Updated 2:50pm 25 May 2013

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Stuart Rayner

Stuart Rayner

Durham CCC delighted as Graham Onions bowls them over

SOME sportsmen are so good there seem to be two different games when they play – one when they are involved and one when they are not.Read

Jennings and Borthwick are possible solution to Durham’s problems

AFTER a bit of a delay, building has started at Chester-le-Street on a 5,000-seater stand. While money problems held up the off-field building, it has sped things up on it.Read

Andy Carroll

NUFC favour Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Carroll too costly

NEWCASTLE United will look to push through a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after deciding against making a move for Andy Carroll.Read

John O'Shea

Paolo Di Canio keen for more like John O'Shea

PAOLO Di Canio will urge Sunderland to find him more players like John O’Shea this summer.Read

Dale Benkenstein’s absence will give others their chance

KEATON Jennings will get a shot at redemption against Middlesex at Chester-le-Street today. Michael Richardson could even get one too.Read

Coach trip is even tougher after loss

AFTER a busy start to the season, last week’s five-day break came at a great time for us, and me personally.Read

Fabricio Coloccini of Newcastle United

Newcastle United 0 Arsenal 1 - Stuart Rayner's match analysis

STEVE Harper’s final game for Newcastle United was a fitting tribute to blind loyalty.Read

An emotional Steve Harper thanks the crowd after his final match for Newcastle

Alan Pardew: Absent stars a miss on Steve Harper's last match

ALAN Pardew was left ruing absent friends as Newcastle United finished their season with three home defeats.Read

Mark Stoneman handed Durham one-day captaincy

MARK Stoneman has been handed Durham’s one-day captaincy while Dale Benkenstein recovers from a shoulder injury, writes STUART RAYNER.Read

Alan Pardew: Injection of experience is key

Mike Ashley has only ever wanted to buy young, hungry players for Newcastle United. This summer Alan Pardew will try to change his mind, writes Stuart RaynerRead

Gael Bigirimana and Adam Campbell named in England U-20 World Cup squad

GAEL Bigirimana and Adam Campbell have been named in England’s provisional squad for the Under-20 World Cup.Read

ameobi

Alan Pardew to stay but Shola Ameobi is a doubt

ALAN Pardew is not sure if Shola Ameobi is about to play his last game for Newcastle United, but “100%” certain he will be back as manager next season.Read

Alan Pardew wants Newcastle United players to turn on the style

ALAN Pardew is hoping Premier League safety means Newcastle United’s supporters can once more see the best of their players.Read

Durham Cricket Club ground development set for summer completion

DURHAM’S long-awaited ground development is set to be completed in time for this summer’s Ashes.Read

Fabricio Coloccini

Fabricio Coloccini displays silence his critics believes Pardew

FABRICIO Coloccini has proved his commitment to Newcastle United since his much-publicised attempts to leave the club, according to manager Alan Pardew.Read

Connor Wickham of Sunderland

Connor Wickham future at Sunderland is in doubt

SUNDERLAND will play Premier League football next season but manager Paolo Di Canio has cast doubt on whether Connor Wickham will still be with them.Read

Kyle Coetzer planning to lead by Dale Benkenstein's example

DALE Benkenstein will be Kyle Coetzer’s inspiration as the new captain of Scotland.Read

Durham CCC dismiss doubters in style

FOR Durham cricket fans, a month seems an awfully long time ago.Read

Durham turn to spin king Scott Borthwick

DURHAM have won three matches already in this season’s County Championship – no mean feat for a squad which managed only five in the whole of 2013 – and all have come in very different conditions.Read

Surrey v Durham, day four tea

DURHAM survived a mid-innings wobble to move within touching distance of their third win of the County Championship season.Read

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Stuart Rayner is a sports writer who covers a wide range of sports in the North East. Before heading to the region in February 2005, he worked for the Liverpool Echo.

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