Blake Solly will leave his position as Super League general manager to take over as chief executive of South Sydney Rabbitohs. The one-time lawyer, who has been Super League general manager since 2014, will begin his role at the Rabbitohs on May 17 and the search for his replacement begins immediately.The decision to leave was extremely difficult but this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the best clubs in rugby league, said Solly, who began his career with the Rugby Football League seven years ago. South Sydney Rabbitohs are a powerhouse on and off the field, the most successful club in NRL history with a passionate fan base and extremely strong board. Sam Burgess, one of the South Sydney Rabbitohs stars It will be tough to leave a great group of people at the RFL and Super League and I would like to thank the staff, clubs and fans for their support.The competition is in great shape, and in a strong position to grow quickly in the coming years. However, the time is right to return with my family to Australia after over 11 years in the United Kingdom.I would also like to express my appreciation to the RFL for allowing me to begin work at South Sydney in May.Commenting on the appointment, Rabbitohs chairman Nicholas Pappas said: Were delighted to be bringing someone of Blakes calibre to our club as CEO.His experience in managing one of the codes largest professional bodies internationally, coupled with his background in the legal profession, is a perfect mix for our club. Rabbitohs celebrate winning the 2015 World Club Challenge Blake will fit well into our new structure here at South Sydney, managing the commercial and administrative arms of the business and working closely alongside our general manager of football, Shane Richardson, to ensure our club continues its rise 10 years after private investment.The RFLs marketing director Mark Foster, who has been with the governing body for four years, will take on Sollys role while the search is on for a successor.RFL chief executive Nigel Wood said: Blake has been an excellent general manager for the First Utility Super League and we are all, of course, naturally disappointed that he is leaving to return to Australia.Over the last couple of years Blake has contributed an incredible amount to the RFL and in ensuring that the First Utility Super League remains the premier sports league of the British summer. We wish him all the best in his new role. Also See: Wane: Defeat will motivate us Fixtures and results Follow @SkySportsRL No self-doubt for Rhinos Corey Seager Youth Jersey . Emery skated the length of the ice and fought an unwilling Holtby during the third period of the Flyers 7-0 loss Friday night in Philadelphia. He was given 29 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct. But Emery did not face even a disciplinary hearing with NHL senior vice president of player safety Brendan Shanahan because rules 46. Justin Turner Dodgers Jersey .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. http://www.ladodgersprostore.us/Kenta-Maeda-dodgers-jersey/ . Duchene scored two goals and had an assist, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night to match the best 10-game start in team history. Kenley Jansen Youth Jersey . Already owning gold from competition in Vancouver in 2010, Loch posted a combined four-run time of 3:27.526. That included a track-record third run of 51. Kenley Jansen Womens Jersey . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. NEW YORK -- Yoenis Cespedes of the Oakland Athletics will swing for the Citi Field fences in the Home Run Derby next Monday night, rounding out the eight-player field. Major League Baseball announced Tuesday evening that Cespedes has been selected by American League captain Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees. MLB revealed the other participants Monday, saying Canos final pick had not yet been finalized. Cespedes will become the fourth player not chosen for the All-Star game to compete in the event.dddddddddddd The others were Rafael Palmeiro (2004), Hee-Seop Choi (2005) and Ryan Howard (2007), who was defending his crown from the previous year. The other members of the AL squad are Baltimore slugger Chris Davis and Detroits Prince Fielder. National League captain David Wright of the hometown New York Mets tabbed Washingtons Bryce Harper along with Colorado teammates Carlos Gonzalez and Michael Cuddyer. ' ' '