Sport

Newcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles Drew Lasker knows it won't be easy at Leicester - but remains confident

Newcastle Eagles head to Leicester Riders for their BBL Trophy quarter-final with a warning from Drew Lasker

Mo DiameMo Diame: Newcastle have to stay united to secure Premier League promotion

Midfielder Mo Diame says Newcastle United's players need to stick together and work hard to make sure they are promoted from the Championship

Sunderland AFCDavid Moyes sees team spirit as key to Sunderland hopes - and he's going to New York to find it

Black Cats manager David Moyes is looking for more resilience from his relegation battlers, which is why he is taking them to America next week

Lamine KoneReturning African footballers show why it is time England's top players took a break

None of them had a rest, but Newcastle United and Sunderland's best players at the weekend had all just come out of Africa. A change can do you good

Durham CCCWhy Durham CCC duo could have leading role to play under Joe Root's England Test captaincy

Joe Root looks a shoo-in to replace Alastair Cook as the new head of England's Test team, but new leaders are emerging at Durham who can play a part

Sammy AmeobiNewcastle loan man Sammy Ameobi delighted to be working with 'exciting' Rafa Benitez

Sammy Ameobi has worked with a host of managers since being handed his debut in 2011 but is loving life under Rafa

Gateshead FCGateshead FC swoop to sign Northern League striker with impressive goal record

Billingham Synthonia's leading goalscorer Macaulay Langstaff has joined Gateshead on a one-and-a-half year deal

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United news RECAP: Cheick Tiote latest - and Magpies linked with Arsenal youngster

All the latest news and analysis as Newcastle United go back to the top of the Championship following Saturday's win over Derby County

BoxingFloyd Mayweather IS one of the greatest ever - his night on Tyneside should be captivating

Floyd Mayweather is not often given the credit he deserves but Craig Johns believes he deserves to be thought of as one of the best ever

Walker'Think Leonard, Hagler and Hearns, with coal miner grandparents' - DUEL showcasing local rivals

DUEL's Grand Prix show comes to Walker this weekend as they showcase the best in Muay Thai from the region - Tom Hanleypreviews

BoxingBlindfolded boxing bout takes place in Newcastle this Saturday: Watch a preview here

DartsPremier League Darts 2017: van Gerwen and Anderson share the spoils in Newcastle

The world's top two players impressed at the Metro Radio Arena as Raymond van Barneveld and Phil Taylor made winning starts

Newcastle United

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United news RECAP: Cheick Tiote latest - and Magpies linked with Arsenal youngster

All the latest news and analysis as Newcastle United go back to the top of the Championship following Saturday's win over Derby County

Lamine KoneReturning African footballers show why it is time England's top players took a break

None of them had a rest, but Newcastle United and Sunderland's best players at the weekend had all just come out of Africa. A change can do you good

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United LIVE: Tiote nears exit and Fernandez starts for under 23s

All the latest Newcastle United news and updates as Rafa Benitez looks ahead to the weekend clash

Newcastle United FCDon Hutchison: After Newcastle's week of 'what ifs', Rafa Benitez needs to know where he stands

After a frustrating week for Newcastle United, Don Hutchison says Mike Ashley needs to explain his plans to Rafael Benitez

Rafa BenitezRafa Benitez refusing to think about summer signings until promotion is achieved

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was not handed any new players in January, but what happens when the summer window opens?

Sunderland AFC

Lamine KoneReturning African footballers show why it is time England's top players took a break

None of them had a rest, but Newcastle United and Sunderland's best players at the weekend had all just come out of Africa. A change can do you good

Sunderland AFCDavid Moyes sees team spirit as key to Sunderland hopes - and he's going to New York to find it

Black Cats manager David Moyes is looking for more resilience from his relegation battlers, which is why he is taking them to America next week

Sunderland AFCThree at the back could be the answer as Lamine Kone adds to Sunderland's solidity

Don Hutchison says the Black Cats have looked more secure for having three at the back recently - and for the return from Africa of Lamine Kone

Sunderland AFCDon Hutchison: All I know about the Premier League relegation battle is it's going to the wire

With Hull City and Swansea City showing signs of life and Sunderland thrashing Crystal Palace, Don Hutchison is in the dark about who will stay up

David MoyesSky Sports pundit praises Sunderland defending after second clean sheet in a week

Sunderland picked up two clean sheets in as many games which helped them pick up four points against Tottenham and Crystal Palace

Football

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United news RECAP: Cheick Tiote latest - and Magpies linked with Arsenal youngster

All the latest news and analysis as Newcastle United go back to the top of the Championship following Saturday's win over Derby County

Lamine KoneReturning African footballers show why it is time England's top players took a break

None of them had a rest, but Newcastle United and Sunderland's best players at the weekend had all just come out of Africa. A change can do you good

