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Tyrrell Hatton of England tees off on the eighth hole during the pro am ahead of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on Tuesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little)
Hatton, Rose dialed in for Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, UAE — English Ryder Cup pair Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose are fully focused on the task in hand at this week’s OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic — with Rose making his first appearance since 2009 and Hatton looking to make up for lost time having missed last year’s event through injury.Hatton arrives full of confidence having clinched his sixth European Tour title last week at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in superb fashion with a four-stroke win over Jason Scrivener, moving up to a career-high 5th in the Official World Golf Ranking in the process.“It’s nice to be back here in Dubai, I missed the event last year because I was still recovering from wrist surgery,” said Hatton, who won the BMW PGA Championship in October. “I’ve had some good finishes in the past and...
January 26, 2021

Hatton, Rose dialed in for Dubai Desert Classic

Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari will be looking to put himself in contention to win the Qatar International Rally for a second time when the opening round of the 2021 FIA Middle East Rally Championship gets under way at Katara on Friday evening.
Al-Kuwari aims to win Qatar Rally for second time
LOSAIL — Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari will be looking to put himself in contention to win the Qatar International Rally for a second time when the opening round of the 2021 FIA Middle East Rally Championship gets under way at Katara on Friday evening.The 41-year-old Doha-based driver has taken a relative back seat from international competition in the last few years, but backing from the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) leaves the 2012 Qatar International Rally winner hopeful that he can challenge for outright success over the 11 gravel special stages of the series opener.Al-Kuwari will drive a Toksport WRT-prepared Škoda Fabia R5 Evo alongside new Irish co-driver James Fulton. His new teammate will be making his first appearance in the MERC, although the 29-year-old has taken...
January 25, 2021

Al-Kuwari aims to win Qatar Rally for second time

Part of the awarding ceremony
Saudi ROTAX Cup Challenge at FunXtreme circuit in Dirab proves a draw
RIYADH — Under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), the first round of the Saudi ‘ROTAX’ Cup Challenge was launched Saturday at the "FunXtreme" circuit in Dirab Square for car and motorcycle racing, with the participation of elite karting racers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Gulf states.The tournament, which is the first of its kind in the Kingdom, and consists of three rounds, will continue until July 19.Since its inception, the tour has witnessed intense competition and this was clearly evident since the qualifying phase to determine the poles.The excitement continued on the circuit until Khaled Al-Zayed was able to clinch the tour title in his favor in the Senior category, while Khaled Shalash came in second and Omar...
January 24, 2021

Saudi ROTAX Cup Challenge at FunXtreme circuit in Dirab proves a draw

Tyrrell Hatton of England poses for a photograph with the trophy following victory during Day 4 of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little)
Fearless Hatton storms to famous Falcon Trophy win in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI — Tyrrell Hatton Sunday won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to claim his sixth European Tour title, and a record equaling fourth Rolex Series victory, after a scintillating final round of 66 at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.The Englishman was in excellent form from the first tee, blowing away the rest of the field on the final round to clinch the Falcon Trophy by four shots. Starting one behind the lead going into the final day, he consistently collected birdies to draw clear of playing partner and Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy, who could not build on his overnight score of 13 under.The victory was the perfect way to start to his 2021 Race to Dubai season and the current World No. 9 will move into the top five of the Official World Golf Ranking, as he joined Jon Rahm as the player with...
January 24, 2021

Fearless Hatton storms to famous Falcon Trophy win in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Tyrrell Hatton of England walk on the 18th hole during Day Three of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird)
McIlroy wrestles back lead in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI — Rory McIlroy will take a one shot lead in to the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, with a thrilling final day battle ahead as he goes in search of a first Rolex Series victory.The four-time Major winner recorded a five under par round of 67 at Abu Dhabi Golf Club to get to 13 under par and reclaim the lead he relinquished to Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton at the conclusion of the second round.After starting the week with a sparkling 64 to top the leaderboard in the opening event of the 2021 season, the Northern Irishman needed a birdie on Saturday morning to sign for a level par 72 as the delayed second round was completed, and he was three shots off the lead after 36 holes.But McIlroy roared back to come within touching distance of a first win at an event...
January 23, 2021

