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Donald hails Europe's 'best' as McIlroy nears majors record

Rory McIlroy says "I don't want to stop here" after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo's haul of six major titles.

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Five key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters

BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National.

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McIlroy proves he really is free by defending Masters title

Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

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McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.

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The key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters

BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National.

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How relentless Manchester City punished Chelsea

Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City's second-half performance as they overpower Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge.

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'A rare repeat winner' - McIlroy retains Masters title

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to sink the putt that means he wins the Masters for the second year in a row by one shot from Scottie Scheffler.

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Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals

Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up.

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McIlroy sinks back-to-back birdies to take three-shot lead

Rory McIlroy birdies the 12th and 13th holes to move to 13-under par and extend his lead in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

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Newcastle want Man Utd's Ugarte - Monday's gossip

Newcastle want Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, Liverpool face a battle with Chelsea for Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more.

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New Mainoo deal closer, says Man Utd boss Carrick

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is getting closer to agreeing a new contract with the club, head coach Michael Carrick says.

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Trio of birdies send Rose to the top of the leaderboard

Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

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'Disaster' as McIlroy double bogeys the fourth

Overnight joint leader Rory McIlory struggles with his putter on the fourth hole and ends with a double bogey to gift the lead to Cam Young on the final day of the 2026 Masters at Augusta.

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'I'm not blind' - Howe 'accountable' for loss after three-week break

Eddie Howe says he is "accountable" for Newcastle's defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game.

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Man City make statement in dominant win over Chelsea

Manchester City put three goals past Chelsea in a 17-minute spell at Stamford Bridge, to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points with a game in hand in the Premier League.