North East Sport

Sundreland have appointed former Portugal international Jose Fonte to a senior role on Regis Le Bris’ coaching staff

Newcastle United expect to confirm the signing of Sean Steur in the next 24 hours after the Dutch midfielder completed a medical on Tyneside

Thomas Potter, 14, from County Durham, is appealing for sponsorship to continue his BRSCC Airtec Motorsport Fiesta Junior Championship campaign while promoting mental health awareness through his racing.

Middlesbrough's Ben Bonner knocked out Austin Trout in Philadelphia on Friday (July 3), becoming the new world champion.

Michael Laing, who chairs St Leonard’s School Boat Club, received the Chairman’s Medal from Durham County Council for his voluntary service.

Middlesbrough are on the verge of completing the signing of Kyle Joseph after renegotiating with Hull City and coming to an agreement with the Tigers

Bruno Guimaraes' camp are indicating that the the Newcastle United midfielder has expressed a desire to join Arsenal

Newcastle United have confirmed their final pre-season fixtures as part of next month’s Visit Malta Weekender at St James’ Park

Granit Xhaka has confirmed he will be remaining with Sunderland this summer rather than moving to Chelsea

Anthony Gordon has revealed why England's squad dynamic is driving them on at the World Cup ahead of their quarter-final against Norway

The background on Middlesbrough's pursuit of former Chelsea and Brentford attacker Myles Peart-Harris

Sunderland AFC fan favourite Luke O’Nien has received an Honorary Doctorate of Sport from the University of Sunderland, recognising his outstanding contribution to the city both on and off the pitch.

George Washington Golf Club, with support from Vertu BMW Sunderland, has raised more than £15,000 for Pathways 4 All and Prostate Cancer UK.

Free football sessions are helping tackle anti-social behaviour in Spennymoor through a £20,000 partnership funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen, Spennymoor Town FC and Livin Housing Association.

A North East basketball club has announced a new partnership with a sports bar which is due to open and aims to become a leading premier destination for live sport, entertainment and community events.

A charity golf day, organised by Durham Freemasons, has raised more than £8,000 for good causes.

Newcastle United and Sunderland have both had Premier League fixtures rearranged after TV selections were confirmed

Finn Geragusian has committed his future to Sunderland and signed his first professional contract with the club in what is a huge boost for the Black Cats.

Middlesbrough are allowing Micah Hamilton to link up with other clubs on trial this summer in the hope the winger can earn a move and get his career back on track

Newcastle United are putting the finishing touches to the signing of teenage Ajax midfielder Sean Steur, who is set to sign a long-term contract at St James' Park

Sunderland-based print firm WTTB is giving away 250 England PVC banners to help bars, pubs and fan zones across the North East get into the football spirit.

Durham Women have appointed Willie Kirk as head coach, two years after his Leicester City exit following a relationship with a player.

Young footballers from 10 Teesside primary schools took part in Spark Education Trust’s first trust-wide football festival at Conyers School in Yarm.

Sunderland youngster Archie Lightfoot has signed his first professional contract with the club

England's World Cup heroes - the stars who shone brightest in historic last-16 win over Mexico in the Azteca Stadium

Sandro Tonali has completed his £100m move from Newcastle United to Tottenham

Middlesbrough's players will head to Portugal for a pre-season training camp this week, with the club hoping to make further transfer progress

Tennis courts in Albert Park, Middlesbrough, have reopened with a major transformation

ENGLAND’S performance against Mexico was quite extraordinary, full of guts and determination and no little skill.

Eddie Howe is hoping Bazoumana Toure will offer Newcastle United “something different” after the Ivorian winger joined from Hoffenheim

Eliezer Mayenda has issued an emotional goodbye to Sunderland supporters ahead of completing a move to French top-flight side Rennes

Newcastle United transfer latest on Bazoumana Toure, Johan Manzambi, Lamine Camara and James Trafford ahead of expected busy week

A record 13,000 runners took part in the AJ Bell Great North 10K in Newcastle on Sunday. See our gallery here.

North East bakery giant Greggs has pulled its range of Mexican Chicken products from sale ahead of England's crucial World Cup match with Mexico.

A cricket match had to be abandoned at Burnopfield Cricket Ground after a runaway bull stormed the playing field and charged at players.

Preview: England vs Mexico - World Cup last 16 game in Azteca Stadium, with a 1am kick-off on Monday morning

Darlington Market's Street Food Hall is hosting a twilight fan zone for England's World Cup clash against Mexico, with the Market Tap Bar open from 8pm.

A special anniversary football shirt celebrating a North East club's charity work over the past 25 years has been revealed, with supporters now able to register their interest in owning one.

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