Mariners, Bolt to call it a day

– Sprint king Usain Bolt’s attempt to become a professional footballer with Australia’s Central Coast Mariners collapsed yesterday as his trial period was terminated after contract talks failed.

The eight-time Olympic champion had been trying out with the A-League side since arriving in August, hoping to fulfill a childhood dream to become a footballer.

The club reportedly offered him only a fraction of the Aus$3 million his management were said to be seeking. –

Sydney