Dan Ballard injury update before Sunderland vs Man City
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris provides a positive update on Dan Ballard's ankle injury ahead of the New Year's Day Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris provides a positive update on Dan Ballard's ankle injury ahead of the New Year's Day Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's seventh goal in six games secured a 1-1 draw for Leeds United at Sunderland. Read the full match report and analysis from the Premier League clash.
Live coverage of Sunderland vs Leeds United. A win for the Black Cats could propel them to fifth. Leeds aim to continue their recent revival. Kick-off 2pm.
Follow our live football coverage for all today's major fixtures, including Sunderland vs Leeds in the Premier League, Afcon action, and AC Milan in Serie A. Get the latest news and updates.
Sunderland is named England and Wales's fastest-moving property market, with homes selling in 23 days. Discover the affordable 'Queen of the North' and 2025's top property trends.
Wayne Kilty, 43, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for a brutal attack on a Chinese takeaway worker who refused him a free meal in Sunderland. Read the full court details.
Chelsea Women stormed into the Continental League Cup semi-finals with a stunning 9-1 victory over Liverpool. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd scored a hat-trick in the rout. Read the full match report.
Brighton's barren run continues as they fail to score at home for the first time this season, held by a gritty Sunderland side missing key players to AFCON. Read the full match report.
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck remains a fitness doubt for Saturday's Premier League match against his former club Sunderland due to a back issue. Get the latest team news.
Nissan begins production of the third-generation Leaf at its upgraded Sunderland plant, a £450m bet on the UK's EV future, despite a global retreat from strict electrification targets.
Arsenal will meet Chelsea in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals if they overcome OH Leuven. Discover the full draw and potential paths to the Oslo final.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's greatest engineering achievements. New research shows 94% of Brits are proud of this heritage, as Nissan celebrates its Sunderland plant.
Sam Kerr's header seals Chelsea's quarter-final spot after comeback win at Wolfsburg. Jess Park fires Manchester United to victory in Turin. Full report.
The final games of the Women's Champions League league stage kick off tonight. Discover which teams will secure a direct quarter-final spot and who faces the playoff round.
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, with 32 Premier League stars departing. Discover which clubs, like Sunderland and Fulham, face the most significant squad disruption and which escape unscathed.
The UK government will review its electric vehicle sales targets in 2024, a move welcomed by carmakers. Ministers confirm the 2035 petrol car ban stays, despite EU softening its rules.
England and Chelsea star Hannah Hampton wins the FIFA Best women's goalkeeper award for 2025, completing a remarkable double after her Ballon d'Or win. Discover her heroic year.
Nissan begins production of the new Leaf EV in Sunderland, a major boost for UK manufacturing with over £450m invested. Discover the future of the plant.
Khadija Shaw stars as Manchester City Women secure a 3-0 victory at Leicester, making it nine consecutive WSL wins. Can they finally reclaim the title? Read the full match report.
Manchester City moved second in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Sunderland. Rayan Cherki's stunning rabona assist for Phil Foden capped a dominant display. Read the full match report.
Vivianne Miedema's late winner seals a crucial 2-1 victory for Arsenal over Liverpool in the Women's Super League. Read the full match report and analysis.
Full team news, injury updates, and predicted lineups for all Premier League matches this weekend, including Aston Villa vs Arsenal and Man City vs Sunderland. Get the latest ahead of the action.
Florian Wirtz's late deflected goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Liverpool against Sunderland at Anfield. Read the full match report and analysis of the champions' struggles.
A packed Saturday of Premier League action sees Arsenal aiming to extend their lead, while Liverpool face a test. Brighton host Villa in a crucial clash. Full fixture guide.
FIFA has failed to secure a UK broadcaster for the 2025 Women's Champions Cup, leaving fans in the dark. The news raises serious questions about the commercial strategy for the women's game.
Spain's women's football team reaffirmed their world dominance, beating Germany 3-0 to retain the Nations League title in front of a record Madrid crowd. Read the full match report.
Ex-Watford star Troy Deeney labels Granit Xhaka's £17m Sunderland move the 'signing of the season'. The ex-Arsenal captain is inspiring the Black Cats' shock top-six push. Read the full story.
Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí suffers a fractured fibula in Spain training, a huge setback for her club and country. Discover the impact of this injury.
Brian Brobbey's powerful header completes a spectacular Sunderland fightback from 2-0 down against Bournemouth in a Premier League thriller at the Stadium of Light.
The home nations have officially launched their joint bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup, promising the most accessible tournament ever. Discover the stadiums and the bid's potential impact.