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Parramatta forward Danny Wicks has retired from the NRL - just months after extending his contract for a further two seasons.The former St George Illawarra and Newcastle enforcer played 32 games for the Eels, including 23 this year.He returned to the NRL in 2015 after serving an 18-month prison sentence on drugs charges.Danny has made a wonderful contribution to our club in the last two seasons both on and off the field, coach Brad Arthur told News Corp.He just went home, got married and decided not to come back. Dannys not driven by money or ego. Hes just a genuine all-round good Aussie bloke.Wicks signed a two-year contract extension three months ago after initially signing with the Eels on a one-year contract. In 2011, he was sentenced to a maximum of three years in jail after being found guilty of drug trafficking, eventually serving 18 months of the sentence.The 30-year-old front rower reportedly told his teammates of his decision on Monday.Hes a country kid and Sydneys a bit too big for him, Eels five-eighth Corey Norman told Sky Sports Radio on Tuesday.Thats his decision and I guess hes happy with it, so were happy for him.Frank Pritchard will join as Wicks replacement, with the former Canterbury forward to begin training with Parramatta on Wednesday after agreeing to a one-year deal, according to the Seven Network.Detroit Tigers Store . PETERSBURG, Fla. Stitched Tigers Jerseys . Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct. He has a phone hearing with the department of player safety, which limits any potential suspension to five or fewer games. https://www.cheaptigers.com/ . DAmigo scored twice in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in American Hockey League action. Detroit Tigers Shirts . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Fake Tigers Jerseys . Louis Cardinals. Victorino is batting sixth and playing right field after missing two games because of back tightness.Eddie Betts didnt think hed play more than 50 AFL games when he debuted in 2005.More than a decade later, the Adelaide livewire admits hes pinching himself as he prepares to line up for his 250th.Betts has firmed for All-Australian selection for a second consecutive year after booting 60 goals, many from what adoring Crows fans have dubbed the Eddie Betts pocket at Adelaide Oval.Its a far cry from his troubled years at Carlton where he struggled for consistency and was arrested in 2009 for being drunk in public following a Christmas party.Personally I didnt think Id play more than 50 games, Betts said ahead of the Crows clash with Port Adelaide on Saturday.Im very proud of where Ive come from and to make 250 games is amazing.While his three seasons with Adelaide have been arguably the most productive in his career, Betts says the move to West Lakes at the end of 2013 was far from easy to make.It was partly driven by family reasons and particularly tough on his wife, who had to leave relatives, friends and her job behind..ddddddddddddWhen I made the decision to leave Carlton, I went home and I cried for three hours, Betts said on Wednesday.I sat on the bed and I said to myself, Am I making the right choice?After that day finished we just had to move on (and) get over it.I thought it would take a while for the crowd to embrace me but we got over here and since day one they embraced me, the footy club embraced me, the players.Betts looks back on his first game with Carlton as a nervous 18-year-old and says he still feels the same nerves every time he runs out on the ground.But he says there was a moment in his first season with Adelaide in 2014 when he knew Crows fans had truly accepted him as one of their own.I think it was the (round 15) game when we beat Port Adelaide, Betts said.It was a close game and I kicked a couple of goals down in the pocket and they ended up chanting and cheering.I never expected it. ' ' '