Rory McIlroy tees off during the final round of the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy: 'I may not go to Rio Olympics'
Rory McIlroy says that he could opt out of playing at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro because he does not want to "upset" people from Great Britain or Ireland.
Jan 4, 03:02
 Rory McIlroy with the trophy after winning the final round in the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy crowned Golfer of the Year
A largely successful 2012 for Rory McIlroy ends with the European Tour's Golfer of the Year award.
Dec 18, 13:43
 Mo Farah
Olympic, Paralympic heroes nominated for 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards
Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars and the European Ryder Cup team are nominated by the world's media for honours at the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Dec 13, 14:11
 Rory McIlroy with the trophy after winning the final round in the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy 'buys Florida mansion near the home of Tiger Woods'
World number one golfer Rory McIlroy reportedly spends £6.2m on a mansion in Florida near to the home of rival Tiger Woods.
Dec 11, 14:37
 Rory McIlroy with the trophy after winning the final round in the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy wins 2012 Golf Writers' Trophy
Rory McIlroy wins the 2012 Golf Writers' Trophy ahead of Europe's Ryder Cup team and Ian Poulter.
Dec 11, 03:44
 Rory McIlroy's girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki struts around the course on November 24, 2012
Caroline Wozniacki pokes fun at Serena Williams at exhibition match
Caroline Wozniacki makes fun of Serena Williams's shapely figure by stuffing her tennis top and skirt.
Dec 10, 15:01
 Rory McIlroy's girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki struts around the course on November 24, 2012
Rory McIlroy: 'Caroline Wozniacki's a good influence on me'
Rory McIlroy says that this year's success on the golf course is partly down to his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki.
Dec 5, 13:22
 Rory McIlroy with the trophy after winning the final round in the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Graeme McDowell tips Rory McIlroy for honour
Graeme McDowell says that Rory McIlroy should be awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
Dec 5, 07:19
 Rory McIlroy with the trophy after winning the final round in the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy named PGA Player of the Year
World number one Rory McIlroy is named as the PGA Tour Player of the Year following a successful campaign.
Dec 4, 16:15
 Rory McIlroy's girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki struts around the course on November 24, 2012
Caroline Wozniacki suggests that Rory McIlroy's ex "can't move on"
Caroline Wozniacki suggests that Rory McIlroy's ex-girlfriend Holly Sweeney "can't move on" after she appeared on Channel 4 cooking show Come Dine With Me.
Dec 3, 12:47
 Rory McIlroy tees off during the final round of the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy backs potential anchoring ban
Rory McIlroy gives his support to the notion of banning players from anchoring with long putters.
Nov 28, 18:10
 Keegan Bradley
Keegan Bradley 'not happy' with proposition
US PGA winner Keegan Bradley admits his frustration with the proposition to outlaw long-handled putters.
Nov 28, 14:26
 Golf
Golf bodies propose to outlaw long-handled putters
The Royal & Ancient Club and US Golf Association propose to outlaw the use of long-handled putters to the body from 2016.
Nov 28, 13:54
 Team GB's Jessica Ennis receives her gold medal at London 2012 on August 4, 2012
BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees express gratitude
The nominees for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award express their gratitude on Twitter.
Nov 27, 12:13
 Bradley Wiggins
BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees announced
The BBC reveal the 12 nominees that will compete for votes to become their Sports Personality of the Year for 2012.
Nov 26, 19:26
 Rory McIlroy with the trophy after winning the final round in the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy wins World Tour Championship
Rory McIlroy ends the year as world number one by clinching the World Tour Championship in Dubai.
Nov 25, 12:40
 Rory McIlroy tees off on Hole 16 at the DP World Golf Championship in Dubai
Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy maintain lead in Dubai
The world's top two players, Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald, share the lead in the Dubai World Tour Championship going into the final day.
Nov 24, 14:53
 Rory McIlroy
McIlroy: "The sun is taking it out of me"
Rory McIlroy says that he is feeling the heat in Dubai as he challenges for the DP World Tour Championship.
Nov 23, 22:18
 Rory McIlroy on day two of the Tour Championship on November 23, 2012
Luke Donald, Rory McIIroy top leaderboard in Dubai
British trio Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald and Marc Warren have a three-way share of the lead after the second round of the Tour Championship in Dubai.
Nov 23, 14:02
 Luke Donald takes a one-shot lead on the opening day of the DP World Championship on November 22, 2012
Luke Donald leads in Dubai
Luke Donald leads after round one of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
Nov 22, 14:04
 Luke Donald
Luke Donald calls for European Tour format change
Luke Donald calls for a playoff system to be added to the European Tour to eliminate anti-climaxes.
