London, May 19 (ANI): Northern Irish golfer Graeme McDowell has defended his slip about World No.2 Rory McIlroy leaving his management company, saying that although the move is not yet confirmed, it is already being much talked about in the golfing world.

London, Apr 24 (ANI): World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is set to choose Ireland over Great Britain at the Rio Olympics when golf makes its return to the Games in 2016.

London, Apr.15 (ANI): Northern Ireland's USPGA champion Rory McIlroy left for Monte Carlo with his girlfriend after a disappointing week, persisting that he can still win the jackpot at the Masters.

London, Apr 10 (ANI): World No. 2 Rory McIlroy has said that it is too soon to term him as a fierce rival for reigning golf ace Tiger Woods, following Woods's statement that he regarded McIlroy as his biggest rival and the standard-bearer of the new generation.

London, Apr 10 (ANI): World No.1 Tiger Woods has picked out Rory McIlroy as his biggest rival at the Augusta National as he prepares to win his first Major in five years.

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Golf ace Bubba Watson has backed World No.2 Rory McIlroy for the top spot in the world again, saying that it is only a matter of time before McIlroy reclaims the place from the reigning Tiger Woods.

London, Apr 3 (ANI): Former Golf world champion Johnny Miller has said that golf ace Rory McIlroy's switch to Nike clubs may cost him dearly in the Masters this season.

Glasgow, Mar 31 (ANI): Golf ace Rory McIlroy, who is suffering from a bad run of form, has pulled out of a humanitarian mission to Haiti because of his playing commitments.

London, March 27 (ANI): Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki tried to do

London, Mar 26 (ANI): Controversial golf star Tiger Woods has regained the No.1 position in the world after his two-shot win in the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament IN Bay Hill, Florida, for the 11th time during his eventful career and the first time since October 2010.

London, Mar 25 (ANI): Golfer Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's battle with legendary Tiger Woods to be world's number one player would be an electrifying phenomenon for the game.

London, March 21 (ANI): Caroline Wozniacki showed off her toned abs in a series of stunning black and white eye-catching images as she posed for a sexy photoshoot in her undies.

London, Mar 12 (ANI): Controversial golf ace Tiger Woods has said that he believes that the hard work he puts in the gym and while practicing his swing is paying off following his WGC-Cadillac Championship win in Miami on Sunday.

London, Mar 7 (ANI): A television ad featuring golf world number one Rory McIlroy, Formula One ace Jenson Button and Olympic heptathlete champion Jessica Ennis was branded irritating and truly awful on Twitter just minutes after it was first aired.

Sydney, Mar 7 (ANI): World No.1 Rory McIlroy has once again apologized for his abrupt withdrawal from the middle of a tournament, giving a straightforward explanation and a pledge to never quit again in the middle of a round.

Johannesburg, Mar 6 (ANI): South African golfer Ernie Els has said that he regrets that he did not advise World No. 1 Rory McIlroy against walking out of the Honda Classic tournament last week, although he said that he can understand the pressure which McIlroy is feeling.

London, Mar 6 (ANI): Troubled golf ace Rory McIlroy's sources have denied rumours of a split with his tennis player girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki, who are often touted as the hottest couple in the sports circuit, after speculations of a rift between them arose following McIlroy's recent meltdown in the Honda Classic tournament.

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Golf ace Tiger Woods has said that current World No. 1 Rory McIlroy should think before he speaks following the row over his abrupt exit from the Honda Classic tournament, claiming a sore wisdom tooth.

New York, Mar 2 (ANI): Top-ranking golfer Rory McIlroy walked off the course at PGA National championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, blaming a sore wisdom tooth for his abrupt exit.

Massachusetts, Mar 1 (Business Wire-ANI): Bose Corporation has announced at The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida that Rory McIlroy will be a Global Brand Ambassador for the company's headphones, portable speakers, home and automotive systems. McIlroy joins Bose in a multi-year agreement as he begins 2013 as the number one golfer in the world.

London, Feb 21 (ANI): A snowstorm had led to play being suspended on the opening day of a golf championship in the desert state of Arizona, leaving the participating golf stars shocked.

London, Feb. 19 (ANI): Caroline Wozniacki - currently preparing for WTA Dubai Tennis Championships - was spotted taking some time off her busy schedule to enjoy a ride on one of the two artificial surfing machines at Wild Wadi waterpark located in the area of Jumeriah.

London, Jan 15(ANI): Paul McGinley has credited world number one Rory McIlroy for his support after being unanimously selected as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2014 event at Gleneagles.

Sydney, Jan 15(ANI): Ace golfer Tiger Woods is looking forward to take on world number one player Rory McIlroy in the new season after their rivalry dominated the most of last year.

London, Jan. 13 (ANI): Golf superstar Rory McIlroy will be signing a staggering 156 million pounds contract to become the new face of sportswear giant Nike.