North East Sport

Sean Longstaff has completed his move from Newcastle United to Leeds United

Previewing Middlesbrough's first friendly of the summer on UK soil as Rob Edwards' side prepare to face Mansfield

Anthony Elanga discusses his close friend and Newcastle United teammate Will Osula

Sunderland are closing in on the signing of leading attacking target Armand Laurienté, with the Black Cats having made a breakthrough in talks with Sassuolo this week

The latest on Granit Xhaka amid Sunderland's pursuit of the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder

Sunderland's players have noticed big changes on the pitch and behind the scenes in preparation for the coming Premier League season

THE stars of the future are in the spotlight at Redcar on Sunday as the seaside course stages the north’s first apprentice-only race meeting on Circus Family Fun Day.

A 10ft-high artwork of former England men’s football manager Sam Allardyce eating a large bag of chips has appeared on a wall near a fast food shop in his home town, sparking speculation about its creator.

Anthony Elanga discusses the Newcastle importance of Alexander Isak amid Liverpool transfer interest in the striker

The latest in Middlesbrough's pursuit of Blackburn defender Callum Brittain

The latest regarding Sunderland's transfer pursuit of former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka

The latest on the Newcastle United transfer front as the Magpies turn their attention to a new leading attacking target

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards looks ahead to the pre-season friendly game at Mansfield

Picture gallery of the Durham City Run 5km and 10km event 2025, where thousands of runners took part.

Spennymoor Town have launched an innovative new season ticket aimed at Middlesbrough, Newcastle United and Sunderland supporters

Hugo Ekitike is wanted by Newcastle and Liverpool, who are also interested in Alexander Isak

Sunderland transfer latest as the Black Cats look to make several more signings before the start of the Premier League season

Newcastle United agree deal to sell Sean Longstaff to Leeds United for initial payment of £13m

Looking back on an important anniversary for the Darlington Sports Winners Awards – and what a night it was!

Anne-Marie will headline the opening show of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, performing at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, ahead of the England vs USA opening match.

England women’s cricket star Mady Villiers made a special appearance at the Girls’ Chance to Compete Regional Finals hosted by the Durham Cricket Foundation at the Banks Homes Riverside Ground.

Newcastle United Women have completed the signing of former England international Jordan Nobbs following her departure from Aston Villa.

Newcastle United remain adamant Alexander Isak is not for sale despite contact from Liverpool over the striker

NOAH SADIKI, Chemsdine Talbi and Simon Adingra will join Habib Diarra in the squad for Sunderland’s pre-season training camp in Portugal

Why Sunderland decided against signing Jordan Henderson - as midfielder explains his move to Brentford.

Eintracht Frankfurt officials have told Newcastle United they will not be selling Hugo Ekitike for a total package worth less than £86m.

Regis Le Bris will use the next few weeks to determine whether Ahmed Abdullahi is capable of making an impact in the Premier League

Ferryhill Rangers FC, a football club in County Durham, has received £450 in funding from Ferryhill Town Council’s Members Initiative Fund (MIF) to support the purchase of new team kits.

Two new padel courts have officially opened at Bannatyne Health Club in Ingleby Barwick, with MP Matt Vickers and councillor Sally-Ann Watson leading the launch ceremony.

Middlesbrough have held talks with Danny Ings and his representatives, but the striker is merely one of a number of attacking options being considered.

Newcastle United have promoted former Sunderland boss Jack Ross to a new senior role as part of the backroom set-up at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United transfer latest - James Trafford, Marc Guehi, Giorgio Scalvini, Conor Gallagher, Hugo Ekitike, Yoane Wissa.

Niall Huggins opens up about the challenges he has faced while recovering from a series of major injuries with Sunderland

Newcastle United remain adamant they will not be selling Alexander Isak this summer despite renewed speculation over Hugo Ekitike

Cyril Giraud and Alfie Myers-Smith are set to remain on trial with Darlington ahead of Tuesday’s friendly with Sunderland Under-21s

Joelinton has returned to pre-season at Newcastle United with a clean bill of health after completing his recovery from a knee injury.

Regis Le Bris has confirmed which Sunderland players are available for transfer this summer

What Newcastle United can expect of new signing Anthony Elanga

Former Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has agreed a deal to join Dagenham and Redbridge

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain will be facing off in the Club World Cup Final for 2025, and here's how you can watch for free in the UK

Middlesbrough have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Callum Brittain, and have also held positive talks with Hull over Alfie Jones

Regis Le Bris provides an update on Sunderland transfer plans and Chris Rigg's injury

Sunderland opened their pre-season account with a 4-0 win at South Shields

The insider's view on Simon Adingra - and what the new signing will offer Sunderland following his move from Brighton

The unanswered Middlesbrough questions ahead of the start of the pre-season friendly campaign

Newcastle United are lining up a final offer for James Trafford, with a new round of talks with Burnley officials planned for the next couple of days.

Amelia-Rose Symm, 10, has dreams of winning Wimbledon, and recently won the British National Grass Court Championships in Essex

Blackburn Rovers have a major decision to make on Callum Brittain after Middlesbrough firmed up their interest in the full-back with an official bid

Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United have signed a "unique attacking threat" after Anthony Elanga completed his £55m move to Newcastle United from Nottingham Forest

Sunderland injury news ahead of the start of the Premier League season