12+ hour, 57+ min ago   (671+ words) Former Newcastle Jets keeper Noah James has a new home. Now he is keen to play some football. James, 25, has signed with Broadmeadow Magic for the Australian Championship and next season's Northern NSW NPL season. It is a boost for…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (858+ words) Nelson King and his brother Jye had heard the stories. Their father Lionel and uncle Dennis are Weston Bears legends. Between them they played in three grand finals, winning in 1989 and 1991. Nelson, 21, on Sunday watched his uncle walk the premiership…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (752+ words) "Poignant" is the word coach Tracey Baggs uses to describe West Leagues Balance's ability to book an eighth straight grand final appearance in Newcastle Netball Association's premier competition. West have not been beaten in a grand final since entering Newcastle's…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (437+ words) Knights, believe you can beat any team, starting with the Rabbitos on Friday night. Newcastle, let's go. We're right behind you. We all watched the ref send Jacob Saifiti off for a shoulder charge, yet the NRL golden boy Latrell…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (881+ words) Knights halfback Sandon Smith reckons: "If you see it, go after it". That's the confidence Newcastle's coaching staff have instilled in the playing squad this season. It has helped underpin a mindset of being able to attack from anywhere at…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (947+ words) Peter de Jong, the frontman of Newcastle pub rock band Heroes who became the face of the infamous Star Hotel riot of September 1979, died this week. His death was announced by the Hunter booking agent, Genr8 Entertainment on Thursday, September 10, and…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (521+ words) Waratah-Mayfield Cheetahs are chasing a three-peat, while the Cardiff Cobras are hoping to end a 12-year drought. That's what's on the line in the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League men's A-grade grand final. It's one of 10 deciders at Lakeside Sports…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (525+ words) The Knights have secured halfback Georgia Roche until the end of 2030 in what coach Ben Jeffries described as a "priority signing". The Knights announced contract extensions for the English international, who has taken on the No.7 role this season after…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (757+ words) Bradman Best sat at the back of the gym and watched Tim Tszyu pound the focus mitts as Jeff Fenech barked instructions. Best also listened. Intently. Tszyu was preparing for his bout against highly-credentialled American Errol Spence jnr in July....

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (563+ words) Brent Dale checked databases, made phone calls, sent emails and leant on teacher mates. Anything and everything to get schools interested in playing rugby. The Steve Merrick Cup consisted of eight teams playing 10-a-side when Dale started as the NSW…...