Parker: Sunderland surprised us
Scott Parker admits Tottenham went into Saturday’s goalless draw with Sunderland expecting the hosts to offer more to the contest. A forgettable encounter at the Stadium of Light saw Spurs dominate...
View ArticleNew Stoke extension Delap
Rory Delap STOKE CITY, England ● Stoke City utility man Rory Delap has agreed a new one-year deal with the club, which will see his stay at the Britannia Stadium extended into a seventh year....
View ArticleMcCarthy missing Euro’s due to family illness
James McClean will be wearing the Irish jersey during Euro 2012 DUBLIN, Ireland ● Giovanni Trapattoni granted the wishes of thousands of Republic of Ireland supporters when he included Sunderland...
View ArticleNorwich hold on to unbeaten streak
Sebastien Bassong of Norwich City celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mate Grant Holt (L) NORWICH, England ● Norwich City extended their unbeaten run to eight Premier League games with a...
View ArticleSaints slip up as Sunderland steal points
Goalscorer Steven Fletcher of Sunderland applauds the travelling fans following his team’s 1-0 victory over Southampton SOUTHAMPTON, England ● Southampton’s recent revival after a dismal start to...
View ArticleHuge win Sunderland over West Ham
Sunderland player David Vaughan (r) is fouled by James Tomkins SUNDERLAND, England ● Sunderland eased their relegation worries as Sebastian Larsson’s stunning strike inspired a 3-0 win over West...
View ArticleSouthampton held down by Johnson strike
SUNDERLAND, England ● A 71st-minute goal from the in-form Adam Johnson enabled Sunderland to bely a below-par performance by holding Southampton to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday....
View ArticleSunderland sign goalie Ustari from Almeria
SUNDERLAND, England ● Sunderland have signed Argentine goalkeeper Oscar Ustari from Spanish side Almeria on a short-term contract, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. With second-choice...
View ArticleDrama in Pamplona: stadium collapses and relegation
MADRID, Spain ● Osasuna and Valladolid were relegated to the Spanish second division on Sunday, but the final round of La Liga matches was overshadowed by the collapse of a barrier which injured 58...
View ArticleBurnley and QPR getting closer and closer to relegation
Raheem Sterling of Liverpool collides with goalie Robert Green LONDON, England • Burnley and Queens Park Rangers were both left on the verge of relegation from the Premier League following an...
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