Category: National Sport
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GRAND SLAM FINAL FOR AUSSIE DUO
Back to tennis now and Terrigal’s Max Purcell and his partner Luke Saville are the first, all Australian mens duo to reach the Australian Open’s Double Final in 23 years. The duo kept their Grand Slam dream run alive, coming from a set down. Incredibly the unseeded Aussies were handed a wildcard into the tournament.…
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GLEN MOSS TO CALL TIME
Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Glen Moss has revealed he’ll retire at the end of the A League season. The 37 year old told NBN News he actually made the decision some months ago, saying his body just isn’t up to it any more.
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USING SPORT TO SPREAD A POWERFUL MESSAGE
We know sport can be powerful and we’ve found one Newcastle rugby league team that’s a true example of that… A team that was born through family tragedy and is now working to save lives.
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HUGE TURNOUT AT KNIGHTS COMMUNITY LAUNCH
It’s no secret, Newcastle loves the Knights and this morning was an example of that. Despite a tough few years, and some ordinary weather, fans put on their red and blue and turned up in huge numbers for a community launch.
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TALENTED TEENAGER PUSHING FOR KNIGHTS NUMBER SIX
There’s always plenty of speculation during NRL pre-seasons and the questions around just who will wear the Knights’ number six have dominated discussions in Newcastle. A talented local teenager is knocking on the door – pushing to be the full time five eighth.
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RED BULL CLIFF DIVING SERIES HEADING DOWN UNDER
The draw for the 2020 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series has been unveiled and there’s great news for fans of four-time champion, Rhiannan Iffland. The eighth and final round will take place on a purpose-built platform in the middle of Sydney Harbour in November, marking the first time a cliff diving event has been…
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INTERIM COACH HOPING TO LIFT JETS FOR CLASH WITH CITY
To the W-League and interim Newcastle coach Ash Wilson says her side should hold no fears ahead of Saturday’s Round 10 clash with Melbourne City. The Jets are the only side to take points off the ladder leaders so far this season.
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS ON THE KNIGHTS
There’s a renewed sense of optimism at the Knights – but with that comes lofty expectations. A new coaching staff has been putting the squad through its toughest pre season yet, and it seems everyone is demanding results.
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AARON TOWNSEND WINS GOLF BLITZ SERIES
The Hunter’s Aaron Townsend has taken out the third Golf Blitz series, which features unique playing formats, including rounds that get shorter as the stakes get higher and plenty of interaction with the fans. “It’s an interesting format, there’s a lot of hurdles you have to jump over and I must’ve jumped over just enough.”…
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JETS W-LEAGUE AND A-LEAGUE SIDES PREPARING FOR TOUGH TRIP TO MELBOURNE
Jets W-League assistant Ash Wilson has been promoted to interim head coach, while Craig Deans looks after the A-League squad. Both sides are preparing for a tough road trip to face Melbourne City.