Sunderland to make fresh Stewart Downing bid?
West Ham United midfielder Stewart Downing is to be the subject of a fresh bid from Sunderland in the coming days, according to a report.
Jun 26, 11:35
Adam Johnson pleads not guilty to child sex charges
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson pleads not guilty to four child sex charges and will stand trial at Durham Crown Court from August 24.
Jun 3, 11:02
Chelsea beat plucky Sunderland
Loic Remy scores two late goals as Chelsea beat Sunderland 3-1 in their final game of the Premier League season.
May 24, 16:52
Half-Time Report: Sunderland holding Chelsea at break
A Diego Costa penalty cancels out Steven Fletcher's header to leave Chelsea level at 1-1 with Sunderland at the interval of their Premier League clash.
May 24, 15:50
Stubborn Sunderland keep out Arsenal to secure Premier League safety
Sunderland secure their Premier League safety by holding Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
May 20, 21:35
Half-Time Report: Sunderland frustrate Arsenal to keep Premier League survival hopes on track
Arsenal have been unable to break down Sunderland in a goalless opening 45 minutes at the Emirates Stadium.
May 20, 20:32
Team News: Adam Johnson handed Sunderland start for trip to Arsenal
Adam Johnson returns for Sunderland in their only change from last time out, while Arsenal make two alterations for tonight's meeting at the Emirates Stadium.
May 20, 19:08
Adam Johnson to start for Sunderland against Arsenal?
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat hints that he might start Adam Johnson in Wednesday night's Premier League match against Arsenal.
May 19, 18:03
Sunderland's Adam Johnson bailed until June 3 on child sex charges
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is bailed until June 3 on four allegations of child sex offences.
May 18, 10:18
Leicester City secure safety with goalless draw against Sunderland
Leicester City cap a miraculous run for survival by ensuring their Premier League status for next season by earning a point in their match against Sunderland.
May 16, 16:50
Dick Advocaat glad to have Adam Johnson back
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat explains his delight at having Adam Johnson back in the team following the winger's recent off-field problems.
May 10, 16:47
Danny Graham, Jermain Defoe secure vital win for Sunderland
Sunderland's relegation fears are eased after goals from Danny Graham and Jermain Defoe earn the Black Cats victory over Everton.
May 9, 14:36
Preview: Everton vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunderland's visit to Everton on Saturday afternoon.
May 7, 17:51
Player Ratings: Sunderland 2-1 Southampton
Sports Mole rates the players involved during Sunderland's 2-1 win over Southampton at the Stadium of Light.
May 2, 18:29
Adam Johnson included in Sunderland matchday squad, despite child sex charges
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is included in the matchday squad to face Southampton at the weekend, despite being charged with child sex offences.
May 1, 17:07
Preview: Sunderland vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between relegation-threatened Sunderland and Europa League hopefuls Southampton at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 30, 19:40
Team News: Adam Johnson fails to make Sunderland squad for Stoke City trip
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat opts against selecting Sunderland winger Adam Johnson for their game at Stoke City.
Apr 25, 14:26
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 25, 14:00
Dick Advocaat suggests it's up to Adam Johnson if he is 'mentally' ready to play
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat suggests that it is up to Adam Johnson to decide if he is 'mentally' ready to play after being charged with child sex offences.
Apr 24, 17:47
Adam Johnson remains available for Sunderland
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson remains available for selection in the first team, despite being charged with three counts of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
Apr 24, 12:15
PFA releases statement on Adam Johnson's alleged child sex offences
The PFA releases a statement on the latest involving Sunderland winger Adam Johnson, who has been charged with child sex offences.
Apr 24, 10:11
Preview: Stoke City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League match between Sunderland and Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 23, 17:00
Sunderland's Adam Johnson charged with sex offences involving underage girl
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is charged with three offences of sexual activity with a child under 16 and one offence of grooming.
Apr 23, 15:21
On this day: Carlos Tevez celebrates hat-trick with golf swing
Three years ago today, Carlos Tevez completed his reintegration back into the Manchester City team by scoring a hat-trick away at Norwich City.
Apr 14, 08:00
Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-4 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes a look at the players involved in today's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Crystal Palace.
Apr 11, 18:26
Preview: Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Sunderland and Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 9, 18:58
Preview: Sunderland vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 3, 19:22
Moussa Sissoko: 'We must end losing run against Sunderland'
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko insists that his side have to end their four-match losing run against Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby.
Mar 31, 20:20
Jermain Defoe excited for derby clash with Newcastle United next week
Jermain Defoe tells Sunderland fans to get behind the team in the Tyne-Wear derby next week.
Mar 26, 05:34
Team News: Adam Johnson named on Sunderland bench for trip to West Ham United
Adam Johnson is named on the bench for Sunderland's Premier League visit to West Ham after his suspension following his recent arrest is lifted.
Mar 21, 17:16
Preview: West Ham United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Dick Advocaat's first match in charge of Sunderland as the relegation-threatened Black Cats travel to out-of-sorts West Ham in the Premier League.
Mar 20, 16:53
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat: 'Adam Johnson can be picked for West Ham clash'
New Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat reveals that Adam Johnson "can be picked" for Saturday's match against West Ham after the club lifted his suspension.
Mar 20, 15:32
Sunderland lift Adam Johnson suspension
Adam Johnson is allowed to return to Sunderland training as police continue their investigation into allegations that he had sex with an underage girl.
Mar 18, 16:13
Sunderland to review Adam Johnson suspension
Sunderland will review their suspension of Adam Johnson after he was given extended bail by police following allegations that he had sex with a girl under the age of 16.
Mar 17, 19:53
Police extend Adam Johnson bail
Police extend Sunderland winger Adam Johnson's bail until April 23 following allegations that he had sex with an underage girl.
Mar 17, 16:18
Overview: Gus Poyet's 17-month reign at Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look back at the reign of Gus Poyet at Sunderland following his sacking after 17 months in charge of the club
Mar 16, 16:14
Preview: Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews a huge match at the bottom end of the Premier League table as Tim Sherwood's buoyant Aston Villa travel to Gus Poyet's stuttering Sunderland.
Mar 12, 16:40
Sunderland fans chant support for Adam Johnson following his arrest
Sunderland fans sing, "there's only one Adam Johnson," in support of the winger who was recently arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16.
Mar 4, 12:12
Gus Poyet: 'Adam Johnson arrest my toughest day in management'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet admits that Adam Johnson's arrest earlier this week was "very difficult" to take.
Mar 4, 06:45
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson to answer bail in two weeks
England footballer Adam Johnson is bailed until the middle of the month after police arrested him on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16.
Mar 3, 13:52
