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Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri said: "It's the way [Scotland] play, but for me it's rubbish, always wasting time, provoking you, always they fall. For me, this is not football"; Spain's David Garcia said: "The grass was too long, and that cost us." Spain captain Rodri criticised Scotland's...

"Steve Clarke spoke before the game that we had to believe and the players certainly believed last night, and so did that crowd at Hampden. "The atmosphere at the start was excellent. I think it's crucial if you want success that everyone is on the same page and that is clearly what's...

"It's a huge result. Spain were favourites to win the group and probably still are but we have a real belief about the national team and the performance I thought was excellent. "Tactically, the players and Steve Clarke got it spot on and frustrated Spain for large spells of the game. "We...

James McFadden scored 15 goals in 48 appearances for Scotland, but never reached a major tournament. Steve Clarke has stressed the importance of staying grounded while the former Everton and Motherwell man is all about the hype. "It was a brilliant performance, great result and just continuing...

"Players don't know where they are with Steve Clarke. I think that's a good thing because it keeps them on edge. "This group has a togetherness and they've taken everything on board that Steve Clarke has said to them over a number of months. "Steve Clarke set the boys up unbelievably well, as...

Former Scotland strikers Kris Boyd and James McFadden assess the chances of reaching Euro 2024; Steve Clarke's side top group A after wins over Spain and Cyprus The Scotland fans are daring to dream of going all the way to Euro 2024 after after a heroic victory over Spain at a sell-out Hampden...

NBA All-Star captains will pick reserve players first and then starters, as the NBA looks to avoid a "last picked" situation, according to TNT. The NBA All-Star game takes place in Utah this weekend, with LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo captaining the teams. Giannis, who is a two-MVP...

Milwaukee Bucks' star Giannis Antetokounmpo who coached his team to a 184-175 All-Star victory over team LeBron, will be travelling to New York on Monday to undergo further testing on his injured right wrist. He played 20 seconds to begin the game before exiting with the wrist injury he...

Russell Westbrook looks to be heading back to Los Angeles - this time with the Clippers once a buyout of his expiring contract has been completed. Westbrook's agent Jeff Schwartz was reported as telling ESPN that the former Los Angeles Lakers guard has committed to signing for the Clippers once...

The Atlanta Hawks have fired Nate McMillan, who has been unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals. The Hawks own a 29-30 record to reside in eighth place in the Eastern Conference this season. Joe Prunty will serve as the interim head coach...

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is out for the remainder of the season with continued soreness and discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee. "Despite making significant increases in strength and function over the past several months, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball continues to experience performance...

Warriors star Stephen Curry was back on the practice court Tuesday for the first time since tearing two ligaments in his left leg on February 4. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player did non-contact work after the Warriors completed practice at UCLA ahead of their Thursday road game against the...

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook has said he is "ready for the challenge" with the Los Angeles Clippers, following the former Lakers point guard's signing with their inner-city rivals. The Lakers traded Westbrook and a first-round pick to the Utah Jazz earlier in February, marking an...

The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant are targeting March 1 at the Charlotte Hornets for the newly-acquired superstar to return from injury and make his team debut, The Athletic has reported. Durant has not played since spraining his MCL on January 8 while still a member of the Brooklyn Nets, who...

Stephen Curry has begun individual on-court workouts as he recovers from a left leg injury and will be re-evaluated in another week. The Warriors said Wednesday that Curry had another examination and “is making good progress.” The reigning NBA Finals MVP has missed the past five games after...

Giannis Antetokounmpo left late in the first quarter with a right knee issue to spoil his rapid return from a sprained wrist, but the Milwaukee Bucks still trounced the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday night for their 13th consecutive victory. Antetokounmpo was in the starting lineup just four days...

Quin Snyder has been hired as coach of the Atlanta Hawks to replace the fired Nate McMillan, the team announced Sunday. The Hawks reached an agreement with Snyder on a five-year deal only five days after firing McMillan on Tuesday. The team has scheduled a news conference for Monday to...

Los Angeles County has agreed to pay nearly $29m (£24m) to NBA superstar Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, after police shared graphic images of his fatal helicopter crash. "Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs. Bryant's courageous battle to hold accountable those who engaged in this...

LeBron James is expected to miss most of March with an injured tendon in his right foot, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Thursday. If that timetable holds, the Lakers will have to find a way to stay in the playoff race without the league's all-time scoring leader. The Lakers did not disclose...

Zion Williamson will miss at least another two weeks with a right hamstring strain, the New Orleans Pelicans announced Wednesday. "Medical imaging revealed that Williamson's hamstring continues to heal. His next examination will take place in approximately two weeks," the team's statement read...