
Has ‘diamond’ Shankland delivered his biggest moment for Hearts?
Lawrence Shankland is hailed as a “diamond of a player” after his superb winning goal against Rangers moved Hearts a step closer to a historic league title.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 22:43

Lawrence Shankland is hailed as a “diamond of a player” after his superb winning goal against Rangers moved Hearts a step closer to a historic league title.

Nottingham Forest increase their hopes of Premier League survival after a 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Igor Jesus help the visitors open a six-point gap over 18th-placed West Ham in the relegation zone.

Juventus make Liverpool’s Alisson top target, Real Madrid eye Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, Man Utd target West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, plus more.

BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts’ win over Rangers at Tynecastle.

Kaizer Chiefs’ Betway Premiership clash against Chippa United on 23 May has been moved from FNB Stadium to Moses Mabhida Stadium.

With Bukayo Saka back from injury for Arsenal, could he prove the difference-maker in the finale to the Gunners’ season?

Jeremy McWilliams says he feels “happier than I’ve ever been” as he bids to add to his three North West 200 race wins this week at the age of 62.

Powerful teenage forward Jorja Aiono eyes Ireland after grasping her Six Nations opportunity with Wales.

Here is the latest Top 20 SA schools First XV rankings after the latest round of action over the long weekend.

West Ham clinch a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League after Riko Ueki scores in the 85th minute before substitute Seraina Piubel secures the win six minutes later.

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira says his side is “special” after beating Chelsea 3-1 and boosting their hopes of survival in the Premier League.

Team news regarding Tshegofatso Mabasa ahead of the Pirates clash could prove decisive for Stellenbosch FC on Wednesday.

Teenage Chelsea forward Jesse Derry is taken to hospital as a precaution after sustaining a head injury in Monday’s Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says that his Chelsea side are “a lot better” than they showed against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Monday, following a 3-1 loss.McFarlane also says that “all signs are positive at the moment” for Jesse Derry after the young debutant was forced off with a head injury.

Missed chances and dropped points have left Orlando Pirates chasing, while Mamelodi Sundowns edge closer to another league title.

Challenge Cup semi-finalists Dragons need to keep building after a season of progress under Filo Tiatia.

A look at the latest antepost odds ahead of the 130th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, Africa’s richest horse race.

Joe Root and Dom Bess take four wickets each as Yorkshire spin Somerset to a 75-run Championship defeat at Taunton.

CAF has confirmed the officiating team for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR.

Surrey complete their first County Championship win of the season with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sussex at the Kia Oval.

Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the CAF Champions League final for the second year in a row and will face Morocco’s AS FAR in the two-legged finale.