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Sky Sports confirms exclusive British Open rights
Sky confirms that it has won exclusive rights for the British Open from 2017.Feb 3, 13:04
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Rory McIlroy 'has £8m out-of-court settlement offer rejected'
Rory McIlroy will appear in court today over a legal dispute with Horizon Sports, after he reportedly failed with an £8m 'out-of-court settlement offer.Feb 3, 03:22
Rory McIlroy clinches Omega Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy clinches the Omega Dubai Desert Classic title with a three-stroke victory over Alex Noren.Feb 1, 13:04
Rory McIlroy four shots clear at Omega Dubai Desert Classic
A third-round score of 66 leaves world number one Rory McIlroy on the brink of winning the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.Jan 31, 14:11
Rory McIlroy surges into lead after second round of Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy storms to the top of the leaderboard at the Dubai Desert Classic with a one-shot advantage following a second-round 64.Jan 30, 15:09
Lee Westwood moves ahead of Rory McIlroy in Dubai Desert Classic
Lee Westwood moves one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy in the leaderboard at the Dubai Desert Classic, while Bernd Wiesberger takes the clubhouse lead.Jan 29, 15:32
Rory McIlroy: 'Darren Clarke is the perfect fit for Ryder Cup captaincy'
Rory McIlroy believes that Darren Clarke is the "perfect fit" to captain Europe at the Ryder Cup in 2016.Jan 29, 02:42
Rory McIlroy happy with form after second-place finish in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy insists that he was happy with his form after finishing behind shock winner Gary Stal in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.Jan 18, 20:24
Gary Stal edges out Rory McIlroy, Martin Kaymer to win Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Young Frenchman Gary Stal wins his first European Tour event thanks to a seven-under-par 65 on the final day of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.Jan 18, 12:47
Martin Kaymer seizes control in Abu Dhabi
Martin Kaymer looks on course to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship after opening up a six-shot lead by the end of the third round.Jan 17, 14:44
Rory McIlroy delighted with first hole in one
Rory McIlroy reveals his delight after hitting his first hole in one since turning professional in 2007.Jan 16, 18:10
Rory McIlroy hits hole in one in Abu Dhabi
Martin Kaymer maintains his lead after round two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship as Rory McIlroy records a hole in one to remain in contention.Jan 16, 13:00
Martin Kaymer takes first-round lead in Abu Dhabi
Martin Kaymer takes an opening-round lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, sitting three shots ahead of world number one Rory McIlroy.Jan 15, 13:45
Rickie Fowler ready to resume "heated" Rory McIlroy battles
Rickie Fowler promises to keep pushing world number one Rory McIlroy all the way as two of golf's brightest young stars prepare to renew their rivalry in 2015.Jan 14, 17:58
Paul McGinley wants Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods "battle"
Paul McGinley believes that Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy should have a "head-to-head battle" this year.Jan 7, 13:52
Rory McIlroy dating PGA employee Erica Stoll?
Rory McIlroy is reportedly dating PGA employee Erica Stoll, who helped him make his tee time after he overslept at the 2012 Ryder Cup in Medinah.Jan 6, 12:52
Joey Barton clarifies reasons for labelling Lewis Hamilton a "bad role model"
Joey Barton clarifies his claims that BBC SPOTY winner Lewis Hamilton is a "bad role model" by reiterating that his tax status sets a "worrying precedent".Dec 17, 09:57
Adam Peaty hails "amazing" night at BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards
Swimmer Adam Peaty says that he is "proud to be British", despite missing out on winning the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award in Glasgow.Dec 15, 12:14
Lewis Hamilton wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole takes a look at how the sporting world reacted on Twitter to Lewis Hamilton winning the Sports Personality of the Year award.Dec 15, 10:48
Joey Barton slams "terrible role model" Lewis Hamilton for winning SPOTY gong
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton slams "terrible role model" and "tax exile" Lewis Hamilton after he won the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award.Dec 15, 10:37
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Craig Heap: 'Max Whitlock can become Britain's best ever gymnast'
Craig Heap believes that Max Whitlock has the potential to become Great Britain's best ever gymnast.Dec 15, 09:50
Lewis Hamilton named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Lewis Hamilton is named BBC Sports Personality of the Year ahead of Rory McIlroy and Jo Pavey in a ceremony in Glasgow.Dec 14, 22:40
Rory McIlroy accused of 'deliberately destroying phone data'
World number one golfer Rory McIlroy 'deliberately' destroyed data from his phones prior to taking legal action against his former management, a court hears.Dec 10, 10:23
Sports Mole's Christmas present ideas: Manchester United
Courtesy of the Sports Mole Store, we pick out eight Christmas presents for the Manchester United supporter in your life.Dec 8, 11:02
Jordan Spieth wins Australian Open
American Jordan Spieth sets a new course record on his final round at the Australian Open to win the second title of his career.Nov 30, 09:13
Rory McIlroy loses ground in Australia
Defending champion Rory McIlroy shoots a third-round 76 to slip down the leaderboard at the Australian Open.Nov 29, 14:11
Greg Chalmers claims Australian Open lead at close of round two
Defending champion Rory McIlroy moves within one shot of the lead at the Australian Open, with Greg Chalmers topping the standings following the second round.Nov 28, 06:57
Jet-lagged Rory McIlroy: 'It took a while to get going at Australian Open'
Rory McIlroy insists that he has more to offer, having carded two-under 69 on day one of the Australian Open.Nov 27, 13:55
American Jordan Spieth leads early Australian Open standings
American youngster Jordan Spieth leads the Australian Open standings at close of play on day one.Nov 27, 08:15
Adam Scott still hurt by losing Australian Open to Rory McIlroy
Adam Scott admits that he still feels affected by last season's failure to clinch the Australian Open title ahead of Rory McIlroy.Nov 26, 12:50
Gareth Bale 'honoured' to be on shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says that it is an "honour" to be named in the shortlist for BBC's Sports Personality of the Year.Nov 26, 10:26
Adam Peaty thanks doubters after receiving BBC SPOTY nomination
British swimmer Adam Peaty thanks his doubters after making the shortlist for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year.Nov 25, 12:11
Nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year revealed
The 10 nominees for the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award are revealed.Nov 24, 19:48
World number one Rory McIlroy sets sights firmly on Masters win
Rory McIlroy knows exactly what he wants to do in 2015 - win a first Masters title at Augusta.Nov 23, 20:03
Henrik Stenson sets sights on first Major after DP World Tour Championship win
DP World Tour Championship victor Henrik Stenson sets his sights on winning a first Major in 2015.Nov 23, 19:32
Henrik Stenson defends DP World Tour Championship crown
Henrik Stenson defends his DP World Tour Championship title with a two-shot victory at the season-ending European Tour event in Dubai.Nov 23, 12:16
Henrik Stenson solid as Rory McIlroy wobbles in Dubai
Henrik Stenson is joined at the top of the leaderboard by Rafael Cabrera-Bello after three rounds of the DP World Tour Championship, but Rory McIlroy falls back in Dubai.Nov 22, 17:58
Henrik Stenson moves ahead at DP World Tour Championship
Defending champion Henrik Stenson takes a two-shot lead at the end of the second round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.Nov 21, 13:07
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry share early DP World Tour Championship lead
Rory McIlroy takes an early lead at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship event in Dubai alongside Shane Lowry.Nov 20, 13:45
Henrik Stenson hopes to retain title for first time at World Tour Championship
Henrik Stenson hopes to retain a title for the first time in his career at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.Nov 19, 13:06
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