The Latest Breaking News from Sunderland

Ross Stewart in line for new contract as Sunderland look to fend off suitors

The Black Cats forward is enjoying the best football of his career but other clubs are now circling

Chronicle Live · Mar 25, 2022

League One focus: Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday and the bids to escape "crazy" division

The third tier of English football is littered with some big names and a handful are guaranteed to be unsuccessful this season as the race to reach the Championship nears its conclusion, with Rotherham and Wigan currently leading the way

Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Points tally needed for League One play-offs as clear Bolton Wanderers target emerges

Wanderers have seven games left to go in the League One campaign as they seek to reach the play-offs

Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2022

Steve Clarke lays down the mantle for Ross Stewart's after Scotland call-up

The Sunderland striker was called up to the Scotland senior squad for the first time in his career

Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2022

Ledley King hails former Tottenham teammate Jermain Defoe after retirement

Tottenham legend Ledley King hailed former teammate Jermain Defoe as “without doubt one of the best finishers this country has ever produced”.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022

Jermain Defoe eyes next chapter as he calls time on "incredible" career

Jermain Defoe has announced his retirement from professional football aged 39 after starring for West Ham, Bournemouth, Tottenham, Sunderland, Portsmouth, Toronto and Rangers

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

Harry Kane leads Jermain Defoe tributes as Sunderland striker announces retirement

Alan Shearer and Harry Kane are amongst those to have congratulated Jermain Defoe on a 'great career'

Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2022

Jermain Defoe's Sunderland 'last dance' always a risk, one that hasn't paid off

The Black Cats striker has announced his retirement with immediate effect

Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2022

Jermain Defoe is a ‘legend’ says Bradley Lowery’s mother

The Sunderland striker, who has retired aged 39, made a beautiful friendship with the seriously ill little boy before he died aged only six.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Former Tottenham star Jermain Defoe explains 'tough' retirement decision and role his mum played

Jermain Defoe announced his retirement from football on Thursday morning and the former Tottenham star has gone on to explain how he made his decision

Football London · Mar 24, 2022