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I Am Maximus has finished first and second in his two runs in the Grand National [Getty Images]
I Am Maximus, the 2024 winner, heads the field for Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree, with last year’s champion Nick Rockett declared a non-runner on Thursday.
I Am Maximus, owned by JP McManus, triumphed by seven-and-a-half lengths two years ago then finished two-and-a-half lengths behind Nick Rockett – trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by his son Patrick – in 2025.

Géraldine Reuteler set to join Arsenal
Arsenal are set to sign Switzerland forward Géraldine Reuteler on a free transfer according to reports.
Journalist Tim Stillman of Arseblog has reported that while the Gunners tried to complete the signing of Reuteler last summer but couldn’t agree a fee with Eintracht Frankfurt. However, they will now complete the signing on free transfer this summer.
The 26-year-old is currently in her eighth season at Eintracht Frankfurt having first joined the team when they were still known as 1. FFC Frankfurt having initially joined from Luzern.

Report: Defensive duo on Arsenal’s radar ahead of summer transfer window
Arsenal Target Defensive Reinforcements as Summer Plans Take Shape

Arsenal’s transfer strategy often reveals itself in layers, and the latest update offers another glimpse into a club planning for both present demands and future transitions. The focus this time is central defence, a position that has quietly become one of the more intriguing talking points at the Emirates.

There is no sense of panic. There is, however, a recognition that evolution is required.

Pau Cubarsi sends a message to fans after red card in Barcelona 0-2 Atletico – ‘I take responsibility’
FC Barcelona find themselves in a difficult position in the UEFA Champions League after losing 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
Despite having started positively and created a plethora of chances, the Blaugrana failed to capitalise and ended up paying the price.
One moment that turned things against them was the red card shown to Pau Cubarsi late in the first half for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity for the visitors.

Darren Till has signed with Conor McGregor-owned BKFC following his dramatic exit from Misfits Boxing.
Till, a former UFC title challenger, had vowed to “try my hand at something new” and will now compete under the banner of McGregor’s bare-knuckle boxing promotion.
The Liverpudlian joins on a multi-fight deal with his first bout penned in for 30 May in Birmingham, when BKFC returns to England. His opponent for that outing is currently unknown.

How to buy a Masters gnome: Cost, more to know about Augusta memorabilia originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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While the Green Jacket from Augusta is one of golf’s most prestigious awards, the Masters gnome might be up there in terms of exclusivity.
Each year, a large number of golf fans, not the golfers, get to the course before the sun rises in Georgia with the hope of getting a spot in line to purchase that year’s gnome.

CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 01: Tae Johnson #9 celebrates with Adon Shuler #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after an interception during the second half of the game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Fighting Irish defeat the Eagles 25-10. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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The rule change to punt formations was merely a footnote. Now, it’s a controversy.
After the NCAA’s Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on March 19 adopted what the special teams community has called a “drastic rule change,” the measure that restricts player movement for “two adjacent linemen on either side of the snapper” faces the potential to be rescinded.

Move to England? Kessler responds firmly to El Mala rumours
The sporting future of Said El Mala is currently the dominant topic at Geißbockheim. As reported by the ‘Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger’, the 19-year-old top talent is currently caught between an intense relegation battle and far-reaching transfer rumors from the Premier League. On the pitch, El Mala is indispensable for Köln: with ten goals and four assists, he is the squad’s most important attacking player, but he is currently dealing with an ankle injury suffered in the match against Frankfurt.

No serious offer yet for Said El Mala amid England links, says club boss
Said El Mala has been linked with a move to England, but 1. FC Köln sporting managing director Thomas Kessler says no serious offer has been made for the 19-year-old so far.
According to reports, El Mala’s family has given the green light for a potential move to Brighton & Hove Albion, but the Seagulls’ offer of €35 million plus add-ons falls short of Köln’s valuation.
“We are in very reliable and close communication with Said and his family.