Hayne signs three-year NFL deal

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A day after Jarryd Hayne put on a red San Francisco 49ers cap, the NFL team confirms he has signed a three-year deal... Read more

Acting Essendon captain Paul Chapman insists they will be ready for round one despite their disjointed pre-season.

Wayne Bennett says he has no confidence in the NRL's besieged Integrity Unit after their recent backflip.

Melbourne Victory's Carl Valeri says Perth Glory have nothing his side can't match in their top-of-the-table clash.

Afghanistan want to show the world they belong at the World Cup so they've set their sights on beating Australia.

Cricket

NSW in must-win Shield mode
In-form wicketkeeper-batsman Peter Nevill is putting team interests ahead of personal aspirations as NSW chase a place in the Sheffield Sheild final.
Afghanistan face Australia test as Pakistan aim to press on
Sydney (AFP) - Afghanistan are set for their biggest challenge of the World Cup so far when they play Australia in Perth on Wednesday, while Pakistan go in search of their second win of the...
Darren Lehmann's son in SA's Shield team
Jake Lehmann, the son of Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann, has been named in South Australia's Sheffield Shield team for the first time.

Mealamu to break Super Rugby games record
The Blues name evergreen hooker Keven Mealamu his record-breaking 163rd Super Rugby appearance.
French lock Pape loses appeal against 10-week ban
PARIS (Reuters) - France lock Pascale Pape has failed in his appeal against a 10-week suspension for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip during a Six Nations game, tournament organisers said on...
Castrogiovanni dropped by Italy for France, Wales matches
ROME (Reuters) - Prop Martin Castrogiovanni, ruled out of Italy's win over Scotland at the weekend because of a dog bite, has been dropped for the Six Nations matches against France and Wales....

Bennett has no faith in NRL IU
Wayne Bennett says he has no faith in the NRL Integrity Unit after their backflip on their beefed up powers.
Sam Tomkins in injury doubt for Warriors
Tight hamstrings have forced fullback Sam Tomkins out of Warriors training and under a cloud for their NRL-opener against Newcastle.
Bellew is new NRL judiciary chairman
Supreme Court judge Geoff Bellew is replacing Paul Conlon as chairman of the NRL judiciary.

Hewitt locked in Cup selection battle
Australian Davis Cup captain Wally Masur is weighing up his singles options against Czech Republic, with Lleyton Hewitt no guarantee to play on day one.
Wozniacki survives first round in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki atoned for a first-round exit last year by cruising past China's Wang Yafan on Tuesday at the WTA Malaysian Open.
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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AFL top ups must put team first: Chapman
AFL veteran Paul Chapman says Essendon will aim to beat St Kilda, despite their...
Chapman says 'Dons will be ready for AFL
Essendon veteran Paul Chapman will captain a team for the first time in his AFL career...
Roo Thomas accepts AFL fine for Crow bump
The AFL tribunal won't sit on Tuesday evening after North Melbourne forward Lindsay...

Angry Valeri keen for revenge
Melbourne Victory's Carl Valeri says Perth Glory have nothing they can't match as the A-League teams prepare for their top-of-the-table clash.
Sydney FC to begin talks with Janko
Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold says he will sit down with marquee striker Marc Janko very soon to discuss extending his contract with the club.
Footballer produces contender for worst play-acting of all time
Is it a snake? A floundering eel? No, it's a Ukrainian footballer!