Sutherland will be relieved to have a home draw for their Scottish Women's Cup first round tie against Bishopton, who face a near-500 mile round trip.
Brora Rangers face a first time ever match in the Scottish Cup third round if the Cattachs can beat Albion Rovers in a replay next weekend.
This week ICT's title bid, Ross County's poor form, the MacTavish Cup final, success for the Highland Stags and a golfing prodigy are on the agenda.
There is loads to cover in the latest Balls & Whistles, including looking ahead to the return of the Loch Ness Marathon this Sunday!
There is a wide variety of sports in this week's episode, from the usual football and rugby through shinty to squash, cricket and jiu-jitsu!
Having overseen a strong run of form as interim boss, Craig Campbell has now been given the Brora Rangers manager's job permanently.
This weekend the biggest prize in shinty is up for grabs as Lovat and Kinlochshiel battle it out for the Camanachd Cup.
Brora Rangers have gone on an impressive run since Steven Mackay's departure, but has Craig Campbell done enough to be considered for the job?
Fin Graham wins a second silver medal at the Paralympics, while the latest football news is discussed on top of the first weekend of the rugby season!
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After Steven Mackay's shock resignation as Brora Rangers manager, Balls & Whistles discuss why he left and what could be next for the Cattachs.
The Premiership, Championship and Highland League seasons are officially up and running while Beauly look to cause another upset in the Camanachd Cup.
Paracyclist Fin Graham will be going to Tokyo for the Paralympics after he was confirmed as part of Great Britain's squad.
Ross Sutherland development officer John Mann can feel the excitement among the club's youth squads that matches will be returning to the calendar.
Sid's Spice is the new sponsor for Brora Rangers Ladies in the Highlands and Islands League for the 2021 season.
The Scottish domestic football season starts this weekend, so Balls & Whistles previews ICT and Ross County's seasons with some help from supporters.
Brora Rangers have been drawn at home to Aberdeen B in the opening round of the Challenge Cup, now known as the SPFL Trust Trophy.
Football clubs around the Highlands, as well as multiple shinty clubs, have seen matches postponed or cancelled because of Covid-19.
Brora Rangers' friendly against Caley Thistle has been cancelled after the Championship outfit confirmed a 'Covid related incident' at the club.
After getting swept up in Euro fever last week, Balls & Whistles take a look at the crunch match between Scotland and England at Wembley.