6 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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9 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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9 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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10 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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10 h. ago Hats off to golf and golfers for getting Rory McIlroy his deserved SPOTY

Brilliant night for golf as Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes in New York voted Team of the Year

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10 h. ago Luke Littler has brilliant response to David Munyua's World Darts Championship comeback

Luke Littler has had his say on David Munyua's stunning comeback win over Mike De Decker in the first round of the PDC World Darts Championship

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10 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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10 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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10 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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10 h. ago BBC SPOTY 2025: Rory McIlroy pips Lando Norris and Lionesses stars to top spot after stellar year

Northern Irishman took home brace of honours as Team Europe recognised as Team of the Year

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11 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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11 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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11 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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11 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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11 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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11 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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11 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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12 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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12 h. ago Why Lando Norris and Luke Littler missed Sports Personality of the Year awards

Norris appeared on a live video link after being part of the six-athlete shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year

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12 h. ago See Rory McIlroy at The Masters with exclusive travel package to Augusta National in 2026

EVERY golf fan should experience The Masters at least once in their lifetime. And what better time than to witness Rory McIlroy's defence of the Green Jacket he won so memorably in 2025. Now the dream holiday to Augusta is within reach for British fans, with a leading travel firm offering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to...

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