Glasgow City Council has paid tribute to Chris Hoy's Olympic success by announcing that the new National Velodrome being built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games will be named in his honour.

Teams from some of the best rugby nations in the world compete in this fast and high-scoring version of the oval-balled game.

Did you know that this year's Edinburgh marathon is going to be the biggest yet with entries doubling on last year from 5,770 to 13,558?

Around 14,000 entrants are expected to take part in the annual Edinburgh marathon which starts at Regent Road (just along from East end of Princes Street) and finishes 26.2 miles later

The Meadows festival is a free community festival with sporting activities, local bands,

Around 10,000 runners - many dressed as superheroes - will be pounding the streets of Edinburgh for charity today in the 10k BUPA Great Edinburgh Run.

Over 1,000 cyclists will be pedalling for leprosy charity LEPRA in this 67 mile bike ride from East Market Street in Edinburgh City Centre to the links in the heart of St Andrews.

Scotland's 5 ski centres have been enjoying the recent wintry weather with some of the "best skiing in years."

Groups for the preliminary round of the 2010 World Cup were chosen today in Durban, South Africa.

So Scotland's Euro 2008 dream dies after going down 2-1 to world champions Italy in a rain-sodden Hampden.

It's the big game tomorrow. Are you ready?