Former youth coach George Ormond is accused of offences between 1973 and 1998.
Newcastle United's financial accounts reveal the club spent nearly £1.3m on stock from Sports Direct and owner Mike Ashley's other businesses.
Northern has "declared war on passengers and staff", a union claims as its members strike.
'It breaks through barriers of being scared.'
The images by controversial politician T Dan Smith were discovered in a box in Newcastle.
Luis Reece hits 92 off 107 balls as Derbyshire secure a final-over win against Durham in the One-Day Cup.
Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain leaves the relegated Championship club, who scrap the position.
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