ABU DHABI: Lando Norris’s success with McLaren in ending Max Verstappen’s four-year reign as world champion on Sunday ushered in a winter of radical change for Formula One. The 26-year-old Briton’s title win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix came in the final race before new cars and technical changes arrive in 2026 — and signalled an end to a …

WOLVERHAMPTON: Ruben Amorim said Manchester United had “improved a lot” after they climbed back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-1 rout of woeful Wolves on Monday. Amorim’s side recovered from their disappointing draw with lowly West Ham last week thanks to Fernandes’ double and goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount …

MADRID: Real Madrid crashed to a damaging 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, finishing the game with nine men after red cards for Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras. Williot Swedberg struck twice in the second half for Celta, with Madrid’s second league defeat of the season leaving rivals Barcelona four points clear at the top …

BRISBANE: England’s Ashes hopes have shifted from improbable to near-impossible after another eight-wicket hammering by Australia on Sunday, prompting criticism from former captains who believe Ben Stokes’s side have squandered their best chance Down Under. The tourists’ capitulation at the Gabba — their 15th defeat in 17 tests in Australia — has left them reeling at 2-0 down in the …

The Essa Lab 15th National Women’s Softball Championship commenced with a vibrant and grand opening ceremony at the KMC Sports Complex. The event was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Mr. Mukesh Kumar Chawla, who opened the championship with a ceremonial hit. The opening ceremony was attended by a distinguished gathering of sports officials, …