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Sunderland celebrate Pierre Ekwah's goal against West Brom

Sunderland's £72m squad value compared to their Championship rivals

Newcastle United urged to keep hold of ‘outstanding’ star man

Dennis Cirkin celebrates scoring last season

How Sunderland went backwards from memorable moment one year ago today

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Ellis Taylor warming up for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID.

SAFC U21s player ratings after Liverpool win - including five 8/10s

Corry Evans made his Sunderland return against Millwall on Saturday

Dodds explains Evans decision and outlines next steps

Ex-Sunderland manager replaces former Leeds boss in chairman role

Sunderland celebrate Pierre Ekwah's goal against West Brom

Staying, going or loan: Every Sunderland players' status explained

Ex-Sunderland boss slams key decision as transfer interest confirmed

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick and Leeds United chief Daniel Farke on the touchline during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Middlesbrough manager 'frustrated' with Leeds United after defeat

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Top flight interest in Sunderland rival boss amid Leeds transfer call
All the latest news from around the Championship as Sunderland prepare to face Watford

How it played out as SAFC U21s beat strong Liverpool

Sunderland youngster Jobe Bellingham

Dodds: What Jobe told me about SAFC move and why he's 'fallen in love'

Ex-Sunderland man dismissed as legend plots transfer plan

Away attendances and how Sunderland compare to Leeds, Boro & rivals

Kevin Phillips plotting Sunderland approach as he eyes transfer favour

Neill Collins

Ex-SAFC defender sacked just days before potential play-off campaign

Watford's Tom Cleverley makes telling demand ahead of Sunderland clash

Sunderland youngster Matty Young

Next steps for prospect outlined as 'absolutely superb' loan ends

Newcastle United

Wolves 'join race' for Arsenal man also wanted by Newcastle United
Newcastle United transfers: Wolves have reportedly emerged as a potential rival for one Magpies ‘target’ this summer.

Ousmane Diomande in action for Sporting Lisbon.

Liverpool and Chelsea ‘join race’ for £68m Newcastle United ‘target’

Former Sunderland striker urges shock move for Newcastle United star

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez.

Newcastle United linked with shock move for ex-Spurs ace

Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs this summer. Newcastle United, West Ham and Everton are among those reportedly interested in the England Under-21 international.

Newcastle United ‘target’ wanted by West Ham and Everton

Roma defender Dean Huijsen

Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund ‘lead race’ for Juventus ace

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West Ham ‘eye’ shock move for ex-Newcastle United star

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The Sunderland coach named England's Strongest Man
Tom lifted his way to glory at the national competition.

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Nine Sunderland netball teams from the 1980s and 1990s

MMA fighter takes a break from day job at Lidl for fight night

The Stadium of Light will host the first match of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

‘Global venue’ Stadium of Light to host showcase rugby event

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light to host historic Women’s rugby match

Sunderland’s Mick Parkin extends his unbeaten record

Sunderland-born boxer Josh Kelly and Sunderland Echo writer James Copley

Josh Kelly speaks to the Echo about Beacon of Light fight

Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson tragically died after a collision with Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave.

Adam Johnson: Games postponed and tributes paid after player dies

Durham set Division 2 ablaze: Inside track of a record breaking season

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Farneys Willie writes Grand Prix fairytale for new trainer Richard Wales

Sunderland fans turned out in their numbers despite the defeat to Millwall

63 tremendous photos of Sunderland fans sticking by their team despite defeat

Millwall boss Neil Harris

Harris' honest admission after crucial win & outlines Watmore goal

Styles explains SAFC preference and is quizzed on future

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson

Young striker on radar, more Patterson interest & midfielder link

Sunderland vs Millwall. Photo: Ian Horrocks

Phil Smith's player ratings after Millwall loss

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson

Celtic, Arsenal and Liverpool's interest in SAFC man is 'genuine'

Sunderland boss Mel Reay

Mel Reay delivers honest verdict as title dream comes to an end

Sunderland's recent Championship form compared to Leeds, Boro & rivals

SAFC’s contract breakthrough which should prove valuable

Gateshead shock as EFL and National League confirm play-off decision

Sunderland's attendances vs Arsenal, Celtic & world's biggest clubs

Duncan Watmore gives Millwall the lead in the second half

'Boring' performance underlines the need for change: SAFC conclusions

Moments you may have missed against Millwall

Former Sunderland defender John O’Shea

O'Shea declares interest in vacancy but explains recruitment concern

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds

Mike Dodds sends transfer message as attacking woes continue

Louis Storey scored Gateshead's second goal in their 2-1 home win against Bromley (photo Charlie Waugh)

Elliot hails 'tremendous' Gateshead after comeback win against Bromley

Styles delivers SAFC dressing room verdict after Millwall loss