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Shane Lowry of Team Europe celebrates after his putt to halve the hole and retain the Ryder Cup on the 18th green during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingda

Lowry holes crucial putt as Europe win Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry holed the decisive putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe before the team went on to win the tournament outright by a 15-13 margin after holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black.

Golf • 3 hrs

Shane Lowry of Team Europe hugs teammate Rory McIlroy as they talk to Captain Luke Donald of Team Europe after they tied their match with Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns of Team United States during the Friday afternoon four-ball matches of the 2025 Ryder C

McIlroy takes centre stage as Europe take control in NY

Rory McIlroy was at the centre of controversy and the action as Europe controlled the opening day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

Golf • 27 Sep

LeBron James (L) celebrates with teammate Steph Curry

James claims third Olympic title as USA beat France

LeBron James celebrated his third Olympic title as the United States beat hosts France 98-87 to win men's basketball gold for a fifth successive Games.

Paris 2024 • 11 Aug 24

Jon Rahm is congratulated by European team-mate Shane Lowry after the Friday afternoon fourball matches

Europe equal first-day record in Ryder Cup masterclass

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both contributed handsomely while Jon Rahm cemented his status as Spain's latest Ryder Cup superstar as Europe claimed a record-equalling five-point lead on an extraordinary opening day in Rome.

Golf • 29 Sep 23

Former Irish head coach David Passmore is now in charge of Team USA

Former Irish boss Passmore appointed USA head coach

Former Ireland boss David Passmore has been appointed as the new head coach of Team USA's women's hockey team.

David Passmore • 26 Aug 22

Zach Johnson will take charge of the American team at the Italian event in 2023

Updated Zach Johnson named US Ryder Cup captain

Two-time major winner Zach Johnson has been appointed captain of the United States Ryder Cup team for next year's contest in Italy.

Golf • 28 Feb 22

Stacy Lewis won the British Open at St Andrews in 2013

Stacy Lewis appointed US Solheim Cup captain for 2023

Two-time major champion Stacy Lewis has been appointed captain of the United States Solheim Cup team.

Golf • 09 Feb 22

Ryder Cup 2021: Day 2 recap

Team Europe are 11-5 down going into the singles after a difficult foursomes morning and a fourballs session that at least saw them tie with the ascendant Americans

Golf • 25 Sep 21

Justin Thomas celebrates a putt during the afternoon fourballs

Ryder Cup 2021: Day 1 recap as USA build strong lead

The home team make the early running at Whistling Straits as Europe will begin the second day trailing 6-2.

Golf • 24 Sep 21

Tokyo 2020: Kendricks hit by Covid - Aussies isolate

American double world champion pole vaulter Sam Kendricks has been ruled out of the Olympics after testing positive for Covid, leading to members of the Australian team being put into isolation on Thursday.

Olympics • 29 Jul 21

Australia's Patty Mills, on the floor, and Myles Turner of the USA contest the ball.

Australia condemn USA to their first defeat in 13 years

Australia, fired by a game-high 30 points from Patty Mills, ended the USA's 78-game winning streak in competitions and exhibitions on Saturday, claiming a shock 98-94 win in a World Cup warm-up in Melbourne.

Basketball • 24 Aug 19

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have both been named as wildcards for Team USA

Mickelson, Woods and DeChambeau make Ryder Cup cut

US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk has named Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods as his first three wild cards for the biennial contest against Europe from 28-30 September.

Golf • 05 Sep 18