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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

James Watt is the co-founder of Aberdeenshire-based beer maker BrewDog, which has grown into a billion-dollar-plus global business.
James Watt is the co-founder of Aberdeenshire-based beer maker BrewDog, which has grown into a billion-dollar-plus global business.

BrewDog boss puts up £5m in 'unique' bid to find next billion-dollar unicorn

Adele has added extra dates to her Las Vegas residency
Adele has added extra dates to her Las Vegas residency

Adele announces extra dates for Las Vegas shows - how to get tickets

Panic! At The Disco announce split after European concert tour

The Killers are set to play Edinburgh next year.
The Killers are set to play Edinburgh next year.

The Killers to play a one-off special show in Scotland next year

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare incurable neurological illness Stiff Person Syndrome
Celine Dion diagnosed with rare incurable neurological illness Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare incurable neurological disorder

Formula 1 2023 calendar released: FIA announces record 24-races including China and Las Vegas
Formula 1 2023 calendar released: FIA announces record 24-races including China and Las Vegas

FIA announces Formula 1 2023 calendar including race in Las Vegas

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has teamed up with Edinburgh-born broadcaster Gordon Smart to launch a brand new podcast.
Line of Duty star Martin Compston has teamed up with Edinburgh-born broadcaster Gordon Smart to launch a brand new podcast.

Martin Compston launches ‘Restless Natives: The Podcast’

A one-of-a-kind performance, featuring the most talented dare devil performers from across the globe
A one-of-a-kind performance, featuring the most talented dare devil performers from across the globe

Ad Feature Get great deals for Circus Vegas this summer

Martin Compston.
Martin Compston.

Martin Compston denies singing IRA lyrics at Las Vegas Celtic convention

US President Joe Biden spoke to the nation on the need for Congress to pass gun control legislation following a wave of mass shootings including the killing of 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas and a racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, New York that left 10 dead.
US President Joe Biden spoke to the nation on the need for Congress to pass gun control legislation following a wave of mass shootings including the killing of 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas and a racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, New York that left 10 dead.

President Joe Biden calls for assault weapon ban

The brewer pointed to a further 30 new venues planned for 2022, including a flagship bar in Las Vegas (pictured). Picture: contributed.
The brewer pointed to a further 30 new venues planned for 2022, including a flagship bar in Las Vegas (pictured). Picture: contributed.

BrewDog sees annual losses shrink and sales jump amid major investment

Gemma Dryburgh during the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. Picture: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images.
Gemma Dryburgh during the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. Picture: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images.

In-form Gemma Dryburgh breaks into world's top 200 for just second time

Gemma Dryburgh in action during the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play Hosted by Shadow Creek at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. Picture: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images.
Gemma Dryburgh in action during the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play Hosted by Shadow Creek at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. Picture: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images.

Late replacement Gemma Dryburgh makes last 16 in LPGA Match Play

Scotch red meat on show at prestige fairs​​​​​​​

Adele at the 59th GRAMMY Awards (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NARAS)
Adele at the 59th GRAMMY Awards (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NARAS)

‘My show ain’t ready’: Adele postpones Las Vegas residency Weekends With Adele

Josh Taylor (left) and Jack Catterall face off during the press conference ahead of their fight at the Ovo Hydro on February 26. (Photo by Alan Rennie / SNS Group)
Josh Taylor (left) and Jack Catterall face off during the press conference ahead of their fight at the Ovo Hydro on February 26. (Photo by Alan Rennie / SNS Group)

'I'm getting sick of looking at his face' - Josh Taylor on Jack Catterall fight

Rod Stewart on the Graham Norton Show. Picture Matt Crossick/PA
Rod Stewart on the Graham Norton Show. Picture Matt Crossick/PA

‘I thought the old songwriting lark had left me, but in hindsight I just got a b...

Tyson Fury celebrates his 11th round knock out win against Deontay Wilder after their WBC heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Tyson Fury celebrates his 11th round knock out win against Deontay Wilder after their WBC heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Tyson Fury after Wilder knockout: 'I could beat any man in history'

Scottish undisputed Super-Lightweight World Champion Josh Taylor, in Glasgow, with all four belts following his historical win over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas on May 25. Picture: John Devlin
Scottish undisputed Super-Lightweight World Champion Josh Taylor, in Glasgow, with all four belts following his historical win over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas on May 25. Picture: John Devlin

Josh Taylor granted homecoming fight wish

Josh Taylor, pictured with partner Danielle, wants a homecoming fight before heading back across the Atlantic. (Picture: John Devlin)
Josh Taylor, pictured with partner Danielle, wants a homecoming fight before heading back across the Atlantic. (Picture: John Devlin)

