx head coach Owen Reynolds hopes his side can put an end to a frustrating losing streak this weekend.
Europe win Ryder Cup as Molinari wins decisive point in France
EUROPE have won the Ryder Cup back after Francesco Molinari defeated Phil Mickelson on the 16th hole at Le Golf National, Paris.
Boxer Boris looking forward as pro debut arrives
Aberdeen boxer Boris Crighton today vowed to put his Commonwealth Games agony behind him to take the professional ranks by storm.
Steel cage bout should be real cracker at Aberdeen seaside venue tonight
Wrestlezone star Damien today vowed to recapture the Undisputed championship belt he believes was unfairly taken away from him.
Grado: Tagging with Santino is a great match and the fans will love it
Scottish wrestling star Grado today insisted his tag-team partnership with WWE legend Santino Marella is a coup for Aberdeen-based Wrestlezone.
Martina signs up to run the road less travelled
A Czech runner living in Peterhead will take part in her first Scottish road race when she lines up with thousands of other participants in the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run next weekend.
North-east’s Sam Locke think about decision to turn professional
Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke insists he won’t rush into the decision on whether to turn professional after winning the Silver Medal at Carnoustie.
Next Football Legend? North-east’s Ojabo, 18, pursues his stateside dream
THE north-east’s American football prodigy could soon be playing on the “biggest stage” in the game.
North-east Clark ready for ‘big challenge’ of securing a Team GB spot in Berlin battle
Aberdeen AAC’s Zoey Clark is confident of earning selection for her third major international competition of the year when she competes in this weekend’s British athletics championships in Birmingham.
‘If Lee McAllister wants to fight me it would be dangerous for him as heavyweights hit a lot harder’ says Williams
Heavyweight boxing legend Danny Williams today warned he would knock Lee McAllister out in three rounds if they were to fight.
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.
Shire are shock troops while Stoneywood-Dyce keep up their strong showing
Aberdeenshire became the shock troops of the Eastern Premier after travelling to Edinburgh and handing Heriots their first defeat of the season.
Aberdeenshire buoyed by wins at home as they go to battle in capital
Aberdeenshire will be away from home tomorrow for the first time since the opening day of the season.
Deeside Runner Robbie turns to mountain tasks after success in BHGE 10km race
Aberdeen BHGE 10km champion Robbie Simpson flies out to Switzerland this weekend to begin his preparations for the Zermatt alpine mountain marathon in early July.
Clark out to ensure preparations on track for success at Tokyo Olympics
Zoey Clark hopes this summer’s European Championships can be the springboard for her to win individual medals at international events.
I turned down other offers to join Peterhead says new signing Kavanagh
Peterhead’s new signing Ross Kavanagh had plenty of offers for next season.
Weather a key factor in bid for Aberdeen course record, admits Brian
Scotland international Fiona Brian admits to being motivated by the possibility of challenging for a course record in tomorrow’s BHGE 10km in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen equipment firm’s new giveaway packs real clout
An Aberdeen fight equipment company today launched a giveaway of 50 pairs of boxing gloves to benefit underprivileged youngsters, clubs and boxers
Aberdeenshire undone as openers control it
Aberdeenshire came unstuck in their first game of the season in the Eastern Premier Division in Edinburgh.
Results help Garioch in bid for Caley 2 North
Garioch took a big stride towards winning Caley 2 North without kicking a ball in anger.
Battle of nerves as Ellon vie with Garioch for title
Now the Caley 2 North title race has been reduced to a two-horse one between Ellon and Garioch, it will be a question of which team can hold their nerve in the run-in.
Shannon ‘honoured’ by selection for Curtis Cup team to face US
Aboyne amateur Shannon McWilliam is “honoured” to be selected to play in this year’s Curtis Cup.
Feel the pulsating joy of football with this magician
Iago Aspas is a little imp. He’s the kind of jack-in-the-box forward that defenders absolutely hate having to mark.
Rugby: Aberdeen Grammar humbled and Gordonians outclassed
Aberdeen Grammar endured a tough time on the road in Glasgow.
Zoey focused on Games after her relay success in Championships
Aberdeen AAC’s Zoey Clark hopes she won’t go though the same rollercoaster of emotions at next month’s Commonwealth Games as she experienced at the World indoor championships in Birmingham.
Aberdeen boss McInnes hits back at Killie manager after ‘dive’ row
Dons manager Derek McInnes today insisted he did not brand Kilmarnock winger Jordan Jones a diver.
Scotland v Ireland: When Finn’s on, we can break any defence in the world – Laidlaw
Greig Laidlaw has warned Ireland to beware Finn Russell after revealing the Scotland stand-off is in the mood to wreak further havoc after masterminding the dismantling of England.
Winter Olympics: Musgrave rival out to finish before lights go down without hitting tree
Andrew Musgrave will not have a half-naked Tongan to contend with when he bids to become the first Brit to win an Olympic medal on snow at the Alpensia Cross Country Centre.
Six more North-east athletes to go for gold at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Six more North-east athletes will go for gold at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April – including double Glasgow Games gold medallist Neil Fachie.