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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.
Laidlaw returns to Scotland first XV for crucial Six Nations clash with France
Gregor Townsend has responded to last weekend's thrashing at the hands of Wales by making six changes to his Scotland line-up ahead of facing France on Sunday.
Golf: Aboyne’s Shannon has sights on prestigious Curtis Cup place
Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam is relishing the opportunity of playing in the Curtis Cup at Quaker Ridge in the United States later this year.
Boxing: Traynor could be three-weight Scottish champion with grudge match win over Doyle
Aberdeen’s Darren Traynor today vowed to make history by becoming a three-time, three-weight Scottish champion.
Sports Village Academy players take honours from capital event
Aberdeen Sports Village’s Table Tennis Academy pulled off another “smash”-ing performance at the Edinburgh Open.
Rugby: Aberdeen Grammar coach in confident mood as home advantage can prove key
Aberdeen Grammar get back into action tomorrow after a two-week break with what head coach Ali O’Connor regards as a “must win” game against lowly Stewart’s Melville.
Ice Hockey: Slow start gives Pirates edge of Aberdeen Lynx in battle of Braehead
A poor start at Braehead saw Aberdeen Lynx lose their first game of the year 6-3 to Paisley Pirates.
Rugby round-up: Sloppy start gives Grammar too much to do in the borders
Two late tries were not enough to prevent Aberdeen Grammar slumping to their first defeat since mid-October after a rousing affair in the Borders where Kelso were happy to hang on against the late rally of the Rubislaw side.
Motorsport: Teenager Gordon making step up to Ginetta challenge in new year
This year is set to be another exciting one for Turriff racing driver Gordon Mutch.
Flag football: Aberdeen Oilcats coach hailing growth into second team as ‘fantastic’ development
The Aberdeen Oilcats will launch a second team this year – the first time the club have done so.
Athletics: Simpson heads to Spain to prepare for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
After racing in France and Scotland either side of the New Year, Robbie Simpson is now in Spain preparing for the Commonwealth Games in Australia.
Athletics: Zoey heading to Florida for warm weather training as part of Commonwealth build-up
Aberdeen AAC’s Zoey Clark is preparing to fly out to Florida to continue her preparations for the Commonwealth Games.
Athletics: Clark’s World Championships silver the highlight in 2017 as others shine on major stages
Zoey Clark’s silver medal-winning performance as part of the Great Britain women’s 4x400m relay squad at the London world championships in August was undoubtedly the highlight of the north-east athletics year.
Athletics: Ultra-distance runner Sinclair in line for British call-up after year of glory
Aberdeen’s Rob Sinclair is in line to represent Great Britain for the first time after producing a series of outstanding record-breaking performances during 2017.
Henderson aims to give his fans something to shout about in PDC World Championships battle with Cross
Huntly's John Henderson doesn’t want to let all his supporters in the north-east down when he competes in the third round of the PDC Darts World Championship.
Hopefully Hendo won’t be gurning after clash with dangerous Gurney
For Huntly’s John Henderson the perfect Christmas present is a third round place in the PDC World Darts Championships.
Rugby round-up: Victory in Orkney gives Gordonians mid-table festive cheer
Gordonians took full advantage of a trip to Orkney on a day when rugby on the mainland was generally confined to the freezer.
Boris will be back after loss in Commonwealth Games box-off
Byron Boxing Club fighter Boris Crighton thinks he has unfinished business in the amateur ranks after losing a box-off for a place at the Commonwealth Games next year.
Athletics: Deeside runner Robbie going all out to make history in East District cross country championships
Robbie Simpson travels to Livingston on Saturday with the aim of becoming the first north-east athlete for 35 years to win the senior men’s title in the East District cross country championships.
Rugby round-up: O’Connor hails his Grammar troops after running riot against Falkirk side
Aberdeen Grammar moved into fourth place in the BT National 1 league with a rampant 50-20 victory at Falkirk.
Wrestlezone champ Damien wants to end 2017 with win over Crusher Craib
Wrestlezone undisputed champion Damien today vowed to end a landmark 2017 on a high by retaining his title in a grudge match against Crusher Craib.
Opportunity to enjoy American flag football taster session with Oilcats
The Granite City’s American Flag Football team are holding a rookie day this weekend to attract new members.
Shooter Calum gunning for gold as part of Scotland’s team Down Under at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Culter shooter Calum Fraser is delighted he’ll be part of Team Scotland for the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast in April.
Kickboxer Dean: If I could win all six belts it would make a massive statement before I move into boxing
Aberdeen kickboxing star Dean Sutherland today vowed to unify all six belts at 67kg before switching to a bid for glory at professional boxing.