Swinney to raise whisky deal in talks with US ambassador

First Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador. Warren Stephens will visit John Swinney at Bute House in Edinburgh on Saturday morning, ...

Phil Parkinson hails ‘statement win’ as Wrexham end Coventry’s unbeaten record

Phil Parkinson revelled in a “statement performance and win” as Wrexham ended Coventry’s unbeaten record – the last one in the EFL. Kieffer Moore bagged the perfect hat-trick – right foot, left foot, ...

Balantina dazzles under Murphy to give Donnacha O’Brien glory at the Breeders’ Cup

A daring rail move by Oisin Murphy and a brilliant turn of foot from Balantina secured a famous success for Donnacha O’Brien in the John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar.

30 staff sacked at Grand Theft Auto developer in alleged ‘union-busting’ move

A union has claimed more than 30 UK staff of Rockstar Games – the developers of Grand Theft Auto – have been sacked in a “union-busting” move by bosses.

Arsenal set for row with Crystal Palace over date of Carabao Cup quarter-final

Palace are set to play three games in five days after reaching the last eight and want to move the Carabao Cup tie, something Arsenal do not.

Ruben Amorim: There were moments where I doubted I would reach a year at Man Utd

Saturday’s trip to Nottingham Forest lands on the one-year anniversary of the Portuguese being named Erik ten Hag’s successor.

Barney Stewart winner lifts Dunfermline above Ayr

Dunfermline leapfrogged Ayr into third place in the Scottish Championship after a 1-0 win away at Somerset Park. Barney Stewart’s towering header ensured Pars boss Neil Lennon won the battle of the ...

Red Cross says it has transferred unidentified remains of three people to Israel

The Red Cross said it transferred the unidentified remains of three people to Israel late on Friday, but it was unclear if they are dead hostages. The remains were turned over by Hamas in Gaza but ...

Cy Fair too good for True Love and company

Cy Fair foiled a strong European challenge that included Cheveley Park Stakes winner True Love to land the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint for trainer George Weaver at Del Mar.

Kieffer Moore nets perfect hat-trick as Wrexham end Coventry’s unbeaten record

Kieffer Moore downed Coventry with a perfect second-half hat-trick as Wrexham won 3-2 to inflict a first league defeat on the Championship leaders. Coventry, the only unbeaten side in the EFL, were ...

Luton survive stunning Forest Green fightback to reach FA Cup second round

Gideon Kodua scored a stoppage-time winner to send Luton through to the second round of the FA Cup after a crazy 4-3 victory at the expense of courageous National League side Forest Green. Town had ...

Israel hands over bodies of 30 Palestinians as ceasefire agreement edges forward

Israel returned the bodies of 30 Palestinians to health authorities in Gaza on Friday, completing an exchange after militants ...