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United LIVE: Tiote nears exit and Fernandez starts for under 23s

All the latest Newcastle United news and updates as Rafa Benitez looks ahead to the weekend clash

Newcastle United FCDon Hutchison: After Newcastle's week of 'what ifs', Rafa Benitez needs to know where he stands

After a frustrating week for Newcastle United, Don Hutchison says Mike Ashley needs to explain his plans to Rafael Benitez

Sunderland AFCDavid Moyes sees team spirit as key to Sunderland hopes - and he's going to New York to find it

Black Cats manager David Moyes is looking for more resilience from his relegation battlers, which is why he is taking them to America next week

Rugby Union

Newcastle upon TynePassion of Newcastle impresses as rugby chiefs weigh up European final decision

Newcastle's bid to host the European Rugby Champions Cup final reached the inspection stage - and the city impressed

Newcastle FalconsAll change for Newcastle Falcons as Bath head to Kingston Park for Anglo Welsh Cup clash

Dean Richards has changed all 15 players from the Falcons' trip to Newport Gwent Dragons for the visit of Bath

Newcastle Falcons'Fortunate' Nick Reynolds goes from facing unemployment to making Newcastle Falcons debut

Newcastle Falcons centre Nick Reynolds started Advent wondering what the future held for him. Things have panned out quite nicely since

Newcastle FalconsMike Delany tells Newcastle Falcons' fringe players: Devil will be in the detail at Bath time

All Black Mike Delany has told his young team-mates to concentrate on the little things when they face Bath in the Anglo Welsh Cup

Newcastle FalconsNewcastle Falcons back Belisario Agulla: When I'm not playing I get angry - I'm glad to be back

Belisario Agulla is looking to harness his disappointment at missing the last two games to get Newcastle Falcons back to where he left off

Other Sport

BoxingFloyd Mayweather IS one of the greatest ever - his night on Tyneside should be captivating

Floyd Mayweather is not often given the credit he deserves but Craig Johns believes he deserves to be thought of as one of the best ever

Walker'Think Leonard, Hagler and Hearns, with coal miner grandparents' - DUEL showcasing local rivals

DUEL's Grand Prix show comes to Walker this weekend as they showcase the best in Muay Thai from the region - Tom Hanley previews

Newcastle ThunderSt Helens stars heading for Newcastle for Joe Brown's testimonial

Super League side St Helens will send a strong team up to take on Newcastle Thunder in Joe Brown's testimonial

BoxingBlindfolded boxing bout takes place in Newcastle this Saturday: Watch a preview here

DartsTwo-time World darts Champion Gary Anderson believes Geordie darts star can be the 'real deal'

Speaking ahead of tomorrow's Betway Premier League darts opener in Newcastle, Anderson has talked up North East rising star Chris Dobey

Athletics

Newcastle upon TyneThousands turn out for the return of the Morpeth to Newcastle road-race

The race took place along the North East's stunning coastline before finishing on Newcastle's Quayside on Sunday

Great North Run'Nervous' Vivian Cheruiyot's Great North Run win is the icing on the birthday cake

Vivian Cheruiyot did not really know what to expect in her debut half-marathon, and it coloured her tactics in a birthday victory

Great North RunMo Farah's Great North Run nous helps him to historic hat-trick of victories

Mo Farah learnt from his experiences in 2013 to claim a third straight victory in the Great North Run and a place in the history books

Great North RunMo Farah says thanks by celebrating historic Great North Run hat-trick Alan Shearer style

Mo Farah wanted to give something back to the North East crowd when he did his Alan Shearer impression as he won the 2016 Great North Run

Great North RunMo Farah makes history with third consecutive Great North Run triumph

Briton Mo Farah just missed out on the one-hour mark, but a hat-trick was his only goal at the 2016 Great North Run

Basketball

Newcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles Drew Lasker knows it won't be easy at Leicester - but remains confident

Newcastle Eagles head to Leicester Riders for their BBL Trophy quarter-final with a warning from Drew Lasker

Newcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles head to Leicester with a clean slate - and looking for more cup success

Newcastle Eagles take on Leicester Riders in the BBL Trophy looking for another win over their big rivals

Newcastle EaglesHow Newcastle Eagles' Rahmon Fletcher is inspiring his team-mates on to glory

Deondre Parks has hailed the influence of MVP Rahmon Fletcher after the Newcastle Eagles clinched their third BBL Cup victory in a row

Newcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles clinch third BBL Cup Final - all the action from win in Birmingham

Relive Newcastle Eagles' fabulous third consecutive BBL Cup success with our photographs from a dramatic day in Birmingham

Newcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles' BBL Cup final win was the sweetest of the three says Rahmon Fletcher

After another MVP display in Newcastle Eagles' 91-83 win over Glasgow Rocks, Rahmon Fletcher reveals why this one was the best yet

