UK HOOPS

SCOTLAND FALL SHORT OF BRONZE

Scotland’s men missed out on Commonwealth bronze after a 79-69 defeat to New Zealand.
OPALS CAN’T DULL ENGLAND’S SILVER LINING

Australia, as expected, thrashed England 99-55 to take women’s basketball gold at the Commonwealth Games.
SCOTLAND BATTERED, TO PLAY FOR BRONZE

Scotland were crushed 103-46 by Australia in the Commonwealth Games men’s semi-finals in Gold Coast.
ACHARA PRAYING FOR WIZARDRY IN OZ

Kieron Achara has squeaked shoes onto floor on many of basketball’s premier parquets: Olympic Games, EuroBaskets, big...
ENGLAND PREPARE FOR AUSSIE GOLD RUSH

England’s women will meet Australia for the Commonwealth Games gold medal after securing a 65-53 semi-final victory.
SCOTS INTO LAST FOUR IN OZ

Scotland will face favourites Australia for a place in the men’s basketball final at the Commonwealth Games...
RIDERS MAKE IT A TITLE HAT-TRICK

Leicester Riders are the British Basketball League champions for the third successive season.
SCOTS TOP GOLD COAST GROUP

Scotland captain Kieron Achara insists it is only mission part-accomplished after completing the group stages of the...
ENGLAND PICK UP MAIDEN WIN

England’s men claimed a 100-54 win over India to get off the mark at the Commonwealth Games.
SCOTS WIN AULD ENEMY SCRAP

Scotland captain Kieron Achara claimed heart won the day after inflicting a 75-63 loss on England in...