Rory McIlroy heads to his final event of the year at the Tiger Woods-hosted World Challenge this week saying he is in a “better place” mentally after winning his first tournament of 2013.

The pressure to succeed in sport is pushing more and more athletes towards stress-related illnesses, according to Rory McIlroy, who bids to put a troubled year on and off the course behind him at this week’s Australian Open.

A legal dispute between Rory McIlroy and former sponsor Oakley has been settled.

Billabong International said its 40-year-old surf brand was worthless after the company’s losses tripled amid store closures, firings, a breach of debt terms and tumbling stock price.

South Africa’s top detective has been appointed lead investigator in the Oscar Pistorius case, replacing a veteran policeman who was charged with attempted murder in the latest shock development to hit a case being watched closely by the world.

The acquisition of superstar golfer Rory McIlroy boosted Horizon Sports Management’s fortunes in 2011, with accumulated profits more than doubling to €275,217.

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Apparel-maker Oakley has sued Rory McIlroy and Nike, insisting the world No 1 and the equipment giant breached his existing contract with Oakley when he recently signed a new deal with Nike estimated to be worth $250m.

Rory McIlroy is officially a free agent when it comes to golf equipment.

Cycling’s world governing body will reveal tomorrow whether they endorse the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s damning report which accuses Lance Armstrong of systematic doping during his seven Tour de France victories.

Google is set to present information right in front of your eyes with a set of hi-tech Terminator-style glasses.

Rory McIlroy expects to have plenty more battles with Tiger Woods this year following the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

RORY McILROY’S US Open hasn’t just captivated the sporting public, the business world looks set to fall head over heels for the Holywood star.

RORY McILROY is set tobecome one of the highest paidsportsmen on the planet after his US Open victory.

Jim Old’s training talents were once again on show at Newbury as he brought Counting House back from the brink to land the Racing UK For Your Pub Call 0870 351 8834 Handicap Hurdle.

A SECOND-HALF scoring burstput Cork in an unassailable position in this Division 1 NHL clash with Offaly in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

The future of Lance Armstrong’s Astana team is in doubt as the global recession continues to bite.

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ONE hundred jobs are to be created in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, over the next five years by Oakley Inc, a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality eyewear.

It has been announced that 100 new jobs are to be created in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Ralf Schumacher has been told he should not wear glasses while racing in the upcoming Formula One season.