World number one Rory McIlroy's multi-million pounds legal challenge against his former management company was deferred until later Tuesday after proceedings opened at the Irish High Court in Dublin. The Northern Irishman, who won the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, is both suing Conor Ridge's Horizon Sports Management company and being counter-sued over the terms of an agreement he struck with the firm in 2011. After proceedings opened, Paul Gallagher, McIlroy's lawyer, said legal teams were prepared to hold talks on some aspects of the dispute. The deal, which was renegotiated in 2013, was to last until 2017, with Horizon receiving commission on the golferâ s financial dealings. More...