Category: Headline Sport
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JETS A-LEAGUE SEASON ENDS IN EXTRA-TIME THRILLER
It was another epic final but sadly for the Jets, their season ended with that result in Wellington. For several, including captain Matt Thompson, it was also the last time in Newcastle colours on a day they’ll rue missed chances but not their fighting spirit.
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KNIGHTS TURNING CORNER AFTER DRUGS DRAMA
The Newcastle Knights appear to have turned an important corner, in their bid to keep sponsors on side. Although yet to commit to extending its major sponsorship beyond this season, Coal and Allied has publicly backed the club… a sign the pressure from the drugs saga is starting to ease.
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KNIGHTS: WE WILL SURVIVE DRUGS DRAMA
We will survive – that’s the message from the Newcastle Knights following drug charges being levelled at a second player, Chris Houston. While still reeling, the club remains confident it will endure this latest drama, despite mounting pressure on its playing staff.
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GILMORE GOES ABOUT BUSINESS AT ROXY
Surfing world champ Stephanie Gilmore has signalled her intentions early for this year’s tour, breezing through to round three of the Roxy Pro on the Gold Coast. The defending champion was electric this morning, in the one metre swell.
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LEONARD’S SEASON OVER THROUGH INJURY
Northcliffe champion, Pierce Leonard’s surf life saving season is over. After pushing through the pain to become number one last year, the ironman has succumbed to a back injury. However, it could give one of his clubmates the chance to stand on the podium.
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KURT GIDLEY CLEARED TO PLAY NRL SEASON
Rugby league breathed a big sigh of relief today, with two of its biggest names cleared of serious injuries following the All Stars game. Brisbane’s Darren Lockyer got the okay on an arm problem, while at Newcastle, Knights captain Kurt Gidley may only miss a few weeks of the season, at worst.
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SPARKS EXPECTED TO FLY DURING REMATCH
The Gold Coast Blaze will take on NBL minor premiers, and arch rivals, the Perth Wildcats at the Cage on Thursday. Anthony Petrie is expected to be back on court, but the team will play the first round of the playoffs without guard Ayinde Ubaka.
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ALL STARS CLASH COULD BE LAST REPRESENTATIVE GAME FOR LOCKYER
Bronco’s captain Darren Lockyer has caused a stir, announcing tonight’s All-Stars game could be his last representative match. He took time out to relax with his team, as excitement mounts for the big clash at Skilled Park Stadium.
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“HAPPY” STILL MAKING OTHER SURFERS “SAD”
Triple surfing world champion Stephanie Gilmore is still considered the one to beat in the Roxy Pro at Snapper Rocks later this month. International surfers have already begun arriving on the Gold Coast to prepare for the first world tour event of the season.
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PETRIE OUT FOR BREAKERS’ CLASH
Gold Coast Blaze will be without power forward Anthony Petrie for at least one of the last two games of the season, after he rolled his ankle at training this morning. The rest of the team left for New Zealand this afternoon. A win against the Breakers Thursday night will confirm the team’s spot in…