Scottish Premiership 2026/27: After Celtic's final day triumph over Hearts, how can the new season top the best in decades?

Little over 10 weeks ago, Celtic Park staged one of the most consequential league fixtures in the history of Scottish football.

A final-day title decider between Scotland's serial winners Celtic and hopeful history-makers Hearts - which captivated audiences across the globe.

Xabi Alonso's first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikers

Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager was defined by four strikers - an untouchable one, one that struggled again and could leave, a promising talent, and one that could join.

Hibernian: David Gray tells players coping with 'expectation and demand' key to Scottish Premiership success

Hibernian head coach David Gray firmly believes adjusting to "expectation and demand" will lead to a strong season for the Easter Road club.

Hibs start their new Scottish Premiership campaign against Motherwell on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, with Gray urging his players to step up to the guaranteed expectation from the fans.

Premier League transfers: Are Big Six clubs raiding their rivals?

What do Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers and Sandro Tonali have in common?

All three made moves for £100m or more this summer - but they also follow a growing trend where 'Big Six' clubs - defined as Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs - sign players from their non-Big Six Premier League rivals.

Danny Welbeck transfer news: Chelsea hold positives talks with Brighton over signing of striker

Chelsea have held positive initial talks with Brighton about a deal for Danny Welbeck.

With a year remaining on his contract, Brighton do not want to stand in the striker's way as long as they get a fair price for his sale.

Hollie Doyle: Aidan O'Brien's Scandinavia can emulate Kyprios with Goodwood Cup win

Our ambassador is previewing all five days of the Goodwood, beginning with an enthralling opening day on Tuesday, featuring the Goodwood Cup.

Scandinavia poised to retain cup crown

The eagerly anticipated re-match between SCANDINAVIA and Trawlerman in the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup (3.35) on the opening day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival is one race I'm particularly excited about in what promises to be an amazing week on the Sussex Downs.

Rangers' Derek McInnes challenges players to have 'ambition' to win Scottish Premiership title ahead of season opener

"I don't see why we can't have the ambition to win a title this season."

New Rangers manager Derek McInnes is determined not to let another Scottish Premiership trophy slip from his grasp.

Paolo Maldini: Italian Football Federation technical director quits after just 16 days amid head coach saga

Paolo Maldini has left his role as technical director of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following the decision not to appoint Andrea Pirlo as Italy head coach, according to Sky in Italy.

Alfred Johansson: Can Motherwell build on success under leadership of Scottish Premiership's youngest manager?

Alfred Johansson is only 35, but what can be expected from Motherwell under the youngest manager in the Scottish Premiership?

The Swede is confident he can build on the success under former manager Jens Berthel Askou, following his move to Toulouse after guiding the Steelmen to a fourth-placed finish in the Premiership last season.

The Hundred 2026 results: Lauren Bell helps Southern Brave win thriller against MI London

The Hundred women's competition, Utilita Bowl

Southern Brave 126-7 (100 balls): Wolvaardt 35 (30); Matthews 4-22

MI London 125-3 (100 balls): Wyatt-Hodge 52* (42); Wong 1-20

Southern Brave won by one run