A SPONSORSHIP deal between bookmaker Tom Waterhouse and the NRL appears to have broken down with both parties walking away from negotiations.

RICKY Nixon has had his car impounded after he was caught drink-driving and talking on his mobile while his licence was suspended.

THE controversial drugs in sport report has been vindicated by record seizures of performance enhancing drugs, Australia's crime fighters say.

ENERGY levels were up at Storm yesterday during a training session, but taking that intensity into tonight's clash with Manly remains the challenge.

ERNIE Merrick, who steered Melbourne Victory to two A-League titles, is the new coach of the Wellington Phoenix.