Matthew Johnston

Sports Editor

Matthew Johnston began his Newsquest career in 2015 and went on to Glasgow Times Sports Editor, eventually expanding his role across The Herald and sister titles. He has led The Herald’s coverage of significant events in the sports world, including Scotland’s Euro 2020 campaign, the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, the Rugby World Cup and multiple Six Nations tournaments.

Matthew Johnston began his Newsquest career in 2015 and went on to Glasgow Times Sports Editor, eventually expanding his role across The Herald and sister titles. He has led The Herald’s coverage of significant events in the sports world, including Scotland’s Euro 2020 campaign, the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, the Rugby World Cup and multiple Six Nations tournaments.

Latest articles from Matthew Johnston

Andy Murray struggled with an ankle injury in Miami

Andy Murray out for 'extended period' after severe ankle injury in Miami
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The Toronto skyline

I'd always written off Canada as a colder, less glitzy USA: Toronto proved me wrong
Travel writer Matthew Johnston takes in the Great White North from the comfort of his train seat.

I tackle a Bosu ball squat with real grace alongside former Olympian and Dancing On Ice winner Nile Wilson

I did two days of big-wave surf training... and I'm still coughing up salt water
Big-wave surfers Andrew Cotton and Ben Larg put me through my paces in the pool, in the gym and in the ocean... and I'm still coughing up salt water.

Ben Larg at his rehab camp in Austria earlier this year

'I turned to walk and he punched me': Scottish surfer Ben Larg on his injury hell

Tiree teenager Ben Larg on signing with Red Bull, the sucker punch that rocked his world and his search for Scotland's biggest wave

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Murrayshall in Perth

Lifestyle Checkout: The fairways and fine views of Murrayshall Country Estate
STYLE AND SUBSTANCE

Murrayshall in Perth

Checkout: The fairways and fine views of Murrayshall Country Estate
STYLE AND SUBSTANCE

Matthew Johnston: Euros may be a circus but I’ll still love every minute

Matthew Johnston: Euros may be a circus but I’ll still love every minute
ROLL up, roll up and welcome to Michel Platini’s high-flying, continent-hopping super circus.

Homer and Bart's slogan rings true with Old Firm coverage

The Old Firm! Now that I've got your attention, let's talk about sport

THERE is a classic still from season two of The Simpsons wherein Homer, helping his son campaign for class president, produces a poster reading “SEX! Now that I’ve got your attention, vote for Bart!’”

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Matthew Johnston: Novak Djokovic's tennis won't let him down but his PR team might

matthew johnston Matthew Johnston: Novak Djokovic's tennis won't let him down but his PR team might

For someone who had been having the perfect year, Novak Djokovic is having a horrendous year.

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Douglas Ross shakes hands with Lionel Messi while officiating Barcelona's game against Olympiacos in 2017

Matthew Johnston: Why Tory chief Douglas Ross should quit refereeing in the Scottish Premiership

LIKE a flailing pugilist landing a wild haymaker to unify two of the most underwhelming title belts of all time, Douglas Ross emerged triumphant this week in his bid to become Scotland’s most objectively unpopular man. Tory leader and football referee.

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