North East Sport

Newcastle United in talks with Osasuna over possible deal for Spain winger Victor Munoz - and also interested in goalkeeper James Trafford

Luke O'Nien has paid a glowing tribute to Harrison Jones ahead of the youngster's expected Sunderland exit this summer

Newcastle United's Malick Thiaw is confident team-mate Nick Woltemade can make a major impact at the World Cup with Germany

IN ITALY, Giuseppe Wilson is revered as a footballing hero, nicknamed “padrino”, for godfather, or simply “capitano” as he was the legendary captain who led the Rome-based club Lazio to their first ever “scudetto”, or championship, in 1974.

Thomas Tuchel was appointed by the FA to be England boss because he was perceived to be a winner - can he deliver success at the World Cup?

Darragh Lenihan opens up and tells his Middlesbrough story after leaving the Riverside

Both Birmingham City and West Ham have been heavily linked with a move for Middlesbrough's head of football Kieran Scott

AN exhibition dedicated to the world’s first black professional footballer opened on Wednesday in Darlington with guests as diverse as an England cricketer and a television chef.

Competitors were out bright and breezy on the River Wear competing in the annual rowing festival in Durham this weekend.

Durham Women’s fight for survival is “extremely worrying” a government spokesperson said as Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy called for urgent action.

Rishi Sunak visited Wensleydale RUFC to congratulate the Wensleydale Heifers after their triumph in the National Junior Plate Final, celebrating a major success for women’s rugby in North Yorkshire.

Dedicated safety officers will be out on patrol in Selby and Harrogate this summer to help football fans enjoy the World Cup safely.

Darlington have re-signed Mark Beck, with the striker back at Quakers for a third spell

Newcastle United have dismissed speculation linking Lewis Hall with Manchester United but still look set for an 'awkward' summer transfer window

Kieran Trippier's move to Wolves is hanging in the balance, with the former Newcastle United full-back unhappy at the exit of Rob Edwards

Former Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards was sacked by Wolves on Thursday after just seven months in charge

Former Lioness Jill Scott has been cheered on by crowds in Spennymoor today as she battled through the final day of her Comic Relief challenge.

Battered, bruised and aching - former Lioness Jill Scott arrived in Bishop Auckland late last night on the penultimate leg of her 388-mile Comic Relief Challenge.

A grassroots football club has been left “deeply disappointed” after a rental price hike left it searching for a new home.

There remains uncertainty over the future of Lutsharel Geertruida after his loan spell at Sunderland

Newcastle have held positive talks with Osasuna as they push to make exciting winger Victor Munoz their second signing of the transfer window

Wolves explain why they decided to sack former Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards

Middlesbrough's summer transfer plan and priorities revealed as Boro prepare to try and go one better in the Championship next season

Nick Woltemade remains confident he will be a big success at Newcastle United – and has hit out at Alan Shearer and his fellow TV pundits

Former Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves after just seven months in charge

Mexico take on South Africa in the World Cup opener in the Azteca Stadium - what to expect as the tournament begins

Road Safety GB North East is calling on football fans to leave the car at home during the World Cup after figures showed a quarter of road deaths last year involved a drink or drug driver.

Greggs has unveiled a new range of limited-edition football match-day food bundles, with prices starting from £8

Sunderland are opening a new city-centre club store in The Bridges Shopping Centre - and have released some early details about the club's new kits

Both Ross Wilson and Eddie Howe have told of their delight after the arrival of Ewen Jaouen was confirmed, a signing Newcastle have been working on for a number of months

Sunderland have confirmed their retained and released list, with decisions made on Bertrand Traore and the latest on Lutsharel Geertruida

Newcastle United have unveiled their home kit for the 2026/27 season - with the strip on sale now

Luke O'Nien recalls one crucial conversation he had very early in his Sunderland career

Newcastle United's new home shirt has sparked a furious reaction from many supporters who are unhappy with the Adidas design

Kids can pick up a free orange at Morrisons during England and Scotland group-stage matches. Check the dates and how to claim.

Ewen Jaouen has spent the day on Tyneside completing his proposed move to Newcastle United

The latest on Hayden Hackney amid Premier League interest from clubs including Everton, Crystal Palace and Manchester United in the Middlesbrough midfielder

Durham Women are facing an extremely uncertain future after admitting they will fold within 21 days unless external investment is secured

Darlington's National League North rivals South Shields have been dealt a major blow, with head coach Ian Watson leaving to take charge of Rochdale

Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida has received a dramatic late call-up to the Netherlands' World Cup squad

Manchester United are interested in signing Leeds United's ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow

Troy Williamson has told Callum Simpson he has made a "big mistake" in activating the rematch - and the Darlington fighter is promising the same outcome the second time around.

Ex-Newcastle United captain Kieran Trippier completed his move to Wolves this week

Gaizka Mendieta says it will be "sad" to see Hayden Hackney leave Middlesbrough this summer, but says his former side can "rebuild and come back stronger" if their star man moves on

Ex-Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence has revealed he will play the entire World Cup in a mask as his broken jaw sustained in a “crazy challenge” will take three months to heal

A tennis foundation has opened applications for funded summer holiday sports sessions aimed at helping young people access activities they might otherwise miss due to cost.

Morrisons is giving customers the chance to back a World Cup team for free on the More Card app and get rewards and freebies.

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