Josh Taylor eyes homecoming fight after world champ finishes garden

Josh Taylor, the undisputed light-welterweight champion. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire
Josh Taylor, the undisputed light-welterweight champion. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Josh Taylor aims to become two-weight world champion as he eyes Terence Crawford

Josh Taylor, the undisputed super light-weight world champion, with his fiancee Danielle Murphy during a press conference at the new Sports Direct flagship store on Oxford Street, London. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire
Josh Taylor, the undisputed super light-weight world champion, with his fiancee Danielle Murphy during a press conference at the new Sports Direct flagship store on Oxford Street, London. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Josh Taylor hits out at ‘Mickey Mouse’ WBA super-lightweight title fight in US

Mike Lindell speaks during a Covid-19 briefing at the White House last March in front of then US president Donald Trump. Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty
Mike Lindell speaks during a Covid-19 briefing at the White House last March in front of then US president Donald Trump. Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty

Revealed: Donald Trump conspiracy supporter Mike Lindell launches business in UK

Josh Taylor takes the fight to Jose Ramirez battle during their world unification bout in Las Vegas. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images
Josh Taylor takes the fight to Jose Ramirez battle during their world unification bout in Las Vegas. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images

Josh Taylor: I feared judges would rob me

Josh Taylor beat Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas and would like to return to the US to fight in Madison Square Garden. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images
Josh Taylor beat Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas and would like to return to the US to fight in Madison Square Garden. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images

Josh Taylor: I’d love to fight in Madison Square Garden, like Ken Buchanan

Lee McGregor defeated Karim Guerfi in March to be crowned European bantamweight champion. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Lee McGregor defeated Karim Guerfi in March to be crowned European bantamweight champion. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Lee McGregor: I'll be on the bill for next Josh Taylor fight

Josh Taylor and his team sip champagne in a private jet on the final leg of their journey home to Scotland. Picture: MTK Global Boxing
Josh Taylor and his team sip champagne in a private jet on the final leg of their journey home to Scotland. Picture: MTK Global Boxing

Josh Taylor’s world title belts are lost as he makes triumphant return home

Josh Taylor says the world is his oyster following his victory over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas. Picture: John Locher/AP
Josh Taylor says the world is his oyster following his victory over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas. Picture: John Locher/AP

‘Sir Josh Taylor? Can you imagine - that would be mental!’

Josh Taylor celebrates after defeating Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision in Las Vegas. Picture: John Locher/AP
Josh Taylor celebrates after defeating Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision in Las Vegas. Picture: John Locher/AP

Josh Taylor combined skill and guts to achieve something unprecedented

Josh Taylor takes the fight to Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images
Josh Taylor takes the fight to Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images

Round-by-round: How Josh Taylor beat Jose Ramirez to become undisputed champion

Josh Taylor reacts after knocking down Jose Ramirez en route to becoming the undisputed world super-lightweight champion. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images
Josh Taylor reacts after knocking down Jose Ramirez en route to becoming the undisputed world super-lightweight champion. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images

15 years in the making - What Josh Taylor’s victory means in boxing history

Josh Taylor poses with his title belts after his win by unanimous decision over Jose Ramirez. The five belts are from the WBO, WBA, IBF and WBC and The Ring magazine.  Picture: David Becker/Getty Images
Josh Taylor poses with his title belts after his win by unanimous decision over Jose Ramirez. The five belts are from the WBO, WBA, IBF and WBC and The Ring magazine.  Picture: David Becker/Getty Images

From Lochend to Las Vegas: Josh Taylor’s journey to undisputed world champion

Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez exchange words during their world unification title fight in Las Vegas. Taylor won by unanimous decision. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez exchange words during their world unification title fight in Las Vegas. Taylor won by unanimous decision. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Josh Taylor: Now it’s time to fight at Edinburgh Castle or Easter Road

Josh Taylor celebrates while holding his belts after defeating Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision
Josh Taylor celebrates while holding his belts after defeating Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision

Josh Taylor defeats Jose Ramirez to become undisputed champion of the world

Ben Davison, centre, trainer for Josh Taylor keeps him apart from Jose Ramirez as the two face off following the weigh-in in Las Vegas. Picture: Chase Stevens/AP
Ben Davison, centre, trainer for Josh Taylor keeps him apart from Jose Ramirez as the two face off following the weigh-in in Las Vegas. Picture: Chase Stevens/AP

