7 h. ago Rory McIlroy reveals he was reduced to a 'mess' after seeing his mum and dad for the first time since his Masters triumph and admits he tried to keep his homecoming as 'private as possible'

In the world of sport, many of the greatest athletes to have lived credit their success to the support network they have around them.

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7 h. ago Rory McIlroy says ‘defeating my own mind’ was key to Masters victory

McIlroy’s thrilling victory at Augusta National made him just the sixth player to complete a career grand slam.

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12 h. ago Rory McIlroy's decision on break from golf after missing out on £1.3m payday

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has been selective with his tournaments since winning at Augusta, and has a chance to claim another major at the upcoming US PGA Championship

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14 h. ago 16 LIV Golf players bid to stop Rory McIlroy as full PGA Championship field revealed

The field for the 2025 PGA Championship has been confirmed, with 16 LIV Golf members set to compete at Quail Hollow next week following invites for the second major of the year

Sport

14 h. ago Jordan Spieth's reply to Rory McIlroy after new Masters champ showed his true colours

Jordan Spieth has a chance to follow Rory McIlroy in completing a career Grand Slam when the US PGA Championship gets underway but the American offered a telling assessment

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36 h. ago Body of mystery woman is found near cricket club as police scour area for clues to her identity

Emergency services were called to Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, in south Manchester at around 3pm on Monday following reports of a body found nearby.

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40 h. ago Family looking for ‘awesome’ mystery woman who performed CPR to save man’s life at airport

Patient’s family eager to meet ‘awesome young lady’ whose timely intervention saved man’s life

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58 h. ago Scottie Scheffler admits being 'fired up' by Rory McIlroy before emotional hometown triumph

World No.1 wins CJ Cup Byron Nelson with record-equalling score after watching the Ulsterman complete his career Grand Slam at the Masters

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61 h. ago Scottie Scheffler roars to Rory McIlroy PGA gauntlet being thrown down with blunt message

The world No. 1 accepted the challenge from the Northern Irishman star who has made a flying start to 2025

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62 h. ago Rory McIlroy skips £1.3m payday as LIV Golf star who ignored him boosts net worth

One rising star of the LIV Golf League continues to prove he was perhaps justified to ignore Rory McIlroy's advice in favour of featuring on the Saudi-funded series

Economics

3 d. ago Jack Draper falls at final hurdle as Casper Ruud wins Madrid Open

Britain’s Draper loses 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to 14th seed RuudRuud clinches his first Masters 1000 titleJack Draper’s excellent breakthrough run on the clay courts of Madrid was halted at the final hurdle in a bruising, physical tussle against the 14th seed Casper Ruud, who brilliantly held his nerve to win his first Masters 1000 title with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win.A two-time French Open finalist, Ruud was competing in the seventh significant final of his career. He had lost all six of those previous matches, including both those Paris finals in 2022 and 2023, the 2022 US Open final and the ATP finals. Finally, he has clinched the first significant title of his career. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago What time is Jack Draper playing at Madrid Open today? TV channel and live stream for final

Draper can win second Masters 1000 title this year

Sport

4 d. ago Rory McIlroy reveals Erica Stoll influence that had Masters impact

Rory McIlroy named the Netflix show he watched during Masters week before going on to win the green jacket, and it was his wife Erica Stoll who convinced him to watch along

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4 d. ago Bryson DeChambeau revisits Rory McIlroy snub as he shows true colours with message for fans

The outspoken American star seemed unhappy at Augusta last month after McIlory appeared to ignore him

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy warns resurgent PGA Tour doesn't need to rush a deal with LIV Golf

McIlory has remained loyal to the PGA following despite LIV's emergence in the world of golf since 2022

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5 d. ago Rory McIlroy reveals the raunchy TV show his wife Erica made him watch around his Masters win

He told Jimmy Fallon that thanks to his wife Erica, help with switching off from the pressure between four career-defining rounds came from an unexpected place.

Culture

5 d. ago Rory McIlroy leaves audience gasping after revealing who messaged him after Masters win

Rory McIlroy made a special appearance on the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and revealed the celebrity who stunned him the most when congratulating him for winning the Masters

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5 d. ago What time is Jack Draper playing at Madrid Open today? TV channel and live stream for semi

Draper looking to win second Masters 1000 title in the space of two months

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy and PGA Tour legend in disagreement as Jon Rahm told he should be punished

As negotiations over unifying the top level of men's golf continue, Rory McIlroy's stance on LIV Golf stars potentially returning to the PGA Tour has been challenged

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6 d. ago Sam Thompson left speechless on first date with 'beautiful' woman after Zara split

Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson has opened up about going on his first date with a mystery woman since splitting from longtime girlfriend Zara McDermott

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