Former Omega Dubai Desert Classic winners Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have gotten their WGC Match Play campaigns off to a winning start.
Woods edged past Rookie of the Year Aaron Wise in his opening match, while McIlroy beat Luke List 5&4.
Meanwhile, defending champion Bubba Watson lost in the final hole to fellow American Kevin Na.
There were also wins for former Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship winners Paul Casey and Tommy Fleetwood.
Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series in UAE postponed amid Middle East crisis
The limited-overs series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka scheduled for March in the United Arab Emirates has been postponed due to the crisis in the Middle East, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Wednesday.
Iran say World Cup participation off table, Infantino insists they are welcome
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday.
Sinner edges into Indian Wells quarter-finals after beating Fonesca
Top men's seed Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals.
Sabalenka defeats Osaka, Zverev reaches Indian Wells quarters
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has eased past 16th seed Naomi Osaka 6-2 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals, while fourth seed Alexander Zverev also progressed to the last eight.
Bayern crush Atalanta as Atletico punish Tottenham errors
Bayern Munich dismantled Atalanta 6-1 in a dominant Champions League last-16 first-leg performance on Tuesday, seizing control from the outset in Bergamo.
Foreign Ministers from the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have condemned Israel’s continued closure of the gates of Al Aqsa Mosque/ Al Haram Al-Sharif to Muslim worshippers, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
Dubai Police have warned that sharing rumours, false information, or any content that contradicts official announcements is strictly prohibited.
The UAE's air defence systems have responded to another wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.
