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Hes the talk of the NRL and delivered a match-winning play in just his second match for Gold Coast but the hype surrounding Jarryd Hayne hasnt affected his Titans teammates.The Titans regained a top eight spot after last weekends thrilling one-point victory over Wests Tigers, with superstar recruit Hayne scoring the clinching field goal in a 19-18 victory.The recruitment of the ex-NFL player on a two-year deal with just five matches to go in the season had the potential to derail a tight-knit Titans outfit.A media circus quickly descended, with helicopters hovering over their Robina stadium to catch a glimpse of the former Parramatta stars first training run.As the Titans now head into a clash with bottom-placed Newcastle this weekend which could further cement their chances of a first finals appearance in six years, Henry has praised his team for staying focused and not getting distracted by the Hayne sideshow.The teams handling it well, Henry said.Its big news. It was always going to be big news, whether he was playing here, playing at Parramatta or playing somewhere else. Its massive that hes involved this season, which we didnt think would happen, its great for the game.We need to feed off the back of that. Its renewed interest. Our fans are happy and rugby league is happy that hes back involved.Weve got him here and we need to utilise the hype around that. Cheap Soccer Jerseys . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. Wholesale Soccer Jerseys .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. http://www.wholesalesoccerjerseys.info/ . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. Cheap Soccer Jerseys Authentic . Peter Gammons, an analyst for Major League Baseballs network and website, drew the ire of hockey fans on Sunday when he criticized the two NHL teams on Twitter for their physical game the night before. Michigan State held off Florida Gulf Coast 78-77 on Sunday night when a game-ending timekeeping error led to a controversial finish.With 1.6 seconds remaining, Florida Gulf Coasts Christian Terrell threw a long inbounds pass from underneath his own basket. But the clock incorrectly started when the pass was thrown rather than when Antravious Simmons caught the ball by the foul line at the other end of the court.So as Simmons turned to try a game-winning shot, the buzzer sounded -- too early. Simmons missed his attempt, but FGCU players looked confused and coach Joe Dooley sought an explanation.Officials went to a video review as players and fans waited to find out whether the game was in fact over. After the delay, the play stood and Michigan State escaped.In a statement issued to a pool reporter, official Bo Boroski said that a timing error occurred with 1.6 seconds remaining on the game clock, and a stopwatch was used to determine if any time should remain on the game clock.The statement added: It was determined the ball was caught and released in 1.3 seconds, meaning if the shot would have gone in, it would have counted. After the miss, there was no time remaining in the game, therefore ending the game. By rule the possession can not be replayed. Period.Big Ten associate commissioner Rick Boyages also acknowledged the error in a statement Mondday.ddddddddddddA source told ESPNs Jeff Goodman it was referee Lewis Garrison -- not the clock operator -- who started the clock early on the final play. Typically, it is the responsibility of the referee inbounding the ball to start the clock.After the game, Dooley said he understood the ruling.We threw the ball in at 1.6 [seconds] and caught it at 0, Dooley told ESPNs Andy Katz. The refs said they didnt start the clock. The table said they didnt start the clock. The refs said they could only review if the shot goes in. My guy [Simmons] heard the buzzer and shot it.Eron Harris?had 31 points and Miles Bridges added 13 points for the Spartans (2-2), who shot a season-best 51 percent from the floor. They hit 52.9 percent of their attempts from beyond the 3-point line but struggled at the free throw line (57.6 percent).Florida Gulf Coast (1-3) got 18 points apiece from Brandon Goodwin and Simmons, who added 12 rebounds. RaySean Scott Jr. scored 14.The Eagles shot 46 percent overall and 47.1 percent from the foul line. They outrebounded Michigan State 41-29.It was the second meeting between the schools. Michigan State won 97-58 in East Lansing on Nov. 13, 2009.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. ' ' '