Europe seized control at Bethpage Black with relentless putting and fearless execution, building an 11 1/2–4 1/2 cushion that marks the largest Sunday lead in Ryder Cup history under this format. The hostile New York crowd couldn't derail them; Rory McIlroy answered with an eye-popping birdie and a decisively confident message to the stands, while Europe’s putters found every edge in clutch moments across fourball and foursome play.

The American comeback never materialized as Scottie Scheffler went 0-4, underscoring the breadth of the challenge. Cantlay stayed in the mix with late putts that kept hope flickering, but Europe’s depth—Fleetwood, Rose, Hatton, Fitzpatrick—kept the damage steady. Three singles needed on Sunday could seal the trophy for Europe, reshaping the Ryder Cup narrative at Bethpage.

Rory McIlroy's vow to win an away Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black reframes the event as a personal mission, not a sideshow. After Augusta glory and Portrush form, his renewed focus has become a rallying force for Europe, turning doubt into swagger and the course into a stage where his best can carry the team.

Europe's leadership—Donald, McGinley—have embraced his momentum, while the U.S. team faces the echo of his pledge as bulletin-board material. The pre-event drama—including banter with DeChambeau—underlines how McIlroy's intensity could lift Europe to an unlikely away victory at Bethpage.

Noah Lyles captured his fourth consecutive 200m world title at the 2025 World Championships, tying Usain Bolt and Michael Johnson for the most in global history. He edged Kenny Bednarek by 0.06 seconds in 19.52, matching his 2023 time and signaling a new era of sprint dominance on the world stage.

Lyles opened behind Bednarek but unleashed a late slingshot from the turn, closing with a surge on the straightaway. He credited patience and race study, and his Olympic bid remains alive after bronze in Tokyo and a Paris 100m gold. The win cements his status as the premier 200m virtuoso of this era.

Tokyo hosts the 20th World Athletics Championships from Sept 13–21, broadcast live by the BBC across TV, iPlayer and mobile platforms. Great Britain and Northern Ireland chase more than Budapest’s haul, aiming to turn defending titles into gold and convert past podiums into wins. Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Josh Kerr defend their titles, while Keely Hodgkinson and Matthew Hudson-Smith push from silver toward gold. Armand Duplantis, Noah Lyles and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce headline a star-studded field as 49 golds are awarded over nine days at the Japan National Stadium.

With daily live text, video highlights, analysis and results on the BBC Sport site, plus radio commentary, fans have a full slate to follow the action. The lineup blends GB’s proven multi-event stars with global sprint and field idols, promising a blend of predictable favorites and potential upsets across a busy schedule.