Teary Rory McIlroy claims DP World Championship and sixth Race to Dubai

  • ‘I’ve been through a lot this year. I got the job done’
  • McIlroy now level with Seve Ballesteros on all-time list

Rory McIlroy finished the 2024 season in style by adding his third DP World Tour Championship win after winning the sixth Race to Dubai title of his career.

The Northern Irishman was in the midst of a two-way tussle with Rasmus Højgaard for the season-ending event when his Race to Dubai crown was confirmed, with both players locked on 13 under with five holes remaining.

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Trescothick eyes permanent England role after bettering mental health

  • Anxiety issues curtailed former batter’s playing career
  • Rob Key states ambition for future English head coach

Marcus Trescothick has revealed he wants to become England’s head coach on a permanent basis after learning to cope with his mental health problems. The former England batter is serving as the men’s white-ball interim head coach during the West Indies tour before Brendon McCullum steps up from his Test role to take charge in all formats from January.

“Previously I thought I wanted to be a head coach, but taking the reins for the two series against Australia and here versus the West Indies has confirmed to me that I would like the opportunity to do it at some point,” Trescothick told the Mail on Sunday. “I’d love to have an opportunity, when the time comes.”

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