The English Football League (EFL) has long been booming with exceptional talent, providing a gateway for players to English ...

From the granite-tough Kevin Ball to the classy Stefan Schwarz, John Wilson looks at some of Wearside’s standout defensive midfield maestros ...

You might think it's weird to give Grimsby Town’s Blundell Park such lofty status. In 10 parts, Daniel Storey tells you why ...

Relive live text coverage of Sunderland v Sheffield United and 11 other matches in the Championship on New Year's Day.

We're calling on #SAFC fans and our friends around the world to help support a fantastic cause - Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. As the New Year dawns, we have plenty to reflect on from the ...

Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Darlington have all witnessed scenes of shocking violence as riots spread across the nation following the Southport attack in which three young girls were ...

Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Sunderland in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition ...

Ever wondered why Santa wears a red and white suit? Discover the surprising ... In 1863, during the Civil War, he depicted Santa in stars and stripes, handing out presents to Union soldiers.

With his red suit, big belly and jolly beard, Santa Claus has become synonymous with the festival for years and years. But why is it that Santa wears red and white? How did ‘Father ... he drew Santa ...

One of the picks of the Boxing Day fixtures has only grown in significance over recent weeks as Blackburn host Sunderland at Ewood Park. Blackburn have enjoyed a terrific spell of form to launch ...

SALIS Abdul Samed is expected to start full training with Sunderland next week - but it could be a further fortnight before he's ready to feature for the Black Cats. Samed has not yet been in a ...

Have you ever wondered why Santa Claus, the gift-bearing icon, only wears red and white? Has it always been his attire ... He first drew him in 1863, during the Civil War, wearing stars and stripes as ...