Rory McIlroy named Sports Personality of the Year after Masters and Ryder Cup wins

After joining the most exclusive club in golf, Rory McIlroy has crowned a fairytale 2025 by becoming the first golfer for 36 ...

BBC delivers with a rightful winner and moving tribute to Southport victims

Sometimes we can all agree: the right person won. Rory McIlroy was the year’s stand-out British sporting achiever and it was ...

Emotional Rory McIlroy ends ‘dream year’ with BBC Sports Personality - the award he wanted all along

McIlroy branded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year a ‘popularity contest’ not long ago but was visibly moved as he added ...

Rory McIlroy stops interview as he fights back tears when paying touching tribute at Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy cut an emotional figure when paying tribute to two inspiring award winners at the Sports Personality of the Year ceremony. The Helen Rollason award is named after the late BBC Sport ...

Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy’s stellar successes in 2025 have earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, making him the first ...