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McInnes urges Hearts players to 'rip up script'

Derek McInnes is intent on parking the controversy around refereeing decisions for another day as he challenged his "special" Hearts team to "rip up the script" by becoming champions of Scotland for the first time since 1960.

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Chasing a first Scottish title since 1960, Hearts really want to compete long-term

Hearts are 90 minutes from a first Scottish title since 1960 -- also a first for a club outside Glasgow in over 40 years -- or sadness. Their fans are hoping this is the start, not the end, of their challenge.

Laurens slams 'disgusting' VAR decision for Celtic vs. Motherwell

Julien Laurens reacts to Celtic's late penalty against Motherwell which kept their title hopes alive.

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Weekend predictions: Celtic to break Hearts in title decider? Man City to win FA Cup final?

Silverware is on the line at Wembley, and in Scotland and Belgium. Who will claim the trophies? Julien Laurens makes his predictions.

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Rory fires 74 at PGA, curses waywardness off tee

Rory McIlroy lamented his play off the tee -- hitting just five of 14 fairways -- as he bogeyed his final four holes for a 4-over 74 at the PGA Championship.

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Looking ahead to the rest of the 2026 PGA Championship

How impressive was Scottie Scheffler? Can Rory McIlroy bounce back? We break down what the first round means for the rest of the PGA Championship.

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Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring 24 Hours: Why he's racing, why Red Bull is letting him, why he can win

As four-time world champion Max Verstappen prepares to swap a two-hour F1 race for 24 hours at the Nürburgring, ESPN's Laurence Edmondson answers the key questions.

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Verstappen effect: Nürburgring 24 Hours sold out

Max Verstappen's debut appearance in the Nürburgring 24 Hours has led to a sellout of the event for the first time ever.

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