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“Every person wants to play in their hometown, whether it’s playing there for college, whatever it is.” said Loyd, who played high school ball at Niles West. “There’s always a different feel. . . . At the same time, I’ve only known the Seattle Storm my whole [WNBA career].’’

'The reality is these two rosters have never faced each other. '

The Sydney Roosters have fallen 30-16 to Melbourne in an SCG defeat that leaves their NRL season on the edge.

NSW Origin skipper James Tedesco will be rested from the Sydney Roosters' clash with Melbourne, with Joey Manu starting at fullback.

As the league heads into the All-Star break, here’s how some top rookies have been adjusting to the pros.

After having one of the worst offensive showings of the season in Thursday’s loss to the Connecticut Sun, the Seattle Storm kept pace with the one of the top teams in the WNBA in the New York Liberty in an 80-76 road loss Saturday.

Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai has done all he can to keep his NSW jersey, helping to steer his team to a thumping NRL win over Cameron Munster's Melbourne.

Nathan Cleary is no certainty to return after Penrith's bye with coach Ivan Cleary saying they had won't rush him back with replacement Jack Cogger in form.

Penrith have clawed their way back from an early 14-point deficit to roar to a 34-16 victory over Melbourne and extend their NRL ladder lead.