North East Sport

Sebastian Berhalter has arrived on Teesside to put the finishing touches to his move to Middlesbrough

Seaham para powerlifter Mark Swan was left beaming after claiming the first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Eddie Howe claims Aladji Bamba has “huge potential for growth” following his move to Newcastle United from Monaco

Football's Financial Fair Play rules are not fit for purpose - and are working against ambitious clubs like Newcastle United and Aston Villa

Kyle Joseph has made an instant impression at Middlesbrough - prompting an exciting prediction from Kim Hellberg

A sea of tributes left for Kevin Keegan at St James' Park has been "a moving reminder" of what the legend meant to the city, Newcastle United said.

Former Ripon Grammar School student Mena Scatchard has been selected to represent Scotland in the 800 metres at this month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow – the latest achievement in her remarkable athletics career.

A new Sports Gifted & Talented Identification Programme in Middlesbrough is helping young people uncover their natural sporting potential.

The inaugural Better Together Cup at Blyth Spartans' Croft Park raised £20,000 for Tyneside and Northumberland Mind after attracting 700 supporters.

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Seb Berhalter in what is another huge transfer boost for the Championship side

Newcastle United officials are holding discussions with their counterparts at Liverpool over how best to mark Kevin Keegan’s life

Durham's Banks Homes Riverside will host two international matches in 2027, with England’s men’s team taking on Pakistan and New Zealand

Lutsharel Geertruida has confirmed he will not be returning to Sunderland this summer by issuing a goodbye message to the club’s supporters

Five key talking points ahead of Sunderland's pre-season tour of the United States featuring games against Liverpool, Leeds and Wrexham

A string of Championship clubs are interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Alan Browne this summer on the back of his Middlesbrough loan spell

Aladji Bamba has touched down in the North East this morning to put the finishing touches to his move to Newcastle United - as Leeds United make their move for long-term Magpies target James Trafford

The story of how Middlesbrough beat Premier League clubs and Championship rivals to the signing of Tottenham's Will Lankshear

Newcastle are still waiting for Premier League champions Arsenal to make a move in their long-running pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes

A Harley-Davidson once owned by former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has sold at auction for more than £35,000, days after his death.

Sunderland have confirmed their 26-man squad that has travelled to the USA for their pre-season trip

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Tottenham striker Will Lankshear

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged with three breaches of FA rules in relation to the spygate scandal that rocked English football

Ahmed Abdullahi could be set for the Sunderland exit door with the Black Cats in transfer talks with Turkish top flight club Eyüpspor

Seny Dieng hasn't played a competitive game for Middlesbrough since December, 2024 but has featured in pre-season for Kim Hellberg's side

A North Yorkshire squash club that started as an idea over a pint and grew to host world‑class players is marking its 50th anniversary - with an open invite to past and present members to join the celebrations

A memory book for Kevin Keegan is open daily at St James' Park, with Newcastle United also collecting condolence messages from fans online.

The British Esports Federation has applied for a premises licence for its new British Arena on Stadium Way in Sunderland.

County Durham athletes have been flying the flag for the region at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games, with strong performances on the national stage in both indoor bowls and golf.

A century from former England captain Ben Stokes took Durham to a dramatic five-wicket Metro Bank One-Day Cup win over Derbyshire Falcons

Middlesbrough youngster Harley Hunt has suffered a summer injury blow and undergone surgery

Middlesbrough are putting the finishing touches to a deal for Will Lankshear after agreeing a fee with Tottenham for the striker

Florent Ghisolfi says Sunderland are "excited" by the potential of Timur Tutierov after the young winger signed a new contract with the Black Cats

Max Arfsten is a leading transfer target for Middlesbrough this summer

Kim Hellberg was delighted with teenage defender Jack Daley's performance in the pre-season friendly draw with Celtic at Parkhead

The new Southlands Hub has opened, bringing sports facilities, training opportunities and community services to Middlesbrough.

Kevin Keegan's grandfather, Frank, helped save 26 lives after the 1909 West Stanley pit disaster – a family story the football legend later unveiled a memorial to.

Newcastle United fans have continued to flock to St James' Park to lay flowers, scarves and shirts in memory of Kevin Keegan, with a shrine at the foot of Alan Shearer's statue.

County Durham skater Lucy Owen, from Shildon, secured fifth place in the Youth Ladies British Championships representing Spectrum Roller Skating Academy.

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Will Lankshear after holding a series of productive discussions with Tottenham officials

Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 - Scott Wilson pays tribute to a sporting legend who had a lifelong love affair with Newcastle

Sunderland youngster Marcus Neill has signed his first professional deal with the club

Newcastle United have completed the signing of teenage forward Afner Ca following his release from Spanish side Levante

Regis Le Bris admits Sunderland had to assess the “total package” when weighing up whether to re-sign Lutsharel Geertruida

Kim Hellberg provides an update on Middlesbrough's transfer efforts

The £33.5m reality of Middlesbrough's finances - and what Morgan Rogers' sell-on clause actually means amid £117m transfer to Chelsea

Tributes have poured in for one of football’s most beloved figures, remembered for his lasting impact on the game and the people he inspired.

THE world of football is rightly mourning the loss of a great player and character in “King Kev”

32 pictures of Paula Radcliffe's Families on Track event at Durham City's Run Festival.

Former Liverpool star and Newcastle and England manager Kevin Keegan has died aged 75.

Kevin Keegan, the former England captain and manager who became a Newcastle United icon, has died at the age of 75, his family has announced.