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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

McIlroy trying to move on from devastating U.S. Open loss

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates after Switzerland's Fabian Schar scored an own goal during a Group A match between Scotland and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa via AP)

Scotland hoping to reach knockout stage for first time at Euro 2024

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Soccer fans share a laugh in the 'Marienplatz' square, before a Group A match between Germany and Scotland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Friday, June 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Scotland fans help their team feel at home ahead of Euro 2024 opener against host nation Germany

By Daniella Matar - Associated Press

Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann, front center, players and staff members walk on the pitch during a training session of the German national soccer team in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Federico Gambarini/dpa via AP)

Fans are anxious to see if Germany can fire up Euro 2024 in opener against canny Scotland

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Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, April 25, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Lesley Martin/PA via AP) **FILE**

A resignation in Scotland gives British nationhood a breathing space

By Andrew Salmon - The Washington Times

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a press conference at Bute House, Edinburgh, Thursday, April 25, 2024. Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policies. First Minister Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party informed the leaders of the much smaller Greens on Thursday that he was terminating the power-sharing agreement. (Jeff J Mitchell/PA via AP)

Scotland’s First Minister Yousaf resigns as he struggles to win support for weakened government

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf pauses as he speaks during a press conference at Bute House, his official residence in Edinburgh, Monday April 29, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)

Scotland’s leader resigns after conflicts over climate change, gender identity weakened government

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf, centre, visits the Hillcrest Homes housing development in Dundee, Scotland, Friday April 26, 2024. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)

Scotland’s under-pressure leader insists he won’t resign before crunch confidence vote next week

By Pan Pylas - Associated Press

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during First Minster's Questions (FMQ's) at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland, Thursday March 28, 2024. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)

Scotland’s government says a new law will tackle hate crime. Critics say it could hurt free speech

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Louis Bielle-Biarrey of France, left celebrates after scoring a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Scotland and France at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

France escapes with comeback win over Scotland after disputed late TMO call in Six Nations

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Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. The Scottish leader during the COVID-19 pandemic has admitted that she did delete WhatsApp messages but insisted that anything of relevance to how policymaking was conducted had been made available for the public record. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)

Former Scotland leader admits deleting COVID WhatsApp messages, says no decisions were made on app

By Pan Pylas - Associated Press

A Roman road (not pictured) dating to the 1st century was unearthed in a garden near Stirling, Scotland (pictured). The road, city officials said Thursday, was used by centuries of leaders, including the real Macbeth. (File photo credit: Lina Lobanova via Shutterstock)

2,000-year-old Roman road used by the real Macbeth unearthed in Scotland

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Ireland's Padraig Harrington in action on the third tee during day two of the Genesis Scottish Open 2023 at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland, Friday July 14, 2023. (Steve Welsh/PA via AP)

Harrington not ruling out chance to play in another Ryder Cup

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

People walk past the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, on March 16, 2014. The Scottish government has proposed decriminalizing possession of all drugs for personal use to tackle one of Europe’s highest overdose death rates. The semi-autonomous Edinburgh government, led by the pro-independence Scottish National Party, said Friday, July 7, 2023, that removing criminal penalties for drug possession would “allow for the provision of safe, evidence-based harm reduction services.” (AP Photo/Jill Lawless, File)

Scotland wants to decriminalize drugs. The U.K. government just says no

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Britain's King Charles III meets members of the public during his visit to Kinneil House in Edinburgh, Scotland, Monday, July 3, 2023. Two months after the lavish coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London, Scotland is set to host its own event to mark the new monarch’s accession to the throne. While Charles won’t have a separate coronation Wednesday in Edinburgh, the festivities will include a crown, horse-drawn carriages, mounted cavalry and a flyover by the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force’s aerobatic display team, as Scotland celebrates its unique relationship with the monarchy. (Andrew Milligan/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Two months after Charles III’s coronation, Scotland hosts its own event to honor the new monarch

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press