The wave at the Tracy Arm Fjord in the Tongass National Forest was triggered by a rock landslide which was driven by climate change. Only the timing of the event, 5.30am on 10 August last year, meant no cruise ships or boats were in the area when the tsunami happened - but experts fear next time "we may not be so lucky". Scientists said the wave was up to 1,578ft (481m) tall, making it far bigger than The Shard in London and comfortably higher than New York City's Empire State Building. It was so powerful it violently stripped away vegetation and left behind scarring on the steep rock walls. Climate change meant the glacier supporting the mountain had retreated amid warming temperatures, eventually leaving the rock unsupported and triggering a landslide. Such huge waves - triggered by landslides, volcanic eruptions or meteors; rather than earthquakes - are sometimes termed as megatsunamis. University of Calgary geomorphologist Dan Shugar, lead author of the study published in the journal Science, said: "The fact that the landslide occurred this early in the morning was unbelievably lucky. "Next time - and there will be a next time - we may not be so lucky. "The stripped vegetation is basically a very sharp line, below which there is only rock and sediment and some tree stumps, and above which is virgin forest, standing as it did on 9 August before the tsunami. Like two different worlds." There were no photographs or footage of the tsunami, so the scientists reconstructed the events using aerial photos taken after, alongside other data. The researchers determined the tsunami's height by measuring where the stripping of vegetation had occurred. Read more from Sky News:New 'mini-Pluto' discovered with atmosphereBadenoch asked about Nigel Farage's £5m gift The wave rose so high at Tracy Arm, which is around 25 miles long and a little over half a mile wide, because the immense volume of water displaced by rock from the landslide was squeezed through a confined space. About 83 million cubic yards of rock collapsed in around one minute - that is 24 times the volume of the Great Pyramid of Giza, according to experts. University College London geophysicist and study co-author Stephen Hicks said: "This collapse triggered a seismic wave observed around the globe."

Turner, who launched the first 24-hour all-news TV network in 1980, died on Wednesday, according to Turner Enterprises website. No cause of death was given, but his website said he died "after a long battle with Lewy body dementia". In September 2018, Turner revealed he had the degenerative nerve disease that causes a mental decline with physical symptoms similar to Parkinson's. His website described him as "the audacious cable pioneer, arguably best known for creating CNN and Turner Broadcasting". The billionaire, who was known for being brash and outspoken, owned professional sports teams in Atlanta and was an avid yacht racer, defending the America's Cup in yachting in 1977. He was a philanthropist, donating $1bn to United Nations charities, which he called "the best investment I've ever made". The Turner Foundation also gave millions to environmental groups, while he promoted and invested in clean energy. With more than 1.9 million acres (770,000 hectares) in six states, Turner became one of the biggest private landowners in the US. He also owned a herd of some 50,000 bison, which he used to supply a restaurant chain he founded in 2002 called Ted's Montana Grill, and ranches in Argentina's Patagonia. Turner earned nicknames such as the "Mouth of the South," "Captain Outrageous," and "Terrible Ted". He once bragged: "If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect." Trump pays tribute to 'one of the greats' Figures like US President Donald Trump paid tribute to the man who revolutionised television news. Mr Trump called Turner "one of the Greats of Broadcast History, and a friend of mine". "Whenever I needed him, he was there, always willing to fight for a good cause!" Mr Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide said in a statement: "He was always and will be the presiding spirit of CNN. Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand." Former CNN head Walter Isaacson called Turner "the most fearless journalist I've ever seen" in a speech at the Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit in London. Revolutionising news television Forbes estimates Turner's fortune at $2.8 billion, and the businessman was known for his driven, risk-taking decisions. By the time he sold his Turner Broadcasting System to Time Warner Inc. in a 1996 media megadeal for $7.3bn in stock, Turner had turned his late father's billboard company into a global conglomerate that included seven major TV networks, three professional sports teams and a pair of hit movie studios, including Warner Bros. He revolutionised TV networks by creating the first 24-hour, all-news service with CNN, bringing the latest news to television screens at any time convenient for viewers, born out of his own frustration with the nightly newscasts having already gone off the air by the time he stopped working after 8pm. In the same year that Turner sold his company, rival network Fox News Channel was born and new media mogul Rupert Murdoch emerged. Turner and Murdoch had a long-running feud that began in 1983 when a Murdoch-sponsored yacht collided with Turner's boat in an Australian race, which led Turner to challenge Murdoch to a fist fight. Read more from Sky News:Trump's ballroom could cost $1bnDetails of Iran peace talks Turner was promised a continued role in CNN after his company's sale to Time Warner, but was gradually pushed out, much to his regret. He later said: "I made a mistake. The mistake I made was losing control of the company." He was married three times, including to actress Jane Fonda for 10 years, and had five children. The CNN founder battled depression and often spoke of suicide, according to his biographer.

