Archive: 2025 / 09
During the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Rory McIlroy faced a barrage of personal insults from American fans and responded with a blunt "shut the f**k up" before sinking a match‑winning putt. European captain Luke Donald condemned the crowd’s behavior as crossing a line, while a stadium announcer stepped down after leading a vulgar chant. Despite the tension, McIlroy and Shane Lowry clinched their match, sparking a debate on acceptable fan conduct in golf.
Rangers kept the same starting XI for the home game against Hearts, with Russell Martin backing the side that impressed against Celtic. He talked up a valuable training window and asked for more composure on the ball. But a 0-2 defeat at Ibrox, in front of 50,697 fans, deepened concerns over form and added heat to questions about his long-term future.
Angela Rayner resigned as Deputy Prime Minister after an inquiry found she breached the ministerial code over underpaid stamp duty on a Hove property. The report said she acted with integrity but failed to seek expert tax advice. Keir Starmer accepted her resignation with sadness. David Lammy steps in as Deputy PM as Labour braces for a deputy leader contest and a wider reshuffle.