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Middlesbrough expect to complete the signing of Rokas Pukstas from Hajduk Split in the final few days of the transfer window

Sunderland legend Kevin Ball will join Maurice Hepworth as a special guest speaker for his new book.

Nico Gonzalez could be thrown straight into Newcastle United’s team to face Tottenham on Saturday teatime

We're giving away two pairs of tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Fulham at the Stadium of Light

Jenson Seelt has joined Swansea City on loan for the season - but only after signing a new long-term contract at Sunderland.

Kim Hellberg is looking forward to testing his Middlesbrough side against Premier League opposition in the third round of the Carabao Cup

Sunderland have no intention of allowing Trai Hume to leave ahead of next Tuesday's transfer deadline amid fresh reports of interest from Everton

Tommy Conway is set to return to training with Middlesbrough this week as he approaches the end of his recovery from two summer operations

Wilson Isidor's Sunderland importance has been underlined with a new contract for the striker until 2030

Kim Hellberg will continue to closely assess new signing Sam Byram in training this week before deciding when the defender will be ready to feature after his arrival as a free agent

Kyle Joseph has echoed Kim Hellberg in calling for time as Middlesbrough's new-look side work to gel as a unit - but is enormously excited by the prospect of what Boro can achieve this season once everything clicks

The latest on Will Osula's Newcastle United injury and Matthias Jaissle's verdict on Nick Woltemade's display against West Brom

Steph Houghton captained England, won major trophies and became one of the defining figures in women’s football — but her journey began in South Hetton.

New College Durham student Hayden MacDonald is earning national recognition after a series of rowing successes with Sunderland Rowing Club, including medal-winning performances at Nottingham Regatta and British Rowing competitions, as he targets qualification for the prestigious Henley Regatta.

Matthias Jaissle updates on Newcastle United transfer ahead of next Tuesday's deadline

Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland were all in the hat for the Carabao Cup third round draw

How Newcastle United's players rated in the 3-2 win over West Brom in the Carabao Cup

Harvey Barnes scored twice as Newcastle United beat West Brom 3-2 in the Carabao Cup

Nico Gonzalez says he can't wait to experience St James' Park as a home player after completing his £50m move from Manchester City

Sunderland have launched a sensational bid to try and bring Jack Grealish to the Stadium of Light, with the Black Cats tabling an offer to sign the Manchester City man on loan

Kim Hellberg discusses the strength in depth in Middlesbrough's defence after Ashley Phillips made his debut at Doncaster

Sunderland have made a move for Marseille's Brazilian winger Igor Paixao as the Black Cats continue their push to strengthen their attack ahead of next Tuesday's transfer deadline

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Rokas Pukštas

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg insists he does not want to lose David Strelec in the final week of the transfer window

Matthias Jaissle has pledged to continue prioritising the cup competitions during his time as Newcastle United head coach

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DARLINGTON cyclist Matthew Brennan has been tipped to become a world champion in the future after his dream start to his first grand tour continued with a second stage victory at the Vuelta a Espana.

Helmsley is set to host the start of the penultimate stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain, welcoming some of the world’s top cyclists and bringing national attention, celebrations and visitors to the North Yorkshire market town

Kim Hellberg has explained his Adilson Malanda and Aidan Morris calls for Middlesbrough's Carabao Cup win at Doncaster

Player Ratings from Middlesbrough's 3-1 win at Doncaster Rovers with Jeremy Sarmiento the Man of the Match

Will Lankshear scored again as Middlesbrough beat Doncaster Rovers 3-1 in the second round of the Carabao Cup

Kim Hellberg has named a strong starting line-up featuring five changes for Middlesbrough's Carabao Cup second-round tie at Doncaster Rovers

Leo Shahar and Sean Neave set to feature in Newcastle United's Carabao Cup game with West Brom

Sunderland have agreed a new four-year contract with winger Romaine Mundle

Sunderland are locked in a stand-off with Sporting over winger Geny Catamo, but remain hopeful of sealing a deal before next Tuesday’s transfer deadline

Newcastle United are hoping to complete a deal for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez in the next couple of days

Kim Hellberg is delighted with Middlesbrough’s early-season schedule as he prepares for the Carabao Cup second-round game at Doncaster

Sunderland have completed the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka from Belgian club Royal Antwerp

Sam Byram is hoping his extensive Championship experience will aid Middlesbrough as they look to mount a successful promotion push

Thomas Meunier admits Sunderland’s opening-day defeat at Ipswich Town taught him valuable lesson about unpredictable nature of Premier League

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of former Leeds United defender Sam Byram as the club's summer recruitment drive continues

Newcastle United striker Will Osula is showing positive signs in the wake of his injury setback against Liverpool

Durham's Brydon Carse was handcuffed by police in Derby on Saturday as he became the latest England cricketer involved in a late-night incident

Darlington cyclist Matt Brennan is celebrating the biggest win of his career after sprinting clear to win the second stage of the Vuelta a Espana

Ashley Phillips joined Middlesbrough from Tottenham last week but Kim Hellberg is keen to work on the defender's fitness

Jack Clarke admits his intention to be respectful to Sunderland might well have gone out of the window when he scored Ipswich Town’s dramatic winner

Matthias Jaissle has strongly hinted that Newcastle United will bring in another forward before the transfer window closes next Tuesday

HORSE-LOVERS turned out in force yesterday to be given a fascinating insight into life behind the scenes at a leading North East racing yard.

A Consett flag company helped turn hundreds of supporters’ shirts into a poignant St James’ Park tribute to Newcastle United legend Kevin Keegan.

PC Blades coached FC Hartlepool’s U10 Reds and had recently joined Seaton Carew FC, where he was preparing to coach the new U7 Seahawks team.