Benitez issues warning to Newcastle players and other top stories.

• Benitez issues warning to Newcastle players

  Disgruntled fans have accused some members of the squad Benitez inherited from Steve McClaren of not caring as much as they do, and suggested they will look to jump ship and head off for another lucrative pay-day should the Magpies be relegated from the Premier League. The Spaniard does not believe that is the case, but knows that relegation on a player's CV will do little to enhance his reputation. He said: "It's difficult, but at the same time it's very simple. They know that we are responsi..

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• Super Rugby Round 6: Western Force v Highlanders | Pictures

  

  Super Rugby Round 6: Western Force v Highlanders | Pictures April 2, 2016, 11:08 a.m. The Western Force fought hard but went down 32-20 to the Highlanders. Super Rugby Round 6: Western Force v Highlanders | Pictures Dan Pryor of the Highlanders scores a try. Picture: Rob Jefferies/Getty Images.Malakai Fekitoa making the Force work hard to bring him down. Picture: Rob Jefferies/Getty Images. Ben Smith of the Highlanders on the a..

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• Melbourne Storm star Cooper Cronk puts line in the sand for ...

  

  Field goal: Halfback Cooper Cronk helped seal the game for the Melbourne Storm against the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland. Photo: Getty Images Melbourne Storm are taking a straight line towards victory over Newcastle Knights at AAMI Park on Saturday.Star halfback Cooper Cronk has demanded his side stop taking sideways runs and play more "perpendicular" with straight line runs the best way to improve their struggling attack.Cronk also says he needs to focus ..

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• Trifunovic parts way with Newcastle Jets

  

  Newcastle Jets striker and Serbian import Milos Trifunovic has left the club immediately after a mutual termination of his contract.Trifunovic, whose contract with the Jets was due to end at the completion of the current Hyundai A-League campaign, has expressed his desire to take up an opportunity abroad.   Trifunovic played 22 games and scored nine goals for Newcastle Jets. His departure now opens up an international visa on Newcastle's roster for the the 2016/17 season. The striker leaves th..

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• The week in photos: April 2

  

  NEWCASTLE- Cassandra O'Loughlin said university life was -challenging, sometimes tiring, but always stimulating-. Her new goal is to continue writing and have more of her work published. Picture- Max Mason-HubersMAITLAND- Labor transport and infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese wants all levels of government to work together to fix Testers Hollow. Pic by Perry Duffin (1)CESSNOCK- The Newcastle Jets held a clinic at Cessnock Public School today. Pic by Marina NeilMAITLAND- Baby Marcus Dunn ..

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• Milos Trifunovic released by A-League Newcastle Jets - The West ...

  

  By Vince Rugari - AAP on April 1, 2016, 3:44 pm Video Best save of the A-League season? The Newcastle Jets have severed ties with striker Milos Trifunovic, who has left the A-League club to pursue a contract overseas.The Serbian's contract was due to expire at the end of the season but the club announced on Friday that they had reached a mutual termination agreement.Trifunovic scored nine times in 22 A-League appearances for the Jets but despite coming to the club with a strong goal-scori..

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• AFL season 2016: Eddie McGuire wants life ban for people behind ...

  

  Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says that the people who unfurled an offensive anti-Muslim banner at the MCG on Friday night should be banned from football for life. McGuire seeks Life bans for anti-Muslim AFL banner | photos The banner at Friday night's game. Picture by Benjamin Solah/TwitterImages from Collingwood's 13.9 (87) - 12.14 (86) win over Richmond. Picture by Getty ImagesImages from Collingwood's 13.9 (87) - 12.14 (86) win over Richmond. Pictu..

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• Noel flying higher free of brother Liam

  

  British rock legend Noel Gallagher lived up to his iconic billing. CHIEFLY: Noel Gallagher performing with his High Flying Birds at Byron Bay's Bluesfest last Sunday, a day after his Hordern Pavilion show. Picture: Edwina PicklesTHE break-up of Oasis in 2009 was the career reawakening Noel Gallagher needed.Free of his estranged younger brother Liam, Oasis’ chief songwriter has delivered his finest work since (What’s The Story) Morning Glory in recent times with Noel Gallagher’s H..

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• Pub gigs hit sour note for musicians

  

  FROM the early days of English taverns when minstrels would entertain the guests, music and pubs have always been linked. GIGGING ON: Soloist Dallas Webb won’t be deterred by intoxicated patrons who interrupt his performances. Photo STEVE GOSCH 0331sggigsFROM the early days of English taverns when minstrels would entertain the guests, music and pubs have always been linked.However for veteran musician Ben McGarity, the lure of playing in pubs is rapidly diminishin..

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• Pursuing hidden potential

  

  Cassandra O'Loughlin has added another highly respected award to her resume. High achiever: Cassandra O'Loughlin said university life was "challenging, sometimes tiring, but always stimulating". Her new goal is to continue writing and have more of her work published. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers CASSANDRA O’Loughlin believes it is never too late to discover your true potential.More than five decades after Dr O’Loughlin left school as a 15 year old, the grandmother of two received a U..

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