Category: National Sport
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RYAN AND BELCHER FINISH ON TOP AT 470 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lake Macquarie’s Will Ryan has bounced back from a handful of disappointing results with his sailing partner, Mat Belcher, to finish first at the 470 Open European Championship in Italy. The pair finished 15 points in front of the Swedish team, but their nationality cost them a spot on the podium. “Unfortunately we’re not European…
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VAN EGMOND AND SIMON HEADING TO THE WORLD CUP
The Matildas squad will include two Hunter-bred players in Emily van Egmond and Gema Simon. Having overcome a series of setbacks in recent years, Simon was overwhelmed when she learned of her selection.
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LAUREN PARKER DETERMINED TO GO ONE BETTER IN JAPAN
Two months after undergoing back surgery, the Hunter’s Lauren Parker is preparing for one of her biggest-ever races. The 30-year-old will head to Japan for a world paratriathlon event, looking to turn silver into gold.
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JESSE RAMIEN NO CERTAINTY TO FACE THE WARRIORS IN NEW ZEALAND
Centre Jesse Ramien will need to prove his fitness during the Knights captain’s run in New Zealand, in order to face the Warriors on Sunday. Heading into round eight, Newcastle is looking to win its first away game this season.
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KNIGHTS ATTACKERS FINDING THEIR FLOW
Sunday’s win over the Eels was a result the Knights desperately needed – ahead of a tough three-week stint away from home. The run of poor form was getting the side down, especially Mitchell Pearce, who’s now finally happy with his own performance.
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SOUL SEARCHING FOR THE KNIGHTS AFTER FIVE STRAIGHT LOSSES
In a rugby league-mad city, it’s no surprise fans aren’t happy with the recent form of the Knights. Mitchell Pearce admits Newcastle isn’t the best place to be when the team is losing… something the side desperately needs to turn around.
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ALANNA KENNEDY SCORES STUNNING GOAL FOR SEATTLE
Despite the best efforts of W-League Jet Emily Van Egmond, her American side Orlando was forced to settle for a one-all draw with Seattle in the National Women’s League on Monday morning. Van Egmond provided the free kick which led to fellow Matilda Alanna Kennedy’s spectacular opener. The Novocastrian continued to press for a winner…
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KNIGHTS LOOKING TO BREAK QUEENSLAND DROUGHT
The Knights are wary of an equally desperate Titans outfit, as they prepare to head north this weekend. The last time Newcastle won a game in Queensland was back in round three – in 2015… a drought the club’s keen to break.
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JETS WORKING HARD TO RE-SIGN ROY O’DONOVAN
Jets coach Ernie Merrick says the club is working hard to re-sign striker Roy O’Donovan, hoping to have a deal locked in before the end of the season. But it’ll be a host of younger players taking centre stage this weekend.
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BEN SIMMONS HAS TRIPLE DOUBLE AGAINST NETS
Australia’s Ben Simmons has helped Philadelphia level its NBA playoff series with Brooklyn one-all, registering his second career triple-double in the post season. Simmons finished with 18 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, as the 76ers beat the Nets by 22. Game three of the best of seven series will be played on Friday. (AUDIO…