Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson admits sending "explicit messages"
Adam Johnson admits that he sent "explicit messages" to a string of women aged in their "mid-twenties".
Feb 22, 14:36
Adam Johnson shaves chest "for tanning purposes"
Former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson tells a trial that he regularly shaves his chest "for tanning purposes".
Feb 22, 14:18
Adam Johnson "aware" girl he was grooming was 15, court hears
Former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson was "aware" that a girl he allegedly had sexual activity with was 15 years old, a court hears.
Feb 22, 12:59
Adam Johnson and partner 'argued about him texting girls', court hears
Adam Johnson told police that he and his girlfriend Stacey Flounders argued about him "texting girls" prior to his alleged sexual encounter with a 15-year-old, a court hears.
Feb 19, 17:16
Girl "excited" after alleged sexual encounter with Adam Johnson, court hears
A teenage girl says that her friend was "excited" after an alleged sexual encounter with footballer Adam Johnson.
Feb 17, 15:00
Connor Wickham 'contacted police over Adam Johnson girl'
Connor Wickham reportedly contacted police after he became aware of social media posts involving the schoolgirl at the centre of the Adam Johnson trial.
Feb 16, 23:46
Girl found Adam Johnson texts "a bit creepy", court hears
A girl reveals that she found texts sent by former Sunderland and England winger Adam Johnson "a bit creepy" amid allegations of sexual activity with a child.
Feb 16, 15:23
Footballer Adam Johnson 'made his alleged victim out to be a liar', court hears
A girl reveals that former Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson made her out "to be a liar" following a sexual encounter between the pair.
Feb 16, 12:50
Fan wants Adam Johnson tattoo removed after he admitted child sex charges
A Manchester City fan wants a tattoo of Adam Johnson's signature removed from his leg after the footballer admitted child sex charges.
Feb 16, 12:32
Girl felt "compelled" to perform sex act on Adam Johnson, court hears
A girl felt "compelled" to perform a sex act on former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson while the pair were in his car, a court hears.
Feb 15, 17:34
Girl met Adam Johnson for "thank you kiss and more", court hears
A girl reveals that she met former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson for a "thank you kiss and more".
Feb 15, 12:58
Team News: Morgan Schneiderlin returns for Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is handed a recall to the starting lineup for the Premier League fixture at Sunderland.
Feb 13, 11:52
Former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson 'abused position in society'
A court hears that former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson "abused his revered position in society" when he had sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl.
Feb 12, 16:23
Girl in Adam Johnson's child sex case is avid Sunderland fan
The girl whom Adam Johnson is alleged to have abused is an avid Sunderland supporter, a court hears.
Feb 12, 12:50
Sunderland sack Adam Johnson after guilty pleas
Sunderland sack Adam Johnson after he pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a child under the age of 16.
Feb 11, 19:28
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson loses Adidas boot deal after guilty pleas
Adidas end their boot sponsorship deal with Sunderland winger Adam Johnson after he admitted two child sex charges.
Feb 11, 18:38
Adam Johnson left out of Sunderland squad after guilty plea
Adam Johnson is left out of the Sunderland squad for Saturday's clash with Manchester United after pleading guilty to charges of sexual activity with a child under 16.
Feb 11, 14:41
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday afternoon's Premier League encounter at the Stadium of Light between Sunderland and Manchester United.
Feb 11, 14:05
Adam Johnson's guilty plea shocks Sunderland?
Sunderland were not expecting Adam Johnson to admit to charges of grooming and sexual activity with a child, according to a report.
Feb 11, 09:31
Adam Johnson admits child sex charge
Sunderland's Adam Johnson pleads guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and also admits to a further count of grooming, having previously denied the charges.
Feb 10, 11:47
Sam Allardyce: 'Fan walkout affected Liverpool'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce believes that the mass walkout from Liverpool fans at Anfield must have affected the home players as they collapsed to a 2-2 draw.
Feb 6, 19:38
Sam Allardyce hails Sunderland never-say-die attitude
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce hails his side's never-say-die attitude after they came from two goals down in the final 10 minutes to rescue a point against Liverpool.
Feb 6, 17:51
Late Sunderland comeback stuns Liverpool
Sunderland come from two goals behind in the final 10 minutes to rescue a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.
Feb 6, 16:56
Team News: Kelechi Iheanacho earns Manchester City start
Kelechi Iheanacho starts for Man City for their trip to Sunderland after his FA Cup heroics.
Feb 2, 18:54
Preview: Sunderland vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League relegation battle between Sunderland and Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 21, 17:45
Tottenham Hotspur recover to beat Sunderland at White Hart Lane
Christian Eriksen scores a brace as Tottenham Hotspur battle back from a first-half deficit to beat Sunderland 4-1 in the Premier League.
Jan 16, 14:37
Sorry Aston Villa lose at Sunderland
Former England international Jermain Defoe scores twice as Sunderland record a 3-1 win over Aston Villa in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 2, 17:02
Team News: Sergio Aguero misses out for Manchester City
Sergio Aguero drops out of the starting lineup for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 26, 14:02
Preview: Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to the Boxing Day Premier League affair between Manchester City and Sunderland.
Dec 23, 16:23
Odion Ighalo strike earns Watford win over Sunderland
An early Odion Ighalo goal gives Watford a 1-0 win over Sunderland in their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 12, 17:00
Patrick van Aanholt, Duncan Watmore give Sunderland win over 10-man Stoke City
Late goals from Patrick van Aanholt and Duncan Watmore give Sunderland a 2-0 victory over 10-man Stoke City in their Premier League clash, as Ryan Shawcross is sent off.
Nov 28, 16:53
Dusan Tadic penalty gives Southampton win
Dusan Tadic scores from the penalty spot to give Southampton a 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 7, 16:52
Match Analysis: Everton 6-2 Sunderland
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Everton move into the top of the Premier League table with a 6-2 win over Sunderland.
Nov 1, 16:15
Arouna Kone hat-trick leads Everton to win over Sunderland
Arouna Kone scores a hat-trick as Everton cruise to a 6-2 win over Sunderland in the Premier League at Goodison Park.
Nov 1, 15:25
Half-Time Report: Gerard Deulofeu, Arouna Kone put Everton ahead
Gerard Deulofeu and Arouna Kone score in the first half to give Everton a 2-1 lead over Sunderland at Goodison Park.
Nov 1, 14:21
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'We have to improve our displays'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce believes that his side have to raise the level of their game ahead of their Premier League clash against Everton at Goodison Park.
Oct 31, 20:27
Newcastle United's Fabricio Coloccini still furious with Wear-Tyne derby dismissal
Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini reveals that he is still outraged over his sending-off against Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby.
Oct 28, 19:42
FA overturns red card shown to Newcastle United defender Fabricio Coloccini
The FA overturns the red card shown to Newcastle United defender Fabricio Coloccini during Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby against Sunderland.
Oct 27, 16:34
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher: 'We desperately needed the victory'
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher reveals that his side "desperately needed" their win over Newcastle United to kickstart their season.
Oct 27, 00:32
Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez: 'Fabricio Coloccini dismissal changed the game'
Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez believes that his side's chances of taking a positive result from the Wear-Tyne derby were ended by Fabricio Coloccini's dismissal.
Oct 26, 23:59
