Phil GoodladBbc Scotland

Feb 15, 2024 | bbc.com | Phil GoodladBbc Scotland |Phil Goodlad

"It keeps everybody on their toes," said Kenyan legend Rudisha of competition between friends and team-mates. "If you have a runner who is posting fast times so early in the season then all the others athletes everywhere in the world are thinking 'wow, this season has already started at a high level'. "Since the 1980s we've always had very strong British middle distance runners. "Josh is a very good athlete, he has huge potential, although the middle distance is very competitive.

Jan 23, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Phil GoodladBbc Scotland |Phil Goodlad

By Phil GoodladBBC ScotlandLast updated on .From the section DundeeA number of English clubs consider Scottish football "very attractive" for potential further investment, according to Burnley chairman Alan Pace. Pace was speaking to BBC Scotland after the Premier League club's owner struck a "talent and knowledge share" deal with the Premiership outfit. He also admitted that ALK Capital would consider taking a stake in Dundee if rules over dual ownership were relaxed.

Jul 18, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Phil GoodladBbc Scotland |Phil Goodlad

By Phil GoodladBBC ScotlandLast updated on .From the section Commonwealth GamesThe Commonwealth Games remains "a strong, viable proposition", says Event Scotland director Paul Bush, despite doubts over the 2026 event and questions over its "relevancy". The Australian state of Victoria has cancelled its plans to host the event because of spiralling costs. Organisers have had difficulty finding tournament hosts in recent years.