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.
Lionel Messi announces international retirement
Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said on Monday.
Sabalenka gets US Open campaign off to strong start
Aryna Sabalenka got off to a winning start in her quest for a third successive US Open title on Monday while men's 10th seed Arthur Fils exited.
Pakistan replace coach and seven players ahead of third England test
Visitors Pakistan replaced seven players and their head coach on Monday, after suffering two heavy losses to England in their ongoing three-test series.
Liverpool sign France forward Barcola from PSG
Liverpool have signed France forward Bradley Barcola from European champions Paris St Germain on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday.
Tickets go on sale for Emirates Dubai 7s 2026
Tickets have gone on sale for this year's Emirates Dubai 7s, which will return to The Sevens Stadium from November 27-29.
6:00am - 10:00am
Kris, Priti and Rossi host the UAE's biggest radio show. It's full of fun, laughs and it's Where The Stars Live.
Midnight Sun
Zara Larsson
Safe And Sound
Capital Cities
Mi Chico
Dj Goja & Jason Derulo & Melody