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Penrith star Trent Merrin says it took him less than a week to accept a contract extension that will see him remain a Panther for the next four years.Merrin last week became the fifth NRL player this year to own a contract until the end of 2020, joining Canterburys David Klemmer and Moses Mbye, current teammate Leilani Latu and future teammate James Tamou.Despite being just a year into a three-year deal at Penrith after moving from St George Illawarra last summer, Merrin had no hesitation when approached just last week to commit long-term.I think I signed it during the same week, he said.To be honest it was a pretty easy answer. The biggest question was whether I was happy or not and I couldnt be happier, he said.It was a pretty quick process. I ran it past my partner and my family. Its been a great challenge so far. Thats what you want as a player, to keep being challenged and test yourself as a player and a person.The former NSW State of Origin representative admitted it took him time to adjust to life at the foot of the mountains after spending the first seven years of his career in the Red V.A premiership-winner with the Dragons, Merrin said he now views himself a Panthers leader.It was a challenge at the start to leave a place where I spent most of the time I loved and being a part of but this has just been a great place to be a part of, Merrin said.I love coming here and being a part of this group of men. Its definitely something that I pride myself on now - to be a leader at the club and put this club in a position it deserves to be.But while Merrin is confident in the clubs long-term future, he is adamant they could do damage this year, sitting ninth and still in finals contention.After a disappointing golden point loss to the Warriors last week, Merrin labelled Mondays meeting with the Sydney Roosters do-or-die.Its a must-win. Thats what Im preparing for. Every week from here on in is a must-win, he said. Marquise Brown Womens Jersey . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. Iman Marshall Ravens Jersey . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle. http://www.cheapravensshoponline.com/Youth-Joe-Flacco-Ravens-Jersey/ . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. He said the defendants went "way over the line. Ben Powers Womens Jersey . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. Hayden Hurst Womens 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. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The Tuscaloosa News reports that Alabama paid former defensive line coach Bo Davis nearly $317,000 months after his resignation amid an investigation into NCAA recruiting violations.The newspaper reported Tuesday that Davis was paid $316,666.66 on Aug. 19. He resigned on April 28.University spokeswoman Monica Greppin Watts says the payment was to resolve disputed claims related to his separation from the university.Davis resigned after the NCAA began investigating allegations tthat he made impermissible contact with recruits.dddddddddddd Investigators determined Davis wasnt truthful when questioned about the allegations.The NCAA has not ruled on the case.Documents obtained by the newspaper show Davis received slightly more than the $475,000 he was scheduled to make in 2016 if he had stayed on the job.Watts says no more payments are scheduled. ' ' '