I spent the afternoon with the Tory leader during her last campaign visit outside London. We talked about the local election results and its challenges, her views on Nigel Farage and his £5m "gift", and the role of charm in politics. She was honest about the scale of the job ahead, blaming "multiparty politics" as the reason for likely losses on Thursday. But she urged people to measure her against last year's results rather than pointing out she'd gone backwards since the general election. I also wanted to interrogate her instincts on what she says is the number one priority for Britain - growth - and ask her about some of the stories about growth, blockages, and the role of local councils in saying no and raising taxes. I was surprised by the answers. Given the clarity of the national message on the need for growth, I was curious how she responded to findings of a Sky News investigation that seven of the top 10 councils with the highest number of "unreasonable decisions" on planning on appeal were Tory. Rather than promise to clear red tape and side with business, she instead defended the right of Tory councils to say no to infrastructure projects. Indeed, the Tory leader went further, adding that people outside London were justified in feeling resentful at developments in their area because the capital did not have to shoulder its fair share of development. I put to her that 181 cases of "unreasonable" planning decisions were made by the seven top Tory councils alone, and asked if the reality was that "Tory councils are NIMBY councils". She started by saying she had not seen the research, but would probably dispute it. But then she suggested she understood where blockers were coming from, saying: "Most people are now very resentful of a lot of infrastructure because they think that things are imposed on their communities while other people are getting away with not doing that. "You look at London. London building has fallen by about 80%, this is one of the things that's going wrong, and then lots of other areas are having to pick up the burden. So I do understand sometimes why some councillors feel that they're having to pick up an unfair share of the burden while Labour allows its councils to get away with it." Asked again if the Tories locally were blocking growth unreasonably, again Ms Badenoch sided against the builders, citing approvingly an example of blocking in her own constituency. "Every local council has its own unique issues. In my area, for instance, we have a problem with pylons that are being driven by Ed Miliband's net zero agenda. It's not actually going to help deliver cheaper, cleaner energy for the people who are there. I think we're right to oppose that. It all depends on the specifics." Then there is tax. She often asserts that Tory councils have a better track record on council tax than those led by other parties. But this year, some 30 of the 35 Tory-led councils have put up council tax near or at the maximum permitted without a referendum - a pattern broadly similar to those councils run by other parties. Again, her answer was to defend the councils, rather than acknowledge there might be a challenge with the party's low-tax rhetoric or need to work harder to bring down council tax. She said: "One of the things that we need to recognise is that many councils get their money from the government. You look at the rural payments grants. Labour has changed this to favour urban areas. That's one of reasons why Conservative councils, which are quite often in rural areas, are having to do things differently. "But you look at the services they provide. They're still delivering more compared to other councils… I'm not saying Conservative councils are perfect. I'm not saying they don't do anything wrong, but across the board, you can rely on them." Kemi Badenoch is the least unpopular party leader in some polls (-6 in one survey this week) and more popular than the Tory brand because she is seen as able to speak honestly about the situation. But in the heat of battle, this close to an election, the tug of politics on the ground remains curiously at odds with the national message. This close to an election, her priority turns out to be telling people what they want to hear. Let's see how that fares on Thursday. This interview is part of a series that Sky News will be conducting with party leaders ahead of the May elections.