Nov 22, 00:58
 Rory McIlroy fails to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open on November 16, 2012
Rory McIlroy targets Dubai success
World number one Rory McIlroy wants to bounce back from his disappointing showing in Hong Kong when he competes in the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
Nov 20, 13:34
 Luke Donald
Luke Donald retakes number two spot from Tiger Woods with victory in Japan
Luke Donald wins the Dunlop Phoenix tournament in Japan to retake second spot in the world rankings from Tiger Woods.
Nov 18, 09:40
 Rory McIlroy fails to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open on November 16, 2012
Rory McIlroy crumbles in second round to miss the cut in Hong Kong
World number one Rory McIlroy crashes out of the Hong Kong Open after missing six shots on the last seven holes in the second round of the tournament.
Nov 16, 15:16
 Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy clinches PGA of America's Player of the Year title
World number one Rory McIlroy is named the PGA of America's Player of the Year and wins the Vardon Trophy.
Nov 13, 09:53
 Mick McCarthy smiles before ipswich take on Birmingham
'The Corrigan Brothers' to record Mick McCarthy, Ipswich song
Irish band the Corrigan Brothers are to record a new single entitled 'Mick McCarthy and the Tractor Boys' following the 53-year-old's appointment as Ipswich boss.
Nov 12, 22:29
 Matteo Manassero wins the 2012 Singapore Open
Matteo Manassero wins in Singapore, Rory McIlroy tops money list
Matteo Manassero wins the Singapore Open by beating Louis Oosthuizen in a playoff as Rory McIlroy finishes third to top the European money list.
Nov 11, 10:20
 Thomas Bjorn
Thomas Bjorn takes second-round lead at rain-delayed Singapore Open
Thomas Bjorn takes a two-shot lead at the rain-delayed Singapore Open ahead of a today's second outing on the course as players complete their third rounds.
Nov 10, 09:44
 Simon Dyson
Singapore Open abandoned on day two due to electrical storms
Simon Dyson tops the leaderboard on the second day of the Singapore Open after it was suspended yet again due to lightning.
Nov 9, 09:29
 Rory Mcilroy
Nick Faldo: 'Change of clubs is a risk for Rory McIlroy'
Sir Nick Faldo claims that Rory McIlroy's decision to change club manufacturers could be a mistake.
Nov 8, 17:19
 Thomas Bjorn
Singapore Open suspended due to threat of lightning
Thomas Bjorn takes the clubhouse lead at the Singapore Open after the first round was suspended due to a threat of lightning.
Nov 8, 09:36
 Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy cites fatigue as reason behind HSBC Champions snub
World number one Rory McIlroy says that he had to drop out of last week's HSBC Champions due to fears of burning out.
Nov 7, 10:17
 Rory Mcilroy
Rory McIlroy beats Tiger Woods in China
Rory McIlroy beats Tiger Woods by a single shot to win the 'Duel at Jinsha Lake' in China, a one-off shootout between the top two players in the world.
Oct 30, 04:12
 Rory Mcilroy
Rory McIlroy targets Race to Dubai win
Rory McIlroy reveals that he is firmly focused on capturing the Race to Dubai title when the European Tour concludes next month.
Oct 29, 09:36
 Peter Hanson
Peter Hanson wins BMW Masters
Peter Hanson staved off a late challenge from Rory McIlroy to win the BMW Masters in Shanghai by one stroke.
Oct 28, 11:06
 Rory Mcilroy
Rory McIlroy: 'Victory in Shanghai would mean a lot'
Rory McIlroy has spoken of the importance of recording a victory in the BMW Masters this weekend.
Oct 27, 18:11
 Peter Hanson
Peter Hanson leads BMW Masters
Peter Hanson leads Rory McIlroy by one shot heading into the final round of the BMW Masters.
Oct 27, 08:52
 Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy two shots off Peter Hanson
Peter Hanson leads the Shanghai Masters on 14-under-par, but Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy is just two shots off the lead as he looks to retain his crown.
Oct 26, 11:57
 Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy content with first-round performance in Shanghai
Rory McIlroy declares himself pleased with his "solid" round of golf on the first day of the BMW Masters.
Oct 26, 04:22
 Jamie Donaldson
Jamie Donaldson shoots 62 in Shanghai
Jamie Donaldson shoots a round of 62 to take a four-shot lead after the opening round of the BMW Masters.
Oct 25, 11:12
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