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Newcastle is debasing itself to NUFC's Saudi owners. Here's how we're fighting empty promises
Newcastle is debasing itself to NUFC's Saudi owners. Here's how we're fighting empty promises
Newcastle United's Saudi owners promised 'massive investment' in the city. Instead, the city's leaders have made fools of themselves, write Andrew Page and John Hird
Olympic BMX star Kieran Reilly: 'I'm so proud of the North – hopefully one day people won't have to move'
Olympic BMX star Kieran Reilly: 'I'm so proud of the North – hopefully one day people won't have to move'
This football tournament backed by Man City's Pep Guardiola helps homeless people reach their goals
This football tournament backed by Man City's Pep Guardiola helps homeless people reach their goals
Millions of Brits 'locked out' of cycling due to complete lack of bike parking, report finds
Millions of Brits 'locked out' of cycling due to complete lack of bike parking, report finds
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
Disabled people's health is 'shockingly neglected' in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
Disabled people's health is 'shockingly neglected' in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
How this year's Paralympic Games definitely corrects the mistakes of old
How this year's Paralympic Games definitely corrects the mistakes of old
'We're going to war': Meet the wheelchair rugby stars 'normalising disability' at the Paralympics
'We're going to war': Meet the wheelchair rugby stars 'normalising disability' at the Paralympics
Inside the Big Issue: The glorious rise and rise of the Paralympics
Inside the Big Issue: The glorious rise and rise of the Paralympics
Paralympics host Ed Jackson: 'It puts a smile on my face just to be able to walk down the stairs'
Paralympics host Ed Jackson: 'It puts a smile on my face just to be able to walk down the stairs'
'Sport is transforming my life': Inside the community gym keeping young people from a life of crime
'Sport is transforming my life': Inside the community gym keeping young people from a life of crime
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's historic Olympic win is a victory against hate
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's historic Olympic win is a victory against hate
Privately-educated athletes 'significantly over-represented' among Team GB's Olympic heroes
Privately-educated athletes 'significantly over-represented' among Team GB's Olympic heroes
Olympics star Steve Cram: 'TV's thrilling but nothing else feels like winning a race'
Olympics star Steve Cram: 'TV's thrilling but nothing else feels like winning a race'
'Football is a force for good': Homeless World Cup gets backing from FIFA
'Football is a force for good': Homeless World Cup gets backing from FIFA
Olympic champion Laura Kenny: 'I was told cycling wasn't a proper job'
Olympic champion Laura Kenny: 'I was told cycling wasn't a proper job'
Paris Olympics: 'The city is under siege. I just want it all to be over'
Paris Olympics: 'The city is under siege. I just want it all to be over'
Premier League clubs step up gambling sponsorship on front of shirts ahead of ban: 'It's shameful'
Premier League clubs step up gambling sponsorship on front of shirts ahead of ban: 'It's shameful'
The new Labour government must make changes so disabled people can enjoy sport
The new Labour government must make changes so disabled people can enjoy sport
'I felt intimidated': Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds
'I felt intimidated': Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds
Line of Duty's Martin Compston: 'I've been dreaming of going to the Euros since I was 14'
Line of Duty's Martin Compston: 'I've been dreaming of going to the Euros since I was 14'
Paralympian Jessica-Jane Applegate on winning gold and being told she doesn't look disabled enough
Paralympian Jessica-Jane Applegate on winning gold and being told she doesn't look disabled enough
'I come down and smash it out': How a boxing gym is giving marginalised young people a fighting chance
'I come down and smash it out': How a boxing gym is giving marginalised young people a fighting chance
Christopher Eccleston opens up on 'emotional' London Marathon race: 'This has been the hardest run'