Conor McGregor pulled from Nate Diaz rematch after retirement talk and other top stories.

• Conor McGregor pulled from Nate Diaz rematch after retirement talk

  

  UFC President Dana White did not confirm McGregor's retirement but said he would no longer be fighting a rematch with Nate Diaz on the UFC 200 card on July 9 after refusing to fly to Las Vegas for a news conference and promotional photos. [RELATED: McGREGOR 'ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT'] American Diaz handed the cocky Irishman his first UFC loss earlier this month when he chocked him into submission in a non-title bout at UFC 196. "I have decided to retire y..

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• State of Origin 2016: James Maloney in frame, says Cronulla Sharks skipper Paul Gallen

  

  State of Origin 2016: James Maloney in frame, says Cronulla Sharks skipper Paul Gallen Hoping to bow out on a high: Paul Gallen. Photo: Getty Images NSW skipper Paul Gallen has challenged his Cronulla teammate James Maloney to continue to lift his game as he bids for a return to the State of Origin arena.Maloney has emerged as the Blues' leading playmaker over the first seven rounds of the NRL, piloting the Sharks to a equal second on the competition ladde..

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• Cowboys v Eels: Schick Preview

  

  Schick Hydro Preview: North Queensland Cowboys v Parramatta Eels1300SMILES StadiumSaturday, 7.30pmA massive question hangs over this encounter, and it's one that seems to be gaining momentum each week: Are the Parramatta Eels legitimate premiership contenders?Having not made the finals since 2009, it was thought their early-season success could have been just a flash in the pan. However, they have become one of the most consistent and successful sides in the NRL, and sit nicely in the top four...

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• Perth Glory sign Rhys Williams - SBS

  

  Out of contract at the end of the season, the Perth-born 27 year-old was announced as Perth's latest signing on Wednesday after spending his entire senior career at Championship outfit Middlesbrough. Williams has made 126 league appearances for Middlesbrough, who he also captained, after debuting in the English Premier League in 2007. But since then, he has struggled with a host of injury problems that cost him spots at both the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups with Australia. Despite that, Willi..

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• Eagles apologise for poor choice of words

  

  Eagles apologise for poor choice of words Alex Malcolm  April 20, 2016 1:26 PM Ready to win, Watts' spark, backing Betts Nat Edwards and Matt Thompson with all the news The Eagles wore the mainly yellow jumper against Richmond last weekend WEST Coast chief executive Trevor Nisbett has apologised for the club's use of the racist term "yellow peril" in reference to the Eagles' yellow heritage jumper that was worn in Friday ni..

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• NRL put Newcastle Knights on auction block with hopes of $20 million sale

  

  Video will begin in 5 seconds. Rampant Broncos show Knights no mercy Anthony Milford and Corey Oates shared six tries as the Broncos destroyed the Knights. PT1M32S 620 349 The NRL will seek bids for an historic auction of the Newcastle Knights after June 30, as it continues to restructure ownership of its debtor clubs, with the Dragons and Wests Tigers scheduled to have different shareholding by the end of the month and the Titans next.While St George Illawarra and Wests Tiger..

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