Sports News from Friday, September 11th, 2026

Abu Dhabi Challenge will return to the Al Ain Region for the third year as part of the HotelPlanner Tour.

Elena Rybakina has overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 in a fierce US Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown.

LIV Golf said on Thursday that a US bankruptcy court granted interim approval of its first-day Chapter 11 motions, allowing the professional men's golf league to access $14 million of debtor-in-possession financing and continue pursuing a recapitalisation plan backed by BC Partners Credit.

FIFA has responded to a claim by the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation that his nation would host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, saying that decision has not been made yet.

Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal has announced his resignation on Thursday after a 1-1 draw with Roma in his team's return to the Champions League, but minutes later the club president said Kartal would stay in the job.

Aryna Sabalenka has eliminated top American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to reach the US Open final on Thursday, moving one win away from a rare third consecutive title at the hardcourt Grand Slam.