Anyone but England fuels Scotland's soccer ethnic rift
In Coatbridge Scotland fans mocked England after failing to reach the World Cup. The piece traces centuries of union and rivalry, noting Scotland's 1998 Parliament, devolution, and mixed loyalties, including First Minister Jack McConnell backing Trinidad and Tobago as underdogs. It highlights cross-border tensions and political ties within the UK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatbridge
Scotland
England
Trinidad and Tobago
Allan Robinson
Ian Smith
Aberdeen
Robinson
Glasgow
Royal Bank of Scotland
Britain
BBC
Wales
Northern Ireland
Tony Blair
Treasury
Interior
Trade
Transport
Defense
Ramsay MacDonald
Labour Party
Blair
BBC America
Margaret Thatcher
Tralia
John Garvan
Sauchiehall Street
Jack McConnell
Trinidad
McConnell
London
Tam Dalyell
Hamlin Races Into Chase Contention At Pocono
Denny Hamlin wins his Pocono race as chaos erupts behind him with Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards incurring penalties after a series of aggressive moves with Clint Bowyer. Edwards vows to challenge Stewart. Dale Earnhardt Jr. suffers a late setback and falls from the top 10 while Hamlin moves toward the Chase with two victories in the season.
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Long Pond
Denny Hamlin
Pocono Raceway
Kurt Busch
Edwards
Stewart
Bowyer
Dale Earnhardt
Stew
Art
Carl Edwards
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Dave Blaney
Kanaan holds off Hornish to win Indy race in Milwaukee
Tony Kanaan won the IndyCar Series race at the Milwaukee Mile, defeating Sam Hornish Jr who surged late after starting second. Dario Franchitti and Marco Andretti faded. Tomas Scheckter finished third and Danica Patrick earned a strong fourth as AGR teammates dominated early.
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West Allis
Wis
Tony Kanaan
Sam Hornish Jr
Milwaukee Mile
Kanaan
Andretti Green
Hornish
AGR
Dario Franchitti
Marco Andretti
Marlboro Team Penske
Tomas Scheckter
Danica Patrick Patrick
Rahal Letterman
Patrick
Andretti
Franchitti
Bryan Herta
Landis seals Tour de France title with late ride to win
Paris sightings recount Floyd Landis breaking clear on a punishing Alpine stage to reclaim the lead from Oscar Pereiro and secure the overall victory by 57 seconds. Andreas Kloeden finished third as Landis echoed Armstrong’s mental strength while enduring hip pain and a long road of sacrifice.
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Oscar Pereiro
Spain
Pereiro
Andreas Kloeden
Germany
Landis
Kloeden
Armstrong
Jan Ullrich
Luz Ardiden
Pereira
Team Csc
Stuart O’grady
Franklin County
Woods completes major repeat with emotional claret jug win
Tiger Woods wins his 11th major with a 5 under 67 to finish 19 under, tying Walter Hagen for second on career major wins. DiMarco, Garcia, Els, and Furyk fade as Woods seizes control on the 14th hole and bursts into tears thinking of his late father.
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DiMarco
Woods
Sergio Garcia
Ernie Els
Jim Furyk
Mickelson
England
St. Andrews
Tom Watson
Walter Hagen
Jack Nicklaus
Tiger
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Thatcher
William Wallace
Hamlin
Junior
Nascar
Paris
Landis Dashes
Alps
Col du Galibier
Croix-de-Fer
Claude Camut
Champs-Elysees
Lance
Haney
Brent L. Kesler
D.C
Chiropractic
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