Sunderland beat Exeter City in nine-goal thriller
Sunderland survive a scare as they beat Exeter City 6-3 to make it through to the next round of the League Cup.
Aug 25, 21:43
Half-Time Report: Exeter City hit back at Sunderland to draw level in six-goal thriller
Jermain Defoe scores twice in the first half but Sunderland remain level with York City.
Aug 25, 20:34
Team News: Sunderland make two changes for cup tie
Sebastian Larsson is one of three changes for Sunderland for their League Cup game with Exeter City.
Aug 25, 19:17
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 3
Sports Mole looks back on the third round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures from each of the 10 encounters.
Aug 25, 11:29
Jermain Defoe advertises for personal assistant who can 'create global brand'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe advertises for a '24/7' executive personal assistant who can create a "global brand" for the footballer.
Aug 24, 15:31
Sunderland's Jack Rodwell: 'We were unlucky not to win'
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell believes that his side were unlucky to only take a point from their Premier League clash against Swansea City.
Aug 23, 15:13
Jeremain Lens: 'Sunderland can beat every Premier League team'
Winger Jeremain Lens believes that Sunderland can "beat everybody" in the Premier League.
Aug 23, 12:21
Garry Monk: 'We should have been further ahead'
Garry Monk believes that Swansea City missed the chance to kill the game off before Sunderland fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 22, 22:01
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe satisfied by draw with Swansea City
Jermain Defoe hopes that Sunderland can push on following their 1-1 draw with Swansea City in the Premier League.
Aug 22, 18:53
Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-1 Swansea City
Sports Mole rates the best and worst players from the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City.
Aug 22, 18:29
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-1 Swansea City
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 22, 17:36
Jermain Defoe secures Sunderland a point against Swansea City
Jermain Defoe cancels out Bafetimbi Gomis's strike as Sunderland draw at home to Swansea City.
Aug 22, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Bafetimbi Gomis heaps misery on Sunderland
Bafetimbi Gomis scores as Swansea City lead away at Sunderland at half time in the Premier League.
Aug 22, 15:52
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-1 Swansea City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 22, 14:00
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat: "Every player is for sale"
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat reveals that he will accept offers for any member of his squad if they wish to leave the club before the end of the transfer window.
Aug 22, 02:14
Bournemouth 'launch official bid for Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray'
Bournemouth reportedly launch an official bid for Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray.
Aug 21, 14:41
Jermain Defoe: 'I need to play up front'
Jermain Defoe believes that he can lead Sunderland away from trouble if he is trusted to play a central role in attack.
Aug 21, 05:00
Preview: Sunderland vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City.
Aug 20, 23:08
Preview: West Ham United vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole checks on the preparations of both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Bournemouth.
Aug 20, 17:22
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe denies interest in Sunderland's Jermain Defoe
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe rubbishes speculation linking the club with a move for Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.
Aug 20, 15:05
Report: Jermain Defoe wants to leave Sunderland, Bournemouth to make move
Bournemouth are reportedly keen on Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe as the 32-year-old is said to be looking for a way out of the Stadium of Light.
Aug 16, 13:51
Team News: Sunderland hand Jermain Defoe 400th Premier League appearance
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe makes his 400th Premier League appearance against Norwich City.
Aug 15, 14:46
Premier League in numbers: Matchday 2 preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League fixtures, with the aid of a selection of statistics from each game taking place.
Aug 15, 12:10
Preview: Sunderland vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Norwich City at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 13, 20:01
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 1
Sports Mole looks back on the opening weekend of Premier League action with a selection of facts and figures from each of the 10 encounters.
Aug 11, 11:48
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher: 'We have to bounce back next week'
Sunderland forward Steven Fletcher admits that his side have to bounce back from their opening-day loss to Leicester City when they play Norwich City next week.
Aug 9, 02:10
Dick Advocaat concerned by Sunderland performance
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat admits that his side's 4-2 defeat to Leicester City leaves him concerned.
Aug 8, 19:51
Player Ratings: Leicester City 4-2 Sunderland
strong>Sports Mole looks at who shone and who struggled as Leicester City beat Sunderland 4-2 in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium.
Aug 8, 18:48
Match Analysis: Leicester City 4-2 Sunderland
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Leicester City and Sunderland, which finished 4-2 to the Foxes.
Aug 8, 18:08
Leicester City ease past Sunderland in Premier League opener
Leicester City cruise past Sunderland in the opening day of the Premier League season courtesy of a 4-2 win to get Claudio Ranieri's reign off to the perfect start.
Aug 8, 16:54
Team News: Shinji Okazaki handed Leicester City debut against Sunderland
Shinji Okazaki is handed his debut for Leicester City in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium against Sunderland.
Aug 8, 14:29
Live Commentary: Leicester City 4-2 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the opening Premier League match between Leicester City and Sunderland, which finished 4-2 to the Foxes.
Aug 8, 14:00
Preview: Leicester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Sunderland.
Aug 6, 17:07
Premier League 2015-16 season preview: Sunderland
Having struggled the last two seasons, Sports Mole assesses whether or not 2015-16 will be a more comfortable Premier League campaign for Sunderland.
Aug 6, 13:00
Sunderland end pre-season with win in Hannover
Sunderland prepare for the new Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win away at Hannover.
Aug 1, 17:49
Jermain Defoe hopes to "nick a few" early goals when Premier League starts
Sunderland forward Jermain Defoe is hopeful that he can "nick a few goals" in the early stages of the Premier League campaign.
Jul 27, 08:18
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe feeling 'sharp' in pre-season
Jermain Defoe reveals that he is feeling 'sharp' after scoring twice in Sunderland's pre-season win over former club Toronto.
Jul 23, 15:32
Dick Advocaat: Jermain Defoe goals "boost to his confidence"
Jermain Defoe's two goals for Sunderland in their pre-season friendly against Toronto will have been a "boost to his confidence", according to manager Dick Advocaat.
Jul 23, 09:41
Jermain Defoe leads Sunderland comeback in Toronto
Jermain Defoe scores twice against his former side as Sunderland come from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1.
Jul 23, 02:25
Younes Kaboul relishing working with Jermain Defoe again
Sunderland defender Younes Kaboul is eagerly anticipating playing alongside Jermain Defoe for the fourth time in his career following his move to the Black Cats.
Jul 21, 02:14
