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PARRAMATTAS WEALTH OF OPTIONS IN THE OUTSIDE BACKS IN 2017:Michael Jennings (centre) - 212 games, 121 tries: The classy Australian and NSW representative is guaranteed a spot in the centres.Josh Hoffman (centre, fullback) - 158 games, 47 tries: Hard-running 28-year-old Hoffman signed a three-year deal with Parramatta on Tuesday. A genuine backline utility.Brad Takairangi (centre) - 102 games, 19 tries: A rangy and gifted ball-player, he is the incumbent centre alongside Jennings and recently signed a two-year contract extension.Semi Radradra (wing) - 68 games, 60 tries: Despite a tumultuous 2016 season, the powerhouse international is a shoo-in for the Eels right wing position despite his recent Kangaroos snubbing.Vai Toutai (centre, wing) - 34 games, 15 tries: At 23, the tackle-busting outside back will be hoping to add to his games tally after seven starts in 2016.Clinton Gutherson (halfback, fullback, centre, wing) - 29 games, 9 tries: The creative ball-player impressed in a handful of outings in the halves this year. The utility is a strong chance to be Corey Normans long-term halves partner.Bevan French (fullback; wing) - 13 games, 19 tries: A elusive with speed to burn, French has been promised first crack at fullback in 2017 after a stellar debut season. Was the clubs leading try-scorer in 2016.Bureta Faraimo (wing) - 15 games, 9 tries: The hard-running 26-year-old, known for his finishing, appears set for the fringes after just two games in 2016.John Folau (centre, wing) - 8 games, 4 tries: The younger brother of Wallabies star Israel Folau played only one game in 2016 in round 26. At 193cm and 111kg, the 22-year-old could be just as much of a line-breaker as his famed sibling.George Jennings (centre) - 5 games, 2 tries: The highly rated brother of Michael has joined the Eels after five games with Penrith. Like his brother, appears silky and elusive.Honeti Tuha (wing, fullback) - 0 games, 0 tries: Did not play in the NRL this year after joining from Newcastle at the end of 2015. Was solid for Wentworthville in the NSW Cup.Scott Schulte (wing) - 0 games, 0 tries: The 20 year-old versatile back joined from North Queensland at the end of last year. Also featured prominently for the Magpies. . Zvonareva, who won the tournament in 2009 and 10, couldnt handle her opponents big groundstrokes in only her third event back after 17 months out with a shoulder injury. Zvonareva made her comeback in January in Shenzhen and played in the Australian Open but lost her first matches at both tournaments. . The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling "puts an end to my dreams of being a top player," the 27-year-old Troicki said in a statement. "I worked my entire life for it, and it has been taken away from me in one afternoon by a doctor I didnt know," said Troicki, whose ranking peaked at No. . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. . And when it opened, every player was at his stall. Thats a sure sign that a team is in a slump and is searching for answers. "Its embarrassing to be at home and play the way we did," said defenceman Josh Gorges. . Following a lopsided 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night, Paul MacLean told reporters that "theres a lack of focus, theres a lack of leadership and theres a lack of preparation" with his struggling team. That came on the heels of Bryan Murray taking the unusual step of going into the locker room at the Prudential Center and addressing the players himself. MIAMI -- Donte McGill scored 25 points, Kimar Williams added 10 and Florida International beat Florida Memorial 76-57 in the season opener Friday night.The Golden Panthers shot 54 percent from the field and had their largest lead at 64-38 with 5:45 to go.Charlie Nedd-Araujo had four 3-pointers and led Florida Memorial with 22 points. Davon Williams added 12 points and seven boards.FIU took thhe lead for good early in the first half, built steadily to a 30-20 edge at the break and kept its lead in double digits throughout the second half.ddddddddddddFlorida Memorial was outrebounded 44-28 and struggled from 3-point range, converting on 5 of 24 attempts. ' ' '
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