1 hour ago Emotional Rory McIlroy ends ‘dream year’ with BBC Sports Personality – the award he wanted all along

Golfer said BBC Sports Personality of the Year was a ‘popularity contest’ not long ago but was visibly moved as he added the honour to memorable triumphs at the Masters and Ryder Cup

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5 h. ago SPOTY 2025 awards: Rory McIlroy wins, Luke Littler snub, Michelle Agyemang honoured

The BBC's Sports Personality of the Year awards took place at Salford's MediaCityUk on Thursday evening, with a whole host of athletes from a number of different sports making the shortlist

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5 h. ago Emotional Rory McIlroy ends ‘dream year’ with BBC Sports Personality

McIlroy branded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year a ‘popularity contest’ not long ago but was visibly moved as he added the honour to memorable triumphs at the Masters and Ryder Cup

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5 h. ago Gabby Logan, 52, makes a rare appearance with her daughter Lois Maya, 20, as she dazzles in a gold gown at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year

The Welsh TV host, 52, dazzled in a sequinned gold gown and strappy heels as she posed next to leggy Lois, 20, as they stopped for snaps ahead of the annual ceremony in Manchester.

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6 h. ago Rory McIlroy confirms reason wife Erica Stoll wasn't there to see him win BBC SPOTY

Rory McIlroy was in attendance to celebrate his BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 win but his family were not in Salford as he claimed the award

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6 h. ago Luke Littler shows true feelings after missing out on two SPOTY awards: "Wow!"

World Darts Champion Luke Littler decided against attending the star-studded event in Salford, with Rory McIlroy being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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6 h. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year RECAP: Rory McIlroy wins award ahead of Ellie Kildunne and Lando Norris

Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog as the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year is named, with Rory McIlroy, Lando Norris and Chloe Kelly all in contention. 

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6 h. ago Sports Personality of the Year 2025 live: McIlroy claims stunning double as top three revealed for BBC award

McIlroy not just won Sports Personality of the Year but saw Europe’s Ryder Cup team win Team of the Year, with England’s Rugby World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne second and F1 world champion Lando Norris third

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6 h. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year LIVE: Rory McIlroy wins award ahead of Ellie Kildunne and Lando Norris

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the year is named, with Rory McIlroy, Lando Norris and Chloe Kelly all in contention. 

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6 h. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 LIVE! Winners and reaction as Rory McIlroy named SPOTY

Golf star the favourite for prestigious award after winning Masters and Ryder Cup

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6 h. ago Rory McIlroy crowned Sports Personality of the Year after record

Rory McIlroy has won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, beating Ellie Kildunne and Lando Norris to the award after an incredible record-breaking year

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6 h. ago Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year as every winner confirmed

Rory McIlroy was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after a memorable year which saw him complete the coveted Grand Slam by finally winning the Masters

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6 h. ago Lionesses Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze reveal the role models who shaped their success

England Lioness stars Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze have revealed who has inspired them the most in their sporting careers.

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7 h. ago Rory McIlroy holds back tears during SPOTY interview discussing his daughter

Rory McIlroy struggled to hold back tears during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards after being asked about being a father to daughter Poppy

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7 h. ago Rory McIlroy gets emotional during BBC Sports Personality of the Year interview over 'inspirational' fathers of victims of Southport killings

An emotional Rory McIlroy appeared tearful as he paid tribute to the 'inspirational' fathers of two of the young girls murdered in the Southport attacks.

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7 h. ago Olympian Keely Hodgkinson sizzles in a tiny sculpted mini dress at BBC Sports Personality of the Year

The Olympic 800M champion, 23, sizzled in a tiny black mini dress while posing up a storm on the star-studded red carpet.

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7 h. ago Sports Personality of the Year 2025 live: McIlroy battles Kelly and Norris for prestigious BBC award

Darts world champion Luke Littler and England’s Rugby World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne are also in the running for the main award, which will be decided by public vote

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7 h. ago BBC SPOTY: Thierry Henry reflects on career after lifetime achievement honour

Thierry Henry reflected on winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award as he encouraged people to “believe in yourself”.

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7 h. ago Rory McIlroy breaks down in tears on BBC SPOTY after question about his daughter following emotional award

RORY MCILROY broke down during the Sports Personality of the Year award show after watching two dads pick up an award. Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe, the fathers of two of the young girls killed in Southport last year, were presented with the Helen Rollason Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025. Elsie...

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8 h. ago I'm A Celeb and Gladiators stars lead glam BBC SPOTY looks as Rory McIlroy targets win

A star-studded lineup was out in force on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year red carpet at MediaCity in Salford on Thursday evening

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