Clydesdale &#39;saved from axe&#39;
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CLYDESDALE Bank is being tipped to avoid the axe when parent National Australia Bank reveals the outcome of its review of European operations later this month.
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In the end it came down to a straight choice between Walter Smith and Gordon Strachan for the Scotland manager&#39;s job, and Smith won easily.
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Celtic manager Martin O&#39;Neill has received the backing of Kilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies for his controversial Old Firm pitch invasion.
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Champion jockey Kieren Fallon was back in action yesterday along with fellow riders Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams, plus trainer Karl Burke, after their arrests and subsequent
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The National Lacrosse League salvaged its 2008 season yesterday by agreeing to a collective bargaining agreement with the players' union.
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Aberdeen ended Celtic&#39;s unbeaten Premier League record on Wednesday with a 3-2 win at the champions that also breathed new life into Rangers&#39; title hopes after their 2-1 win at Dunfermline Athletic.
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Aberdeen were forced to settle for a point against âvisitorsâ Inverness at Pittodrie. Diamond struck the post for the Dons and a Heikkinen shot was cleared from the line but Ryan Esson impressively stopped
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Wrexham today breathed a huge sigh of relief after being given a stay of execution by the High Court - but the Coca-Cola League Two club have been given just two weeks to sort out the crisis or face a winding-up order.
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Business & money: The government yesterday handed Northern Rock a further lifeline as it struggled to keep the stricken bank afloat and push through a private sale
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Stephen Gallacher clinched his first win on the European Tour after edging out Graeme McDowell on the first play-off hole in the dunhill links Championship.
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Saracens reach their first ever Heineken Cup quarter-final as they ended Glasgow's remote chances.
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Salford Lads Club and the real Coronation Street could soon be given conservation status.
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By Adam Knapp, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.  Sep. 6--There are no more obstacles to keep the Wranglers from leaving for Springdale, Ark.
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The takeover of Abbey has cleared a major hurdle after shareholders in Spain&#39;s largest bank voted to approve the deal. At a meeting in Spain, Santander Central Hispano (SCH) investors backed all resolutions
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HOUSTON -- John Smoltz, Adam LaRoche, and J.D. Drew saved the Atlanta Braves from another quick playoff exit.
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RANGERS entered territory uncharted for the last 14 months when they overcame an admirable Hearts side in a memorable encounter yesterday to claim the victory which takes them one point clear of Celtic at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premierleague.
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Celtic sent out a chilling winter message to rivals Rangers by responding to their European failure with one of their best performances of the season to return to the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League table with a comfortable 2-0 win at East End