North East Sport

Darlington manager Steve Watson was still in an optimistic mood despite his team sinking to a 5-1 defeat at Oxford City.

Kim Hellberg discusses the imminent Middlesbrough return of Lukas Engel on what happens next

Noah Sadiki insists he was not thinking about a possible derby suspension during Sunderland's defeat at Manchester City

Sunderland defender Reinildo Mandava should be available to face Newcastle United in the Wear-Tyne derby

Kim Hellberg outlines his Middlesbrough transfer stance ahead of the January transfer window and a meeting at Rockliffe in the coming week

Eddie Howe hailed Newcastle pair Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes after the win over Burnley

Eddie Howe has discussed the crucial next steps for Yoane Wissa after the striker made his long-awaited debut for Newcastle United

Regis Le Bris insists his Sunderland players did not have half-an-eye on next weekend’s Wear-Tyne derby as they lost to Manchester City

How Newcastle's players rated in the 2-1 win against Burnley in the Premier League

Player Ratings: Manchester City 3 Sunderland 0 - Rayan Cherki was the Man of the Match at the Etihad Stadium

SUNDERLAND suffered their heaviest defeat of the season as they crashed to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Newcastle moved into the top half of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Burnley

Middlesbrough's next opponents Charlton had their home match against Portsmouth abandoned due to a medical emergency in the crowd on Saturday

Analysis of Middlesbrough's 4-1 Championship win at Hull City

Newcastle United vs Burnley Premier League team news

REGIS LE BRIS has been forced into a defensive reshuffle for Sunderland's Premier League game at Manchester City.

Regis Le Bris previews Sunderland's game at Manchester City

Kim Hellberg explained his surprise decision to start Alex Gilbert for Middlesbrough at Hull City

Eddie Howe is ready to back Ross Wilson’s attempts to direct Newcastle United’s transfer focus away from the domestic market

High-scoring Darlington are looking for their third successive away league win when they take on Oxford City.

The PDC World Darts Championship kicks off on December 11 at Alexandra Palace. Meet the North East players heading to the tournament.

Kim Hellberg's verdict on Middlesbrough's 'amazing' win at Hull City

How Middlesbrough's players rated in the 4-1 win at Hull City

Kim Hellberg made it two wins from two as Middlesbrough boss after a statement victory at Hull City

Middlesbrough's game at Hull City tonight has been delayed

Hull City vs Middlesbrough team news ahead of the Championship game at the MKM Stadium

Newcastle United have held contract discussions with Tino Livramento and Sven Botman, with sporting director Ross Wilson ready to spend in January

Emotional Luke O'Nien tells of his pride after making his Premier League debut for Sunderland at Liverpool

Yoane Wissa is on track to make his first appearance in a Newcastle United shirt in the weekend home game with Burnley

Kim Hellberg lifts the lid on the detailed work going on behind the scenes to aid Boro's strikers

Sunderland chiefs are working hard behind the scenes to line up "important" January loan moves for youngsters and fringe players.

Are Newcastle United ready to sign off Saudi Arabian sponsorship deals that might test the Premier League's financial regulations?

Enzo Le Fee reflects on the draw at Liverpool and looks ahead to Manchester City

Kim Hellberg believes it's only a matter of time until David Strelec hits his stride at Middlesbrough and is backing the summer signing to play a major role this season

Join us for live updates of Hull City vs Middlesbrough from the MKM Stadium

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of striker Layton Campbell after the teenager impressed on trial at Rockliffe

Adilson Malanda linked up with Middlesbrough this week after his summer move from Charlotte FC

Kim Hellberg provides a Middlesbrough injury and team news update ahead of the trip to Hull City

Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson: Bold prediction for 2030, stadium plan update, training-ground pledge and promise over PIF

Regis Le Bris and Arne Slot gave their thoughts on Wilson Isidor's dramatic stoppage time chance for Sunderland at Liverpool

Regis Le Bris' verdict on Sunderland's 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield

How Sunderland's players rated in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield

Sunderland impressed again in a 1-1 draw away at Premier League champions Liverpool

Regis Le Bris looks ahead to Sunderland's Premier League games away at Liverpool and Manchester City

Middlesbrough defender Lukas Engel has been on loan in the MLS with Cincinnati

Regis Le Bris discusses Brian Brobbey and the competition for places in Sunderland's attack

Kim Hellberg will 'adapt' if needs be at Middlesbrough but has made the players aware of his 'non-negotiables'

Newcastle United will assess the extent of Sandro Tonali’s latest injury setback, with the Italian having been forced off in the 2-2 draw with Spurs.

Sunderland vs Liverpool Premier League team news

A surprise coffee stop by the Durham Freemasons Parkrunners at Chester-le-Street Amateur Rowing Club has resulted in a £4,500 grant from the Durham Freemasons Charity.