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McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year

McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year 2025

Golfer Rory McIlroy has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and playing a key role in Europe's Ryder Cup win.

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McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year after Masters and Ryder Cup victories in 2025

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Emotional Rory McIlroy explains why wife Erica skipped BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony

AN EMOTIONAL Rory McIlroy has explained why his wife Erica was NOT at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards bash.

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Rory McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year as golf star gives classy response

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Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner

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Rory McIlroy breaks down on stage live on air in emotional SPOTY interview

McIlroy is in contention for the coveted Sports Personality of the Year award following an extraordinary season on the golf course.

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Rory McIlroy fights back tears during BBC SPOTY after question about his daughter

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Rory McIlroy’s SPOTY snub as he U-turns on attending ‘popularity contest’

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Lots more to achieve after incredible year - McIlroy

Newly crowned Sports Personality of the Year winner Rory McIlroy says he has "a lot more I want to achieve" after an "incredible" 2025.

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Rory McIlroy beats not one but two world champions to win Britain’s most prestigious award

Rory McIlroy has become the first golfer in 36 years to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Golf champion Rory McIlroy edged out two reigning world champions to become BBC Sports Personality of the Year.