Maxwell's 'choking' taunt backfires

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Dragons star Trent Merrin ends months of speculation by signing a lucrative three- year deal with the Panthers.

James Pattinson is diagnosed with a hamstring strain but could return to the Sheffield Shield in two weeks.

Western Sydney fans allegedly assault a Sydney FC player and supporters after their dramatic A-League derby.

The lawyer for accused Gold Coast Titans hooker Beau Falloon says the case against his client is non-existent.

Cricket

James Pattinson suffers hamstring strain
Victorian fast bowler James Pattinson has been diagnosed with a grade one hamstring strain and is sidelined until at least mid March.
ECB says 'no change' for Pietersen's England hopes
LONDON (Reuters) - "Nothing has changed" for Kevin Pietersen's hopes of playing international cricket again, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday, despite incoming chairman Colin...
Swing kings offer hope of checking World Cup run riot
Sydney (AFP) - Prior to this World Cup, there were plenty of pundits forecasting the tournament would descend into an orgy of run-scoring, with bowlers reduced to cannon-fodder.

Waratahs wary of O'Connor threat
The NSW Waratahs have nominated classy utility James O'Connor as the Queensland Reds' dangerman in Saturday's Super Rugby derby.
Bonus point lifts Wasps into play-off berth
London (AFP) - Wasps ran in five tries to secure the attacking bonus point in their 32-21 win over Gloucester on Sunday that lifted them into a play-off berth.
Ireland take big step towards title with England win
Ireland took a major step towards retaining their Six Nations title with a pulsating 19-9 victory over England on Sunday to become the only side to win their opening three games.

Case against Falloon is weak, says lawyer
The lawyer for Gold Coast Titans hooker Beau Falloon has called for the drug supply charges against Falloon to be dropped before his case reaches court.
Trent Merrin signs with Penrith Panthers
Trent Merrin has ended months of speculation over his future, signing a three-year deal with Penrith.
Mannah to skipper Eels in 2015
Tim Mannah will captain Parramatta during the 2015 NRL season, coach Brad Arthur has confirmed.

Nadal wins first title of year in Argentina
Rafael Nadal won his first title of the year with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Juan Monaco in a rain-interrupted Argentine Open final on Sunday.
Skiing U-turn made me a champion, says Djokovic
By Zoran Milosavljevic
BELGRADE (Reuters) - The dedication to sporting excellence which moulded Novak Djokovic into the world’s top tennis player was preceded by a passion for...
Ferrer downs Nishikori for fourth Mexico title
(Reuters) - David Ferrer won a record-equalling fourth Mexican Open title with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Kei Nishikori in the Acapulco hardcourt final.
The Spanish world...

Suns' effort A-plus, says Eade
Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade has hailed his side's effort, even if their execution was...
Adelaide's Van Berlo in winning AFL return
Adelaide stalwart Nathan van Berlo made a successful AFL comeback from injury in a...
Liberatore to miss AFL season
Western Bulldogs star Tom Liberatore requires a knee reconstruction and will miss the...

Wanderers in hot water over fan violence, flares
Western Sydney Wanderers fans have landed themselves in hot water with alleged acts of violence carried out on a Sydney FC player and supporters in the aftermath of Saturday's dramatic Sydney...
Glik winner halts Napoli charge in Serie A
Milan (AFP) - A second-half header from defender Kamil Glik halted Napoli's charge towards second spot in Serie A as Torino ended their recent barren spell against the Partenopei to go eighth on...
PSG fluff chance with goalless Monaco draw
Paris (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain fluffed their chance to go atop the French league with a frustrating 0-0 draw at Monaco on Sunday.