Australian Rugby Star Turns Down Millions To Chase NFL Dream

SYDNEY — One of Australia's brightest rugby league stars is throwing in the towel to chase his childhood NFL dream.

Parramatta Eels star player Jarryd Hayne, who turned down a multi-million dollar contract extension to head to the United States, announced the shock move on Wednesday.

With no experience in NFL and no contract in the U.S., Hayne said in a heartfelt letter to fans he had to give it a shot, even if the odds were against him.

Although rugby league is the sport most similar to American football, both have tackles (downs) and have a focus on try scoring (touchdowns), it is a world away in the level of the overall competition. Read more...

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