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The rise and rise of Hibs' Boyle

The rise and rise of Hibs’ Boyle

Martin Boyle, 28, started his career as a teenager at Montrose (left) before moves to Dundee (centre) and current side Hibernian (right) Venue: Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh Date: Sunday, 12 September Kick-off: 12:00 BST Coverage: Listen to commentary on Sportsound and follow live text updates on the BBC Sport website & app. “He needed about three or four chances to score. He wasn’t a great…

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'Edinburgh derby nerves never leave you'

‘Edinburgh derby nerves never leave you’

Venue: Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh Date: Sunday, 12 September Time: 12:00 BST Coverage: Listen live on Sportsound and follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app There is no better feeling than the sheer jubilation of Edinburgh derby victory. Defeat by Hibernian, though, isn’t a blow you can shake off in a few days. It lingers for weeks, even months, a bitter mixture of regret…

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'I don't want to let go of the trophy'

‘I don’t want to let go of the trophy’

Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Date: 30 August-12 September Coverage: Daily radio commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live/BBC Sport website and app, with selected live text commentaries and match reports on the website and app Emma Raducanu says she does not want to let go of the US Open trophy after her fairytale in New York culminated in the ultimate happy ending. The 18-year-old is the first…

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Reid & Hewett claim wheelchair title

Reid & Hewett claim wheelchair title

Hewett and Reid travelled directly from the Paralympics to the final Grand Slam tournament of the year Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Date: 30 August-12 September Coverage: Daily radio commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra/BBC Sport website and app, with selected live text commentaries and match reports on the website and app Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett became the first all-British…

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Dooher and Logan vindicate joint approach

Dooher and Logan vindicate joint approach

‘Relief, ecstasy and putting to bed some yesteryears’ – Logan on Tyrone’s triumph Tyrone joint-managers Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher insist they were never concerned that their shared position would inhibit the potential of their squad. Just 10 months after taking charge Logan and Dooher led the Red Hands to a first All-Ireland title in 13 years, stylishly beating Mayo in Saturday’s final at…

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Great North Run - everything you need to know

Great North Run – everything you need to know

The Great North Run is set to feature 57,000 entrants Where: Newcastle Date: Sunday, 12 September, from 09:00 BST Coverage: Follow on BBC Two 09:00-10:00 BST and BBC One 10:00-13:30 BST and uninterrupted on the BBC Sport website and app Sunday’s Great North Run in Newcastle is the 40th edition of the famous half marathon. The race will be live on BBC Two and BBC One or you can watch the…

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NI Protocol: Five things we learned from Sefcovic visit

NI Protocol: Five things we learned from Sefcovic visit

By John CampbellBBC News NI Economics & Business Editor image source, Reutersimage captionMaros Sefcovic visited Northern Ireland to hear views on the Northern Ireland Protocol European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic spent two days in Northern Ireland this week, meeting political, business and civic leaders. Here’s what we learned over the course of the EU chief’s visit. 1. The EU…

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Ronaldo's dream return lights up Old Trafford

Ronaldo’s dream return lights up Old Trafford

A full hour after referee Anthony Taylor had blown the final whistle on Cristiano Ronaldo’s two-goal return to Manchester United, the euphoria around Old Trafford was still hard to escape. Hundreds of fans opted not to leave the stadium until the club answered their demand and brought Ronaldo out for his TV interview commitments. His acknowledgement triggered more cheers and another airing of…

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Raducanu 'outstanding' - the Queen

Raducanu ‘outstanding’ – the Queen

The Queen led the congratulations to Emma Raducanu after the 18-year-old clinched the US Open title with a stunning victory in New York. Raducanu beat fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 to end Britain’s 44-year wait for a women’s Grand Slam singles champion. “I send my congratulations to you on your success,” the Queen said. “It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is…

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GB's Raducanu storms to US Open title

GB’s Raducanu storms to US Open title

Emma Raducanu is the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam and has done so without dropping a set Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Date: 30 August-12 September Coverage: Daily radio commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra/BBC Sport website and app, with selected live text commentaries and match reports on the website and app Emma Raducanu ended Britain’s 44-year wait for a women’s Grand…

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Wales' Price and Clayton advance to last eight

Wales’ Price and Clayton advance to last eight

Price and Clayton: ‘Slow start…let’s see what more’s to come’ Defending champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton secure their place in the World Cup of Darts quarter finals with victory over Lithuania in Jena, Germany. Price beat Mindaugas Barauskas 4-2 but Clayton was beaten 4-2 by Darius Labanauskas. But in the deciding set, Clayton and Price won the doubles 4-3 and set up a last eight game…

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Briton Salisbury wins historic doubles titles

Briton Salisbury wins historic doubles titles

Krawczyk and Salisbury add the US Open to their French Open title Joe Salisbury has become the first Briton to win two doubles titles at a Grand Slam in the Open era after claiming the mixed doubles title at the US Open a day after winning the men’s doubles. Salisbury and American partner Desirae Krawczyk beat Mexico’s Giuliana Olmos and El Salvador’s Marcelo Arevalo 7-5 6-2 at Flushing…

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Resale ticket prices 'annoying' for Stereophonics

Resale ticket prices ‘annoying’ for Stereophonics

Welsh rockers Stereophonics have urged fans not to buy tickets for their special Christmas shows from secondary resale sites. It comes as some have already been listed at six times their face value. “We’ll Keep a Welcome”, which will also feature Sir Tom Jones and Catfish and The Bottlemen at the Principality Stadium, sold out on Friday. So the band has announced a second Cardiff December…

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Ronaldo was 'super nervous' before game

Ronaldo was ‘super nervous’ before game

‘I expected to score one goal, but not two!’ – Ronaldo ‘nervous’ on Man Utd return Cristiano Ronaldo was “super nervous” before scoring twice on his much-hyped Manchester United return in their 4-1 win over Newcastle, after which boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he has allowed fans to “dream” again. The 36-year-old was making his first appearance for the club in 12 years as a party atmosphere hit…

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Lukaku scores first Stamford Bridge goals as Chelsea beat Villa

Lukaku scores first Stamford Bridge goals as Chelsea beat Villa

Romelu Lukaku’s opening goal was his first ever at Stamford Bridge on his 15th appearance at the stadium Romelu Lukaku scored his first ever goals at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Aston Villa to maintain their unbeaten start. Lukaku kissed the club badge as he celebrated his opener in front of Blues fans after beating Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer on his 15th appearance at the stadium…

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Reds grab late derby draw to stay top - report & goals

Reds grab late derby draw to stay top – report & goals

Watch: Reds score late leveller in north Belfast derby An injury-time goal from substitute Daniel Kearns grabbed leaders Cliftonville a 1-1 draw with Crusaders in the north Belfast derby at Seaview. Kearns’ strike ensured the unbeaten Reds stay top of the Premiership table. Linfield came from behind to win 3-2 at Portadown while Larne maintained their winning start by beating Warrenpoint…

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Transfer window 'positive' for Swansea

Transfer window ‘positive’ for Swansea

Julian Winter helped bring new manager Russell Martin to Swansea six days before the 2021-22 Championship season kicked off Chief executive Julian Winter has defended Swansea City’s transfer dealings, saying the summer window was “positive” for the Championship club. Striker Andre Ayew and defender Connor Roberts were high-profile departures while recruits included striker Michael Obafemi and…

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