North East Sport

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).

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

The latest on Newcastle United midfielders Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali

Aston Villa's Lewis Dobbin is a target for Middlesbrough as the Championship's recruitment team step up their efforts to strengthen Kim Hellberg's squad

Plans for a new 152-bedroom four-star hotel overlooking Durham's cricket ground have been approved.

A new hotel overlooking Durham's cricket ground could more than double the club's turnover and create more than 100 jobs, according to its chief executive.

A talented young cyclist from North Yorkshire with ambitions of turning professional has completed his first European road race with backing from a local housebuilder.

Kirkleatham Hall School has been awarded the Platinum School Games Mark for its outstanding commitment to PE, sport and inclusion.

A "remarkable" summer of athletics has culminated in four Ripon Grammar School students being selected to represent North Yorkshire at one of the country’s most prestigious national championships.

Middlesbrough have been handed a home draw in the first round of the Carabao Cup, with Kim Hellberg's side taking on Championship rivals Wrexham

Sunderland have unveiled their Elvis Pressley-inspired away kit for the 2026/27 season - in official collaboration with the group that manages the rights for the King of Rock 'n' Roll

Analysis of Middlesbrough's 2026/27 Championship fixture list

Blackburn, who will face Middlesbrough on the second weekend of the Championship season, had submitted a request to the EFL prior to the fixture release

Middlesbrough's 2026/27 Championship fixture list in full

Newcastle United have confirmed four new pre-season friendlies as preparations ramp up for the coming campaign

The FA launched an investigation after Southampton and Tonda Eckert admitted to spying on Championship opponents, including Middlesbrough

Scott Wilson's latest diary from the USA as the Northern Echo's chief sports writer covers England at the World Cup

Luke O'Nien discusses Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, who is impressing at the World Cup with the Netherlands

Middleton Rangers FC has secured a new five-year lease with Teesside Airport, ensuring the long-term future of its Darlington home and supporting its 17 youth teams.

Where to watch England's final group stage match of the World Cup across Middlesbrough and Cleveland on Saturday.

North East sporting greats have added their voices to growing calls for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be staged in the region.

Vertu Ford Durham has agreed a sponsorship deal with Houghton Rugby Union Football Club to support the growth of its junior teams and community programmes.

Middlesbrough will take on Celtic in a friendly next month and will learn their Championship fixture list and Carabao Cup first round opponents on Thursday

Nazariy Rusyn claims he could stay with Sunderland despite reports in Ukraine saying the forward was close to joining FC Karpaty Lviv

Scott Wilson's analysis of England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston

Several Middlesbrough players face an intriguing summer as Kim Hellberg returns to Rockliffe and preparation starts for next term

The latest on Sunderland's plans for the Stadium of Light as interim chief executive Tom Burwell explains changes that are being made this summer

Kristjaan Speakman has taken on his first role since leaving Sunderland earlier this year

Two boa constrictors found a week apart at Blackwell Grange Golf Club in Darlington have died, as the club thanks helpers and reviews course safety.

Darlington is set to make sporting history when it stages what is billed as the UK’s first women-only combat sports event.

England had to settle for a draw in their second World Cup game against Ghana in Boston

Newcastle United have agreed what David Hopkinson has described as a "transformative" shirt sponsor deal with Knox Hydrate

Durham Women FC have been saved from extinction after South Shields owner Geoff Thompson completed a takeover of the Women's Super League 2 side.

Florent Ghisolfi is working to trim Sunderland's squad and offload players who don't feature in Regis Le Bris' plans

Scott Wilson provides us with his first diary from the United States ahead of England's World Cup group game against Ghana

Florent Ghisolfi lifts the lid on his ambition to make Sunderland 'one of the best' as he tells of how the Premier League 'punishes weaknesses'

Ex-Middlesbrough and Sunderland forward Sam Greenwood looks set to be on the move this summer

The RSPCA is “concerned” after a second boa constrictor was discovered at Blackwell Grange Golf Club in the space of a week.

Blackwell Grange golf club in Darlington has been shocked by a second 'bigger' boa constrictor found on its course within a week.