Greg Inglis Calls Last-Second Field-Goal Shot In South Sydney's 8-6 Loss To Dragons 'a Brain Explosion'

Greg Inglis is one of rugby league's best players, but it appears his mathematics ability leaves a bit to be desired.

The Rabbitohs were trailing St George Illawarra 8-6 with just seconds left on the clock in a brutal encounter at a sodden SCG on Sunday when Inglis inexplicably decided a one-point field goal was his best option.

"Put that on the blooper reel, I will sit back at have a laugh at it," Inglis said.

"It was a bit of a brain explosion at the end there, not much else I can say about it."........ Read More

Sam Burgess stretchered off as South Sydney Rabbitohs lose to Dragons at the SCG

South Sydney lost a brutally physical clash with St George Illawarra at the SCG on Sunday afternoon, but the result of the game was secondary to concerns about superstar forward Sam Burgess.

With Souths trailing by two points, the 2014 Clive Churchill medallist took a hard run at the line in the 52nd minute, ducking his head into a tackle by fellow Englishman Mike Cooper.

The ball came loose and the Dragons started congratulating one another, but any jubilation quickly gave way to worry as Burgess' pain became clear.

Trainers worked to secure his neck and the television cameras flashed first to younger brothers George and Tom on the sidelines, before landing on their distraught mother, Julie, in the stands.

Burgess appeared to be moving freely while being seen to on the rain-soaked surface and was eventually taken away by a motorised medicab........ Read More

Melbourne Storm remain unbeaten with win over Warriors, St George Illawarra hold off South Sydney: as it happened

Sunday NRL action in round three kicked off with the Storm sinking the Warriors to go to the top of the ladder as the only unbeaten team in the league after three rounds.

South Sydney could have joined them with victory over the Dragons but, in abysmal weather at the SCG, the Dragons won a war of attrition 8-6.

Both teams suffered injuries, the worst of which was a frightening moment with Sam Burgess, who was taken from the field on a medicab after appearing to injure his neck in a second-half charge.......... Read More

Mark Hunt KOs Frank Mir with one punch in UFC Brisbane

Australia's Mark Hunt has scored a stunning first-round knockout of two-time UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir in the UFC Fight Night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

After a tentative opening the 41-year-old landed the decisive blow with the first real scoring punch of the fight, his right hand to the head of Mir ended the contest with one minute and 59 seconds remaining in the round, to the delight of the home crowd.

Mir shimmied to avoid a left jab from Hunt but did not see the follow-up right hand which sent him to the canvas and led the referee to wave the fight off, to give Hunt his ninth knockout in UFC.

Sydney's Super Samoan, who was ranked as the No.9 heavyweight contender will now climb the rankings and is one step closer to a shot at the heavyweight title he craves.

As for Mir (now 18-11), at 36 his dreams of equalling a record by winning the heavyweight crown three times appears in tatters.

In the main undercard attraction, number 9-ranked welterweight Neil Magny stopped Hector Lombard via technical knockout in the third round of their contest......... Read More

Six Nations 2016: England win Grand Slam with France victory

England have their first Grand Slam in 13 years after holding out to secure a historic victory in Paris.

First-half tries from Danny Care and Dan Cole had given them a five-point half-time lead, only for the relentless penalty precision of Maxime Machenaud to keep France within touching distance.

But a third try in three matches from Anthony Watson calmed rising nerves before a brace of late penalties from Owen Farrell allowed the travelling support to sing their heroes home......Read More

Stephen Curry is making NBA history the new way -- by having a blast

(CNN) - As the Golden State Warriors plow through their history-making season, superstar point guard Stephen Curry is having the time of his life -- and there's nothing wrong with that, says CNN's lead NBA analyst Steve Smith.

"It is business, and he's making it look fun," says Smith, who earned a championship ring with the 2003 San Antonio Spurs and played against the 1996 Chicago Bulls, whose 72-10 record Golden State is chasing......Read More

World Twenty20: Shahid Afridi Stars As Pakistan Crush Bangladesh

Pakistan cruised to victory in their opening match of the World Twenty20 as they crushed Bangladesh by 55 runs.

Batting first in Kolkata, Pakistan built a huge total of 201-5, with Mohammad Hafeez and Ahmed Shehzad both making brisk fifties in a stand of 95.

Captain Shahid Afridi then added late impetus with a brilliant cameo of 49 from 19 balls.

In reply, Bangladesh mustered only 146-6, as Afridi and Mohammad Amir took two wickets apiece.

The Tigers entered the tournament with high hopes following a strong performance at the Asia Cup, where they beat Pakistan en route to the final, but they appear no closer to shaking off the tag of perennial also-rans at global tournaments..... Read More

Six Nations 2016: Warren Gatland Sorry For 'Banter' Comment

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has apologised for referring to an abusive comment aimed at prop Samson Lee by England's Joe Marler as "just banter".

Marler apologised to Lee for calling him a "Gypsy boy" during Saturday's Six Nations match at Twickenham.

