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England-bound Sam Allardyce oversees Sunderland win against Hartlepool United
Sam Allardyce watches Sunderland ease past Hartlepool United as reports suggest that he will be named as the new England boss on Thursday.Jul 20, 20:23
Jermain Defoe targets fast start for Sunderland
Jermain Defoe says that Sunderland need to work hard during pre-season in order to 'fly out of the blocks' in the Premier League.Jul 16, 11:57
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone pens new two-year deal at Stadium of Light
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone puts pen to paper on a new two-year contract at the Stadium of Light until 2018.Jul 4, 17:55
Jermain Defoe backs Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce to become England manager
Jermain Defoe backs his Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce to be a contender for the England job following Roy Hodgson's departure.Jun 29, 08:42
Sunderland release Steven Fletcher, Wes Brown
Sunderland confirm that Steven Fletcher, Wes Brown, Danny Graham and Steve Harper will all leave the club at the end of their contracts this summer.Jun 10, 12:07
Jermain Defoe signs three-year Sunderland extension
Jermain Defoe signs a new three-year Sunderland deal that will keep him at the club until 2019.Jun 9, 15:11
England beat Rest of World team in Soccer Aid clash
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe scores twice in Sunday night's Soccer Aid event at Old Trafford as an England XI beat a Rest of the World XI 3-2.Jun 5, 20:52
Paul Ince: 'England should have picked Jermain Defoe over Marcus Rashford'
Former England mainstay Paul Ince believes that Jermain Defoe should have been picked for the Three Lions' Euro 2016 squad instead of Marcus Rashford.Jun 5, 16:05
Preview:England vs. Turkey
Sports Mole previews England's first Euro 2016 warm-up match as they host Turkey at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.May 21, 23:15
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce plots double Swansea City raid?
Swansea City attackers Andre Ayew and Bafetimbi Gomis are both reportedly summer transfer targets of Sunderland.May 19, 21:53
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe reacts to missing out on England spot for Euro 2016
Jermain Defoe admits that he is 'disappointed' to have missed out on a place in England's Euro 2016 squad.May 16, 17:45
Video: Sports Mole Reader Awards - Premier League Striker of the Season
See who you voted for as the Premier League Striker of the Season in the 2015-16 Sports Mole Reader Awards.May 16, 11:00
Preview:Watford vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League clash between Watford and Sunderland at Vicarage Road in what is Quique Flores's final match in charge of the Hornets.May 14, 20:33
Jermain Defoe hails Sunderland's "team spirit"
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe reveals his delight after the Black Cats secured Premier League survival with a 3-0 win over Everton.May 11, 21:12
Sunderland secure Premier League survival
Sunderland secure Premier League survival and relegate Newcastle United and Norwich City after beating Everton 3-0 at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night.May 11, 20:38
Sam Allardyce: Jermain Defoe "very good option" for England
Sam Allardyce urges Roy Hodgson to make experienced centre-forward Jermain Defoe part of the England squad for Euro 2016.May 10, 08:34
Sam Allardyce: 'We're in a very good position'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce admits that his side are in a "very good position" following their 3-2 victory over Chelsea.May 7, 18:54
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce hails Jermain Defoe
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce hails Jermain Defoe after the striker scored his 15th Premier League goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 win over Chelsea.May 7, 18:26
Sunderland climb out of relegation zone with comeback win over 10-men Chelsea
Sunderland come from behind to seal a 3-2 victory over 10-men Chelsea at the Stadium of Light and move out of the relegation zone. May 7, 15:57
Team News: Sunderland unchanged against Chelsea
Sam Allardyce fields an unchanged lineup as Sunderland host Chelsea in the Premier League.May 7, 13:04
Live Commentary: Sunderland 3-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Chelsea at the Stadium of Light.May 7, 13:00
Preview:Sunderland vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to struggling Sunderland's home encounter against recently-dethroned champions Chelsea.May 5, 17:43
Bournemouth to move for Jermain Defoe?
Jermain Defoe is reportedly a major summer transfer target of Bournemouth, particularly if Sunderland are relegated to the Championship.May 4, 08:41
Sam Allardyce hails Jermain Defoe contribution
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce praises striker Jermain Defoe for keeping his side in with a chance of Premier League survival with his 14 goals this season.May 1, 21:16
Sam Allardyce concerned by Sunderland nerves
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce admits that he is concerned by the nerves his side showed during their 1-1 draw with Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.May 1, 20:01
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'Decisions went against us'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says that refereeing decisions prevented his team from winning, but is pleased with the late equaliser against Stoke City.Apr 30, 16:59
Jerman Defoe's last-gasp penalty keeps Sunderland's survival hopes alive
Jermain Defoe scores a last-gasp penalty to draw 1-1 with Stoke City and keep Sunderland's hopes of Premier League survival alive.Apr 30, 16:08
Team News: Sunderland unchanged against Stoke City
Sam Allardyce opts against making any changes for the trip to Stoke City in the Premier League.Apr 30, 13:18
Preview:Stoke City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and relegation-threatened Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.Apr 29, 12:47
Sam Allardyce unhappy with penalty call in Arsenal draw
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce questions referee Mike Dean's decision to not award his side a penalty for handball in the 0-0 draw with Arsenal.Apr 24, 16:34
Chances missed as Sunderland, Arsenal share a point
Sunderland and Arsenal play out a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light after both sides miss chances to nab a winner.Apr 24, 14:56
Team News: Sunderland, Arsenal unchanged for Stadium of Light clash
Sunderland remain unchanged for this afternoon's visit of Arsenal, while the Gunners welcome Jack Wilshere back to their squad.Apr 24, 12:08
Sam Allardyce "brainwashed" into doubting Jermain Defoe
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce hails the goalscoring success of Jermain Defoe this season, which he admits could have been a different story.Apr 22, 17:52
Preview:Sunderland vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter at the Stadium of Light between Sunderland and Arsenal.Apr 22, 15:50
Alex Neil: 'Big decisions went against us'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil insists that Sunderland's first two goals should not have counted after his side lost their relegation six-pointer.Apr 16, 17:39
Sunderland win at Norwich City to throw relegation scrap wide open
Sunderland end their six-game winless streak and earn a massive three points at relegation rivals Norwich City to close within a point of the Canaries.Apr 16, 13:39
Live Commentary: Norwich City 0-3 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how the Premier League basement battle between Norwich City and Sunderland unfolded with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Apr 16, 10:46
Preview:Norwich City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday lunchtime's huge Premier League basement battle between Norwich City and Sunderland.Apr 15, 15:54
Team News: Sunderland, Leicester City both unchanged
Sunderland and Leicester City are both unchanged for this afternoon's Premier League contest at the Stadium of Light.Apr 10, 11:32
Preview:Sunderland vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Leicester City at the Stadium of Light.Apr 8, 00:22
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