The World Club Series could be scaled back to a one-game event following NRL runners-up Melbournes snubbing of the event.The Storm on Monday declined an invitation to participate in the pre-season tournament which pits Australias best rugby league sides against the English Super League grand finalists.The NRL is in discussions with the Rugby Football League (RFL), the games governing body in England, about whether it wants the Australians to send over a second side or to restructure the tournament.NRL head of football Brian Canavan said there were on-going negotiations with English administrators and he expected them to make a determination within the next 24 to 48 hours.He said should the RFL ask for a second side to be sent out, the NRL would go about trying to lure a replacement.Were waiting to here about the actual structure - do they want another team in? There are other options, theyll come back to us, Canavan told AAP.If they want another team then well go to work on assisting to find another team.Storm management cited concerns about player workload and the taxing trip having a negative effect on their preparation for the 2017 season.The Storm were to meet English runners-up Warrington as part of the series, but they turned down the opportunity.The WCS had already been scaled back to a two-game tournament after 2015 champions North Queensland, Brisbane and Sydney Roosters all took part earlier this year.It leaves premiers Cronulla, who will face English champions Wigan, as the sole Australian side to have committed to the 2017 WCS, with a number of other clubs expressing hesitation to participate.All six other top eight sides indicated they would not take up the $400,000 invitation to travel to England next year, having already locked in their pre-season schedule.Parramatta, Newcastle and South Sydney have also expressed reservations.St George Illawarra have indicated a desire to take part, with chief executive Peter Doust saying it would be an ideal opportunity to grow the club and the game.Rangers Jerseys 2019 . Pierce was ejected in the third quarter of Indianas 103-86 win Monday. George Hill stole a bad pass and was going in for a layup, and Pierce hustled back and appeared to be trying to wrap him up. Texas Rangers Shirts .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. https://www.cheaprangersbaseball.com/ . The 18th player to shoot 60 on the tour, Jamieson settled for par on the final hole when his 15-foot birdie chip grazed the edge of the hole and stayed out. After opening with rounds of 66 and 73 to make the cut by a stroke, he had 11 birdies in the bogey-free round. Custom Texas Rangers Jerseys . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. Texas Rangers Store .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable.KENNESAW, Ga. -- Kendrick Ray scored a career-high 33 points, Aubrey Williams had 17 points and 13 rebounds and Kennesaw State held off Alabama State 79-72 on Tuesday night.Ray was 11 of 22 from the field with three 3-pointers and went 8 of 9 from the line in playing all 40 minutes for his second-straight 30-point game and fourth of his career.The Hornets trailed 40-39 at the half but were up 52-50 with 14:14 to play after a Tony Armstrong layup. Nick Mastersons jumper tied the game and Rays dunk at 12:46 put the Owwls (2-3) up for good.ddddddddddddAlabama State trailed by 11 with 6:23 to play, clawed back within three but had no answer for Ray, who scored 12 points in the last four minutes. The Owls were 12 of 14 from the free-throw line in the second half.Armstrong had 19 points for the Hornets (0-4) and Rodney Simeon added 16. The Hornets made eight treys but were just 1 of 10 in the second half. ' ' '