AFL Star Steven May Retires Shockingly — and more

Melbourne Demons defender Steven May has stunned the AFL community by announcing his retirement from professional football just before the new season was set to begin. The decision comes amid an ongoing court battle that may have influenced his choice to step away from the game.

Im Kampf um die englische Meisterschaft will Arsenal im Stadtderby gegen Chelsea gewinnen, um die Tabellenführung zu festigen und Verfolger Man City auf Distanz zu halten.[mehr]

We asked for your views on Hearts' 1-0 win against Aberdeen.

Here's what some of you said:

Ruaridh: Feels a real contradiction, but it was a nervy 1-0 win as well as being a really powerful dominant performance. Time to believe!

Gary: Another win, another three points. Despite the narrow score-line, a comfortable win against a hapless Aberdeen side. Nervy, not because of the opposition but mostly, due to the fact one slip-up could have been costly.

Some great individual performances from Claudio Braga, Blair Spittal and Jamie McCart to name a few. A fortnight off to settle the nerves, then we go again.

Tam: A very professional performance and our goalkeeper was never tested. We could have scored more, but three points is all that matters. Can now sit back and watch Celtic and Rangers battle it out for third and fourth as Motherwell, like us, are better than both of them.

Chris: On paper another 1-0 win at home, but these 1-0s don't tell the whole story. We have been exceptionally comfortable on the whole - Aberdeen didn't manage a shot on target. We played well in stages with players working hard out of possession and I've never been happier in my life to have a free week next weekend.

Steve: Another professional performance which would have been more comfortable if not for some more poor finishing – Pierre Landry Kabore and his causal chip over the keeper is simply not good enough. Tynecastle was loud, Braga adds another million onto his worth and this Hearts still beating. Nine to go.

Harry: I suspected McCart would step in to Stuart Findlay's place with ease and he did, it's unfortunate with our injury issues but having someone as good as McCart waiting to go is fantastic. I'm anticipating the return of Lawrence Shankland more than my newborn by this point. We are so close.

Reports from Tuttomercatoweb indicate Liverpool's interest in Dumfries remains "always strong" with the release clause making a potential transfer feasible. The €25m fee is considered modest by English standards, making it an attractive option for Liverpool's value-oriented transfer policy.

The full-back's athleticism and tactical flexibility align with Liverpool's recruitment preferences. While a January enquiry didn't result in a transfer, Liverpool's persistence in tracking targets suggests this could be a priority move during the July window when the clause is active.

Jonny Bairstow has appealed for the safety of his England Lions squad who are stuck in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing attack in the region.