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Willett leads in Dubai after third round (The Associated Press)

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Danny Willett of England plays a shot on the 18th hole during 3rd round of the Dubai Desert Classic golf …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Danny Willett shot a second successive round of seven-under par 65 to enjoy a one-shot advantage on top of the Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard after the third round Saturday.

The Englishman, who made a gallant attempt to win the European Tour number one crown but eventually finished second to Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai, moved to 16-under par for the tournament, with 2012 champion Rafael Cabrera-Bello in second place at 15-under with his third consecutive round of 67.