David Vaughan, Andrew Crofts out of Wales squad
Injuries force David Vaughan and Andrew Crofts to pull out of the Wales squad to face Finland.
Nov 12, 14:20
Match Analysis: Leicester City 0-2 Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole casts its eye over a first win in five against East Midlands rivals Leicester for Nottingham Forest.
Nov 9, 19:52
Sunderland's David Vaughan joins Nottingham Forest on loan
Nottingham Forest announce the arrival of Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan until January 29.
Oct 31, 11:42
David Vaughan heading for loan exit?
A number of Championship clubs are reportedly interested in signing Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan on loan.
Oct 29, 11:31
David Vaughan: 'We must start well under Gus Poyet'
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan admits that it is important that the club make a successful start under new head coach Gus Poyet.
Oct 19, 06:30
Wales move off bottom of Group A with Macedonia win
Simon Church scores the only goal of the game as Wales beat Macedonia at the Cardiff City Stadium to move above their opponents and off the bottom of Group A.
Oct 11, 22:02
David Vaughan backs Gus Poyet appointment
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan backs the appointment of Gus Poyet as the club's new head coach.
Oct 9, 08:28
Sunderland players banned from Paolo Di Canio talk
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan reveals that the club have told the players not to discuss their former manager Paolo Di Canio.
Oct 9, 00:32
Preview: Wales vs. Serbia
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup qualifier between Wales and Serbia.
Sep 8, 14:34
Wales beaten in Macedonia
Welsh hopes of securing a third-place finish in Group A are dashed as Chris Coleman's men lose 2-1 in Macedonia in World Cup qualifying.
Sep 6, 19:51
Crystal Palace start with Dwight Gayle, Marouane Chamakh
Dwight Gayle and Marouane Chamakh start for Crystal Palace, while Connor Wickham gets a rare spot in the lineup for Sunderland.
Aug 31, 17:20
Joe Allen withdrawn from Wales squad
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen withdraws from the Wales squad due to a hamstring injury picked up in their League Cup match on Tuesday.
Aug 30, 20:28
Report: Reading move for Sunderland's David Vaughan
Welsh international midfielder David Vaughan is reportedly the subject of a £1m bid from Championship outfit Reading after being told he can leave Sunderland.
Aug 21, 01:58
David Vaughan hopes for end to injury woes
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan believes that he has turned a corner as he tries to manage a long-standing groin injury.
Jun 1, 13:52
End-of-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole looks back over a largely disappointing campaign for Sunderland.
May 21, 14:59
Tottenham Hotspur win but miss out on Champions League
Gareth Bale's 88th-minute wondergoal gives Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win over a dogged Sunderland at White Hart Lane this afternoon.
May 19, 17:54
Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires heavy Aston Villa win
Aston Villa hit Sunderland for six as a Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires Paul Lambert's men to a 6-1 rout.
Apr 29, 21:54
Paolo Di Canio delighted with derby triumph
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio claims that his team played like "warriors" during their 3-0 win at local rivals Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Apr 14, 19:42
Sunderland beat local rivals Newcastle United
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 3-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby to ease their relegation fears.
Apr 14, 13:56
David Vaughan out for Wales
David Vaughan will miss Wales's World Cup qualification clash against Scotland with a groin injury.
Mar 20, 15:51
David Vaughan: 'Players to blame for Sunderland slump'
David Vaughan says that the Sunderland players have nobody to blame but themselves for their recent poor form.
Mar 19, 08:37
David Vaughan feeling pressure at Sunderland
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan admits that his side are feeling the pressure of a relegation battle after going seven games without a win.
Mar 19, 04:35
Team News: Grant Holt drops to the bench for Norwich City
Grant Holt is left out of the starting lineup for Norwich City in their game at Sunderland this afternoon.
Mar 17, 12:46
Team News: Lee Cattermole given start against Arsenal
Lee Cattermole returns to captain Sunderland against Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.
Feb 9, 14:14
Team News: Gareth Bale, Craig Bellamy start for Wales
Wales boss Chris Coleman partners Craig Bellamy and Gareth Bale in attack for tonight's friendly against Austria.
Feb 6, 19:43
Preview: Sunderland vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews Swansea City's trip to Sunderland in the Premier League.
Jan 27, 19:36
Steven Fletcher scores twice in Sunderland victory
Steven Fletcher scores twice as Sunderland record a 3-2 victory over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
Jan 19, 16:59
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Wigan Athletic's Premier League fixture against Sunderland at home.
Jan 17, 15:47
Team News: Connor Wickham starts for Sunderland
Connor Wickham will lead the Sunderland line during tonight's FA Cup fixture against Bolton Wanderers.
Jan 15, 19:05
David Vaughan: 'I'm happy to wait for Sunderland first-team chance'
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan admits that he wants a place in the starting XI, but knows he will have to be patient.
Oct 27, 14:14
Preview: Sunderland vs. Wigan Athletic
Sunderland take on Wigan Athletic at the Stadium of Light this weekend, with the Black Cats searching for their first win of the campaign and the Latics desperate to avoid a third-straight defeat.
Sep 27, 10:45
David Vaughan hopes to avoid injuries
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan reveals that he wants an injury-free season to force a way back into the first team.
Sep 19, 21:10
Preview: Swansea City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look at Saturday's Premier League fixture between Swansea and Sunderland at the Liberty Stadium.
Aug 30, 12:43
Sunderland dealt Phil Bardsley injury blow
Phil Bardsley will miss the start of Sunderland's season with an ankle injury, but there is positive news on the fitness progress of a trio of Black Cat players.
Aug 14, 20:59
David Vaughan could be out for a "few weeks"
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says that David Vaughan is likely to be sidelined for a "few weeks" after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hernia operation.
Jul 27, 10:42
Gareth Bale to miss Mexico friendly
Gareth Bale is one of five players to miss Wales's friendly with Mexico on Sunday through injury.
May 21, 00:57
Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United
Wayne Rooney gives Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.
May 13, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United
Wayne Rooney gives Manchester United a 1-0 lead over Sunderland at the interval.
May 13, 15:47
Sunderland 0-2 Everton
Everton set up an FA Cup semi-final meeting with rivals Liverpool after beating Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 27, 22:05
Preview: Sunderland vs. Liverpool
Sunderland can dampen Liverpool's hopes of reaching fourth spot with a win at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Mar 8, 16:39
