North East Sport

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says his side are in a good place as they try to end their play-off hoodoo in the Championship final against Sunderland.

Druham have signed New Zealand international Jimmy Neesham for this summer’s Vitality Blast campaign.

Sunderland have received an additional 1,000 tickets for the Championship play-off final.

Jobe Bellingham is the subject of mounting transfer interest from Borussia Dortmund

MFC Foundation acting head Craig McManus explains how football helped him turn his life around as Middlesbrough hosts Homeless World Cup trials.

Sol Brynn reflects on the ups and downs of a season in which he forced his way into the Middlesbrough side but went on to suffer a serious injury

Eddie Howe admits Newcastle United's defeat at Arsenal highlighted why they must improve the depth of their squad in the summer transfer window.

Leicester have been charged by the Premier League for alleged financial breaches in the 2023-24 campaign

A family of “professional travelling burglars” who targeted the home of Premier League star Alexander Isak have been jailed.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will be facing off in the 2025 Europa League final, and here's how you can watch for free in the UK

An excellent team bowling effort and a vital fifty from Colin Ackermann helped Durham beat Nottinghamshire in the Rothesay County Championship.

It's time for Newcastle United to say goodbye to Callum Wilson when the striker's contract expires this summer, writes Scott Wilson

Chris Wilder says his Sheffield United side can use Sunderland's arch-rivals Newcastle United as inspiration in Saturday's Championship play-off final

Eddie Howe claims ‘calmness’ will be key for Newcastle United as they look ahead to their Champions League decider against Everton.

The Championship play-off final is often called 'the richest game in football', and Sunderland are set to rake in a huge amount if they are promoted.

Ex-Middlesbrough and Sunderland strikers Aaron Connolly and Duncan Watmore are both on the lookout for new clubs after being released by Millwall.

Sheffield United's X account was hacked on Monday, prompting the Blades to release an official statement

Ex-Sunderland manager targets Will Still and Francesco Farioli have announced they've left Lens and Ajax respectively

Sunderland's play-off final against Sheffield United will kick-off one minute later than scheduled.

VETERAN racing broadcaster Derek Thompson, who steps down from commentating this summer, had a moment to savour at Redcar today when his horse Cheerleader won at 66-1.

Two teams with red and white home kits will contest this season's Championship play-off final. Will Sunderland or Sheffield United wear their home kit?

A free family fun day to give people of all ages a taste of cycling will be held at the Middlesbrough Velodrome this Saturday as part of the bank holiday weekend.

Gary Lineker is expected to announce he has quit the BBC and will not front its coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

Eddie Howe admits it is too early to predict whether Alexander Isak will be available for next weekend’s Champions League decider against Everton.

Player Ratings: Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0 - David Raya was the Man of the Match at the Emirates.

Newcastle United's Champions League battle will go to the final day of the season after their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates.

Newcastle United have been dealt a major blow ahead of this afternoon's game at Arsenal, with Alexander Isak unavailable.

Chris Rigg cannot wait to sample the atmosphere at the play-off final at Wembley - and is confident Sunderland fans will do themselves proud.

Eddie Howe looks ahead to Newcastle's final two games of the season against Arsenal and Everton

TEENAGE rider Billy Loughnane is looking to bounce back from a blow to his chances of a first jockeys’ championship when he heads to Redcar on Monday.

Mikel Arteta has hinted Arsenal could be ready to break their transfer budget in their pursuit of a striker this summer

Sunderland's Dan Ballard looks ahead to the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United

Former Sunderland manager Peter Reid said he is "ecstatic" that his much-loved club has made it to Wembley.

Middlesbrough have confirmed their retained list and provided updates on Anfernee Dijksteel and Jonny Howson

Eddie Howe has his say on Newcastle United's decision to change their club crest

Eddie Howe updates on Newcastle United's injury picture ahead of the game at Arsenal

Eddie Howe on Newcastle players being linked with moves away and his hopes for this summer's transfer window

Sunderland say a "limited number of tickets remain" for the Championship play-off final ahead of the next sale phase opening on Friday morning.

Dan Neil has hailed Chris Mepham as Sunderland's unsung hero and says the Bournemouth loanee deserves immense credit for his hugely important role on and off the pitch this season

Brydon Carse is set to make his first Durham appearance of the season in the Rothesay County Championship home game with Nottinghamshire.

Sunderland vs Sheffield United Championship play-off final kick-off time has been confirmed

Former Middlesbrough defender Matt Clarke has signed a new contract with Derby County after initially only joining the club on a short-term deal

Sunderland will take on Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final - why winning at Wembley could be transformative for Black Cats

Captaining Sunderland at Wembley is beyond Dan Neil's wildest dreams

Regis Le Bris is confident his Sunderland side would have been ready for penalties had Dan Ballard not scored his winner against Coventry City.

Hull City are set to become the latest Championship club on the lookout for a new manager

Sunderland play Sheffield United on May 24 in the Championship play-off final with a spot in the Premier League up for grabs.

Frank Lampard has heaped praise on Dan Ballard, claiming Sunderland defender’s ‘imposing presence’ was key factor in play-off win over Coventry.

Moments you might have missed as Sunderland secured the most dramatic passage to the Championship play-off final

Regis Le Bris claims Sunderland’s presence in the Championship play-off final highlights just how successful a season they are having.