3 h. 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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9 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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9 h. ago Rory McIlroy fights back tears during BBC SPOTY after question about his daughter

Rory McIlroy gave an emotional speech at tonight's Sports Personality of the Year award ceremony after what has been a brilliant 12 months for the Northern Ireland golfer.

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9 h. ago Rory McIlroy becomes emotional paying tribute to fathers of Southport attack victims

Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe received the Helen Rollason Award at Sports Personality of the Year after completing the London Marathon in April

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9 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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9 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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13 h. ago Hannah Hampton: 13 things you need to know about SPOTY contender including Lionesses controversy

Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is one of six British sports superstars vying for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Thursday evening

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22 h. ago What time is BBC Sports Personality of the Year tonight? Full shortlist, odds, favourites and list of awards

Rory McIlroy, Chloe Kelly and Lando Norris are the leading frontrunners for the Sports Personality of the Year award

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36 h. ago SPOTY shortlist shows women’s sport is here to stay, says Chloe Kelly

Kelly is one of three women on the six-person shortlist for the main award

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36 h. ago SPOTY shortlist shows women’s sport is here to stay – Chloe Kelly

Kelly is one of three women on the six-person shortlist for the main award.

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45 h. ago Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year revealed

Thierry Henry, Arsenal’s record goalscorer and Premier League legend, to be recognised at Sports Personality of the Year

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5 d. ago Luke Littler snubs £26m achievement and picks his BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner

Luke Littler has been named as one of the nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and the world No.1 darts sensation has had his say on who should win the gong

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6 d. ago Piers Morgan blasts result that would make BBC SPOTY 'utterly pointless and irrelevant'

Piers Morgan has weighed in on who has to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award this year after the announcement of a six-person shortlist on Thursday

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7 d. ago Luke Littler predicts he WON’T win BBC Sports Personality of the Year – but Sky Sports host Emma Paton disagrees

LUKE LITTLER revealed he doesn't expect to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award after a brilliant start in the World Darts Championship. Littler, 18, returned to Ally Pally and eliminated Darius Labanauskas with a 3-0 win to kick off his £1million quest for glory. The Nuke then had his post-match interview with...

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7 d. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Shortlist and odds for 2025 award

Rory McIlroy leads six-strong field for SPOTY honours, with the likes of Lando Norris and Chloe Kelly also in the mix

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7 d. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced: Rory McIlroy tipped to beat Chloe Kelly

Rory McIlroy is the favourite to win the Sports Personality of the Year Award, with the BBC revealing their six-person shortlist on Thursday morning.

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7 d. ago Who has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year? Full shortlist, odds, favourites and list of awards

Rory McIlroy, Chloe Kelly and Lando Norris are the leading frontrunners for the Sports Personality of the Year award

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