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From a video of a three-year-old practicing in his living room to a national broadcast of a nine-year-old throwing balls into a washing machine, it was clear that Rory McIlroy had the gift to make history. The only open question…

Two days before the start of the 89th Masters, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose were invited to dinner by several members of Augusta National. Next year, McIlroy will be in a different place on a Tuesday night in early April,…

Five hours of excruciating sporting agony gave way to scenes of unbridled joy as the crowd at Rory McIlroy’s home club in County Down celebrated his dramatic Masters victory. After a night of incredible emotional rollercoaster rides for the Holywood…

Darren Ferguson has congratulated his record-breaking Peterborough side after youngster Harley Mills’ inspirational performance led them to a surprise 2-0 win over Birmingham in the Vertu Trophy final at Wembley Stadium. The unbeaten Blues secured promotion to the top flight…

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy made birdie on the first playoff hole with a short putt, missing a chance to win in regulation time, and won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia. McIlroy’s 1-over-par…

Golf Only nine holes stand between Rory McIlroy and eternal golf glory on this evening. The Northern Irishman leads the Masters by four strokes, 13 under par, comfortably ahead of the back nine at Augusta. Second place is shared by…

Harvey Barnes sent his best wishes for a speedy recovery to manager Eddie Howe as Newcastle secured a convincing 4-1 win over Manchester United to move up to fourth in the Premier League. Barnes scored twice in the second half…

Ronnie O’Sullivan has said he has no intention of leaving the world of snooker, although he has doubts about his ability to return to his previous physical condition to “leave with a smile”. The 49-year-old seven-time world champion has not…

Rory McIlroy will be looking to avoid turning the final round of the Masters into a “rematch” with Bryson DeChambeau as he seeks to complete his Grand Slam run. McIlroy posted a second straight 66 at Augusta National to maintain…

Former champion Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed his once-undisputed UFC featherweight title on Saturday night at UFC 314, winning a 48-47, 49-46, 49-46 unanimous decision in Miami. The fight lived up to expectations, with both fighters remaining calm on their feet, although…