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.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan meets golf star McIlroy
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, met with Northern Irish golf star Rory McIlroy ahead of the DP World Tour Championship, running from November 13 to 16.
Lando Norris adds to F1 Championship lead with Sao Paulo win
After taking over the lead atop the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship leaderboard with a win in the last race at Mexico City, Lando Norris extended his lead over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri with his second straight win in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sunday.
Man City outclass Liverpool to cut Arsenal's lead, Aston Villa on the up
Manchester City laid down a clear statement of intent in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game as a manager with a crushing 3-0 defeat of Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday.
UAE wins bid to host 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship
The UAE, represented by the UAE Archery Federation, has won the bid to host the 2026 Asian Youth Archery Championship in the city of Khorfakkan.
Lewandowski hat-trick steers Barcelona to 4-2 win at Celta Vigo
Robert Lewandowski struck a hat-trick and Lamine Yamal was also on target as Barcelona earned a 4-2 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday, closing to within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.
