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Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray gives his verdict after yesterday's 2-0 defeat at home to Leeds United

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As a new generation of boxers prepare for a show in Gateshead this weekend, Simon O'Rourke takes a look at boxing through the decades.

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A former Olympic swimmer from South Shields has been speaking to university students about life as an elite athlete. Chris Cook competed in two Olympic Games, and won two gold medals in the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He's now retired, but says it's important to encourage young people to set goals.

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Dame Kelly Holmes is among a number of top female sports stars sharing their experiences at 'Getting Us Girls Active' event in Durham. With four months to go until the London Olympics, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of developing women's and girls sports programmes.

Footballer Jill Scott from Sunderland, athlete Stacey Smith and rugby league star Sarah Bennison are also speaking at the event. Organisers want to encourage more women to take part in sport.

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The FA charges both Newcastle and Sunderland with misconduct following their match on Sunday 4 March

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Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray gives his verdict on last night's 2-0 win over Barnsley.

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