Hayne heading to San Francisco

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Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne announces he is joining the San Francisco 49ers after earning an NFL futures contract... Read more

Steve Smith is in doubt for Wednesday's clash with Afghanistan after being struck on his left hand at training.

Benn Robinson will break Phil Waugh's record as the Tahs' most-capped player this weekend against the Reds.

After being denied a grand final berth by the Dogs last season, Penrith are out for revenge this weekend.

Melbourne coach Paul Roos backs the NAB Challenge despite the long-term injuries that occurred in the first round.

Cricket

Anwar impresses for UAE at World Cup
(Reuters) - Halfway through the pool phase of the World Cup, an unlikely name, Shaiman Anwar, sits perched among the tournament's best batsmen.
Unheralded before the World Cup...
Amla, du Plessis flay Ireland as Proteas make 411-4
Canberra (AFP) - Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis cracked centuries to lift South Africa to a massive 411 for four in the World Cup against Ireland on Tuesday, the second highest total in tournament...
Cricket World Cup: South Africa hammers 4 for 411 against Ireland thanks to Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis tons
South Africa has notched another monumental total in the Cricket World Cup, reaching 4 for 411 against a hapless Ireland.

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.

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.
Hayne joins the 49ers
Jarryd Hayne has joined the NFL's San Francisco 49ers on a futures contract.

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...
Berger so close to remarkable rookie win
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Rookie Daniel Berger came from nine strokes behind the lead to enter a playoff for the Honda Classic on Monday but lost out on the second sudden-death hole...

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...
Tippett injured for AFL pre-season
Sydney remain confident Kurt Tippett will be ready for round one of the regular season...

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...
Olympiakos boss fines players
Piraeus (Greece) (AFP) - Olympiakos president Evangelos Marinakis on Monday fined the team 500,000 for disappointing performances and called on them to make a "sacrifice" to win trophies or...