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A Scottish rugby fan will have more reasons to remember the historic Calcutta Cup victory -- after catching the matchwinning ball at full-time. The ball was launched into the stands at the final whistle on Saturday evening -- as Scotland defeated England for the first time in 10 years -- and Iain Cooper managed to catch it. His girlfriend Erin Linton posted a picture of Iain posing with the ball shortly after full-time at Murrayfield Stadium. Oil worker Iain from...

Ex-Newcastle United star Peter Beardsley has been accused of more racist comment as coach of the Newcastle United under-23 side Beardsley, who also played for England, future at the club looks in turmoil according to the Evening Chronicle. During his playing days with the national side fellow forward Gary Lineker, Beardsley as "the best partner I could ever have". The under-23s coach has already taken “a period of leave” from the club while an investigation into claims of racial abuse...

36 professional footballers are facing prosecution for being pat of an alleged match fixing scandal. The activity is said to have taken place in La Liga and officials are pressing for the maximum punishment is found guilty. They could then be facing four-years in jail, rather than the two year term that the state were pushing for. One of the players caught up in the scandal is Ander Herrera, the Manchester United star. The game they are looking into is...

A British boxer who collapsed after winning a fight in an eliminator bout on Saturday night has died in hospital. Scott Westgarth, 31, had earned a win on points over ten brutal rounds against Dec Spellman in an English title eliminator. Scott suffered a knockdown but also downed Spellman during the fight at Doncaster Dome, South Yorks. Former chef and ski instructor Scott was knocked down on the ropes just before the bell of round 10. He conducted post-fight interviews...

A former footballer has told of the sexual abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of Manchester City feeder team coach John Broome. Eamon Kavanagh, 63, says the alleged abuse happened after training sessions taken by Broome. Manchester City is investigating allegations of child sex abuse against the now deceased Broome, who has "potential historic connections" to the club. The revelation follows the sentencing of ex Crewe and Manchester City coach Barry Bennell, who was found guilty of 43 charges...

Suspicions that the "Leeds salute" badge was nothing more than an elaborate marketing ploy have been raised by fans who say the re-design was simply a move to drive shirt sales. Leeds have announced they will be releasing a new badge after fans reacted with dismay to a design which had been revealed to mark the club's centenary. The badge, which will be voted on by supporters, is likely to create a frenzy of media attention around the new kit, which...

Miles Reucroft is undertaking a different way of playing the ever popular Fantasy Football this season. To understand his methodology, read part one here. The Week 1 review is here, Week 2 transfers & preview here, Week 3 preview here, Week 4 preview here, Week 5 preview here, Week 6 preview here, Week 7 preview here, Week 8 preview here, Week 9 preview here, Week 10 preview here, Week 11 preview here. Week 12 preview here. Week 13 preview here. Week 14 preview here. Week 15 here. Week 16 here. Week 17 here. Week 18 here. Week 19 here. Week 20 here. Week 21 here. Week...

Cricketer Ben Stokes today pleaded not guilty to affray after an incident outside a nightclub. Stokes, 26, appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court along with defendants Ryan Ali, 28, and Ryan Hale, 26, Each of the three men pleaded not guilty to public order offences and the case was sent to crown court. District Judge Simon Cooper asked the three men to stand, telling them: "I've decided your trial will take place in Bristol Crown Court on 12 March. ''You are...

Britain's oldest skier has vowed to return to the slopes yet again -- at the grand old age of 98. George Stewart first picked up a set of skis while serving as a Captain for the Royal Artillery in Italy during World War Two. The fit pensioner's enthusiasm for the slopes led him to introduce the sport to his son Alan -- who went on to represent Team GB as an alpine skier in two Winter Olympics. And George from...