Rory McIlroy refused to let the narratives win this time

He faced immense pressure to win, because he was supposed to win. Anything less than him lifting that trophy was going to be considered a failure.

Pegula handles Swiatek to win Bad Homburg title
Jessica Pegula contained Iga Swiatek's heavy topspin game on grass to earn a 6-4, 7-5 victory on Saturday and lift the Bad Homburg Open title.
Catholic priest still bakes pies, enjoys opera and performs daily Mass at age 100: ‘The Lord was wonderful to me’
“I turned down Hollywood!” Kelly says, laughing as he points to the portrait of a dapper, young priest, his hair slicked and flashing a wide smile.
Wrexham coach: Mullin made decision to leave
Wrexham coach Phil Parkinson has told ESPN that Paul Mullin's loan move to Wigan was the player's decision.
Sources: USMNT's Agyemang close to Derby move
Charlotte FC and USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang is closing in on a transfer to Derby County for a fee of $7 million, sources confirmed to ESPN.
FDNY suspends officer for giving ‘hot girls’ ride on firetruck as department probes ‘frat house’ behavior
The FDNY has disciplined a lieutenant on Ladder 18, which gave “some hot girls” a ride on the rig last week, breaking rules and risking public...
Disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos calls on Republicans to back Eric Adams for NYC mayor: ‘Only viable path forward’
Lying ex-Long Island Rep. George Santos is calling on fellow Republicans to cross party lines and back NYC Mayor Eric Adams long-shot re-election bid.