Saka delivered the winning goal on the stroke of half-time to fire the Gunners to a 2-1 aggregate semi-final triumph over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta's side will now face either Bayern Munich or PSG in Budapest on May 30, and Saka revealed that the Gunners do have a preference over who they face later this month, without revealing the club. Momentum is shifting Arsenal's way - it could lead to two trophiesGot Sky? Watch Man City games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 When asked on CBS Sports who Arsenal would rather face, he said: "Come on, man... you can't ask me that. I'd have to give a media-trained answer." But pushed for a response, the England international added: "You know deep down who we'd want to face in the final." PSG and Bayern Munich served up a Champions League all-time classic last week as PSG edged their semi-final first leg 5-4 in the French capital. Do Arsenal want revenge over Bayern or PSG? So, who was Saka talking about? Arsenal have history with both Bayern and PSG, playing both sides in the last 12 months. The Gunners beat Bayern earlier this season with a dominant performance in north London to secure a 3-1 win over the German side. However, two seasons ago Bayern eliminated Arsenal, who were back in the Champions League for the first time in seven years, at the quarter-final stage with a 3-2 aggregate win, while the Gunners were regularly beaten in competition by the Bundesliga side before Arsene Wenger's departure from the club. Another twist to facing Bayern would be coming up against former Totttenham striker Harry Kane and also former Man City defender Vincent Kompany, who is in charge at the Allianz Arena. But is Saka talking about Champions League holders PSG? If they face the French side, Arsenal will be out for revenge for last season's semi-final defeat. Luis Enrique's side, who lost 2-0 at the Emirates in last season's league phase, ran out 3-1 aggregate winners before going on to lift the trophy with 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena. Your views: 'Bring on PSG or Bayern' JonS: I actually don't rate Bayern or PSG. Last week's game had absolutely horrific defending, not great attacking. Arsenal's immense defending will get them over the line, as we saw yet again on display last night. Mark: Arsenal deserve to be in the final, no question about that. No idea who they will play later, let's see how that ping pong match goes with such horrendous defending, no way either of those two teams beat Arsenal. Martin: It's okay saying Arsenal beat Bayern, but remember it was with home advantage in the group stage. PSG or Bayern, whoever goes through tonight wins it for me. They're both entertaining teams to watch - there is only so much lucky winning by one goal Arsenal can do. Arsenal news & transfers🔴⚪ | Arsenal fixtures & scores BillyH3194: Bring on either PSG or Bayern, we dismantled Bayern already this season, and we are more experienced and better defensively than we were last season. Gyokeres performing how he has been and we have an outlet to beat any press. LukeM2094: Seeing a lot of people hating on Arsenal in the comments, let's not forget we are unbeaten in Europe, finished top of the league phase, and beat the team everyone is saying will batter us, Bayern Munich, pretty comfortably. Martin: Surely the winner of tonight's Champions League match goes on to win it, personally I think PSG or Bayern will outscore Arsenal in the final. Arteta thrilled as Arsenal 'make history together' Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta hailed his "incredible" players for "making history" securing their place in the Champions League final. Following Manchester City's 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday - which puts the Premier League title race in Arsenal's hands - and their triumph over Diego Simeone's side just 24 hours later, Arteta's men are now only four matches away from completing a momentous double and securing the greatest campaign in the club's 140-year history. Arsenal have never won Europe's grandest tournament, and Arteta said: "It was an incredible night. We made history again together and I cannot be happier and prouder for everybody that's involved in this football club. "The supporters were with us for every ball. They made it special and unique, and I have never felt it like that in this stadium. "We knew how much it meant to everybody, we put everything on the line, the boys did an incredible job and after 20 years, and the second time in our history, we are back in the Champions League final." Arsenal will arrive for the showpiece as the sole unbeaten team in this season's competition following a remarkable record of 11 wins and three draws. Indeed, their streak of 14 matches without defeat is a new Champions League record for the north London club. But Arteta's side will next take on West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday, prior to a home match against Burnley and an away clash at Crystal Palace. Three wins will be enough for Arsenal to secure their first Premier League title in 22 years before they head to Hungary. And Arteta added: "It's great. Everybody can feel a shift in energy, in belief, in everything. Let's use it in the right way and understand that the margins and the difficulty of what we are trying to achieve are huge, but that we have the ability and the conviction to do it. "I'm