Latest North East & Newcastle sports headlines & news

Joint probe into Hammers over Tevez

The Premier League and the Football Association are to launch a fresh inquiry into West Ham's conduct over the Carlos Tevez affair. Read

Pulis nears Etherington swoop

Stoke manager Tony Pulis expects to complete the signing of Matthew Etherington from West Ham later on Thursday. Read

Caddick approves of KP exit

Former England paceman Andrew Caddick believes the resignation of captain Kevin Pietersen was the right thing following the turmoil of the past week. Read

United 'lucky' - Fergie

Relieved Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted his side were lucky to escape with a 1-0 Carling Cup defeat at Derby on Wednesday. Read

Rodallega relishes Premier League challenge

Wigan's prospective new striker Hugo Rodallega is confident he will make a successful transition to the Barclays Premier League. Read

England start again under Strauss

England have begun new era under Andrew Strauss in the aftermath of captain Kevin Pietersen's resignation and the sacking of coach Peter Moores. Read

Commons strike gives Rams edge

Derby will take a surprise lead to Old Trafford in two weeks' time after Kris Commons' superb goal gave the Rams a 1-0 victory in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg in front of watching new manager Nigel Clough. Read

Crisis-hit England call for Strauss

Andrew Strauss will head England's campaign to the Caribbean in a fortnight following a dramatic day which saw captain Kevin Pietersen resign and coach Peter Moores sacked. Read

KP and Moores go on day of drama

Kevin Pietersen has resigned as England captain and coach Peter Moores was sacked on a dramatic day for English cricket. Read

Martins set for surgery

Newcastle have confirmed that striker Obafemi Martins will undergo hernia surgery in Germany on Monday. Read

ECB accept Pietersen resignation

The ECB have confirmed they have accepted the resignation of England captain Kevin Pietersen. Read

Moores sacked on day of drama

England coach Peter Moores has been sacked on a dramatic day for English cricket. Read

Pietersen confirms resignation

Kevin Pietersen tonight confirmed he had resigned as England Test and one-day captain. Read

Boro shut door on Downing deal

Middlesbrough on Wednesday finally lost patience with Tottenham over their dogged pursuit of Stewart Downing. Read

Murray through with ease

Andy Murray took his place in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open in Doha with a comfortable 6-2 6-4 victory over Germany's Philipp Petzschner on Wednesday. Read

Rovers: No bids for Santa Cruz

Blackburn chairman John Williams has revealed the club have yet to receive a bid for striker Roque Santa Cruz and they are concerning themselves more with bringing players in. Read

Healy staying put

David Healy's agent has dismissed reports the Northern Ireland striker is set to leave Sunderland for Rangers. Read

Zenit seeking high price for Arshavin

Zenit St Petersburg are determined to inflate the price tag Arsenal must meet for wantaway star midfielder Andrei Arshavin, according to his agent. Read