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Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Third-seeded Tomas Berdych reached the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships on Wednesday, overcoming a gritty challenge from former No. 3-ranked Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 7-6 (5).

Friday, February 11, 2011  Rory McIlroy leads Dubai Desert Classic, with resurgent Woods 4 shots behind after a 66

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  When the call came to the home of Lt. Col. Michael Rowells, his wife Molly assumed it was a joke. Why else would someone insist her husband had won a chance to play a round of golf with Tiger Woods?

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Westwood, Kaymer want Woods to return to form at Dubai Desert Classic

Monday, January 31, 2011  Plans for a Tiger Woods signature golf estate, including a boutique hotel and sheik-style palaces, have been shelved as Dubai's financial downturn claimed another major project launched during the eye-popping boom years.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  England's Parker shoots 67, leads Dubai Ladies Masters; Wie, Davies struggle

Friday, February 05, 2010  Thailand's Jaidee holds outright 2nd-round lead at Dubai Desert Classic

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Defending champion Rory McIlroy opens with a 68 to share 6-way lead at Dubai Desert Classic

Tuesday, September 15, 2009  Ruler of Dubai pays $1 million for filly to top Keeneland sale on second day

Monday, August 03, 2009  Equestrian federation bans its president's husband, Dubai ruler Sheik Mohammed, for 6 months

Friday, February 20, 2009  Roddick: Not going to Dubai, says best not to make political statements through sports

Friday, February 20, 2009  Venus Williams beats younger sister Serena in Dubai semifinals, to play Razzano in final.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009  Kanepi upsets Jankovic; Venus Williams looking to play sister Serena in semis.