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Rory McIlroy during a press conference ahead of the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down

Made-for-TV match will showcase 'possibilities' says McIlroy

Martin Symington of Pure Roast Coffee is achieving global success for his coffee bags

Pure Roast Coffee ​celebrated successes in this year’s UK Great Taste Awards

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays from the 14th tee during the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday third round at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy links in at Memorial to talks between PGA Tour and LIV Golf backers

World environment day. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Everything we do today makes a difference

An angry Donald Trump speaks after a jury convicted him of felony crimes for falsifying business records on Thursday. It was already clear that he was a man of bad character. Meanwhile it has been obvious for years that Joe Biden's memory and mental faculties have been declining (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)

Ben Lowry: The US presidential election nightmare choice of Biden or Trump

Belfast's Anthony Cacace was a popular figure at George Best Belfast City Airport yesterday after returning home to Northern Ireland as IBF super-featherweight world champion following victory in Saudi Arabia on Saturday over Joe Cordina. (Photo by Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye)

Anthony Cacace back in Belfast as world champion but sights on 'all the belts'

Boeing plane’s engine catches fire after take-off.

Watch: Boeing plane’s engine catches fire after take-off

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 15: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media during a practice round prior to the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 15, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy says resignation of Jimmy Dunne damages hope of golf’s peace deal

Rory McIlroy denies there is a rift between him and Tiger Woods over differing views on the future of golf

Rory McIlroy says there is no rift with Tiger Woods over the future of golf

Rory McIlroy will not replace Webb Simpson on the PGA Tour policy board after the prospect of his return reopened “old wounds”

Rory McIlroy likens Saudi and PGA Tour talks to Good Friday Agreement

Ronnie O’Sullivan has warned he could quit playing tournaments in Britain after his quest for a record-breaking eighth world snooker title was shattered by Stuart Bingham in a major quarter-final upset at the Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan warns he could quit playing tournaments in UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan says the financial rewards of a breakaway snooker tour appeal to him

Ronnie O'Sullivan comments on the financial rewards of a breakaway snooker tour

Rangers' James Tavernier. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group)

James Tavernier 'fully focused' on Rangers amid Saudi Arabia rumours

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy

Rory McIroy says 'hard feelings' must be set aside in golf's civil war

War cannot be banned, as this Russian attack on Dnipro hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine yesterday shows

Letter: UK has right to sell arms and help stop terrorism

Spain's Jon Rahm poses with the Masters trophy after winning the 2023 tournament at Augusta National

Jon Rahm hopes golf can achieve 'some type of union'

Masters champion Jon Rahm hopes golf can achieve "some type of union" as he set his sights on a Sunday showdown with his PGA Tour rivals at Augusta National.

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Letters to editor

Letter: The British government wages war then thinks it can define extremism

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays a shot from a bunker on the eighth hole during the final round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy hope meeting 'progresses conversations'

Ollie Bearman will replace Carlos Sainz in the Ferrari team for the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia this weekend

Ollie Bearman hails 'pinch yourself moment' after Ferrari F1 call-up

Belfast’s OCO Global, an international trade and investment advisory specialist, has opened a new office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

NI firm opens new office in Saudi Arabia as clients secure £200m in export sales

Mark Allen was defeated by Luca Brecel on Wednesday. PIC: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Mark Allen knocked out in semi-finals of inaugural World Masters of Snooker

Mark Allen has reached the semi-final of the World Masters of Snooker following a 4-3 win over Mark Selby in Saudi Arabia

Mark Allen defeats Mark Selby in epic final frame decider in Saudi Arabia

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Mark Allen in running for Saudi Arabia's 'Golden Ball' 167 break

Former world champion Shaun Murphy

Snooker star Shaun Murphy behind Saudi Arabia invitational event

An RAF Typhoon aircraft after a strike mission on Yemen's Houthi rebels

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed fierce retaliation for strikes

Masters champion Jon Rahm has joined LIV Golf in a massive coup for the Saudi-funded breakaway

Rory McIlroy calls on DP World Tour to 'rewrite rules' for Ryder Cup eligibility

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland gestures on the 18th green prior to the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy steps down from player director role on PGA Tour policy board

Rory McIlroy has resigned from his player director role on the PGA Tour policy board.

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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in a press conference following the Pro-Am prior to the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy feels 'sooner rather than later is a good thing' over deal talks

Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament

Australia pulls out of World Cup bid leaving path clear for Saudi Arabia in 2034

Queen's University Belfast

Former education minister expresses concern over push for Israel boycott

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy during a press conference at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy, ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Rory McIlroy says reality of Ryder Cup absence will be kicking in for LIV rebels

Liverpool have rejected a £150million offer for Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Ittihad.

Liverpool reject £150m bid for star man Mo Salah

Rory McIlroy has thanked Tiger Woods for easing the burden on his fellow players by joining the PGA Tour's policy board in response to anger at the proposed deal between golf's rival factions

Rory McIlroy praises Tiger Woods' decision to join PGA Tour body

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Liverpool agree £12million fee to sell Jordan Henderson to Al-Ettifaq

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks on from the ninth green during day one of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy says he would rather ‘retire’ than play LIV Golf events

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

LIV Golf teams for Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods part of talks

​Anthony Joshua will face Dillian Whyte at the O2 in London

Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte heavyweight clash confirmed

Sir Nick Faldo during the Pro-Am day ahead of the Betfred British Masters at The Belfry

LIV and PGA merger can give Rory McIlroy 'a clear head': Sir Nick Faldo

Following a multi million pounds investment to research and develop, West Belfast based Andor Technology is poised to achieve significant worldwide sales for their ground breaking microscope. Pictured are Claire Greenwood, director of engineering, Andor Technology and Dr Vicky Kell, director of innovation, research & development, Invest NI

R&D leads to global success for Belfast's Andor Technology

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during a practice round prior to the US Open

Rory McIlroy cancels US Open press conference appearance

McDonald’s fans left drooling as new Lotus Biscoff McFlurry rumours

McDonald’s Biscoff McFlurry rumours leave fans drooling

Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans following the Pro-Am of the RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale Golf and Country Club

Full Q & A covering Rory McIlroy's first post-merger press conference

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks to the media after playing in the Pro-Am of the RBC Canadian Open

Rory McIlroy left feeling ‘like a sacrificial lamb’ after golf merger

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut

How to watch Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin on TV

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks to the media in a press conference prior to The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Florida on Tuesday.

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf has sparked PGA Tour innovation

Lewis Hamilton has been told to boycott Formula One races if the sport does not improve its human rights image.

Hamilton told to boycott F1 races unless sport improves human rights image

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury squared off in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening

Local boxing stars have their say on Tommy Fury's win over Jake Paul

Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will face off this weekend. Photo credit: Getty Images

Who is Tommy Fury? Boxer & reality TV star fighting Jake Paul tonight

Jake Paul is a Youtube star turned boxer

Who is Jake Paul? Boxer & social media star facing Tommy Fury tonight

Tommy Fury v Jake Paul will take place soon (Getty Images)

Here’s when Tommy Fury v Jake Paul will take place

Cristiano Ronaldo greets the Al Nassr fans during his unveiling in Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'This contract is unique but I'm a unique player'

Every Wales player at the World Cup born in England

Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka of England are substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Why is there so much stoppage time at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Friday including England