Hayne ready for tough transition

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Unorthodox 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula will be the key man in aiding Jarryd Hayne's difficult transition to the NFL... Read more

Despite picking up a nasty knock in the nets, Steve Smith will play against Afghanistan at the WACA.

Josh Reynolds says the pain from losing last season's grand final still eats at him, heading into round one.

Three Essendon players meet with AFL chief Gillon McLachlan ahead of potential anti-doping sanctions.

Kurt Tippett will sit out the AFL pre-season after suffering a lower-leg injury in the Swans intra-club game.

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High-scoring South Africa thump Ireland
By Jason Reed
CANBERRA (Reuters) - South Africa put one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals by batting past the 400-run mark for the second successive match to hand Ireland a...
Johan Botha joins Sydney Sixers
Allrounder Johan Botha has signed up with the Sydney Sixers for the next three Big Bash League seaons
Australia full of confidence despite NZ loss - Clarke
Australia's World Cup loss to New Zealand was disappointing but no wake-up call, according to captain Michael Clarke, who said his team remains full of confidence despite the frustrating s...

Ranger seeking All Blacks recall
Explosive attacking back Rene Ranger will be back playing his rugby in New Zealand this year after gaining a release from his French club.
Waratahs ready for Reds challenge
An added focus on scrums in a World Cup year has the NSW Waratahs up front about the challenge they face against the Queensland Reds on Saturday.
Ranger returning to New Zealand Rugby from France
Hard-running back Rene Ranger is returning to New Zealand from French club Montpellier early and looking to break back into the All Blacks squad, officials said Tuesday.

Knight Mata'utia's shock NRL axing
Australia's youngest ever Test player Sione Mata'utia is a shock axing from the Newcastle side for round one of the NRL.
Jarryd Hayne signs rookie contract with NFL's San Francisco 49ers
Jarryd Hayne has taken a massive step towards his dream of playing in the NFL, linking with the San Francisco 49ers.
Storm's Smith set to face Dragons
Melbourne Storm skipper Cam Smith is set to make a shock return from ankle surgery to face the Dragons in their NRL season-opener next Monday.

Tweet fuels talk of Bartoli return
PARIS (Reuters) - Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli sparked speculation on Tuesday of a return from retirement less than two years after bowing out of professional tennis.
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Del Potro sees comeback by late March
By Rex Gowar
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Former world number four Juan Martin Del Potro, having drawn confidence from his brief Sydney return in January, said on Monday he was...
Cilic to miss Croatia vs Serbia Davis Cup match
Zagreb (AFP) - US Open champion Marin Cilic, who has yet to play this season due to injury, is set to miss this week's Davis Cup World Group first round match between Croatia and Serbia, coach...

Roo Thomas accepts AFL fine for Crow bump
The AFL tribunal won't sit on Tuesday evening after North Melbourne forward Lindsay...
Docker Tendai Mzungu re-signs with Freo
After being snared as a mature-age player in 2010, Mzungu has re-signed with Fremantle...
Roos backs AFL's NAB Challenge preparation
Despite injury concerns, Melbourne coach Paul Roos says the current NAB Challenge...

Defence key to ACL turnaround: Roar
Brisbane coach Frans Thijssen knows his side is capable of goals but admits defence will be the key if they are to relaunch their ACL campaign in Japan.
English FA plans to send men's and women's teams to Rio
London (AFP) - The English Football Association plans to send men's and women's Great Britain teams to the Olympics Games in Rio next year.
Keita gives 10-man Roma bad-tempered draw with Juve
ROME (Reuters) - Seydou Keita cancelled out a superb Carlos Tevez free kick as second-placed AS Roma fought back with 10 men for a fiery 1-1 draw at home to leaders Juventus who stayed on course...