Tim Tszyu has snubbed a $10,000 courtside ticket to a star-studded NBA match to ensure he does not get sick before this weekend’s world title elimination fight.

Herald Sun form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Friday night’s meeting at The Valley.

Gold Coast Titans recruit Jamayne Isaako has admitted he was “extremely disappointed” to leave the Brisbane Broncos earlier than originally anticipated but says he lost confidence in his ability to make the starting side under coach Kevin Walters.

Almost as soon as Ash Barty announced her retirement, calls were being made to rename Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena in her honour.

The Penrith Panthers have confirmed Nathan Cleary will miss the round 3 clash with the Newcastle Knights as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.