Defending Champion Rory McIlroy is up against Jason Day in the WGC Match Play Championship. He faces a difficult semi against the Australian, who is the newly crowned World Number One after beating Brooks Koepka in Texas. McIlroy has won 12 matches in a row at the event, one less than the record held by Tiger Woods. Former world number one Jordan Spieth was knocked out after losing his last-16 tie against South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen.
India and Pakistan to clash in pool phase at 2027 Cricket World Cup
India and Pakistan have been drawn in the same group at the 2027 Cricket World Cup and will clash at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on October 10 next year as the fixtures for the tournament were announced on Thursday.
Nolan takes two-shot lead into final round of Abu Dhabi Challenge
Ireland's Liam Nolan will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Challenge after a bogey-free, seven-under-par 63 at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club.
UAE wins 2 jiu-jitsu golds, one bronze at Asian Games
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu national team has won two gold medals and a bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Sergio Garcia files to have LIV Golf contract terminated
Sergio Garcia is pursuing the termination of his LIV Golf contract, a potential path out of the league.
Ireland and Austria draw in game briefly halted by protesters
Ireland drew 2-2 with Austria in the Nations League on Thursday in a game disrupted after tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch at the Aviva Stadium by those protesting against the Irish team fulfilling their fixtures against Israel.
Flydubai says its focus remains on supporting affected passengers and crew while authorities investigate the safety incident involving flight FZ1073.
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has praised the courage and swift response of the captain, crew and passengers of flydubai flight FZ1073, saying their decisive actions helped contain the situation and avert more serious consequences.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with US Senator Joni Ernst, with talks focusing on strengthening strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States.
