94-year-old runner Andy Coogan nominated to carry Olympic torch
A 94-year-old athlete from Carnoustie could pound the streets again after being nominated to carry the Olympic torch in the run-up to next year's London games. (...)
Sir Chris Hoy urges cyclist Kevin Stewart to aim for Glasgow 2014
Dundee cyclist Kevin Stewart may miss out on the Olympics but Sir Chris Hoy has urged him to go for it in Glasgow in 2014. (...)
A personal look at the role of RAF Leuchars
Fears over RAF Leuchars' future have been growing after reports emerged that the base may be closed instead of RAF Lossiemouth in Moray or RAF Marham in Norfolk — after the UK Government's strategic defence review suggested that Leuchars was safe.
Here, Courier news editor Michael Alexander, who covered events in and around the base as a reporter, examines how closely entwined the base is to the area.
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Cyclist Mark Beaumont named top Scot
Cycling tens of thousands of miles around the globe has earned Mark Beaumont the title of top Scot. (...)
Team Scotland set to seek medal glory in Delhi
The Saltire is flying proudly for Team Scotland as the XIX Commonwealth Games get under way in this imperfect but wonderfully welcoming capital city of India. (...)
Cyclist Kevin Stewart on fast track to Commonwealth Games
A Dundee cyclist who was picked for a Scottish talent team just six months after first trying the sport has now been selected for the Commonwealth Games squad. (...)
Scotland's team revealed for Delhi Commonwealth games
Scotland's team for the 19th Commonwealth Games, which begin in New Delhi on October 3, has been announced. (...)