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Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation
Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
July 11, 2026Should Scotland keep Russell in reserve against South Africa?
With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?
July 5, 2026Williamson eyes Scotland job with McCoist on staff
Former Hibernian and Kilmarnock manager Bobby Williamson puts himself forward for the job as Scotland head coach leading a dream team of Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson.
July 4, 2026Celtic may seek to sign Gineitis as Engels replacement - gossip
Celtic linked with Lithuania midfielder, Rangers player liked by Atalanta and Dundee defender set for seven-figure move.
July 1, 2026Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
June 29, 2026Will Clarke successor be big-name overseas coach or Scotland icon?
The key questions around the appointment of Steve Clarke's successor - and some of the potential candidates.
June 28, 2026Coach Clarke steps down after Scotland exit World Cup, says Scottish FA - Reuters
Coach Clarke steps down after Scotland exit World Cup, says Scottish FA Reuters
June 27, 2026Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.
June 27, 2026One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.
June 27, 2026Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.
June 26, 2026Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?
After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.
June 26, 2026From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.
June 26, 2026'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes
Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".
June 25, 2026Scotland hopes on the brink following defeat against Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril with calamitous defending allowed Brazil to win 3-0 in Miami and finish top of Group C.
June 25, 2026Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup
Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including run-scoring records, curious tactics and more scoops than ever.
June 24, 2026Second Brazil goal ruled out for Vinicius Jr foul
Brazil's Vinicius Junior has a goal ruled out against Scotland for a foul in the build up after the referee is sent to watch it again by VAR.
June 24, 2026India T20s can get 'everyone excited' about 2030
Ireland assistant coach Gary Wilson says this weekend's two T20 matches against India at Stormont are a great way to get "everyone excited about a Word Cup" that will be co-hosted by England, Scotland and Ireland in 2030.
June 24, 2026Wales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
Burnley hope to complete a deal to appoint Wales boss Craig Bellamy following Scott Parker's departure.
June 24, 2026What are Scotland's chances of progressing as third-place finishers?
With 32 of 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup it is more difficult to be eliminated than to qualify.
June 24, 2026Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil
Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the World Cup knockout phase, but will know they need to improve on the previous two games, writes Tom English.
June 24, 2026Ancelotti's quest to end Brazil's 24-year wait for World Cup glory
BBC Scotland's Andy Burke looks at Carlo Ancelotti and his mission at Brazil before their final Group C game against Scotland.
June 24, 2026New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup
Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.
June 23, 2026Carter hits 72 to become T20 World Cup's top run-scorer
Scotland's Darcey Carter becomes the leading run scorer at the Women's T20 World Cup with an unbeaten 72 against New Zealand.
June 23, 2026Former Scottish National Party chief jailed for five years for embezzling party funds - Reuters
Former Scottish National Party chief jailed for five years for embezzling party funds Reuters
June 23, 2026Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil
A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?
June 23, 2026Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog
Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.
June 23, 2026A whole new ball game for the Marlins as Scotland fans land in Miami for World Cup clash - Reuters
A whole new ball game for the Marlins as Scotland fans land in Miami for World Cup clash Reuters
June 23, 2026Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery
Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.
June 22, 2026Who needs what to qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals?
As the group stages of the Women's T20 World Cup reaches the final week, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the semi-finals.
June 21, 2026What have we learned from Scotland's World Cup so far as Brazil test looms?
After a win over Haiti and a narrow defeat by Morocco, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what we have learned from Scotland's World Cup so far.
June 21, 2026TRNSMT fans shake off Scotland loss in sun-soaked Fratellis sing-a-long
The festival's first day saw torrential rain throughout the afternoon, but there was warm weather to start off Saturday.
June 20, 2026'Big decisions went against Scotland'
BBC Sport Scotland's Liam McLeod and James McFadden analyse the three key decisions that went against Scotland during their World Cup Group C 1-0 defeat against Morocco.
June 20, 2026Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?
Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?
June 20, 2026On another day that's a penalty - Clarke on McGinn claim
Scotland boss Steve Clarke believes the challenge on John McGinn by Neil El Aynaoui was the Tartan Army's strongest penalty claim against Morocco.