McIlroy wrestles back lead in Abu Dhabi

File photo of Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane.
Real Madrid coach Zidane tests positive for COVID-19
MADRID — Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for COVID-19, the Spanish club announced Friday.The positive test comes a day before Madrid travel to Alaves in La Liga seeking to bounce back from an embarrassing midweek Copa del Rey exit.“Real Madrid C.F. report that our coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for COVID-19,” the club said in a statement.Zidane already had to self-isolate this month after coming into contact with a person infected with the virus.Real assistant coach David Bettoni said that Zidane was “fine” after his positive test, although “sad” not to be among the players.“I spoke with the coach this morning and he is fine,” said Bettoni.“He was a little sad this morning not to be with us. He will not physically be with us, but we all...
January 23, 2021

Real Madrid coach Zidane tests positive for COVID-19

MIM Knock Out Week 2
3rd MIM Cup kicks off: Aces, Makkah Eagles, Al Burj ICAD sail through
JEDDAH — The 3rd Mohammed Iqbal Memorial (MIM) Cup kicked off with 16 teams playing knock-out tournament in honor and memory of JCA Ex CEO Muhammed Iqbal Choudhary, man who ruled hearts of cricketers for 38 years. It is indeed a tribute to vision of the man who gave his heart, body and soul to cricket in Jeddah.The decision taken by JCA committee in 2018 to conduct yearly league in his name was unanimously welcomed not only by JCA cricketers but by all who were dear to Muhammad Iqbal. The event is organized by Jeddah Cricket Association under the auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation.The 16 teams have been divided into 2 Groups of 8 playing the knock-out, top team in each Group will battle it out for the Winner and Runner-up positions.In Week 1 Aces downed K Chinar in high scoring...
January 22, 2021

3rd MIM Cup kicks off: Aces, Makkah Eagles, Al Burj ICAD sail through

Detailed view of the shoes of Justin Thomas of the United States of America featuring a campaign for 'World NTD day' as he putts during Day One of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington)
Ryder Cup stars go feet first to support world neglected tropical diseases charity
ABU DHABI — Golfing greats donned specially designed footwear during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (Jan. 21) to raise awareness of World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, the tournament’s official charity partner.World No, 3 Justin Thomas joined reigning Ryder Cup champions Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton on the famous fairways of Abu Dhabi Golf Club with eye-catchingly designed shoes to highlight World NTD Day.NTDs are a group of 20 preventable infectious diseases that place a heavy burden on more than 1.7 billion people around the world and typically affect the most marginalised and hard-to-reach populations.The bespoke shoes were designed by renowned American designer Nomad and featured a range of designs in the colours of the charity and the slogan...
January 22, 2021

Ryder Cup stars go feet first to support world neglected tropical diseases charity

Tyrrell Hatton of England tees off on the 8th hole during Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on Friday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird)
Hatton storms to lead in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI — World No. 9 Tyrrell Hatton leapfrogged Rory McIlroy into the lead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the first Rolex Series event of the year, to finish 12-under-par at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club before round two action was halted due to fading light.Following Thursday’s delayed start due to fog, Hatton and McIlroy began their second rounds late in the afternoon and the Englishman made a fast start, following up his two eagles from round one with another on the second hole today, before four consecutive birdies saw him take the outright clubhouse lead.Hatton became only the second player to win three Rolex Series events last summer and he will be aiming to add a fourth to the list on Sunday to get his 2021 Race to Dubai season off to a flying start.After being in imperious...
January 22, 2021

Hatton storms to lead in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 9th hole during Day One of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little)
McIlroy shows class is permanent in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI — Rory McIlroy shot an impressive bogey-free 64 to take the clubhouse lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the first Rolex Series event of the year, after fog delayed the start of round one at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.The Northern Irishman has previously finished runner-up on four occasions in Abu Dhabi and will be hoping to finally lift the famous Falcon Trophy after an impressive start to his 2021 Race to Dubai season.Starting on the back nine, the four-time Major champion rolled in birdies on 10 and 12, consistently created opportunities throughout his round to finish with a clean scorecard and eight birdies in total.Playing alongside McIlroy was defending champion and reigning European No. 1 Lee Westwood, who opened with a solid three-under par 69 to get his title...
January 21, 2021

McIlroy shows class is permanent in Abu Dhabi

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