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'St. James' park' returns

Newcastle's stadium will once again be called St. James' Park from the start of next season after the Premier League club signed a four-year deal with a new sponsor on Tuesday.

Newcastle's stadium will once again be called St. James' Park from the start of next season after the Premier League club signed a four-year deal with a new sponsor on Tuesday. Supporters were left furious last November when Newcastle renamed its 119-year-old ground Sports Direct Arena - after the sports retail company belonging to owner Mike Ashley. However, as part of an agreement with Wonga, the club's new shirt sponsor, the traditional title of the stadium will be restored. Wonga, an online loan lender, will invest at least $2.4 million US in the club's academy - The Associated Press