20 m. ago Emotional Rory McIlroy explains why wife Erica skipped BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony

AN EMOTIONAL Rory McIlroy has explained why his wife Erica was NOT at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards bash. The Northern Irishman was crowned the winner to end a 36-year curse for a golfer to land the top prize. He jetted in from Florida to Manchester on Wednesday night to pick up...

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2 h. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year viewers distracted minutes in as they say same thing

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 saw six sports stars nominated for the prestigious award, but some viewers weren't happy

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2 h. ago Stunned Luke Littler shows real feelings after Lioness beats him at SPOTY

The teenage darts sensation was nominated for both main BBC Sports Personality of the Year and Young SPOTY but missed the ceremony in Salford to practice at his academy

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3 h. ago Thierry Henry shares advice for young players after winning BBC SPOTY lifetime achievement award

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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3 h. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year viewers divided as they issue same complaint

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 saw six sports stars nominated for the prestigious award, but viewers were left fuming just moments into the show

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3 h. ago BBC viewers say the same thing minutes into Sports Personality of the Year 2025

Sports Personality of the Year returns with a star-studded lineup, but viewers were left disappointed as soon as the programme kicked off

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8 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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12 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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12 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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12 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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12 h. ago Rory McIlroy WINS SPOTY: Golf superstar dedicates victory to wife Erica and daughter Poppy after capping incredible 2025 to claim prestigious award after ending snub of ceremony

Rory McIlroy has won Sport Personality of the Year, capping off an incredible 2025 in which he won the Masters in dramatic fashion and helped Europe to the Ryder Cup. 

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13 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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13 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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13 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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13 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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13 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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13 h. ago Luke Littler explains SPOTY 'snub' as darts sensation misses out to Rory McIlroy

Luke Littler did not finish in the top-three at the Sports Personality of the Year awards and was unable to attend the event due to ongoing practice for the PDC World Darts Championship.

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13 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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13 h. ago Rory McIlroy WINS SPOTY: Golf superstar caps off incredible 2025 after Masters win and Ryder Cup triumph to claim prestigious award after ending snub of ceremony

Rory McIlroy has won Sport Personality of the Year, capping off an incredible 2025 in which he won the Masters in dramatic fashion and helped Europe to the Ryder Cup. 

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13 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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