Francesco Laporta is on top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
The 29-year-old from Italy fired a stunning round of nine under par 63 to lead Matthew Fitzpatrick and Rafa Cabrera Bello by a shot going into Saturday's third round.
Meanwhile world number one Brooks Koepka struggled to a three over par 75 to sit seven shots off the pace.
Patrick Reed surges four shots ahead at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Patrick Reed has stormed into a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic thanks to a brilliant 67 on Moving Day.
Hovland shoots stunning 65 in third round in Dubai despite swing issues
Viktor Hovland has admitted he was still unhappy with his swing despite a stunning 65 propelling himself into contention at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup, reports say
Bangladesh has been replaced by Scotland for next month's Twenty20 World Cup after the South Asian side refused to travel to co-hosts India, media reports said on Saturday citing sources within the sport's governing International Cricket Council.
Milestone man Djokovic reaches Australian Open fourth round
Novak Djokovic has escaped the heat and doused Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) at the Australian Open on Saturday to reach the fourth round and add another line in the record book during his bid for a standalone 25th Grand Slam title.
Twice champion Osaka out of Australian Open with abdominal injury
Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Grand Slam ahead of her scheduled third round match on Saturday due to an abdominal injury.
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