really going to enjoy it tonight, everybody's enjoying this moment now. But tomorrow we have to start to prepare for Sunday. We have an incredible game against West Ham, a really tough one, and we're going to have four days to do that. Let's enjoy the moment but tomorrow let's start to live in the present." Report and reaction: Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (Agg: 2-1)As it happened | Teams | Match stats'We've dreamt of this our whole lives' says Odegaard Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard said the Gunners squad have been dreaming of reaching a Champions League final "their whole lives" after reaching European football's showpiece event for the first time in two decades on Tuesday night. The Gunners saw off Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate to reach the final in Budapest on May 30, where they will face one of Bayern Munich or PSG. "It's such a special night," Odegaard told reporters. "Such an amazing moment for the team, the club, the supporters, everyone. "It was beautiful, we've been working hard towards this type of moment. We said we wanted to go further than last year, we've done that and the stadium was on fire. "Playing in a Champions League final is unbelievable and something we've been dreaming about our whole lives." Rice: This night has been coming at the Emirates Declan Rice has called on 200,000 fans to descend on Budapest and carry Arsenal to an historic first Champions League title. And although Arsenal have received an official allocation of just 16,824 tickets from UEFA for the final at the 67,000-capacity Puskas Arena, Rice wants Budapest to be a sea of red for the fixture against either Bayern Munich or Paris St Germain. He said: "Bring it on, bring it on, I'll be ready. I want every Arsenal fan out there, 200,000 of you, come out. Let's try and do it because we're going to need all the support, all the energy and let's make it special." The nerves which have jangled around the Emirates for much of the calendar year were replaced by a pulsating atmosphere under the lights on Tuesday - one Rice described as the greatest the stadium has seen since its inception in 2006. Ahead of the game, thousands of Arsenal supporters lined the streets surrounding the Emirates to create a ferocious atmosphere for the arrival of the Arsenal team coach. And Rice, who delivered a commanding performance at the heart of Arsenal's midfield, continued: "I can't describe it to be honest with you. "It's been coming, this night at the Emirates. It's the best night at the Emirates that I've witnessed. "From the moment we drove in, the coaches stopped and we thought, 'What's going on?' Because usually, we just drive straight in, and the next thing we see is all the flares and the fans and the goosebumps from all the players looking out the window, it was just incredible. "When we came into the stadium, too, you could feel the energy from everyone. Even if you're tired, it just gives you that energy to keep going, and they played a massive part in making us win. "This era of Arsenal fans, I know people who have been there from the start have had a lot of ups and downs, but I'm sure this is really up there for them. To win the game and get into a final is just so special."

Clifton George, 45, is accused of murdering Annabel Rook, 46, during an argument at their home in Stoke Newington on 17 June last year. George has admitted responsibility for her death by pleading guilty to manslaughter, but denies murdering Ms Rook, who was the daughter of retired Old Bailey judge Peter Rook. It is said George took a knife from the kitchen into the living room to stab Ms Rook. He then started a fire in the property, setting a gas canister alight and triggering "an enormous explosion", the court was told. Opening the case at Snaresbrook Crown Court, London, on Wednesday, prosecutor William Emlyn Jones KC said the stabbing happened amid the couple's crumbling relationship, and after Ms Rook had told George to leave their home. Mr Emlyn Jones told the court: "On the night of June 16 and 17 last year, the defendant argued with his partner Annabel Rook. "In the course of that argument he punched her, he then tried to strangle her, and then he went to the kitchen to get a knife, he came back with the knife and he stabbed her to death. "He lost his temper, and in his rage… he murdered Annabel." Mr Emlyn Jones said Ms Rook had been stabbed 22 times, including through the heart, when her body was discovered after the explosion. George "was found in the back garden, bleeding heavily and trying to stab himself with a shard of broken glass". The prosecutor said: "He was asked if there was anyone inside the house, and he said 'my wife' - but, he added, she was dead. "When asked how he knew she was dead, he replied 'because I killed her'." In police interview, George said he "lost it" when he found out Ms Rook had "lied to me". Read more from Sky News:Kemi Badenoch asked about Nigel Farage's £5m giftAt-home test can help predict Alzheimer's risk, says study The court heard the couple never married but had been living together for just over a decade. The prosecutor said George's guilty plea to manslaughter has not been accepted, and he continues to be accused of murder. He said jurors will have to determine the reason for the fatal stabbing, including an assessment of their relationship, which was "difficult at times". The trial continues.

Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and co-ordinating a smear campaign against her in a lawsuit filed a few months after the release of the 2024 romantic drama, which Baldoni also directed. A judge had dismissed most of the star's claims, including harassment, but allowed three to proceed to a trial: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. The trial, which was due to begin in New York later this month, will no longer go ahead following the settlement agreement. Lively 'deserved to be heard' In a joint statement published on Monday, lawyers for Baldoni and Lively said: "Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors - and all survivors - is a goal that we stand behind. "We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment." The lawyers also said they "acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms Lively deserved to be heard", but insisted It Ends With US remains "a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life". A public rift The rift between the two co-stars became public in December 2024, when Lively filed a complaint with the California civil rights department, followed by her lawsuit. However, there had been speculation in the months beforehand as the pair promoted the film separately following its release. Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios production company countersued Lively and her husband, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation and extortion. His case was dismissed by a judge in June last year. The case sent shockwaves through Hollywood, revealing private texts among A-listers - including singer Taylor Swift - and raising questions about the power, influence and gender dynamics in the industry. Read more from Sky News:Follow: Met Gala 2026 liveBritney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving It Ends With Us is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling 2016 novel, a story which begins as a romance but takes a dark turn into one of domestic violence and abuse. The film grossed more than $350m worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, despite receiving mixed reviews. Lively is known for the TV series Gossip Girl and other films including The Town and The Shallows. Baldoni starred in the TV comedy Jane The Virgin, directed the 2019 film Five Feet Apart, and is the author of Man Enough, a book challenging traditional notions of masculinity.

Jordan Linden, 30, was convicted of 10 offences - including five sexual assaults, stalking and sexual communication - following a trial at Falkirk Sheriff Court in March. Linden returned to the dock for sentencing on Wednesday and was jeered by a crowd as he arrived to court. He was initially scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday, but proceedings were postponed due to defence lawyer David Moggach KC being unavailable. While going to and from court, Sky News' Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies repeatedly asked the convicted sex offender if he wished to apologise to his victims. Linden replied: "I don't have any comment to make at this time." The offences took place over a 10-year period between 2011 and 2021. Police Scotland said all of the victims were either boys or young men, with the youngest aged just 14. The force said Linden, who also chaired the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) between 2015 and 2016, sexually assaulted two victims at a house party following a Dundee Pride parade in 2019. He was eventually charged in February 2024 but denied any wrongdoing. In total, Linden was convicted of five sexual assaults; three counts of stalking; one count of coercing a person to look at a sexualised image and communicating indecently; and one count of intentionally causing another person to look at a sexual image without consent. In mitigation, defence lawyer Mr Moggach said his client had faced difficulties in his teenage years due to bullying and suffered "social isolation". That was said to have changed when he joined the SYP. Mr Moggach said Linden had been diagnosed with autism in 2021, adding: "It highlighted his lack of awareness of social boundaries and may go some way to explain the behaviour. "Subsequent to 2021 there has been no offending. There is an awareness on Mr Linden's part of how his behaviour was simply unacceptable. "He now appreciates that he overstepped certain boundaries and now knows where those boundaries are. This has been a hugely significant and sobering experience for him." Mr Moggach urged Sheriff Christopher Shead to impose a non-custodial sentence. However, the sheriff said: "I've reflected on the submissions of Mr Moggach and reached the conclusion that the nature of the offences is such that the test has been met and that custody is the only appropriate disposal." As well as the 18-month jail term, Linden was additionally placed on the sex offenders' register. Linden stepped down as North Lanarkshire Council leader in July 2022, which at the time led to the collapse of the SNP administration. He later quit the council and the party in March 2023. During his trial, some witnesses testified their complaints were downplayed or ignored by adults in the SYP and SNP. Following the sentencing, the SYP said it "recognises the seriousness of this case and the concern it has caused". A spokesperson for the board added: "SYP twice commissioned external investigations into how we handled allegations made against Linden in 2016, which established there was no evidence of criminality based on the information we had at that time, and that we had properly followed procedures and guidelines in place. "In November 2017, we also referred fresh allegations to Police Scotland, which is responsible for investigating potential criminality, and it later confirmed that no criminality had been established and its inquiry concluded. "After further allegations emerged in 2022, the SYP fully supported Police Scotland and the Crown Office investigation which subsequently led to Linden's conviction. "Throughout this period, SYP referred concerns to the appropriate authorities and cooperated fully with external investigations." Read more from Sky News:Rocks thrown at Jewish community ambulanceBoy arrested after petrol bombs thrown at police The SNP said it had undertaken a "comprehensive review" of its complaints procedures since 2016. However, in light of the case, party leader John Swinney has since instructed for an independent review of them. A spokesperson for the party said: "The SNP welcomes the verdict against Jordan Linden and commends the bravery of the individuals who came forward and shared their experiences with the police. "We hope that today's sentencing will provide some measure of justice for the victims of Mr Linden's actions." Days after Linden's conviction, Tracy Carragher, the leader of the SNP group on North Lanarkshire Council, was suspended by the party and dropped as a Holyrood election candidate pending an investigation. The move came amid criticism of her handling of complaints made against Linden prior to his arrest. Ms Carragher, who was called as a defence witness during the trial, said she would "fully co-operate" with the probe. She added: "I understand the importance of ensuring that concerns are examined properly and I am confident that due process will allow the facts to be established."

