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Any NRL club would be lucky to have Kieran Foran, according to the embattled five-eighths Kiwi halves partner Shaun Johnson.The out-of-contract star, who was released from a lucrative long-term deal with the Eels in July, has struggled with injury and personal problems in 2016.The 26-year-old was also given time off before the termination of his Eels contract to attend a rehabilitation clinic.Warriors linchpin Johnson said on Wednesday his first wish was to see Foran, a premiership winner with Manly, recover mentally and physically.But he would be more than happy to line up alongside him in the future.Hes a really good player but hes dealing with a few other things at the moment, Johnson told reporters.I think any club would be lucky to have him.Johnson had already extended a helping hand to Foran.Ive spoken to him a little bit, I wont lie, Johnson said.But that was generally more as a mate, nothing about footy, letting him know Im there for him.Warriors head coach Andrew McFadden told Radio Sport on Tuesday Foran would have to get his life back in order to secure a Warriors contract.He also knew CEO Jim Doyle had been communicating with Foran but denied speaking with Foran personally.McFadden was more reticent to discuss the five-eighth on Wednesday.Hes a quality player so if there was an opportunity, wed be silly not to look at it, McFadden told reporters.But again, Im not focused on that, were trying to finish our season well.Doyle said in a statement on Tuesday hed be interested in further discussions with Foran when the player is ready to resume his NRL career.The ninth-placed Warriors face the Cowboys in Townsville on the weekend before rounding out the season at home against the Tigers and Forans ex-club Parramatta. Pat McAfee Jersey . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. Bobby Okereke Colts Jersey . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. http://www.coltsofficialstore.us/authentic-parris-campbell-colts-jersey/ . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. Bobby Okereke Womens Jersey . 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. Bobby Okereke Jersey . -- Jonathan Drouin gave Halifax the boost it needed to edge host Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.MINNEAPOLIS -- The New York Yankees placed infielder Jayson Nix on the 15-day disabled list before their game Wednesday at Minnesota because of a strained right hamstring, and free agent infielder Luis Cruz was signed to fill in. Nix didnt play Tuesday against the Twins but said then he thought he would be able to play after a day to rest. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said, however, an MRI test revealed a more severe Grade 2 strain than initially believed, and the team decided to shut down Nix. "I think we were all surprised," Girardi said, praising Nixs toughness but stressing the need for precaution with his injury-ravaged team. With Curtis Granderson, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira already on the disabled list, the Yankees are missing a whole lot of experience and production. Nix has started 40 games at shortstop and 224 games at third base, almost 80 per cent of their games with the season-long absences of Jeter and Rodriguez.dddddddddddd Jeter has been recovering from surgery on his left ankle. Girardi said the team captain has been making progress in his rehabilitation and, he hopes, will soon return to the team. Another infielder, Eduardo Nunez, is on a rehab assignment with Class A Charleston for his strained left oblique. He is eligible to be activated this weekend, but Girardi declined to speculate on when Nunez would be back. The 29-year-old Cruz was let go by the Los Angeles Dodgers last week after hitting just .127 in 118 at-bats. Cruz has played shortstop, third base and second base during stints with Milwaukee and Pittsburgh since making his major league debut in 2008. Cruz was in the lineup Wednesday at shortstop, batting eighth. ' ' '