June 20, 2026Scotland fall to narrow defeat against Morocco
Scotland concede after 71 seconds and fall to a World Cup defeat against a classy Morocco, but their hopes of a historic knock-out place remain in their own hands with one group game to go.
June 20, 2026Morocco bully Scotland into submission for 1-0 win, take control of Group C - Reuters
Morocco bully Scotland into submission for 1-0 win, take control of Group C Reuters
June 20, 2026'Nightmare start for Scotland' - Morocco score after 71 seconds
Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.
June 19, 2026Did key decisions go against Scotland in Morocco match?
Should Scotland feel aggrieved after three key decisions in their World Cup Group C match against Morocco in Boston?
June 19, 2026Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything
Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.
June 19, 2026Scotland's totems must turn up to thwart dynamic Morocco
Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.
June 19, 2026Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies
Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.
June 18, 2026Windies take three wickets in an over as Scotland are defeated
Watch as Aaliyah Alleyne takes three wickets in the 18th over to help West Indies edge past Scotland at the Women's T20 World Cup in Headingley.
June 18, 2026Why does Scotland's McGinn do goggles celebration?
John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.
June 18, 2026Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.
June 18, 2026Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi
Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making progress beyond the group stage.
June 18, 2026Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit - Reuters
Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit Reuters
June 17, 2026Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell learn European opponents
Heart of Midlothian will face Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying as Hibernian and Motherwell learn their Conference League opponents.
June 17, 2026How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.
June 17, 2026The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
June 17, 2026Meet the striker who doesn't score often - but Scotland win when he does
Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.
June 16, 2026'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp
Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.
June 15, 2026Scotland's Tartan Army switches sports for a day in Boston - Reuters
Scotland's Tartan Army switches sports for a day in Boston Reuters
June 15, 2026Scotland's rare opening win takes pressure off, says coach Clarke - Reuters
Scotland's rare opening win takes pressure off, says coach Clarke Reuters
June 14, 2026Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti - Reuters
Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti Reuters
June 14, 2026'Just listen to this!' - Scotland are back at the World Cup after 28 years
Scotland's players and fans sing Flower of Scotland at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years before their match against Haiti at the Boston Stadium.
June 14, 2026McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution
Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.
June 11, 2026Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
June 11, 2026Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says - Reuters
Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says Reuters
June 11, 2026Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener
Haiti are forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after the team shirt, depicting a war scene, fails to comply with Fifa rules.
June 10, 2026How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
June 9, 2026Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer
Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.
June 9, 2026Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
June 9, 2026McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune
If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.
June 8, 2026Clarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?
June 7, 2026Patient, precise, clinical - are Scotland ready to make World Cup mark?
Scotland thrash Bolivia and are in decent fettle one week out from the biggest game of their international lives.
June 6, 2026Scotland score four in first half to beat Bolivia
Watch the goals as Scotland score four in the first half to beat Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up.
June 6, 2026How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England's group match against Ghana.
June 6, 2026Who is your team playing in Scotland's Premier Sports Cup?
The draw has been made for the group phase of next season's Scottish League Cup.
May 27, 2026Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI
An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.
May 27, 2026Fly counters help to spot signs of river pollution
Hundreds of volunteers survey Scotland's watercourses and report any issues of concern quickly.
May 26, 2026Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.
May 5, 2026Does Rome defeat mark beginning of end of Borthwick empire?
England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch
March 7, 2026EU trade head says US has given assurance it will honor trade deal - Reuters
EU trade head says US has given assurance it will honor trade deal Reuters
March 5, 2026Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured
February 24, 2026Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
February 24, 2026Watch: Comedy miss as leaders St Johnstone held by Raith Rovers
Watch as Sam Stanton's shot is cleared off the line by St Johnstone team-mate Josh Fowler during their Scottish Championship game against Raith Rovers.
February 20, 2026Four-try Wales U20s beat Scotland in Cardiff
Wales enjoy first success of the 2026 U20 Six Nations with a bonus-point win against Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park.
February 20, 2026Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June
Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
February 18, 2026