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Scotland suffer first defeat of qualifying campaign in Slovakia
Scotland crash to a 3-0 defeat away to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying.Oct 11, 20:37
Robert Snodgrass nets hat-trick in Scotland win over Malta
Scotland overcome a shaky start to run out convincing 5-1 winners against Malta on Sunday evening.Sep 4, 20:50
David Moyes to swoop for Marouane Fellaini, Adnan Januzaj?
Sunderland manager David Moyes is said to be planning a raid on his former club Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Adnan Januzaj.Jul 31, 08:22
Sheffield Wednesday announce Steven Fletcher signing
Sheffield Wednesday announce that they have completed the signing of former Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher.Jul 1, 12:41
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
Olivier Giroud hits brace in France win
Olivier Giroud scores twice as France beat Scotland 3-0 in their final international friendly before Euro 2016 begins on June 10.Jun 4, 20:51
Team News: Olivier Giroud retains starting spot as France welcome Scotland
Olivier Giroud retains his place up front for France as they welcome Scotland to Metz in an international friendly.Jun 4, 18:06
Steven Fletcher expects Sunderland departure
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher admits that he is unsure of his future, but insists that there has been no contact with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.Jun 3, 20:18
Matt Ritchie's strike against Denmark gives Scotland back-to-back wins
Scotland hold on against Denmark as Matt Ritchie's eighth-minute goal is enough to give Gordon Strachan's side victory at Hampden Park.Mar 29, 20:54
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park.Mar 18, 18:58
Preview:West Ham United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole provides the lowdown ahead of matchday 27's Saturday lunchtime Premier League match between West Ham United and Sunderland.Feb 26, 13:33
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Steven Fletcher refuses to testify on Adam Johnson's pubes
Steven Johnson decides against giving testimony about the length of Adam Johnson's pubic hair.Feb 24, 14:03
Steven Fletcher: 'Joey Barton recommended Marseille'
Steven Fletcher reveals that Joey Barton got in touch after he completed a loan move from Marseille to Sunderland.Feb 10, 19:56
Joey Barton: 'Steven Fletcher won't play at Marseille'
Joey Barton warns Steven Fletcher that he will find game time hard to come by during his loan stint at Marseille.Feb 1, 22:00
Steven Fletcher joins Marseille on loan
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher completes a loan switch to Marseille.Feb 1, 20:48
Sunderland 'offer Steven Fletcher to Marseille'
Sunderland reportedly offer striker Steven Fletcher to Ligue 1 side Marseille after manager Sam Allardyce sanctions his transfer.Feb 1, 11:58
Sunderland thrash Newcastle United in behind-closed-doors friendly
Duncan Watmore scores a hat-trick as Sunderland hammer North-East rivals Newcastle United in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the Stadium of Light.Jan 27, 17:24
Steven Fletcher wants Celtic move?
Sunderland centre-forward Steven Fletcher is reportedly hoping to secure a move to Celtic, having rejected the chance to join clubs in China.Jan 24, 10:09
FA Cup holders Arsenal cruise into fourth round with win over Sunderland
Arsenal get their FA Cup defence off to a winning start with a 3-1 victory over Sunderland to book their place in the fourth round of the competition.Jan 9, 16:53
Team News: Mesut Ozil absent for Arsenal
Mesut Ozil is absent from the Arsenal squad to face Sunderland, who make seven changes.Jan 9, 14:18
Preview:Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to the basement battle between Sunderland and Aston Villa on the opening Premier League matchday of 2016.Jan 1, 12:36
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
Team News: Cesc Fabregas returns for Chelsea
Cesc Fabregas returns to the starting lineup against Sunderland in Chelsea's first match without Jose Mourinho.Dec 19, 14:43
Preview:Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's first match since parting company with Jose Mourinho as the struggling champions host Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.Dec 18, 13:43
Team News: Billy Jones returns for Sunderland, Almen Abdi comes in for Watford
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce makes one change for his side's Premier League clash with Watford, as Billy Jones comes in for Younes Kaboul in a back three.Dec 12, 14:14
Preview:Sunderland vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Sunderland and Watford at the Stadium of Light.Dec 11, 16:19
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the 11 best players from the 15th batch of 2015-16 Premier League encounters.Dec 8, 10:10
Sunderland's Ola Toivonen rues missed opportunities in Arsenal defeat
Sunderland midfielder Ola Toivonen says that his side could have earned at least a point from their clash against Arsenal had they been more clinical in the final third.Dec 7, 23:26
Match Analysis: Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole reviews the action from North London as Arsenal secure a deserved, yet flattering 3-1 win over Sunderland.Dec 5, 18:12
Olivier Giroud nets in both goals as Arsenal beat Sunderland
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud scores for both sides as the Gunners beat Sunderland 3-1 to go second in the league, while Joel Campbell and Aaron Ramsey find the net.Dec 5, 16:52
Half-Time Report: Olivier Giroud own goal cancels out Arsenal's Joel Campbell opener
An own goal from Olivier Giroud cancels out Joel Campbell's opener to ensure that Arsenal and Sunderland go in level at the break in their Premier League clash.Dec 5, 15:55
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
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Sunderland, Stoke City
Sunderland and Stoke City play out a goalless first 45 minutes in their Premier League clash, as Patrick van Aanholt misses a chance late on with a free kick.Nov 28, 15:48
Preview:Sunderland vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Stoke City at the Stadium of Light.Nov 27, 02:24
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'We'll stay up with 13 clean sheets'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says that the team will stay in the Premier League if they keep 13 clean sheets.Nov 26, 16:21
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce praises defensive display in win over Crystal Palace
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce praises his side's resilience at the back in the Black Cats' 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Nov 24, 00:06
Jermain Defoe strike downs Crystal Palace
Jermain Defoe scores a late winner as Sunderland ease their relegation fears with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.Nov 23, 21:53
Half-Time Report: Crystal Palace, Sunderland goalless at the break
Crystal Palace and Sunderland fail to break the deadlock as the first half of their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park ends goalless.Nov 23, 20:48
Team News: Connor Wickham leads Crystal Palace attack against Sunderland
Connor Wickham starts against his former club as Crystal Palace welcome struggling Sunderland to Selhurst Park.Nov 23, 19:07
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League meeting between Crystal Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park.Nov 20, 16:40
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