Josh Taylor has say on TV snub: They care more about Logan Paul v Mayweather

WBC/WBO champion Jose Ramirez, left, and WBA/IBF champion Josh Taylor shake hands at the Virgin Hotels Resort in Las Vegas, scene of their world title unification fight. Picture: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
WBC/WBO champion Jose Ramirez, left, and WBA/IBF champion Josh Taylor shake hands at the Virgin Hotels Resort in Las Vegas, scene of their world title unification fight. Picture: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP

Josh Taylor v Jose Ramirez: How to watch, odds and what’s at stake

Josh Taylor expects the "very best version" of Jose Ramirez to turn up for their fight in Las Vegas. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS
Josh Taylor expects the "very best version" of Jose Ramirez to turn up for their fight in Las Vegas. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Josh Taylor queries absence of big crowd but is grateful for limited numbers

Josh Taylor will be hoping for success the same day Hibs play St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup final. Picture: SNS
Josh Taylor will be hoping for success the same day Hibs play St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup final. Picture: SNS

Happier Josh Taylor on Hibs cup final, Tyson Fury advice and MMA

Vegas bound: Josh Taylor, left, is bidding to become the first British boxer to become undisputed world champion in the four-belt era and will have new European champions Lee McGregor in his camp in Las Vegas.
Vegas bound: Josh Taylor, left, is bidding to become the first British boxer to become undisputed world champion in the four-belt era and will have new European champions Lee McGregor in his camp in Las Vegas.

Josh Taylor employs nutritionist in pursuit of undisputed world title

Martin Laird reacts after making a birdie on the first green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.
Martin Laird reacts after making a birdie on the first green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Martin Laird laments missing chance of 'real low one' in 85th Masters

Lee McGregor celebrates after his first-round victory over Karim Guerfi in their European Bantamweight Title fight in Bolton Stadium. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Lee McGregor celebrates after his first-round victory over Karim Guerfi in their European Bantamweight Title fight in Bolton Stadium. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Lee McGregor is the new European champion after whirlwind defeat of Karim Guerfi

Josh Taylor is to fight Jose Ramirez in Los Vegas. Picture: PA
Josh Taylor is to fight Jose Ramirez in Los Vegas. Picture: PA

Josh Taylor to fight Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas in world title unification bout

Martin Laird with caddie Kevin McAlpine on the 12th hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images
Martin Laird with caddie Kevin McAlpine on the 12th hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images

Kevin McAlpine swaps LPGA for PGA Tour to work for Martin Laird

Martin Laird, right, reacts after saving a par as Nick Taylor of Canada looks on during the first round of The American Express tournament on the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West in La Quinta, California. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.
Martin Laird, right, reacts after saving a par as Nick Taylor of Canada looks on during the first round of The American Express tournament on the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West in La Quinta, California. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Martin Laird off to another strong start on PGA Tour

Martin Laird splashes out of a bunker during a practice round for the Sentry Tournament Of Champions at the Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.
Martin Laird splashes out of a bunker during a practice round for the Sentry Tournament Of Champions at the Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Martin Laird hoping Hawaii event brings out best in him once again

Dustin Johnson poses with the Masters Trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images
Dustin Johnson poses with the Masters Trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Dustin Johnson hopes Masters win gives him 'little spring' to add more majors

Dustin Johnson pictured during his last event, the US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Dustin Johnson pictured during his last event, the US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Masters contenders will be 'nervous' about Covid, says Dustin Johnson

SSC Tuatara
SSC Tuatara

SSC Tuatara becomes world's fastest production car with 331mph run

Martin Laird celebrates with the trophy after winning the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Martin Laird celebrates with the trophy after winning the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Martin Laird laughs off PGA Tour ‘journeyman’ tag

Martin Laird is back in the world's top 100 after claiming his fourth PGA Tour title with victory in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas last Sunday. Picture:  Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Martin Laird is back in the world's top 100 after claiming his fourth PGA Tour title with victory in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas last Sunday. Picture:  Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Martin Laird aiming to measure up in majors and Ryder Cup

Dustin Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19.
Dustin Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19.

World No.1 Dustin Johnson tests positive for Covid-19

Martin Laird shows off yhe trophy after winning the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Martin Laird shows off yhe trophy after winning the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Scotland’s Martin Laird lands fourth PGA Tour title with victory in Las Vegas

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have already served up two classic fights.
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have already served up two classic fights.

Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder trilogy looks doomed

Martin Laird hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during round three of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Martin Laird hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during round three of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Martin Laird and Colin Montgomerie chasing Scottish double in US

Martin Laird hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during round one of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Martin Laird hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during round one of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Former winner Martin Laird is best of British in Las Vegas event

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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.
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.
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.
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

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