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MARK Lemon returned to Newport with his new club Newcastle and romped to a15-point maximum in the 52-38 win.The result strengthens their claims for a place in the top four and the promotion play-offs.Diamonds co-boss Darryl Illingworth said: "I stated a couple of weeks ago we would be up with the likes of King's Lynn once we secured Mark Lemon. We'reflying and we're not finished yet."

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STOKE rounded off their home Premier League programme with a 49-40 win over Edinburgh - and won praise from club boss Dave Tattum.Jason Bunyan top scored with 12+1 and skipper Lee Complin notched 11+1 in a solid all-round display.Said Tattum: "We've only lost once at home in the league this season and that was to King's Lynn who are going to win it so we've done well."

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MO NDAY SEPTEMBER 14:

SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Belle Vue v Ipswich 7.30, Poole v Peterborough 7.30

MIDLAND LEAGUE: Wolverhampton v Coventry 7.30

PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle v Newport 7.30

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15:

PREMIER LEAGUE: King's Lynn v Workington 7.30

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16:

PREMIER LEAGUE: Birmingham v Edinburgh 7.30