NI should have ‘biggest party possible’ to welcome Rory McIlroy home – O’Neill
Northern Ireland should have a “huge party” to welcome home golfing champion Rory McIlroy, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.
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Rory McIlroy has ‘changed people’s perceptions’ of NI around the world
Rory McIlroy has helped to change people’s perceptions of Northern Ireland around the world, a tourism chief has said.
Harden bags 39 as Clippers edge Warriors to clinch playoff spot
LOS ANGELES: James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime to clinch the final playoff spot in a thrilling last day of the NBA regular season on Sunday.
President and political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory
The President joined political leaders from across the island in hailing Rory McIlroy’s US Masters triumph at Augusta.
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Rory McIlroy ended his major drought in barely believable fashion by beating Justin Rose in a play-off to win the 89th Masters and complete the career grand slam.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters to secure Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland birdied the first playoff hole with a short putt after missing a chance to win in regulation, capturing the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam on Sunday in Augusta, Ga.
Oscar Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain
SAKHIR: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula One race with a pole-to-flag win in Bahrain on Sunday that sent him second overall and three points behind championship leading teammate Lando Norris. The Australian also became the season’s first repeat winner in four races and ended reigning champions McLaren’s long wait for victory at their Bahraini owners’ home Sakhir circuit. Norris finished third, after lining up sixth on the grid and then having to fight back from a five-second penalty for a jumped start under the floodlights. Mercedes’ George Russell held off his fellow Briton for second in a tense battle over the closing laps but faced a stewards’ enquiry for allegedly using the drag reduction system outside the defined zone. “It’s been an incredible weekend starting with qualifying yesterday and finishing the job today in style is nice,” said Piastri, who won by 15.499 seconds despite a safety car period wiping out his initial lead. “It’s very important given our owners.
Sunday Sport: Rory McIlroy has three shot lead with nine holes to go
Just nine holes stand between Rory McIlroy and eternal golf glory this evening.