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Josh Taylor with his boxing hero Ken Buchanan in 2017. Picture: @JoshTaylorBoxer

Josh Taylor: I met my boxing hero Ken Buchanan and didn't know it

Former undisputed world lightweight champion Ken Buchanan MBE has died aged 77. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ken Buchanan: Scottish boxing legend has died aged 77

Andy Young is no longer the coach of Scottish duo Laura Muir and Gemma Reekie.

Scottish duo Muir and Reekie confirm split from coach Young

Anjan Luthra has resigned as chair of Cricket Scotland.

Luthra claims lobbyists undermining attempts to improve Cricket Scotland

Anjan Luthra has resigned from his position as chairman of Cricket Scotland.

Cricket Scotland chair Luthra resigns in wake of criticism of organisation

Andy Young has worked with Laura Muir for many years.

Young denies bust-up with Scottish duo Muir and Reekie

Maksym Galinichev, pictured here boxing Abdessamad Abbaz of Morocco in the Men's Bantam semi final at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games, has been killed in combat.

Boxing champion killed fighting in Ukrainian military

Jockey Derek Fox rides One for Arthur to win the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool in 2017. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

One For Arthur: Lucinda Russell pays tribute as 2017 Grand National winner dies

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are lying in fourth place after the rhythm dance at the World Figure Skating Championships in Japan.

Scottish ice dancer one point away from medal position ahead of free dance final

Oliver Mukherjee in action in his title triumph in last year's Scottish Amateur Championship at Gailes Links in Ayrshire. Picture: Scottish Golf.

Scottish champion Mukherjee close to carding magical 59 at Craigielaw

Steve Timoney, centre, says it is a hugely exciting time for Caledonia Gladiators and Scottish basketball.

Caledonia Gladiators set for state-of-the-art 6,000-seater home after £20m boost

Andy Murray will next play in Miami after defeat at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Murray bows out in Indian Wells as Draper says it was 'privilege' to play him

Rachael Blackmore made history in 2022 by becoming the first female jockey to win the Gold Cup.

Everything you need to know about the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2023

Jumbo-Visma's Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard reacts after crossing the finish line during the 4th stage of the 81st Paris - Nice cycling race, 165 km between Saint-Amand-Montrond and La Loge des Gardes.

Tour de France, big hitters Pogacar and Vingegaard fighting for supremacy

Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Murray survives another marathon match as Scot progresses in Indian Wells

Edinburgh man KIeran Cantley shows off the trophy after winning the Optilink Classic on the PT Tour in Portugal. Picture: PT Tour

Cantley wins in just second event after finishing winter work behind desk

Andy Murray in a practice session ahead the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California.

Andy Murray ready to win titles again after overcoming 'self doubts'

Andy Murray in a practice session ahead of his first-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Andy Murray: I won’t go 'nuts' if Russian players get Wimbledon go-ahead

Scotland's Laura Muir is no stranger to the medals podium at major championships.

All 15 major senior medals won by Scotland star Laura Muir

Andy Murray is back in action this week in Indian Wells.

Murray draws Etcheverry in first round of BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells

Laura Muir is never short of something to say.

11 interesting and inspiring quotes from gold medal winning athlete Laura Muir

Doug Wilson joins Scotland from Auckland Aces. Pic: Photosport

Scotland appoint Wilson as interim head coach for latest tranche of matches

Eilish McColgan set her record in California.

McColgan beats 21-year-old Radcliffe British 10,000 metres record in California

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez leading the field into turn one at the start during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - the last race of the 2022 season.

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Formula One World Championship

Laura Muir, of Great Britain, poses with her gold medal on the podium of the Women 1500 meters at the European Athletics Indoor Championships at Atakoy Arena in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Muir sets European Indoor Championship gold medal record with win in Istanbul

Laura Muir has high medal hopes in Istanbul this week.

Euro medals mean so much to Muir as she eyes another gold in Istanbul

Neil Gourley is safely through to the men's 1500m in Istanbul.

Gourley and Learmonth make progress at European Indoor Championships in Istanbul

Tom Pidcock's daredevil style could benefit him in Italy.

Strade Bianche: One-day cycling classic to savour - Pidcock is rider to follow

Dutch darter Danny Noppert won last year's UK Open.

Everything you need to know about the UK Open Darts 2023

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 on track during day two of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 24, 2023.

All the F1 World Championship drivers and races analysed

Andy Murray finished as runner-up in Doha after a long week in Qatar.

Mindful Murray explains Dubai withdrawal - 'I was a bit worried about that'

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury pose after a face-off in the ring, alongside Derek Chisora at the OVO Arena Wembley, London.

Who won Jake Paul or Tommy Fury? How much did the winner get for the fight?

Andy Murray has pulled out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships following his run to the Qatar Open final.

