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Irish Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy set for another big achievement following Masters win
Rory McIlroy is the clear favourite to win the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year Award following his Masters heroics. The Holywood man became only the sixth male golfer to complete the career grand slam last month by winning at Augusta National. He is now the favourite to win the BBC award, with an implied probability of 66.7%, according to OLBG. Prior to his Masters win, McIlroy's last major victory was back in 2014 when he won the PGA Championship, with his monumental win at Augusta cementing his position amongst golf's greatest. McIlroy is the 1/2 favourite to be named Sports Personality of the Year, with darts star Luke Littler second in the betting at 9/2, while Formula One driver Lando Norris is 9/1 and snooker great Ronnie O'Sullivan is 10/1. Jake Ashton, Sports Betting Expert at OLBG, commented: "McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam at The Masters is a generational achievement and it gives him a powerful SPOTY narrative. "The public have always admired Rory, but with this historic win, it feels like his to lose.' McIlroy was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and revealed Elton John reached out to him following his Masters win. However, the 35-year-old missed the phone call from the music icon and was unable to return it as Elton John doesn't own a mobile phone and left no callback number. 'I was sort of overwhelmed with the people that reached out from all different walks of life - culture and entertainment,' McIlroy said, wearing his green jacket from Augusta. 'But the one that got me was Sir Elton John. That was incredible.'
Sharjah 24
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Conclusion of Second Dibba Al Hisn Sports and Cultural Festival
Sports Personality of the Year Award The Sports Personality of the Year award was presented to His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Yarouf Al Naqbi, recognised for his outstanding contributions to the sports field and his leadership role as former chairman of the Board of Directors of Dibba Al Hisn Sports Club. Additionally, three families— the Sultan Tamim Al Riyami family, the Abdullah Zaid Al Tahuri family, and the Salem Ali Al Khalidi family— received the Sports Family Award. Festival highlights and attendees The festival was attended by prominent figures including His Excellency Ahmed Abdullah bin Yarouf, Chairman of the Municipal Council of Dibba Al Hisn; His Excellency Adel Alwan Al Naqbi, Director of the Emiri Court; and other notable sports and government officials. The event featured various entertainment activities, including performances by the Shawahat and Awaid Al Harbi troupes, Russian acrobatics, and drum shows. Sports competitions and activities The festival also included a range of audience competitions and sports matches, with events in table tennis, beach volleyball, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, and shooting, offering an engaging and dynamic experience for all participants and attendees.
