Ben Creaghs 270-game NRL career is over, the St George Illawarra forward announcing his retirement after struggling to overcome a chronic knee injury.The 31-year-old will end his career as the second-most capped player in the merged clubs history, while he also played 11 matches for NSW and two for Australia.However he has not played since round three this year, when he injured his knee in the Dragons win over South Sydney at the SCG.In the end it cruelled his opportunity to break Ben Hornbys record 273 games for the club and at least play into 2017.I have loved my time playing rugby league for the Dragons but unfortunately my hand has been forced with the knee injury getting worse over the course of this season, Creagh said on Thursday.It has been hard decision to make with my heart willing me on to continue playing first-grade for this great club but deep down I know this is the right decision.Creagh debuted for the Dragons in 2003 and was a member of the clubs 2010 premiership side.He became captain in 2013, before Gareth Widdop assumed the role this season which led to Creagh being named the clubs off-field leader.I have been so fortunate to accomplish so much with the pinnacle being the 2010 premiership win which was done with a terrific group of players and a lot of hard work and determination, he said.I have also had the opportunity to represent both my country and state which is a dream for every young player as well as being entrusted to captain the Dragons these past four seasons which I have done so with great pride and honour.Coach Paul McGregor paid tribute to Creaghs selfless attitude.He has led by example both on the field and off it so it is a shame that he has been forced to retire but his decision personifies his character in always wanting to put the club first, McGregor said.The entire playing squad wish him all the very best and we thank him for his invaluable contribution to the Dragons.Rob Refsnyder Diamondbacks Jersey . In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourth-round match at home to another second-tier team -- Watford. Robbie Ray Jersey . Oaklands loss to Seattle clinched the ALs best record for the Red Sox with one day to spare in the regular season. "I think everybody was kind of watching," catcher David Ross said. "Demp (Ryan Dempster) came out before he went to the bullpen and was just yelling that they lost. http://www.diamondbackssale.com/diamondbacks-andrew-chafin-jersey/ . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Curt Schilling Jersey . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls. Alex Avila Jersey . Breaking three of his own world records on his way to winning in Paris, Chan silenced the critics and left the audiences standing in appreciation and awe.TOKYO -- Olympians can now go for their Pokemon Go medals.The hit, augmented reality game, in which players roam around the real-life world to collect virtual monsters and medals, became available in Brazil late Wednesday.There had been much disappointment among those at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic games that they could not play the Pokemon Go game.ddddddddddddSome 30 nations already have the game from U.S. technology company Niantic, which uses characters created by Japanese video game maker The Pokemon Co. The Olympics officially open Friday in Brazil. ' ' '