North East Sport

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.

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.

Sunderland have rejected Chelsea's opening offer of £8m for Granit Xhaka and remain adamant their captain is not for sale this summer.

Middlesbrough are working to try and sign Hull City attacker Kyle Joseph, as Boro look to freshen up their forward line this summer

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket.

Everything we know about Granit Xhaka's situation and Sunderland future after the Chelsea transfer bombshell

Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa believes he's showing at the World Cup that he still has an awful lot to offer Newcastle United after a nightmare first season on Tyneside

Scott Wilson's analysis of England's 2-0 win over Panama as Thomas Tuchel's side set up a knockout tie with DR Congo

Jude Bellingham inspired England to a crucial victory over Panama

Sunderland consider Granit Xhaka not for sale and wouldn't welcome any bids this summer as Chelsea line up a shock move for the Black Cats captain

Eliezer Mayenda's future is uncertain - so what happens with the Sunderland striker this summer?

Brighton chief Mike Cave says Jeremy Sarmiento has a "great opportunity" to settle and kick-start his career at Middlesbrough

The World Cup might be the biggest event in global sport, but it’s not the only major celebration being staged in the United States at the moment, writes Scott Wilson

A host of former footballers will swap sports this weekend to take part in a cricket match in Peterlee raising funds for The Roy Simpson MBE Foundation

Claire Bateman, this year’s Lady Captain at Richmond Golf Club, held her special ‘Lady Captain’s Day’ on Saturday, June 20.

England is guaranteed a place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite having one game to play against Panama tonight (Saturday, June 27).

After a dramatic end to qualifying, George Russell took pole, with the two Ferrari drivers right behind, ready for the Austrian Grand Prix this afternoon.

Graeme Murty says it has been an "absolute privilege" to work at Sunderland after his exit as under-21s boss was confirmed

Sunderland are strengthening their transfer operation behind the scenes with the appointment of experienced Matteo Serra

Florent Ghisolfi has outlined why he believes Régis Le Bris is an "incredible" fit for Sunderland

Sunderland stars are shining at the World Cup - which is again testament to the club's brilliant recruitment work in the last year

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg is refreshed and ready for his first full season in charge of Boro