Gatland made his comment on Tuesday, but, in a statement on Wednesday, said: "I don't condone racism of any kind."

Lee added: "I personally believe the comments to have been intended as banter and accepted Joe's apology."

Marler faces a hearing on Wednesday after being cited for allegedly elbowing another Wales prop, Rob Evans, in England's 25-21 victory..... Read More

Rio Olympics: Mayor Eduardo Paes Asks Australians Not to Come to Brazil With Unrealistic Expectations

"Peace and love, Australia, please!"

Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes flashes a peace sign at the camera, and with that he both pleads for a fair go, and signals his exasperation with Australian Olympic officials, and all pre-Games critics.

Mr Paes is Rio's ultimate salesman and he is on the front foot about those people — especially Australians it seems — who misjudge his city.

His strong personality has made him one of the most popular political figures the country has seen and his attention has been aimed squarely at the Olympic Games during his eight-year term...... Read More

Diego Costa: Chelsea Striker Says He 'did not Bite' Gareth Barry

Striker Diego Costa has denied biting Gareth Barry during Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Everton.

The Spaniard was sent off following the clash with the Everton midfielder in the 84th minute at Goodison Park.

A Chelsea spokesman said: "Diego spoke to club officials and expressed regret over his reaction to the challenge from Barry that led to his red card...... Read More

Sharapova Fights Back Over 'Distorted' Reporting of Doping Case

(CNN) - Maria Sharapova denies she had been warned five times about the impending ban on meldonium and says she will "fight back" after criticizing elements of the media who "distort, exaggerate and fail to accurately report the facts."

The Russian, 28, admitted Monday to taking the illegal substance, but wrote a letter to her fans on Facebook Friday to saying she makes "no excuses for not knowing about the ban", which came into effect on January 1.......Read More

Corey Oates Injured In Brisbane Broncos NRL Win Over Warriors

An injury to stand-out Corey Oates soured Brisbane's 25-10 NRL win over a gutsy Warriors on Friday night at Lang Park.

Oates showed why he was considered a State of Origin chance this year with a stellar display before suffering a suspected dislocated shoulder in the 71st minute of the round two encounter.

The towering winger racked up 152 metres and crossed for a first-half try to put his hand up early for a Queensland call-up in front of 34,520 spectators.

But it remains to be seen if his Origin dream remains alive after trudging off late in the clash clutching his shoulder..... Read More

Maria Sharapova: Head questions Wada's stance on meldonium

Racquet manufacturer Head has questioned the decision to ban the use of meldonium, as they continue to stand by Maria Sharapova.

Sharapova tested positive for the drug which the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) added to their list of banned substances on 1 January.

Head wants Wada to scientifically prove why the drug should be banned....... Read More

Port Adelaide Coach Wants Shorter AFL Preseason As Richmond Cop Injury Overload

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has called on the AFL to shorten the league's preseason in the wake of Thursday night's injury-plagued clash with Richmond.

The Tigers lost four players to injuries in the match, just two weeks out from the season-opener against Carlton at the MCG.

And with no official title now riding on the round-robin competition which involves all 18 clubs playing three matches, Hinkley believes too many commitments are being placed on the clubs.

"Personally I believe three (games) is too many," he told SEN Radio........ Read More

Melbourne City Defeats A-League Leaders Adelaide United 1-0

Melbourne City toppled A-League ladders Adelaide United courtesy of a 1-0 victory at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday evening.

Nick Fitzgerald provided City with the match winner in the 71st minute, a neat left-foot strike finding the top corner of the net following an excellent attacking movement.

City move to provisional second place on the ladder on 38 points, with United a point ahead in top spot.

United and City will be overtaken, though, should Western Sydney and Brisbane Roar - both also on 38 points - win their respective weekend fixtures..... Read More

Rafael Benitez: Newcastle United appoint Spaniard as Steve McClaren's successor

Rafael Benitez has been named as Newcastle's new manager, following the sacking of Steve McClaren.

The former Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Valencia boss takes over with the Magpies a point from safety with 10 games left.

Spaniard Benitez, 55, has signed a three-year contract and brought in coaches Fabio Pecchia, Francisco de Miguel Moreno and Antonio Gomez Perez...... Read More

Hull City 0-4 Arsenal

Arsenal ended a run of five games without a win by beating Hull in an FA Cup fifth-round replay to secure a quarter-final against Watford.

The Gunners were gifted the lead when Hull's David Meyler set up Olivier Giroud to slot home.

Aaron Ramsey almost scored an own goal to let Hull back in but Giroud volleyed in to extend Arsenal's lead....... Read More

Maria Sharapova: What next for tennis golden girl?

(CNN) - Maria Sharapova tested positive for a recently banned substance, meldonium, at January's Australian Open and will be provisionally banned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) on March 12.

A day after the bombshell news surrounding the world's richest female athlete -- the five-time grand slam winner's estimated net worth is $195 million -- we answer five key questions in the case.......Read More