Joachim Hansen has carded an impressive third round 64 at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, to put him nine under par overall. The Dane was called in as reserve after Tomas Bjorn withdrew at the start of the tournament. Overnight leader Rafa Cabrera Bello is now out on the course alongside Ernie Els. Play continues this afternoon at the Emirates Golf Club.
Leclerc staying with Ferrari for years to come
Charles Leclerc will race for Ferrari for years to come after the Italian Formula One team announced a long-term contract extension on Wednesday ahead of his home Monaco Grand Prix.
Ice-cool Mensik denies teenager Fonseca, reaches Paris semi-finals
Jakub Mensik has battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca with a 6-4 6-3 7-6(3) win to make the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday and become the youngest Czech man to reach that stage at a Grand Slam.
UK regulator warns Premier League clubs over crypto sponsor deals
Britain's financial regulator has warned soccer clubs including those in the Premier League that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto firms and trading platforms could expose them to legal liability, money laundering and reputational damage.
Zverev crushes Jodar to reach last four in Paris again
Alexander Zverev continued his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title as he recovered from a shaky start to brush aside Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6(3) 6-1 6-3 and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
Andreeva rips through Cirstea for return to Roland Garros semi-finals
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the French Open semi-finals with a 6-0 6-3 win over Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea on a rainy Tuesday to continue her run in a Roland Garros draw stripped of many big names.
The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, including the targeting of Kuwait's international airport that left several people injured.
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has stated there "must be a firm, unified, and cohesive Gulf stance" against Iran following its recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) will resume private school inspections starting from the 2026-27 academic year, with schools notified no more than 24 hours prior to the checks.
