BATHS 2 BAR OCEAN SWIM

The Baths 2 Beach swim is open to everyone but given the terrible weather conditions, it took a special kind of person to brave the 1.5 kilometre journey this time around.

All up around 150 greeted the starter - Newcastle Knights forward Cory Paterson - before taking the plunge into a chilly Merewether beach.

It was a grandstand finish too with Joshua Hollard enjoying a sprint to the line on Bar Beach beating Jarrod Killey.

The event raised $10,000, which will be split between Cooks Hill, Merewether and Dixon Park surf clubs.

Click on for extended highlights.

NSW OPEN IS PURE VINTAGE-EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS

The season ending Von Nida golf Tour event at The Vintage may have been dominated by Aaron Townsend but it was more than a one man show.

Although he sealed the New South Wales Open by a commanding seven strokes, the unique tournament provided many highlights including allowing amateurs to tee it up on the weekend rounds alongside the professionals.

Click on for the weekend action which saw Townsend dominate, while the likes of former test rugby star Matt Burke enjoyed his time on the tees.

Keep an eye out for Jamie Arnold’s approach on the fourth which almost collected NBN cameraman Scott Baker.

MIROVIC’S HEAVYWEIGHT MISSION

Former Heavy Weight Boxing Champion Bob Mirovic says he’ll take on all comers, including newly crowned WBF winner Alex Leapai in his quest to regain his title.

But first he says he has a score to settle with the man who de-throwned him, and broke his arm.

KNIGHTS BOOT CAMP

The Newcastle Knights may have enjoyed a low-key start to their pre-season campaign last week but that all changed at Singleton Army base.

Put through their paces in a range of activities to test them both mentally and physically, the obstacle course provided a bit of blood, sweat and tears - and a few cheers.

Click on to see how the Knights handled the army training.

CHAD REED WEB EXCLUSIVE

Gone are the days of relative anonymity for supercross sensation Chad Reed.

A household name in the US, Reed’s basing himself in the Hunter as he takes on the Australian circuit, and it seems his fame has finally filtered back home.

NBN reporter Jess Phillis caught up with the world champion at his family’s Kurri property.

Click on the video player below for the extended interview and never before seen vision of Reed on his home track.

JETS SKIPPER TO HEAD NORTH FOR MARQUEE STATUS

A day after the sudden departure of Edmundo Zura, the recruitment carousel continues to turn at the Jets.

Now the player who led Newcastle to its first ever football title has confirmed he’s moving on.

Captain Jade North is bound for new A-league franchise North Queensland, signing on as the club’s marquee and indigenous ambassador.

HAWK CUT FROM BLAZE

Gold Coast Blaze guard Juaquin Hawkins has been released from his contract freeing up the NBL club to look for another import.

The club says on-going injuries forced the decision.

KUMULS UNFAZED BY REPUTATIONS

Papua New Guinea’s rugby league World Cup team has arrived on the Gold Coast ahead of Saturday’s clash with New Zealand at Skilled Stadium.

The players say they’re unfazed by international reputations, instead looking to perform well for each other.

BUCHAN BEATS SLATER IN QUICKSILVER PRO

Avoca beach surfer Adrian Buchan has denied Kelly Slater his ninth world title by beating him in the final of the Quicksilver Pro in France.

It was the Central Coast surfer’s first win on the ASP tour and propels him into the top ten.

A PIECE OF CON’S MIND

Newcastle Jets owner Con Constantine is no stranger to making bold statements, whether it be about his own club or other organisations. It often sparks debate, at times angst - it can even polarise opinion but it’s certain to cause a reaction.

Of late he’s been in the middle of minor storm relating to the lease arrangement at EnergyAustralia Stadium where the Jets rent the ground from the Newcastle Knights.

Recent sniping encouraged the Knights to come forward with figures that refuted his belief the A-League club was copping a raw deal. It made interesting reading - in short, the Knights proved they actually paid 90% of the stadium upkeep and costs to the A-League club’s 10%. Despite this, the Jets remain unsatisfied.

In an interview with Jim Callinan, it was soon clear that Con was upset that he did not get the chance to tender to be the major lease holder of the stadium and that’s where it will begin.

However, it’s important to note some crucial elements before clicking on. Mr Constantine makes a number of statements regarding the financial position of the Knights and their future. These have all been refuted by the rugby league club.

The rugby league club, as a not for profit entity, remains open to scrutiny from any of its 8,000 plus members on matters regarding the club’s viability.

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