Strong finish sees Rory McIlroy join Patrick Reed at the top of Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard
Rory McIlroy enjoyed a superb finish to his rain-delayed opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic, where he now shares the lead with Patrick Reed.
Christmas Eve Sport News
Reed 'not living in reality', says McIlroy after snubbing American
Rory McIlroy said Patrick Reed is "not living in reality" after the American tried to talk to him at the Dubai Desert Classic this week, a month after his lawyers served the world number one court papers at his home on Christmas Eve.
McIlroy ready to ignore Reed as tensions rise
Rory McIlroy insists he did not feel the need to acknowledge Patrick Reed after an incident on the range at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Russia and Ukraine in the shadow of war
Orthodox Christians packed churches on Friday evening for Christmas Eve services, a holiday overshadowed for many by the conflict raging between Orthodox neighbours Russia and Ukraine.
Why do some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January?
Every year on 6 and 7 January, millions of Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, almost two weeks after their western counterparts have already feasted and rung in the New Year.
Scotland’s Adam Hastings looks set to miss Six Nations through injury
Adam Hastings looks set to miss the Six Nations as Scotland continue to be plagued by injury problems in the lead-up to the tournament.
Wales could be without Louis Rees-Zammit against Ireland in Six Nations opener
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has emerged as an injury doubt for Wales ahead of their Six Nations opener against Ireland on 4 February.
Broken leg sidelines Scotland keeper Gordon for rest of the season
Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will miss the rest of the season after suffering a double leg break, his club Heart of Midlothian said on Monday.