Sunderland

Sunderland produced their most nervy display for weeks at Stoke on Saturday but still emerged with a vital point thanks to Jermain Defoe's last-gasp penalty. “I don't know why we didn't play as well as in previous weeks,” added M'Vila. “But it was a ...

The aircraft were launched from RAF Coningsby on Monday night to identify an unresponsive civilian aircraft, the Ministry of Defence said. People reported hearing what sounded like two loud explosions. These were later confirmed to have been sonic booms.

Sunderland's second-choice goalkeeper at the start of the season, he replaced the soon-to-depart Costel Pantilimon in goal after Christmas, seeing off the competition provided by a couple of impressive performances from youngster Jordan Pickford.

Still, Lady Luck did shine on them at Stoke as it was Sunderland for once who grabbed the late equaliser. And with a game in hand over rivals Newcastle United - who leapfrogged Sunderland after their win over Crystal Palace on Saturday - their destiny ...

After ending the game a player light, Sunderland striker Beth Mead was pleased to take a point home in their 1-1 draw at Reading. The Lady Black Cats took the lead on eight minutes when Mead tucked in the rebound having seen her penalty saved by Mary ...

Reading Women fought back to earn a draw with Sunderland that leaves both sides still waiting for a first win in Women's Super League One this season. Sunderland led when Beth Mead tapped home the rebound after her penalty - given after she was fouled ...