Cricket

Durham CCCWhy Durham CCC duo could have leading role to play under Joe Root's England Test captaincy

Joe Root looks a shoo-in to replace Alastair Cook as the new head of England's Test team, but new leaders are emerging at Durham who can play a part

Durham CCCNew Durham captain Keaton Jennings on the four-year-old who keeps him in check

Durham's new 50-overs captain Keaton Jennings has always been able to rely on his family for support and now his four-year-old nephew has joined in

Durham CCCDurham name Keaton Jennings as their 50-over captain for the 2017 season

England opener Keaton Jennings will lead Durham in one-day cricket for the first half of next season, with Paul Coughlin his vice-captain

Durham CCCTom Latham and Jon Lewis reunited as New Zealander rejoins Durham CCC as overseas star

New Zealand opener Tom Latham will play County Championship and Twenty20 cricket for Durham in the 2017 season, it has been confirmed

Durham CCCDurham CCC expecting South Africa opener Stephen Cook will not be last of their new recruits

Stephen Cook has joined Durham for the first half of the 2017 season but the opening batsman is not expected to be the last of their winter additions

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United LIVE: Tiote nears exit and Fernandez starts for under 23s

All the latest Newcastle United news and updates as Rafa Benitez looks ahead to the weekend clash

Rafa BenitezRafa Benitez refusing to think about summer signings until promotion is achieved

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was not handed any new players in January, but what happens when the summer window opens?

Newcastle United FCNewcastle transfers: Who fares better in the transfer market Rafa Benitez or Graham Carr?

With Rafa Benitez finding himself in the middle of a power struggle at St James' Park, we assess the Spaniard's overall recruitment record so far

Newcastle United FCSwedish defender 'set for Newcastle trial': Everything you need to know about Kristopher da Graca

The Arsenal man has been linked with a move to Newcastle United with Rafa Benitez reportedly offering him a trial

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United transfers: Andros Townsend was 'never going to happen' says Big Sam

Sam Allardyce says Andros Townsend was never going to return to St James' Park this January despite interest from Newcastle

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United news RECAP: Cheick Tiote latest - and Magpies linked with Arsenal youngster

All the latest news and analysis as Newcastle United go back to the top of the Championship following Saturday's win over Derby County

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United LIVE: Tiote nears exit and Fernandez starts for under 23s

All the latest Newcastle United news and updates as Rafa Benitez looks ahead to the weekend clash

Sunderland AFCDavid Moyes sees team spirit as key to Sunderland hopes - and he's going to New York to find it

Black Cats manager David Moyes is looking for more resilience from his relegation battlers, which is why he is taking them to America next week

Newcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles Drew Lasker knows it won't be easy at Leicester - but remains confident

Newcastle Eagles head to Leicester Riders for their BBL Trophy quarter-final with a warning from Drew Lasker

Rafa BenitezRafa Benitez refusing to think about summer signings until promotion is achieved

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was not handed any new players in January, but what happens when the summer window opens?

Charlotte CrosbyGeordie Shore's Chantelle Connelly going out with Ex on the Beach star Jem Lucy?

Chantelle left Geordie Shore to be with her now ex boyfriend last year and has since dated MMA figher Kane Mousah

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United LIVE: Tiote nears exit and Fernandez starts for under 23s

All the latest Newcastle United news and updates as Rafa Benitez looks ahead to the weekend clash

North TynesideMeet nine of the North East's 'most wanted': Can you help trace them

Police need your help to trace these nine people who officers say they want to question in relation to a number of alleged offences

Rafa BenitezRafa Benitez refusing to think about summer signings until promotion is achieved

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was not handed any new players in January, but what happens when the summer window opens?

CramlingtonQuick-thinking 12-year-old saves mum and baby's lives with 999 call

Mum-of-four Bryony Jones and her new arrival Parker visited Northumbria Hospital in Cramlington to say thank you to staff

Newcastle Exhibition ParkGreat British Bake Off winner to appear at huge food festival in Newcastle

Foodies Festival in Newcastle Exhibition Park will feature the current GBBO champion Candice Brown

Newcastle City CentreHunt for Livello attacker after woman is glassed in the face during argument over spilled drink

The 29-year-old victim was assaulted by another woman in the Newcastle city centre venue at around 11pm on Saturday

Newcastle United FCNewcastle United news RECAP: Cheick Tiote latest - and Magpies linked with Arsenal youngster

All the latest news and analysis as Newcastle United go back to the top of the Championship following Saturday's win over Derby County

Tyne & WearBusiness Breakfast LIVE: Builder Bellway's order book tops £1.12bn as housing boom continues

The Journal Business team's live blog bringing you the morning's most important business and financial news

In The NewsFrom installing Kodi on your Xbox to the best add-ons, here are the latest must-know tips

As the Kodi craze continues to grow across the North East, we round-up some of the most popular ways to stream