20 h. ago Everything to know from Rory McIlroy's 'roller coaster' first day at Australian Open

Masters champion and grand slam winner Rory McIlroy finished his opening round at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday on one over par after a tricky first day of action

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26 h. ago Rory McIlroy mania hits Melbourne as fans skip school and work on ‘special day’ | Jack Snape

The Northern Irishman’s appeal was clear at the Australian Open with queues forming at the crack of dawn to catch a glimpse of the golf starOrganisers didn’t have to wait long to feel the full impact of Rory McIlroy’s appearance at the Australian Open on Thursday. Two thousand fans were waiting outside at Royal Melbourne at 6.30am, eager to get to the 10th tee for the Northern Irishman’s first swing at Australia’s premier tournament in a decade.Agitation was building. Time was ticking. Scanning all those barcodes might take half an hour or more. And so on a warm and windy workday in Australia’s biggest city, the gates were flung open. Rory mania had begun. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago What the duck? SeaWorld lawyers cry fowl over parkgoers’ claim she was hit by the errant bird on a roller coaster

SeaWorld says it wasn’t a duck that hit a woman, but a Snowy Egret

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35 h. ago Rory McIlroy put on notice as Sir Nick Faldo delivers grim verdict on Masters winner

Rory McIlroy finally won The Masters in April to complete his career Grand Slam, but Sir Nick Faldo has expressed doubts about his ability to win another major championship

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41 h. ago Rory McIlroy reveals one of remaining goals in golf is on Scottish soil

Masters champion opens up on what he still wants to achive in game after completing career grand slam

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56 h. ago Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week | Ali Martin

Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture StreetMy first day at the Gabba was 23 years ago, half a lifetime having passed since I slept on my brother’s sofa across the river and followed the Ashes tour as a backpacker. The coin went up, Nasser Hussain decided to have a bowl, and Steve Waugh’s Australians cashed in on generosity.Having not returned until 2017‑18, and then covered the Covid tour four years later, the Sydney finale in 2003 remains the only time I have seen England win a Test on Australian soil. Even then I missed the last day: flat broke and forced to head back to Queensland to find work, I eventually found myself on a farm upstate, shovelling melons like a scrum-half for eight hot hours a day while dodging venomous snakes underfoot. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago What happened when Rory McIlroy dominated Australian Open field ahead of Melbourne comeback

Former world No. 1 Rory McIlroy makes his return to the Australian Open this weekend after more than a decade away, having managed to clinch the title back in 2013

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4 d. ago Universal theme park files patents for new ways to check ride safety months after tourist died on roller coaster

Patent filings published earlier this week, viewed by The Independent, include designs for seats equipped with sensors and robotic safety inspectors

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy's love story with wife he nearly divorced before Ryder Cup drama

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll have been together for over 10 years, but their relationship hasn't always been plain sailing

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4 d. ago Colin Montgomerie 'honoured' by Rory McIlroy's Race to Dubai praise for Scot

Eight-time European No 1 on hearing man chasing his record talk about Scot’s ‘sustained excellence’

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5 d. ago Everything to know from Man City's vital Leeds victory – Foden admission, Haaland incident

All the key points from Manchester City's important win over Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium, as a roller coaster day ended with Pep Guardiola's men picking up three points in dramatic circumstances

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5 d. ago Optum Golf Channel Games: How to watch Rory McIlroy vs Scottie Scheffler, teams and format

The very first Optum Golf Channel Games takes place next month, with a fascinating array of events on offer and some of the sport's biggest names taking part

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5 d. ago ‘I could have been a better captain’: Stokes admits errors as England seek Ashes reset

Contrite leader owns up to mistakes in Perth but hopes to address shortcomings against Australia in the day-nighter The sheer number of Australian voices triumphantly telling England to show some humility this past week has been slightly ironic. The first Test finished as an eight-wicket thumping, done inside 48 hours and worthy of criticism, but it was not without a genuine wobble from the hosts en route.Either way, Ben Stokes looked to do so when his players resumed training at Allan Border Field on Saturday morning before next week’s day-night second Test at the Gabba. Gone was the “shell-shocked” captain seen during the immediate aftermath of going 1-0 down and in his place, having reflected during the past few days, a far more conciliatory figure. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Rory McIlroy reveals he has asked his wife to punch him if he ever repeats egotistical move

The Northern Irishman completed his career Grand Slam by winning the 2025 Masters but admitted that he still needs wife Erica Stoll to keep him humble at times.

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7 d. ago Rory McIlroy fires shot at LIV Golf over contracts carnage in £4.5billion warning

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has given his view on the state of professional golf, as well as the ongoing feud between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed breakaway league LIV Golf

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7 d. ago Golf news: Rory McIlroy’s private comment to Erica Stoll as he speaks about retirement

Rory McIlroy has revealed his issues with wearing the Masters green jacket and addressed when he could walk away from golf

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7 d. ago Rory McIlroy's comment to Erica Stoll speaks volumes as he makes golf retirement admission

Golf news as Rory McIlroy reveals what he has told wife Erica Stoll about the Masters green jacket and addresses retirement

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8 d. ago Colin Montgomerie makes Race to Dubai pledge if he loses record to Rory McIlroy

Scots says he’ll gladly hand over Harry Vardon Trophy if Northern Irishman beats his record

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8 d. ago Who Will Win BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025? Here are the 12 stars tipped for the SPOTY

It’s just three weeks until we know who will join a prestigious list of British sporting heroes.

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1 week ago When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year? Odds, favourites and full list of awards

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

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