Swimming: Six North East swimmers have been included in the 47-strong Great Britain squad for the European Championships in December.
City of Newcastle's Chris Cook leads the quintet, which also includes club team-mate James Johnson plus Durham's Aquatics' quartet of Jo Jackson, Stephanie Proud, Stephanie Johnson and Chris Alderton.
Core blimey!
Rugby Union: Newcastle Falcons' wing Mathew Tait has been named in the Core England Sevens squad for the forthcoming IRB Sevens Series and next March's Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
Rugby League: Gateshead Storm's Harry Gee is among the nominees for the LHF Healthplan National League Three Player of the Year award, which will be announced on Tuesday.
Black tie do?
General: Newcastle Falcons' fitness coach Steve Black is guest speaker at Durham Sport's awards dinner at Sedgefield's Hardwick Hall Hotel tomorrow night.
Tickets please
Cricket: Tickets are now on sale for England's one-day international with Sri Lanka at the Riverside on Saturday, June 24 next year.
Ticket prices start at £20 for adults and all junior (under-16) tickets are just £10. To book online visit www.CricketTickets.net or call the Durham CC box office on (0191) 387 5151.