Francesco Laporta is on top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
The 29-year-old from Italy fired a stunning round of nine under par 63 to lead Matthew Fitzpatrick and Rafa Cabrera Bello by a shot going into Saturday's third round.
Meanwhile world number one Brooks Koepka struggled to a three over par 75 to sit seven shots off the pace.
Dubai Basketball edge Real Madrid in EuroLeague opener
Dubai Basketball has secured a historic 78-77 victory over Real Madrid in their EuroLeague season opener at Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday.
Late Gakpo equaliser earns Dutch draw against Germany
Cody Gakpo has volleyed in a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener on Thursday, denying new coach Juergen Klopp a winning start.
UAE launch Gulf Cup campaign with emphatic win
The UAE launched their Arabian Gulf Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Yemen 4-0 in their Group B opener at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah.
HotelPlanner tour: Emirati talent on show at Abu Dhabi Challenge
Emirati golfers Ahmad Skaik and Ahmed Al Musharekh will represent the region when the Abu Dhabi Challenge returns to Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the Al Ain Region next week.
Joshua and Fury to face off in Cardiff in December
The long-awaited showdown between British former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place in Cardiff on December 11, promoter Turki Alalshikh announced on social media on Thursday.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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