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Scotland are ideally positioned to qualify for the World Cup finals, but Steve Clarke's side now face the hardest part of their journey, writes Tom English.

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas is sidelined after back surgery and "will miss some events in the beginning of 2026".

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas is sidelined after back surgery and "will miss some events in the beginning of 2026".

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas is sidelined after back surgery and "will miss some events in the beginning of 2026".

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas is sidelined after back surgery and "will miss some events in the beginning of 2026".

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas is sidelined after back surgery and "will miss some events in the beginning of 2026".

England shooter Eleanor Cardwell feared a cruel recurrence of a knee injury would end her career, but she is back with the Roses for their New Zealand series.

England shooter Eleanor Cardwell feared a cruel recurrence of a knee injury would end her career, but she is back with the Roses for their New Zealand series.

England shooter Eleanor Cardwell feared a cruel recurrence of a knee injury would end her career, but she is back with the Roses for their New Zealand series.

England shooter Eleanor Cardwell feared a cruel recurrence of a knee injury would end her career, but she is back with the Roses for their New Zealand series.

England shooter Eleanor Cardwell feared a cruel recurrence of a knee injury would end her career, but she is back with the Roses for their New Zealand series.

Cheltenham's meeting on Saturday goes ahead after passing an inspection following heavy rain as Storm Claudia continues to hit the UK.

Cheltenham's meeting on Saturday goes ahead after passing an inspection following heavy rain as Storm Claudia continues to hit the UK.

Manchester United and England defender Maya le Tissier reflects on her experiences growing up in Guernsey with stepbrother and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott who has recently received his first call-up for England.

Manchester United and England defender Maya le Tissier reflects on her experiences growing up in Guernsey with stepbrother and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott who has recently received his first call-up for England.

Manchester United and England defender Maya le Tissier reflects on her experiences growing up in Guernsey with stepbrother and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott who has recently received his first call-up for England.

Tony Bellew is backing the underdog, as the world of boxing gives their predictions for Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn 2.

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denies taking "any prohibited substance" after testing positive for cocaine.

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denies taking "any prohibited substance" after testing positive for cocaine.

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denies taking "any prohibited substance" after testing positive for cocaine.