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In the early days of recuperation a return to competition seemed unlikely.

Christina’s remarkable road to recovery

Hans Riessman, James Nesbitt, Gary Orr, Malcolm Macrae and Martin Macleod on the tee

Ishga extending its links with top-level golf

Kenny some of the other Scottish contingent in 2022.

Disability no barrier to Kenny’s golf links

Lewis manager Duncan MacIntyre.

Lewis Camanachd demonstrate the sporting benefits of hard work

Max Verstappen holds the broken Hungarian Grand Prix trophy

Lando Norris smashes F1 trophy just seconds after Hungarian Grand Prix

Sergio Perez has crashed during his first lap of practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix

Sergio Perez crashes on first practice lap of Hungarian Grand Prix

Football

Nanny MacPhee – at a sprightly 89 – lapping it all up at her beloved Celtic Park

Nanny MacPhee encapsulates what football should be all about
The photo snapped by DK MacPhee of his delighted mother, Catriona, smiling broadly as she savoured her surroundings at Celtic Park will live long in the memory of her family. A magical moment in time captured for ever.

Angus Peter Maclean was a lynchpin of the all-conquering Northend side, but sadly lost his life at the tender age of 22 in a fish farming incident.

A prodigious Uist footballing talent tragically taken far too soon

Gianluca Vialli.

Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli passes away after battle with cancer

FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony: when is it and how to watch

Messi and Alvarez for Argentina at Lusail Stadium in semi-final

How to watch France v Argentina in the Fifa 2022 World Cup Final

Will we see a repeat of this wonderful moment tonight against France?

England penalty shootouts - best and worst in history

ITV’s This Morning off air to make way for World Cup coverage

Other Sport

Isla Mackenzie with her race car.

​MacTV documentary follows Isla in the fast lane
​​Stornoway racing driver Isla Mackenzie’s crack at single seater racing will be ​told in a new, ​ ​BBC One network documentary, as part of the forthcoming series ‘Our Lives.’

Hector traverses the rough terrain on his way round the course.

MacKay’s Mafia prove age no barrier to the ultimate psychological test

Hector and Luke Mackay.

Family triathlon battle in latest Trusadh episode

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

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Marsaili was diagnosed with a with a brain tumour at the age of just five. But she has shown remarkble determination and resilience, and is now a top performer in the pool.

Marsaili defies the physical odds to make her mark in disability sport

Hardly souls... Deirdre Steele (left) and Fiona MacDonald from Lochboisdale have discovered the many benefits of wild swimming, a pastime that's growing in popularity in the islands.

Uist sea swimming is fast emerging on the cusp of a wave of positivity

Hiking trousers: wet weather gear for walking in the UK

Best men’s waterproof hiking trousers to keep you dry and comfortable

Lewis Capaldi (left) and Tony Bellew (Photo: Getty)

Tony Bellew hints at hilarious fight against Lewis Capaldi

Pele gesticulates to Ronnie MacKinnon about about the treatment being handed out to him during a Scotland v Brazil friendly in 1966.

When the superstars of Scotland held their own against Pele

Not the best of pictures, but maybe those who knew that fine North Uist side will be able to make out the individuals, all sporting the Scotland kit.

The Scotland kit that adorned one of the finest ever sides to come out of Uist

The picture that tells a footballing story: Messi asleep with the World Cup trophy.

An inspired Messi was sublime but Maradona is still the greatest

The Uist and Barra select and St Mirren line up before the memorable game in 1987.

Iain Stewart – the great Uist referee who left the disputes on the pitch

This generation of England footballers, led by players like Jude Bellingham, a superstar in the making, and a humble manager in the shape of Gareth Southgate, deserve widespread support. (Pic: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

It’s time to leave behind this petty nonsense of Anyone But England

ITV pundit Nadia Nadim leaves studio during game after mother’s death

BBC iPlayer down for thousands - causing them to miss England game

Coronation Street, Emmerdale and The Chase off air due to World Cup

Wales National Anthem: lyrics to Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau ahead of Iran game

Will Cristiano Ronaldo get one last World Cup hurrah?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Monday including Portugal

Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka of England are substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Why is there so much stoppage time at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

USA player, Timothy Weah and inset, former AC Milan and Chelsea striker and President of Liberia, George Weah. (Photos: Getty Images)

Is Timothy Weah related to George Weah?

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Friday including England

Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Thursday including Brazil