North East Sport

Newcastle United are hoping to complete the signing of Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen in the next 48 hours

Former Newcastle United midfielder Matt Ritchie has reached the end of his playing career - and is set to take up a new executive role at Bournemouth

Regis Le Bris outlines Sunderland's plan for the summer transfer window after the Black Cats qualified for the Europa League

Middlesbrough have paid tribute to their "inspirational" former Academy player Anthony Renton, who died over the weekend at the age of just 27 after a lengthy battle with leukaemia

Turkish top flight club Trabzonspor were linked with a move for Middlesbrough's Morgan Whittaker over the weekend

Dan Burn credits a pre-tournament trip to Disney for helping him acclimatise to the heat ahead of the ride of his life at this summer’s World Cup

Sunderland have confirmed their full programme of pre-season fixtures

Former Lioness Jill Scott will travel through parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire on her Sport Relief bike challenge.

South Moor Golf Club will host a charity golf day to raise funds for vital community services.

Middlesbrough remain in contract talks with Dael Fry, with both parties still confident of agreeing a deal that will see the centre-half remain on Teesside

Newcastle United are hoping to make significant progress with their pursuit of Spanish winger Victor Munoz in the next few days

It promises to be another interesting summer transfer window for Sunderland after the Black Cats qualified for next season's Europa League

Newton Aycliffe are looking forward to a fresh start following their relegation back into the Northern League

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking place soon. Find out which countries are hosting and the key dates.

NEWCASTLE UNITED have missed out on one of their early-summer targets after Zadok Yohanna completed a move to Brighton.

Gus Poyet's Sunderland memories, thoughts on Regis Le Bris and Juan Sartori and lifelong fondness for the Black Cats

England boss Thomas Tuchel faces a big decision over Jude Bellingham ahead of the start of his side's World Cup campaign

Aidan Morris reflects on Middlesbrough's play-off heartbreak and looks ahead to next season

The story of how Billingham Synthonia pulled off a miraculous great escape from relegation in Northern League Division Two

Former Middlesbrough and Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray is back in management after taking charge of Blackburn Rovers for a second time

Hartlepool United have signed former Middlesbrough striker Jordan Hugill following the end of his contract at Rotherham United

Middlesbrough and Everton officials have held talks over Hayden Hackney but are nowhere near striking an agreement as things stand

Middlesbrough's first pre-season friendly of the summer has been confirmed, with Boro set to host Espanyol at the Riverside

Newcastle United are closing in on their first summer signing after agreeing a deal with French side Reims for goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen

Sunderland continue to explore their options when it comes to the potential expansion of the Stadium of Light

One of the oldest and most celebrated rowing events in the country returns to the River Wear this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

Army veterans from the Green Howards and Royal Yorkshire Regiments will take on Middlesbrough Over 40’s in a charity football match supporting North Yorkshire museum exhibition “Battle Bowlers and Football Boots.”

Aspiring athletes on Teesside are set to benefit from extra backing through a national sports talent scheme supported by Olympians and Paralympians.

Hartlepool United has brought in a specialist sports agency to help attract new commercial backers ahead of the new season, it has been announced.

AIK Stockholm have admitted they are involved in discussions to sell leading Newcastle United target Zadok Yohanna

Former Sunderland assistant Luciano Vulcano looks back on his time at the Stadium of Light and discusses his next move

Middlesbrough will keep Hayden Hackney if their conditions are not met - and are prepared to hold on to their star midfielder this summer

Former Middlesbrough and Liverpool star Graeme Souness will appear at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium in Yarm on September 4 to reflect on his distinguished football career.

Newcastle United midfielder Travis Hernes has completed a permanent move to FC Groningen

Dennis Cirkin has revealed he will be leaving Sunderland when his contract expires later this month

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is interesting Arsenal and several other clubs this summer - with Middlesbrough closely monitoring developments

The artificial pitch will be built at Gateshead Cleveland Hall's premises at Beacon Lough in Gateshead after receiving a £868,000 grant from the FA

Newcastle United have released their retained list, with four senior players following Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth through the exit door

Southampton's response to the spygate scandal and their punishment continues to amaze, writes Dominic Shaw

Fabian Schar is remaining with Newcastle United after signing a new one-year contract at St James’ Park

Newcastle United have sent their support to Sir Kenny Dalglish after he revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has broken his silence on the Middlesbrough spying scandal and is remarkably set to keep his job

Canada boss Jesse Marsch discusses Middlesbrough defender Alfie Jones after naming the defender in his World Cup squad

Sunderland are set to say farewell to a trio of promotion-winning heroes this summer

Newcastle United season review - what went wrong with the Magpies and what must change?

THE DUST has settled on Middlesbrough's Championship play-off final heartbreak at Wembley so we sat down to review a season like no other.

Jill Scott MBE takes on 388-mile challenge for Sport Relief in her ultimate homecoming to Sunderland.

Charlie Denholm from Washington, Tyne and Wear, was visited by Kieran Trippier and Joelinton at the Great North Children’s Hospital.

New staggering details about Southampton's spying missions have been revealed - including the lengths Saints initially went to to cover up their cheating when they were caught watching Middlesbrough at Rockliffe.