Chelsea v Newcastle United
The Magpies continue their push for a top-four finish tonight when they travel to Chelsea
Pardew on Magpies defeat
Alan Pardew says Newcastle United are still in the race for Champions League football despite his side's defeat last weekend.
Big names launch Durham's county cricket season
Former internationals Steve Harmison, Paul Collingwood and Graham Onions will all be fixtures at the Emirates ICG this summer.
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Sol Campbell retires
Former England international Sol Campbell has announced his retirement from football.
The defender made over six hundred appearances for five different clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Portsmouth, in a career spanning almost two decades. He also won 73 caps for his country.
The 37-year-old signed for Newcastle United on a one-year deal in July 2010, but made just seven appearances during his time at St James' Park.
Campbell has been without a club since leaving the Magpies in May 2011.
Chelsea v Newcastle United
by Phil Roscoe
The Magpies continue their push for a top-four finish tonight when they travel to Chelsea
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Takeover group confirms Quakers move
Craig McKenna of Darlington 1883 says:
– Craig McKenna, Darlington 1883"They have looked at all the options to stay at the stadium on Neesham Road but it is not financially viable. They hope to take on a short term ground share and then move back into Darlington when the opportunity arises."
He added that the group need to go over technical points but are aiming to have a deal to buy the club in place before Friday.
Quakers to leave Arena
The community group trying to take over Darlington Football Club has confirmed the Quakers will move away from their current stadium.
Darlington FC 1883 has been in talks with administrators over a deal to buy the club.
The group said today that there's been a delay in proceedings but that a deal was close.
However, after looking at all the options Darlington will not play football at The Arena on Neesham Road next season.
The group are looking into a short-term ground share with another club, and plans to move back into Darlington as soon as an opportunity becomes available.
Riveros makes loan move permanent
Paraguay international Cristian Riveros has made a permanent switch to Turkish side Kayserispor.
The 29-year-old joined the Süper Lig team on loan last summer, and will now stay with the club after they agreed an undisclosed fee with Sunderland.
The midfielder signed for the Black Cats from Mexican side Cruz Azul in May 2010. He made 14 appearances, scoring once in a 3-0 win over West Ham.
O'Neill admits there is work to do
Sunderland Manager Martin O'Neill admits there is work to do for next season.
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Nobby Solano's coaching sessions with a difference
Former Newcastle United player Nobby Solano has turned his hand to giving lessons in cookery and Spanish. But it's all for a good cause. When a charity worker told him she was flying to Peru on a fundraising trek, he offered to familiarise her with what to expect in his country.
Pardew on Magpies defeat
by Phil Roscoe
Alan Pardew says Newcastle United are still in the race for Champions League football despite his side's defeat last weekend.
Read the full storyBreak in at Newcastle Falcons ground
A man has been arrested after a burglary at Newcastle Falcons' rugby ground.
The incident at the Kingston Park ground happened between 1.20am and 7.10am on Tuesday, April 10.
Two men are thought to have broken into the ground, causing damage and stealing alcohol.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Anyone who has any information should call police on 101 extension 69191 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Monday's football results
Everton 4-0 Sunderland
Newcastle 2-0 Bolton
Hull City 2-1 Middlesbrough
Hartlepool 0-0 Brentford
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