Rory beaten to SPOTY by Lewis Hamilton's bulldog says Lowry

Shane Lowry reckons Lewis Hamilton’s bulldog Roscoe helped the Formula 1 star rob Rory McIlroy of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year gong.

Clarke to withdraw from BBC Sports Award

Darren Clarke looks certain to pull out the running for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.

Darren Clarke last night rubbished claims that he wants to withdraw his name from the BB Sports Personality of the Year ballot.