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NRL Rumours: Nathan Gardner to Bulldogs, Sea Eagles Manly Salary Cap Issues

Canterbury Bulldogs' Coach Des Hasler has shown interest on Cronulla Sharks fullback Nathan Gardner. Gardner is in the sight of the Bulldogs, and Hasler apparently sees the fullback as an "insurance" for Ben Barba. The Sea Eagles have finally registered the contract of the fullback star Brett Stewart but salary cap sets major issues.

McIlroy Admits Walkout Regret

World number one Rory McIlroy has conceded that he made a poor decision in abandoning the Honda Classic during the second round.

Rugby League: Sonny Bill Williams Awaits Contract Clearance with Sydney Roosters

In less than a week, the most anticipated return in rugby league history is yet to happen but Sonny Bill Williams awaits NRL registration of his contract. The one-year deal of Williams with Sydney Roosters has yet to be ratified by the salary cap auditor Ian Schubert and there are fears that the star rugby player may not take his place for the season opener against South Sydney on Thursday night.
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Top World Athletes Who Lost to Gambling

Ben Barba of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs is in the public eye once again due to his gambling activities with other six teammates, according to Empire and Exchange Hotel owner Rob Sullivan which confirms the rumour that Mr Barba indulged in the vice almost regular every Saturday afternoon. But he is not new in the act, since many professional athletes in the past have been damaged by one screw-up to another, not only due to gambling but also bad business and other bad habits.

Tom Brady Signs $27M 'for Life' Contract with Patriots

The American football quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots signed on Tuesday a three-year, $27-million contract extension and presumably will be a member of the Patriots for life. The extension will carry him through the 2017 season.

Tendulkar, Kohli Steady India

India ended day two of the first Test against Australia in Chennai on 182 for three, still 198 runs behind but in a good position thanks to unbeaten half centuries from Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

Lewis Sets the Pace in Thailand

Stacy Lewis made an excellent start to the Honda LPGA Thailand on Thursday, storming to the top of the leaderboard with a nine-under-par 63.

McIlroy Improves his Swing

Rory McIlroy, who is the 2012 finalist at the Match Play Championship, said he was ready for this year's event.

Cyclones Team for 2013 UCI Track World Championships

Cycling Australia is pleased to confirm the Cyclones team for the 2013 UCI Track World Championships being staged in Minsk, Belarus from 20 to 24 February. The team of 15 riders departs tomorrow for Minsk ahead of next week's competition.

Pirelli Confirms Tyre Choices

Pirelli's supersoft rubber will be used at Albert Park for the first time this year with the medium compound complementing it at the Australian GP.

Aussies Wait on Warner Fitness

Australia are waiting on the fitness of opening batsman David Warner, whose thumb injury has not recovered as quickly as anticipated ahead of the first Test against India in Chennai on Friday.

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