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After defending his Masters crown, McIlroy paid tribute to his family, who were at Augusta to see him win his sixth major championship

Rory McIlroy's childhood friend and caddie Harry Diamond has been by his side for his two Masters victories

Rory McIlroy paid tribute to his wife Erica Stoll after his second Masters victory at Augusta

Rory McIlroy's mother Rosie watched her son achieve back-to-back victories at Augusta National

McIlroy has had Diamond on his bag since 2017, and the pair have experienced many great days on the golf course.

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title on Sunday, but he will be forced to hand over a significant portion of his €3.9m prize money in taxation after his victory at Augusta National

Erica Stoll was at Augusta National once again to cheer on her husband

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title at Augusta National, with his parents present to witness his second Green Jacket win

I Am Maximus was running in the race for a third time this year, after winning it in 2025 and coming second to stablemate Nick Rockett in 2025

Willie Mullins’ stable in Co Carlow is the dominant force of National Hunt racing – a sovereignty that now extends to the world’s most famous steeplechase

The £1 million Randox Grand National takes place at 4.00pm on Saturday at Aintree racecourse with 34 horses jumping 30 fences over a distance of 4 miles and two furlongs

Gold Dancer was on course for a wide-margin win in the William Hill Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree before suffering a fatal injury and was later put down

An estimated 50,000 people will be at Aintree for Ladies Day, turning the racecourse into the ultimate catwalk

The Irish golfer is preparing to defend his Masters title in Augusta.

A new book has exposed WhatsApp messages exchanged by Ryder Cup staff joking about golf star Rory McIlroy's interest in future wife Erica Stoll while he was engaged to Caroline Wozniacki

Rory McIlroy will be looking to become only the fourth golfer to defend the Masters title when he tees off at Augusta on Thursday with Sir Nick Faldo offering advice

This year's Grand National Festival gets underway at Aintree today with seven action-packed races to enjoy and a number of big names featuring on the racecourse

Garry Owen provides his best bets and racing tips for Day 1 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree including his nap selection Spillanes Tower

Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll will head to Augusta National together this week for The Masters.

Rory McIlroy will be looking to become just the fourth player to win the Masters for consecutive years

Bryson DeChambeau has opened up about his rivalry with Rory McIlroy, declaring he wants to "beat the living you know what out of him" ahead of the Masters after their tense 2025 showdown

Defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy delighted a young supporter by presenting him with his glove after completing his practice round at Augusta National on Tuesday

Rachael Blackmore will be back at Aintree this week, five years on from her Grand National victory

Thirty runners will go to post at Fairyhouse for the three-mile-five-furlong race that has been won by some of the sport’s greats, including the likes of Desert Orchid and Bobbyjo

The Irish Grand National and seven other races take place on a busy card at Fairyhouse

The Closutton maestro is aiming for a third victory in the race

Manchester United lodged a formal complaint to the Premier League after the KMI Panel ruled 3:2 against awarding a penalty to Amad in their 3-3 draw at Bournemouth

Family, friends and mourners gathered in Cork to say farewell to Roy Keane's beloved mum

Keys married Lucie in 2023 following his divorce from ex-wife Julia, and has hit back at claims she was his daughter's best friend