Local sport in the North East and Teesside

World 100 metres champion Tyson Gay has pulled out of his eagerly-anticipated head-to-head with Asafa Powell at the Aviva London Grand Prix on Friday night. Read

Black Cats pounce for Tainio

Sunderland have announced the signing of Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio, with Pascal Chimbonda's arrival expected to be confirmed imminently. Read

We can spook Brum, says Hav

REDCAR Bears won’t just be taking on Birmingham Brummies when they visit Perry Barr tonight - they’ll be battling to overcome the spirit world too. Read

England woe but Vaughan won’t blame new boy

“CONFUSED” selection and controversy over disallowed catches unsettled England at Headingley - but Michael Vaughan insists neither factor could be blamed for defeat against South Africa. Read

It’s a weekend washout

TORRENTIAL downpours all but wiped out the local cricket programme on a key weekend. Read

Clairville training group proving a success

ERIC PAYLOR Read

Hodgson pipped at the post

UNLUCKY sprinter Richard Hodgson was pipped by one hundredth of a second in his bid to win a medal at the English Schools Athletics Championships. Read

Powell all set to storm Palace!

ASAFA Powell will arrive for his 100metres clash with Tyson Gay in Friday night’s Aviva Grand Prix at Crystal Palace with his confidence high after a brilliant win over Usain Bolt in last night’s IAAF Super Grand Prix in Stockholm. Read

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THURSDAY 24 JULY Read

Golf News

Saltburn still sets the pace

KEN ROGERS Read

Rob’s a Euro star

RISING Tees Valley golf star Rob Dinwiddie secured his playing card for next season’s European tour with an eye-catching display at the high- profile Scottish Open. Read

Boxing News

Ex-champion Hunter in ring return

MICHAEL HUNTER is confident of recapturing his former glory after announcing his comeback just four months after retiring from professional boxing. Read

India gold quest awaits Danny

SOUTH Bank’s Danny Phillips is spending summer in the gym after being selected to box for England at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Read

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Boro's Number One?

BORO'S squad numbers have been revealed with the all important No 1 shirt - the one that is the biggest conunderum of the close season - left blank. Read

Young Gun Catts Set For Exit?
CATT out of bag? The gaffer has admitted today that there has been a lot on interest in taking Boro's tenacious midfield terrier, England Under-21 regular and tough-tackling, all action free-kick conceding machine Lee Cattermole on loan and one "tentative" bid from Wigan ....Read

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