Murray pulls out of Dubai due to 'hip injury' - move is precautionary

Andy Murray lost in the final of the Qatar Open to Russian Daniil Medvedev. (Photo by Mohamed Farag/Getty Images)

Murray fails to equal Federer record as Daniil Medvedev wins Qatar Open, 6-4 6-4

Kelly Holmes celebrating winning the 1500m event at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Picture: Phil Noble/PA

Dame Kelly Holmes MBE in Edinburgh to celebrate International Women’s Day

Scotland's women's carp squad. Picture: Contributed

Here's why Linlithgow Loch is still a "value-for-money" fishery

Watsonian ladies hockey team have qualified for European competition for the first time. Picture: Duncolm Sports

Watsonian ladies hockey team reach Europe for the first time

Andy Murray is left stunned by his comeback against Jiri Lehecka (not pictured) in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Andy Murray comeback stuns Jiri Lehecka as he books Qatar Open final place

Andy Murray faces Jiri Lehecka in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

Andy Murray v Jiri Lehecka: How to watch Qatar Open semi-final

Andy Murray overcame Alexandre Muller in Doha to reach the Qatar ExxonMobil Open semi-finals.

Relentless Murray makes Doha semi-finals with fightback against Muller

Andy Murray extends his hand to Alexander Zverev after his victory at the Qatar Open. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Andy Murray digs deep again to defeat Alexander Zverev at Qatar Open

Australia's Neil Robertson won last year's Players Championship but will not be able to defend his title after failing to qualify for the 2023 tournament.

Everything you need to know about the snooker Players Championship 2023

Scotland won ICC Division 2 despite ending the series with defeat by hosts Nepal. Pic: Ian Jacobs

Scotland sign off Burger era with silverware despite defeat in Nepal thriller

Meyers Leonard of Miami Heat called a fellow gamer a "kike" (Getty Images)

What did Meyers Leonard say and why is it offensive?

Edinburgh Eagles take on Saddleworth Rangers in the Rugby League Challenge Cup

The Subaru rally car with the 'P2 WRC' plate used by Colin McRae will go under the hammer later this month. Picture: Silverstone Auctions

Rally car linked to Scots motorsport legend Colin McRae to go under the hammer

The Stephen Gallacher Foundation players will be based initially on their trip at Doha Golf Club, where Ewen Ferguson won the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters last year. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Excited Stephen Gallacher Foundation players heading to Qatar on training trip

Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

When is Super Bowl LVII? Which NFL teams will be playing? How to watch in the UK

Natasha McKay performs during the Women's Free Skating event of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland last month.

Dundee skater will not compete at World Championships

NFL legend Tom Brady, who has announced his retirement "for good".

Tom Brady 'retiring for good' as NFL great quits game after 23 seasons

Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson pose with a flag during the victory ceremony after the Ice Dance event of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland.

Highest British medal win since Torvill and Dean for Scottish ice dancer

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are set for a podium finish at the European Figure Skating Championships in Finland.

Lewis and Lilah set for medal in European Figure Skating Championships

Natasha Mckay placed 20th in the short programme at the European Figure Skating Competition.

Dundee skater qualifies for final at European Championships

Josh Taylor (R) and Jack Catterall during the WBA, WBC, WBO & IBF world super-lightweight title fight at the OVO Hydro, on February 26 last year.

'Absolute nonsense': Taylor not scared of Catterall after pulling out of fight

Motherwell's Mikael Mandron (not in frame) scores to make it 0-1 during a Scottish Cup fourth round match against Arbroath.

Arbroath beat the frost but not Motherwell as Steelmen avoid upset

Andy Murray speaks to the press after his third-round defeat at the Australian Open.

Murray feels he could have gone further in Australia and explains what hurt

Bautista Agut will next face Tommy Paul in the last 16 of the Australian Open.

Defeated Murray leaves Australian Open even more of a legend after vintage week

Andy Murray defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis on Friday morning at the Australian Open.

Four years on, Murray meets 'farewell' opponent once again - and stakes are high

Andy Murray defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis in five gruelling sets on Thursday.

'Sleep geek' rates Murray's chances of beating Bautista Agut

Andy Murray shakes hands with Thanasi Kokkinakis after their epic five-set encounter in the Australian Open second round. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Andy Murray wants end to ‘farce’ of all-night matches after Australian Open epic

Andy Murray celebrates victory against Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis after a five-set epic at the Australian Open. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

Andy Murray completes epic five-set win in 4am finish at Australian Open

Andy Murray celebrates at the 2023 Australian Open after his big win over Matteo Berrettini.

TV and scheduling details for Murray's next match at the 2023 Australian Open

The Scotsman Top Stories

Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.

SNP set to lose 18 seats to Labour at next election in worrying poll for Yousaf

Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.

Squeaky bum time already for Humza Yousaf as poll demonstrates challenge ahead

Boxer Ken Buchanan, who is widely considered as Scotland's greatest fighter, has died aged 77. He is pictured here in 1965.

Scottish boxing legend and 'gentleman' Ken Buchanan dies at 77