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Simon Mignolet calls for cool heads as Sunderland prepare for relegation battle
Tuesday 09 April 2013
Newcastle next up after nine-game winless streak
Timeline: How the Paolo Di Canio fascism saga has blown up on Wearside
Thursday 04 April 2013
New Sunderland manager has been a controversial appointment
Martin O'Neill pays for failure to create history at Sunderland
Sunday 31 March 2013
He had pedigree, was a Sunderland fan and had a point to prove. The Ulsterman arrived at the Stadium of Light as the dream ticket but could not revive the club
Simon Mignolet agent hints at Sunderland exit for goalkeeper
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Belgian stopper, who has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal, forced to clarify comments
James McClean closes Twitter account following tweet about IRA song
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Sunderland winger has caused controversy before on social networking site
Louis Saha told he can leave Sunderland
Thursday 17 January 2013
Frenchman has failed to make impact at Stadium of Light
Faith in flair has finally got Sunderland looking up the table following victory over West Ham
Sunday 13 January 2013
Sunderland 3 West Ham United 0
Alfred N'Diaye completes move to Sunderland
Wednesday 09 January 2013
France Under-21 international is a defensive midfielder
Alfred N'Diaye set for £2m Sunderland switch
Monday 07 January 2013
Fee agreed for the France Under-21 midfielder
Sunderland midfielder David Meyler in talks with Hull over possible transfer
Wednesday 02 January 2013
The two clubs have agreed a fee for the 23-year-old Republic of Ireland international
Premier League: Manchester United v Sunderland match preview
Friday 14 December 2012
A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Old Trafford
Sunderland must cut out silly mistakes to avoid relegation, says Adam Johnson
Sunday 09 December 2012
Winger admits home game against fellow strugglers Reading tomorrow will be vital
Harry Redknapp sees escape chance after QPR make point against Sunderland
Wednesday 28 November 2012
New manager praises his 'decent players' as bottom club draw 0-0 at Sunderland
Hard times for Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill as Steve Clarke prospers at West Brom
Monday 26 November 2012
Sunderland 2 West Bromwich Albion 4
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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