Alastair Cook hits an unbeaten 140 for Essex, and Ben Brown 111 not out for Sussex, but bowlers dominate elsewhere.

A British man and five Nicaraguan nationals are accused of drug-trafficking offences.

Relive the second day of the latest 2021 County Championship matches, including D1 leaders Notts against Hampshire.

The 40th edition of the world's biggest half-marathon sees 57,000 take on the route in Tyneside.

Middlesbrough centre-back Sol Bamba says his first full league game since being free of cancer is a personal "victory".

Steve Bruce says his team played well at Old Trafford, but must start defending better after losing 4-1 to Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says "ruthless goalscorer" Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice on his return to the club, has "lifted everyone" at Old Trafford.

Sunderland claim victory in the battle of the top two in League One as they beat Accrington.

Hartlepool's perfect start to the season at Victoria Park continues as Jamie Sterry's first professional goal secures a 1-0 win over Bristol Rovers.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice on his return to Manchester United as the hosts eventually cruise to victory against Newcastle to send Old Trafford into raptures.

Viktor Gyokeres and Martyn Waghorn on target for Coventry against Middlesbrough.

Residents say relocating the Newcastle Central Station rank and queues of cabs would be "too much".

Watch live coverage of the Great North Run through Newcastle Upon Tyne.

A British man is among six arrested on a luxury yacht carrying more than two tonnes of cocaine.

Thousands of runners take part in junior events ahead of Sunday's half-marathon.

Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow says footballers should get vaccinated for Covid-19 after suffering a serious bout himself.