RORY LEADS WAY IN MEMORIES TO SAVOUR

SPORT continues to provide us all with moments of escapism.

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And how 2025 delivered some that will live long in the memories of those who witnessed them.

While wars continued to rage around the world, sports took people to happier places.

Who can forget one of the most thrilling Ryder Cups in history?

Europe hung on at the death to claim a rare win on American soil, and made it back-to-back triumphs in golf's greatest event.

Once again, Europe were fuelled by the brilliance of Rory Mcllroy who, five months earlier, cemented his iconic greatness with an emotional win at the Masters to compete the Grand Slam of golf.

In football it was the year of the underdog, with Crystal Palace and Newcastle United winning the domestic cups on offer.

Liverpool rose to the top of the English game once again with another league title, then fell from grace in dramatic fashion.