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===Other sports=== [[File:Emirates Arena (geograph 4624258).jpg|thumb|left|[[Emirates Arena]] in Glasgow, one of the designated stadiums constructed for the 2014 Commonwealth Games]] The [[Easterhouse Panthers]] based in the East End of Glasgow are a [[rugby league]] team who play in the [[Rugby League Conference Scotland Division]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.scotlandrl.com/article/12814/new-era-for-panthers |title=New Era for Panthers |access-date=12 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213163719/http://www.scotlandrl.com/article/12814/new-era-for-panthers |archive-date=13 February 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> From 1966 to 1986, the Glasgow Dynamos played at Crossmyloof Ice Rink.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://glasgowdynamos.tripod.com/ |title=Glasgow Dynamos Remembered |publisher=Glasgowdynamos.tripod.com |access-date=5 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310152701/http://glasgowdynamos.tripod.com/ |archive-date=10 March 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Since October 2010 a team called the [[Glasgow Clan]] based in the nearby [[Braehead Arena]] in [[Renfrewshire]] has played in the professional [[Elite Ice Hockey League]] alongside two other Scottish teams, the [[Fife Flyers]] and the [[Dundee Stars]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/ice_hockey/8542998.stm|title=Braehead Clan join ice hockey's Elite League|date=1 March 2010|work=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=1 March 2010|first=Chris|last=Ellis}}</ref> The [[Arlington Baths Club]] was founded in 1870. It is situated in the [[Woodlands, Glasgow|Woodlands]] area of the city and is still in use today.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26322306|title=Two historic baths clubs in Glasgow given A-list status|date=24 February 2014|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It is believed the club's first Baths Master [[William Wilson (aquatics)|William Wilson]] invented [[water polo]] at the club. The Arlington inspired other Swimming Clubs and the [[Western Baths]], which opened in 1876, is also still in existence in nearby [[Hillhead]].<ref>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB32859|desc=Western Baths Club, 8-12 (Even Nos) Cranworth Street, Hillhead, Glasgow|cat=A|access-date=20 March 2019}}</ref> Glasgow hosts Scotland's only professional basketball team, the [[Caledonia Gladiators]], who compete in the [[British Basketball League]]. Previously based in Renfrewshire's [[Braehead Arena]] and the 1,200-seat Kelvin Hall, the team has been based at the Emirates Arena since the 2012/13 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2022 |title=Glasgow Rocks rebrand to Caledonia Gladiators amidst lofty ambitions |url=https://www.hoopsfix.com/2022/09/glasgow-rocks-rebrand-to-caledonia-gladiators-amidst-lofty-ambitions/ |access-date=25 September 2022 |website=Hoopsfix.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Major international sporting arenas include the Kelvin Hall and [[Scotstoun]] Sports Centre. In 2003 the National Academy for Badminton was completed in Scotstoun. In 2003, Glasgow was also given the title of European Capital of Sport.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aces-europa.eu/Home/EuropeanCapitals/tabid/56/Default.aspx |title=European Capital of Sports Association |publisher=Aces-europa.eu |access-date=25 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120410121319/http://www.aces-europa.eu/Home/EuropeanCapitals/tabid/56/Default.aspx |archive-date=10 April 2012}}</ref> Glasgow is also host to many [[cricket]] clubs including [[Clydesdale Cricket Club]] who have been title winners for the Scottish Cup many times. This club also acted as a neutral venue for a [[One Day International]] match between [[India national cricket team|India]] and [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in 2007, but due to bad weather it was called off.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12792208.millions-tune-into-glasgow/|title=Millions tune into Glasgow|date=3 July 2007|newspaper=The Glasgow Times| access-date=15 October 2022}}</ref> Smaller sporting facilities include an abundance of outdoor [[playing field]]s, as well as golf clubs such as [[Haggs Castle]] and artificial ski slopes. Between 1998 and 2004, the [[Scottish Claymores]] [[American football]] team played some or all of their home games each season at Hampden Park and the venue also hosted [[World Bowl]] XI.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/nfl-glasgow-hampden-scottish-claymores-16086080|title=Remembering when Glasgow had its very own NFL team, the Scottish Claymores|date=4 August 2020|newspaper=Glasgow Live|access-date=15 October 2022}}</ref> Glasgow Green and the [[Gorbals]] are home to a number of [[rowing (sport)|rowing]] clubs, some with open membership the rest belonging to universities or schools. Historically, rowing races on the [[River Clyde]] here attracted huge crowds of spectators to watch regattas in the late 19th century and early 20th century;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glasgowhumanesociety.com/documents/Rules_as_at_28-3-04.pdf |title=Rules as at 28 March 2004 |access-date=25 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006181833/http://www.glasgowhumanesociety.com/documents/Rules_as_at_28-3-04.pdf |archive-date=6 October 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> before football caught the public imagination. Two of Glasgow's rowing clubs separately claim that it was their members who were among the founders of Rangers Football Club.<ref>[http://www.followfollow.com/news/tmnw/rangers_founders_plaque_unveiled_at_fleshers_haugh_461850/index.shtml Rangers FC fanzine] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511142036/http://www.followfollow.com/news/tmnw/rangers_founders_plaque_unveiled_at_fleshers_haugh_461850/index.shtml |date=11 May 2011}}, Founders plaque unveiled.</ref> [[Motorcycle speedway]] racing was first introduced to Glasgow in 1928 and is currently staged at [[Ashfield Stadium]] in the North of the city. The home club, [[Glasgow Tigers (speedway)|Glasgow Tigers]], compete in the [[SGB Championship]], the second tier of motorcycle speedway in Britain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://glasgowtigers.co.uk/two-ways-to-watch-the-tigers/|title=Two ways to watch the Tigers|publisher=Glasgow Tigers|date=6 April 2022| access-date=15 October 2022}}</ref> Glasgow is also one of five places in Scotland that hosts the final of the Scottish Cup of [[Shinty]], better known as the [[Camanachd Cup]]. This is usually held at Old Anniesland. Once home to numerous Shinty clubs, there is now only one senior club in Glasgow, Glasgow Mid-Argyll.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://shinty.com/glasgow-mid-argyll-shinty-club/ |title=About us|publisher= Glasgow Mid-Argyll Shinty Club| access-date=15 October 2022}}</ref>
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