Hearts assistant coach John McGlynn has pinpointed the contributions of Steven Pressley and Paul Hartley as the driving force behind the club’s successful season.

Hearts interim head coach Valdas Ivanauskas has warned victory over Hibernian at the weekend will not guarantee a Champions League spot next season.

Former Parma coach Nevio Scala has expressed his interest in a move to Hearts.

Hearts head coach Graham Rix is disappointed with the decision to stage the all-Edinburgh Tennent’s Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park.

Hibernian have rejected a bid for striker Derek Riordan by Rangers.

Scotland and Lions back row forward Simon Taylor is set for his first competitive match of the season on Sunday.

Former Scotland stand-off Gregor Townsend has confirmed he is ready to return to the international fold if required by the next national coach.

Scottish Rugby Union director of rugby Ian McGeechan has praised national coach Matt Williams for his handling of recent criticism.

Scotland international Simon Taylor could return to action ahead of schedule, according to Edinburgh Rugby coach Frank Hadden.

Scotland international Simon Taylor is confident his knee ligament injury will not keep him from returning to full fitness.

Hibernian's John O'Neil has had an operation after dislocating his shoulder in the 5-1 defeat at Hearts.

Hearts will have to do without Alan Maybury against Rangers because of a computing error by the Scottish Football Association.

Research by scientists at Edinburgh University has shown one in 20 pets are allergic to their owners.