McIlroy became just the fourth player in history to win back-to-back editions of The Masters - following on from Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods - with a one-shot victory over Scottie Scheffler at Augusta National last month. The world No 2 recovered from losing a six-shot halfway lead to close out a sixth major title, a year from completing the career Grand Slam with a dramatic play-off win over Justin Rose, with McIlroy then taking three weeks off after securing the Green Jacket again. Truist Championship: Who is playing and what does the winner get?LIV Golf League: What next for Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau?When are the majors? Key dates in 2026Get Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract McIlroy starts a busy run of events this week at the Truist Championship, a Signature Event he has won four times, with the Northern Irishman glad to have ended an 11-year major drought with two in as many seasons. "It [returning to action] feels a lot different [to last year]," McIlroy said in his pre-tournament press conference ahead of the Truist Championship, live from Thursday on Sky Sports Golf. "Even winning [The Masters] felt different. "I've spoken about this a lot, I felt like winning the Grand Slam was s going to be this life-changing thing and in some ways it was, but in other ways I had to remember 'no, I still have a lot of my career left and I want to keep playing and keep competing'. "This year, I think winning was validation for all the work that I've put in over the last few years to get myself back to this place where I'm winning majors. I'm excited for the road ahead. "I'm excited for this week, I'm excited for Aronimink next week [PGA Championship], Shinnecock [US Open], Birkdale [The Open]. I feel like, if anything, I'm more motivated after what happened at Augusta this year than I've ever been." McIlroy experienced a dip in form after the 2025 win at The Masters, failing to contend in the next two majors and posting just one top-10 finish in the next five worldwide starts, although had less to juggle in the weeks following last month's victory. "It [celebrating] has been amazing - maybe not quite as hectic as last year," McIlroy admitted. "I think this win felt a little bit different than the first win at Augusta. "It's been really nice to spend time at home. I've done a couple of things, but I didn't do the media trip up to New York. It was nice, my parents were in the States, so I didn't have to fly home and see them. It was nice to just get a little bit of downtime and chill. "Did some fun stuff. Erica [his wife] and I took a trip to New York, which was nice. Then did the State Dinner at the Whitehouse last Tuesday night, which was an amazing evening. So fitted in some fun stuff. "I gave myself a good 10 days to enjoy myself and then thought I needed to get back on the range and start to practice and get ready for this stretch coming up." McIlroy is the pre-tournament favourite to claim a record-extending fifth victory at the Quail Hollow Club, having followed his breakthrough PGA Tour title there in 2010 with further wins in 2015, 2021 and 2024. "This tournament I guess got my career going, especially on the PGA Tour," McIlroy said about his 2010 victory. "Then it's been a pretty fruitful place since then as well with three other wins. "I've gotten to know so many people here really well. 16 years I've been coming here, so it's been a fun place, I've had success and it's somewhere I always love coming back to." He later added: "I've had some of the best days of my career on this golf course." Who will win the Truist Championship? Watch throughout the week live on Sky Sports. Early coverage begins on Thursday from 12.45pm on Sky Sports+, ahead of full coverage from 7pm on Sky Sports Golf.