North Queenslands plans to become the first team to win the Auckland Nines twice have been boosted by news that Cowboys star Johnathan Thurston will play.The Cowboys won the title in 2014, but Thurstons only appearance to date has been restricted to a cameo appearance at this years tournament in a kicking competition.Thurston said he couldnt wait to take the field alongside his Cowboys teammates on February 4-5 at Eden Park.I had a small taste of the NRL Nines this year, and the atmosphere was simply incredible, Thurston said.I made up my mind right away that I would be back to play in the 2017 tournament - and hopefully lead the Cowboys to another Nines title.The guys who played in 2014 when we won it have all said just what an incredible experience that was - and its something I can wait to find out for myself.North Queensland Cowboys coach Paul Green and general manager Peter Parr confirmed the club would welcome the presence of its premier player and captain.Every year hes always put pressure on me, being that attacking style suits his game and I think hed really flourish, Green said.Winning the inaugural tournament, I think the tournament holds a pretty special place in the clubs history.Parr said Thurstons enthusiasm for playing had been a key factor in the decision to let him play.Hes achieved a lot in the game, hes achieved more than most players have in the game, but the one thing he hasnt done is play in this tournament.Hes very keen to play so weve decided to let him do it. 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Nobody was going to catch her anyway.The long-distance runner who gave up the bronze medal at the world championships last year by celebrating too soon left no room for doubt at the U.S. Track and Field Trials on Saturday.She outdistanced second-place finisher Emily Infeld by nearly five seconds in the 10,000 meters, never coming close to the finish-line stumble in Beijing, when Huddle slowed and raised her hands a step before the tape. That day, the hard-charging Infeld shouldered her way past for the bronze medal.I dont think Ill ever get over it, said Huddle, who finished in 31 minutes, 41.62 seconds on a hot afternoon at Hayward Field. But Im trying to move past it and not dwell on it, not let it steal anymore from me by fixating on it.Huddle insisted she learned from the mistake, even if the lesson was a tough one. On Saturday, Huddle took the race out at a brisk pace so that not many runners would follow the lead. There were four for a while, then three and finally just Infeld and Huddle with a lap remaining. Just to be safe, Huddle cranked it up another gear to pull away from Infeld.Still, Huddle couldnt help but cast a quick glance at the scoreboard near the finish, just to make sure Infeld wasnt gaining ground.She wassnt.dddddddddddd No celebration, though.I was just relieved, Huddle said. I didnt want any disasters to happen.There were certainly a few chances for one, like when a discus rolled across the track during the middle of the race. No one was bothered by it.Or when Kim Conley -- a prerace favorite -- was stepped on and lost a spike. She had to stop to put it back on, costing her valuable time. So much that she elected to call it a day early and save her strength for the 5,000 on Thursday.I tried to catch up, but the leaders were too far ahead, said Conley, a 2012 Olympian.For Huddle, this was business as usual.What happened last year, Im mad at myself, Huddle said. But I was glad that another American placed. I wouldve felt worse if it werent one of my teammates.Theres no animosity between Huddle and Infeld. Theyre friends, and remained so even after the episode last year.That would be a better story (if we werent friends), but thats not true, Huddle said.Whats true is this: Infeld is heading to her first Olympics. For that, the 26-year-old from Ohio thanks LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.After watching the Cavs, I better step up my game, Infeld said. Its such a special moment. ' ' '