BBC Sports Personality of the Year Viewers in Tears at Touching Tribute to Alice, Elsie and Bebe

Emotional Rory McIlroy ends ‘dream year’ with the award he wanted all along

McIlroy branded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year a ‘popularity contest’ not long ago but was visibly moved as he added the honour to memorable triumphs at the Masters and Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy gets emotional in SPOTY interview as he hails 'heroes'

Rory McIlroy struggled to hold back tears at BBC Sports Personality of the Year, giving an emotional speech at the ceremony

BBC Sports Personality of the Year viewers in tears at touching tribute to Alice, Elsie and Bebe

Clare Balding and Alex Scott took a moment to pay tribute to the three girls

Rory McIlroy fights back tears during BBC SPOTY after question about his daughter - The Mirror

Rory McIlroy gave an emotional speech at tonight's Sports Personality of the Year award ceremony after what has been a brilliant 12 months for the Northern Ireland golfer.

Rory McIlroy in tears at BBC SPOTY as heartbreaking moment has viewers 'sobbing'

The emotional moment left the studio crowd and viewers "sobbing"

Rory McIlroy breaks down in tears on BBC SPOTY after question about his daughter

RORY MCILROY broke down during the Sports Personality of the Year award show after watching two dads pick up an award. Sergio Aguiar and David...