18 h. ago Better late than never: fans relive watching their teams end a long wait for a trophy

Several teams got their hands on silverware at last in 2025. Here supporters talk about the pain and pleasure of finally winning16 March 2025: Won Carabao Cup, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley, their first trophy in 56 years Continue reading...

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22 h. ago 'I saw Rory McIlroy behind the scenes at Ryder Cup – I was taken aback by his conduct'

A golf insider has revealed what he witnessed from Rory McIlroy behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup

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22 h. ago I was there: Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph was the ultimate moment

It felt like nothing would top Tiger Woods’s Masters win, but then the Northern Irishman completed his career grand slam on an extraordinary final day at AugustaAt 7am on 14 April in an Augusta rental home, Rory McIlroy awoke and immediately spotted a Green Jacket draped over a chair. “You think: ‘Yeah, that did happen yesterday,’” he says. “That.” McIlroy was now the sixth man to win all four of golf’s majors.The detail of what lay around in the bedroom of my own Augusta billet is of no interest to anybody. That was, however, a memorable morning. I had previously and wrongly believed nothing would top Tiger Woods’s 2019 Masters win in respect of seismic reaction. Scores of messages from friends, colleagues, family members – umpteen of whom have no interest whatsoever in golf – had landed. Broadcast outlets across the world wanted my assessment of what had played out on Masters Sunday. Yeah, that did happen yesterday. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Koepka’s departure is a blow for LIV but also raises questions for PGA Tour | Ewan Murray

Five-time major champion looks poised to become a fascinating test case for golf’s future after exiting Saudi-funded breakaway tourIt was portrayed as amicable when it felt so inevitable. News that Brooks Koepka will step away from LIV Golf in 2026 comes as no shock. This never felt a particularly sensible alliance; an individual who craves glory at the top level and a disruption regime that has grasped for relevance with only varying degrees of success.Koepka has looked unhappy in his professional domain for some time. He has all but admitted he would never have joined LIV but for fears over a potentially career-threatening injury. Golf’s ultimate alpha male was the captain of LIV’s Smash GC team. The whole thing always seemed preposterous. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Rory McIlroy has made thoughts on Brooks Koepka very clear amid possible PGA Tour return

Brooks Koepka has sensationally quit LIV Golf, sparking rumours of a potential return to the PGA Tour and a reunion with Rory McIlroy

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55 h. ago Brooks Koepka quits LIV Golf after three years but PGA Tour return uncertain

The 35-year-old joined Saudi-funded tour in 2022‘Brooks is prioritising the needs of his family’Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion, has become the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the league funded by Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund and raises questions whether the PGA Tour will find a way for him to return.The 35-year-old American has made the decision in order to spend more time with his family. He joined the rival tour in 2022 and won five events over four seasons – he was also the first LIV player to win a major at the 2023 PGA Championship. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Brooks Koepka makes huge LIV Golf announcement amid PGA Tour speculation

Brooks Koepka left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf back in 2022, but he will now move away from the Saudi-backed breakaway league

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy makes feelings clear as he's quizzed over potential career switch

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award winner Rory McIlroy flew straight from Manchester to Miami and attended the boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul

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6 d. ago Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in sixth round of heavyweight fight – as it happened

Joshua drops Paul four times in sixth-round knockoutBaumgardner, Dubois win as women’s champions shinePaul v Joshua is old logic in a louder digital ageThe Kaseya Center is filling up nicely as Alycia Baumgardner and Leila Beaudoin move into the back end of their scheduled 12-rounder. There are a few pockets of empty seats in the upper and lower bowls, but it should be pretty close to a sellout in the end.Down in the high-rent district, a small army of celebrities and influencers have started occupying the ringside seats as the main event draws closer. Among the more notable the five-time major champion Rory McIlroy, fresh off last night’s Spoty gong across the pond. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in sixth round of heavyweight fight – live reaction

Joshua drops Paul four times in sixth-round knockoutBritain’s Dubois defends 135lb title with masterclassBaumgardner, Dubois win as women’s champions shinePaul v Joshua is old logic in a louder digital ageGet in touch! Email Bryan with your thoughtsThe Kaseya Center is filling up nicely as Alycia Baumgardner and Leila Beaudoin move into the back end of their scheduled 12-rounder. There are a few pockets of empty seats in the upper and lower bowls, but it should be pretty close to a sellout in the end.Down in the high-rent district, a small army of celebrities and influencers have started occupying the ringside seats as the main event draws closer. Among the more notable the five-time major champion Rory McIlroy, fresh off last night’s Spoty gong across the pond. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Someone call the police! Scott McTominay just got robbed at the Sports Personality of the Year awards

Scott McTominay has spent the year reinventing himself as a continental midfield maestro, only to have Rory McIlroy swipe Sports Personality of the Year right from under his nose, says Adam Clery in the latest ACFC newsletter

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6 d. ago BBC viewers left distracted minutes into Sports Personality of the Year

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 aired on Thursday night, with Luke Littler, Rory McIlroy, Lando Norris, Hannah Hampton, and Chloe Kelly competing for the crown

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy eyes more titles after BBC Sports Personality of the Year victory

McIlroy’s achievements in 2025 helped him win the public vote to be crowned the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year.

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy reveals why wife Erica missed his BBC SPOTY triumph

The Northern Irishman finally got his hands on the prize after a stunning year which saw him win The Masters, thereby completing golf's Grand Slam, as well as the Ryder Cup.

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7 d. 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 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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