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Watch VideoFive sports events to look out for in 2025

There may be no Olympics or Paralympics in 2025 but the sporting calendar is still steeped in high quality tournaments.

Sport
AFP|Published

US domination continues with one-sided victory over Internationals at Presidents Cup

Keegan Bradley defeated South Korea's Kim Si-woo 1-up to clinch the trophy, which gave the Americans a 13-1-1 lead in the series against the non-European side whose only win came in 1998.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

‘Last man’ Keegan Bradley ‘pumped’ after BMW Championship triumph

Keegan Bradley had only qualified in the final spot in the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings with his last round at the St Jude Championship last week.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rory McIlroy calls off divorce with wife Erica ahead of US Open

Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica have called off their divorce and are looking forward to ‘a new beginning’, the Northern Irishman said ahead of this week’s US Open.

Sport Golf US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Legendary European Tour golfer and commentator Peter Oosterhuis dies aged 75

The Englishman Peter Oosterhuis was the dominant force in European golf during the European Tour’s formative years, winning the Order of Merit in the Tour’s first three seasons from 1972 to 1974.

Sport Golf European Tour
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Thomas Bjorn named vice captain for Europe’s Ryder Cup defence

Thomas Bjorn will again serve as a deputy to Europe team captain Luke Donald at next year's Ryder Cup against the United States in New York.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jon Rahm worries LIV jump will keep him from 2025 Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm hopes to play in next year's Ryder Cup and future PGA Tour events despite jumping to LIV Golf, even though his move has not hastened a merger deal.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

12 years in the wilderness … Anthony Kim makes return with LIV Golf

Anthony Kim suffered a series of injuries and has not played a tour event since undergoing surgery on his left Achilles tendon over a decade ago and his return to the game seemed impossible.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo and Staff Reporter|Published

Cameron Young leads in Dubai, defending champ Rory McIlroy struggles

US golfer Cameron Young put himself in contention to win his first title on an elite tour, opening a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the $9 million Dubai Desert Classic.

Sport Golf European Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rory McIlroy bullish ahead of Dubai Desert Classic despite poor finish last week

Last week, the four-time major winner Rory McIlroy finished a shot behind Tommy Fleetwood after a three-putt bogey from two feet in the final round and a hooked tee shot into the water on the last hole.

Sport Golf European Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf move a concern as ‘golf has let itself down’ - former Ryder Cup captain

In an exclusive interview with IOL Sports writer Michael Sherman, former Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn said he understood why Jon Rahm made the move to LIV Golf - but the pinnacle of the game remained at the majors.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

Collin Morikawa leads Zozo Championship in Japan

The twice major winner Collin Morikawa took a short break after being part of the American team that failed to retain the Ryder Cup following a poor start in Rome last month.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

US Ryder Cup star Max Homa to play in Nedbank Golf Challenge

World Number Seven Max Homa will bring further Ryder Cup quality to the Nedbank Golf Challenge when he makes his debut in ‘Africa’s Major’ next month.

Sport Golf
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Absence of big LIV personalities helped Ryder team flourish, says Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy said not having the ‘big personalities’ of LIV golfers Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter at the Ryder Cup allowed others to step into leadership roles and gave younger players room to grow at the tournament.

Sport Golf US PGA
Reuters|Published

WATCH: After Europe regain Ryder Cup in Rome, Rory McIlroy targets 2025 win in US

The dust had barely settled on Europe's Ryder Cup victory over the United States on Sunday before Rory McIlroy set his sights on New York and winning the 2025 edition in hostile territory.

Sport Golf US PGA
Reuters|Published

Jon Rahm inspired by Spanish legacy in Ryder Cup triumph

Jon Rahm was inspired by the legacy of Spanish Ryder Cup heroes as he played a crucial role in Europe triumphing over the United States in Rome on Sunday.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tommy Fleetwood wins Ryder Cup for Europe despite blistering USA rally

Tommy Fleetwood clinched the crucial half-point as Europe regained the Ryder Cup from a battling United States on Sunday.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rory McIlroy spat adds spice to Ryder Cup climax

The Ryder Cup is set for a fiery climax on Sunday after Rory McIlroy's row with Patrick Cantlay's caddie overshadowed the American's late surge in Saturday's fourballs which gave the USA a glimmer of hope.

Sport Golf US PGA
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Record breakers Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg help Europe turn Ryder Cup screw

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg led Europe's charge towards Ryder Cup glory on Saturday as the event's biggest ever foursomes win contributed to a 9. 5-2. 5 third-session lead over the shellshocked USA.

Sport Golf US PGA
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg hammer Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka by Ryder Cup record 9 and 7

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg broke the record for the biggest foursomes win in Ryder Cup history with a 9 and 7 thrashing of the USA's Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka for Europe on Saturday.

Sport Golf US PGA
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Europe eyeing Ryder Cup 'history' after dominant first day

Luke Donald wants his European team to make it a ‘historic week’ at the Ryder Cup after seizing a record-equalling 6. 5-1. 5 lead over the United States heading into Saturday's second day.

Sport Golf US PGA
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Sour grapes … Brooks Koepka says Jon Rahm ‘acted like a child’ at Ryder Cup

USA’s Brooks Koepka did not take kindly to Jon Rahm's behaviour on the course for Europe on day one of the Ryder Cup.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Justin Rose provides incredible late drama as Europe extend lead to five at Ryder Cup

American Max Homa missed a birdie putt at 18 to allow Europe’s Justin Rose to hole his short-range effort and cap a glorious day in warm autumn sunshine on day one of the Ryder Cup on Friday.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rookie pro Ludvig Aberg on cloud nine after ‘dream’ Ryder Cup win on debut

Ludvig Aberg put Europe two ahead in the morning session in Rome alongside Viktor Hovland, crushing Max Homa and Brian Harman four and three as the USA were swept 4-0 in the morning's Ryder Cup foursomes.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton roar to opening point for Europe at Ryder Cup

Spain's Jon Rahm and partner Tyrrell Hatton crushed world number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns 4 & 3 to lead a European charge as the Ryder Cup began in a blaze of colour on Friday.

Sport Golf US PGA
Reuters|Published