North East Sport

Sunderland have won the battle to keep their captain, Granit Xhaka, on Wearside despite strong transfer interest from Chelsea

Dael Fry has left Middlesbrough and signed a contract with the club's Championship rivals Birmingham City

Myles Peart-Harris has been confirmed as Middlesbrough’s first signing of the summer transfer window

Eliezer Mayenda is close to completing a €25m (£21.5m) move from Sunderland to Rennes

Will Sunderland hold on to Granit Xhaka - or will the Black Cats captain be joining Chelsea in this summer's transfer window?

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Myles Peart-Harris

Football legend Alan Shearer has thrown his support behind the Alncom Charity Football Family Fun Day, which returns to Alnwick Town Football Club on Saturday, July 4.

IT is right that pubs should be allowed to open in the earliest hours of Monday morning as England’s brave footballers attempt to overcome Mexico.

England's crucial World Cup clash with Mexico is early - here is every pub confirmed open for the 1am kick-off.

A rare late start is on the cards for some pupils, as schools including Collierley Nursery and Primary, Annfield Plain Infant, Newton Hall Infants’ and East Stanley keep registers open until 10am.

A County Durham boxing coach who set up a gym to support his autistic daughter is now celebrating national recognition for the club’s impact on young people in the area.

Three Middlesbrough games have been selected for live coverage in the first batch of chosen games

Reaction after Hayden Hackney completed his transfer from Middlesbrough to Everton

Newcastle United will take on Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly at St James' Park, with one more fixture to be announced as part of the VisitMalta Weekender in March.

Newcastle United hope to complete signing of Bazoumana Toure and Johan Manzambi in next few days - and are also keen on Lamine Camara

Hayden Hackney has spoken of his delight at joining Everton after completing his move from Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have revealed their front of shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 Championship season ahead of the club's official kit launch

Stack venues across the North East are gearing up for a late-night surge of football fans after confirming extended openings for England’s World Cup clash against Mexico.

Pubs across England and Wales have been given permission to stay open until 5am so fans can watch England’s 1am World Cup with Mexico in full.

Brierton Sports Centre in Hartlepool will welcome the public back on July 13 following a major upgrade to its fitness studio and gym.

Newcastle United have agreed a €50m deal to make Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure their second signing of the summer

Newcastle United have agreed to sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham in a deal that should eventually be worth £100m

The latest on Kyle Joseph's future amid Middlesbrough's move for the Hull City forward

Harry Kane scored both of England's goals as they beat DR Congo 2-1 to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup

Sunderland youngster Jenson Jones has signed a new two-year contract with the club

Newcastle United remain interested in a potential deal for James Trafford as their goalkeeping unit continues to undergo a summer overhaul

Hayden Hackney is undergoing his medical at Everton today with his Middlesbrough exit set to be confirmed before the end of the week.

Former Sunderland captain Dan Neil is set to join Rangers as a free agent after a transfer twist at the start of this week.

Newcastle United's Yoanne Wissa feels he has rediscovered his best form at the World Cup finals – and is ready to take on England

Middlesbrough have added to their academy ranks with three new recruits joining after impressing in trial stints at Rockliffe

MICHAEL Dods is planning a step up in class for unbeaten two-year-old Arapaho Gold up after his impressive win at Thirsk today.

Young cricketers from County Durham schools joined Marylebone Cricket Club players for a series of T20 matches aimed at encouraging more state school pupils into cricket.

33 pictures of agony and ecstasy as England fans ran through the gamut of emotions as they progressed smoothly to the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over DR Congo.

Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Day has signed a two-year deal with Manchester City Women Under-21s, continuing her rise as one of England’s brightest young footballers.

Newcastle United have been fined £5.2m by UEFA for a breach of financial rules

Boro Rangers say it is with "great regret" that their senior men's first team has reluctantly had to fold and withdraw from the Northern League

Tino Livramento is set to miss the start of pre-season training with Newcastle United after undergoing calf surgery

In an ideal world, Hull City wouldn't be selling Kyle Joseph.

Scott Wilson followed England through the World Cup group stages in the USA

Redcar Ladies Development team has been denied entry to a league they believe would better support their development.

Northumberland’s five-star Matfen Hall, dubbed the ‘Hogwarts hotel’ by Barcelona players, has opened a new championship course and 18-hole putting green.

HIGHLAND Games amateur world champion Eve Robson has added the European title to her towering list of achievements.

Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Newcastle and Carlisle football club charities have partnered with the Northern Cancer Alliance to provide free support sessions for people living with cancer.

A North Yorkshire grammar school student helped power the region to victory when he struck gold at a national fell running championship.

Hayden Hackney is on the verge of leaving Middlesbrough, with the finishing touches being put to a £25m deal with Everton

The latest on the future of Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda

Kim Hellberg discusses Middlesbrough's pre-season and summer transfer efforts

Scott Wilson took in three different sports in two days as he headed to New York to watch England take on Panama at the World Cup

Sunderland Women have appointed Rehanne Skinner as technical director in a move that the club says "reflects their ambition to build sustainable foundations for long-term success"

The Hummel strip uses Elvis’s famous pink‑and‑black colour combo, with a 1950s‑style pattern and ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love With You’ inside the neck tape.