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Urawa Reds' Ken Iwao, center, watches as Manchester City's John Stones controls the ball during the Soccer Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Urawa Reds and Manchester City FC at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Soccer player Stones, F1 driver Albon invest in team from Woods and McIlroy’s high-tech golf project

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks on the third green during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. Now, even LIV’s biggest detractor at the outset, four-time major champion McIlroy, has suggested the Ryder Cup gatekeepers consider easing their stance against LIV players competing for Europe. Golf’s prestigious team event — which pits the best from the U.S. against the best from Europe and where none of the players are paid to play — was considered more-or-less off limits to those who defected to LIV, especially on the European side. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File) **FILE**

McIlroy raises idea of players signing contracts to give sponsors value

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks on the third green during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. Now, even LIV’s biggest detractor at the outset, four-time major champion McIlroy, has suggested the Ryder Cup gatekeepers consider easing their stance against LIV players competing for Europe. Golf’s prestigious team event — which pits the best from the U.S. against the best from Europe and where none of the players are paid to play — was considered more-or-less off limits to those who defected to LIV, especially on the European side. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File) **FILE**

McIlroy eases off criticism, says LIV Golf is ‘part of our sport now’

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark plays his second shot on the second hole hole during the final round of the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Nicolai Hojgaard produces big finish to win season-ending World Tour Championship

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 4th hole during the round two of the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

McIlroy stalls, Hovland soars and Hojgaard leads by 2 shots at World Tour Championship

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 3rd hole during the round one of the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Awkward lie: Rory McIlroy’s ball falls in the lap of a spectator at World Tour Championship

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Rory McIlroy, right, of Northern Ireland, looks on while standing on the grid before the sprint ahead of the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas,at Circuit of the Americas, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Rory McIlroy abruptly resigns from PGA Tour policy board

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, and Tiger Woods walk on the 11th fairway during a practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new tech-infused golf league to feature 15-hole matches, overtime

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Europe's Tommy Fleetwood lifts the Ryder Cup after Europe won the trophy at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Ryder Cup stays right at home in Rome for the Europeans as U.S. loses its seventh straight in Europe

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Europe's Rory Mcilroy, centre, goes to shake hands with United States' Patrick Cantlay 's caddie Joe LaCava, on the 18th green following the end of during the afternoon Fourballs matches at the Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

McIlroy loses match then his temper at Ryder Cup after clash involving Cantlay’s caddie

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

United States' Scottie Scheffler reacts after a poor shot on the 3rd green during their morning Foursomes match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia )

Live updates | Hats off to Cantlay as U.S. team makes playful gesture beside 18th green

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Fans wait in the stands for the start of the first morning Foursome match on the 1st tee at the Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Live updates | McIlroy says Europeans won’t be complacent after their ‘amazing’ Day 1 at Ryder Cup

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Europe's Rory McIlroy meets the journalists during a press conference ahead of the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

McIlroy says LIV defectors miss Ryder Cup more than Team Europe misses them

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Europe's Rory Mcilroy reacts to his tee shot on the 10th during a practice round ahead of the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

McIlroy knows better not to call Ryder Cup an exhibition

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy smiles, on the 9th green, during day three of the golf Irish Open at The K Club, County Kildare, Ireland, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. `(Brian Lawless/PA via AP)

Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Irish Open, 2 shots behind leader Hurly Long

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Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

Rory McIlroy saddled with bad back at FedEx Cup finale

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Viktor Hovland holds the Western Golf Association Trophy, left, and the BMW Championship Trophy after winning in the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Olympia Fields, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Hovland sets Olympia Fields record with 61 to win BMW Championship

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Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Olympia Fields, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) **FILE**

Rory McIlroy, Brian Harman share BMW Championship lead on a soft Olympia Fields

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts on the 10th tee during the final day of the British Open Golf Championships at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, Sunday, July 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

McIlroy tries to stay positive after British Open despite extending winless streak in majors

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Ireland's Shane Lowry, at bottom plays from the 7th tee box during the second day of the British Open Golf Championships at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Harman matches British Open records at Hoylake to build a big lead

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press