While Alex McLeish's second stint as Scotland manager clearly did not go to plan, the compensations from that period proved to be significant for the national team.

Michael Carrick is set to face the music today, with Manchester United working on a deal to bring in his replacement amid links to Mauricio Pochettino, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann

Sebastien Pocognoli believes the Premiership has an identity crisis caused by a lack of Scottish players pulling on the jersey at our top clubs.

Scotland, Argentina and Wales - teams that Ireland routinely dominate between World Cups -have all made semi-finals and that should be a constant stick-in-the-craw fact.

From a distance, it was difficult not to look at the fall-out from Ryan Porteous' rash challenge on Ilkay Gundogan in the opening match of Euro 2024 and draw sweeping conclusions.

The Toronto Blue Jays have asked Anthony Santander to publicly address the controversy sparked by his decision to share anti-Muslim posts on social media. So far, the veteran outfielder has remained quiet and hasn't issued an apology.

Manchester United are eager to bring in Mauricio Pochettino to succeed Michael Carrick, with Avram Glazer having his say on a potential move

Peter Schmeichel has hit out at the 'very disrespectful' way that he believes beleaguered Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is being treated as he awaits his sacking.

Pochettino is currently with his USMNT players ahead of their fixtures against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League this fortnight, but is expected to join up with United after those games.

Conversations have begun in Calgary to make the 2026 Grey Cup the last one held at McMahon Stadium. The 66-year-old building will host the Canadian Football League's championship game Sunday between the Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes.