Republic of Ireland defensive trio Richard Dunne, John O'Shea and Sean St Ledger are set to miss the friendly with Bosnia-Hercegovina.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Wed 23 May 12:22

Craig Gordon is keeping his options open as he seeks a new club and eyes rare game time for Scotland against USA.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Tue 22 May 15:30

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given will sit out training after suffering a knee injury.

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• Date: Tue 22 May 11:05

Bury sign Sunderland goalkeeper Trevor Carson following two successful loan spells last season.

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• Date: Tue 22 May 10:19

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli refuses to rule out James McClean's chances of earning starts at Euro 2012.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Mon 21 May 17:08

Sunderland hand former Darlington boss Craig Liddle a development coach role on the club's academy staff from 11 June.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Mon 21 May 10:40

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who was signed for £9m in 2007, is one of nine players released by the club.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sat 19 May 08:10

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who was signed for £9m in 2007, is one of nine players released by the club.

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• Date: Sat 19 May 07:53

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner and Liverpool defender Daniel Agger are named by Denmark coach Morten Olsen for Euro 2012.

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• Date: Wed 16 May 15:44

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill pay tribute to Harry Gregg.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Tue 15 May 19:07

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill tips Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to impress in the friendly with England next month.

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• Date: Tue 15 May 12:48

At Etihad Stadium The group of Manchester City fans standing on Joe Mercer Way were smiling but silent. It was as if they could not find the words to...

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• Date: Sun 13 May 22:29

BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan watches a dramatic Premier League finale play out at the Stadium of Light.

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• Date: Sun 13 May 20:33

Sunderland's Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea is doubtful for Euro 2012 with a calf injury.

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• Date: Sun 13 May 19:21

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is 'absolutely delighted' with Sunderland's season and credits his players for turning around their poor form.

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• Date: Sun 13 May 18:07

Dramatic scenes from the final whistle at both the Stadium of Light and Etihad Stadium where Manchester United hear the news that rivals City have sco...

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sun 13 May 16:21

Live coverage of Sunday's game between Sunderland and Manchester United in the Premier League.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sun 13 May 14:11

The Irish FA expresses "disappointment" after James McClean claims Catholics cannot "feel at home" representing Northern Ireland.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sat 12 May 14:11

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Sunderland and Manchester United in the Premier League.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Fri 11 May 11:18

Footballer James McClean is understood to have closed his Twitter account after receiving sectarian abuse following his Euro 2012 call-up for the Repu...

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Wed 09 May 09:34

Football Focus's Dan Walker is joined by former Hull boss Phil Brown and ex-Sunderland winger Michael Gray to discuss the task facing new England boss...

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Tue 08 May 14:51

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni names Sunderland's James McClean in his 23-man Euro 2012 squad.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Mon 07 May 14:58

Sunderland lift the Women's Premier League Cup for the first time with a 2-1 win against Leeds.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sun 06 May 18:42

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill blames his side for wasting "gift-wrapped" chances as they suffer a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Fulham at Craven Co...

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sun 06 May 17:17

Fulham boss Martin Jol is full of praise for his side following Sunday's 2-1 victory over Sunderland, and sets his players the target of a record poin...

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sun 06 May 17:13

Clint Dempsey scores his 23rd goal of the season to help Fulham to a deserved victory over Sunderland.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sun 06 May 14:50

Martin O'Neill says James McClean will "not let Giovanni Trapattoni down" if he is named in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 squad.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Fri 04 May 17:17

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill tells BBC Newcastle that Fulham are a model for a number of Premier League clubs, given their resources.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Fri 04 May 09:23

Former Manchester City striker Niall Quinn says he does not want to become the club's new chief executive.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Wed 02 May 11:10

Sunderland defender Michael Turner says he and his teammates were delighted to see Craig Gordon back in the first-team after a lengthy absence.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Mon 30 Apr 16:53

Sunderland boss Mick Mulhern praises his players after they win the Women's Premier League title for a second successive season.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sun 29 Apr 17:53

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill credits Bolton for "never giving up" after his side are held to a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sat 28 Apr 17:14

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is thankful for a 'terrific' point at Sunderland as Wanderers move level on points with 17th placed QPR.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sat 28 Apr 16:47

Kevin Davies scores twice to earn Bolton a priceless point as Sunderland fail to win for the sixth game.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sat 28 Apr 15:52

Sunderland footballer Lee Cattermole accepts a conditional caution for damaging five vehicles in Newcastle.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Fri 27 Apr 13:32

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Sunderland and Bolton in the Premier League.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Fri 27 Apr 10:51

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill confirms Sebastian Larsson and Kieran Richardson will miss the rest of the season following hernia operations.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Thu 26 Apr 11:27

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill tells BBC Newcastle the operation for Sebastian Larsson can aid the player in Sweden's Euro 2012 campaign.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Thu 26 Apr 11:22

Sunderland midfielder David Meyler says two knee injury setbacks have taught him the value of patience in making a first-team return.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Wed 25 Apr 13:54

Sunderland defender John O'Shea calls on the players not to let their improvement under Martin O'Neill fall away at the end of the season.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Tue 24 Apr 14:27

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes his side were "robbed of three points" by the assistant referee after a Nicklas Bendtner goal was ruled out...

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sat 21 Apr 16:58

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes his side "should have won" their match against Sunderland following a 0-0 draw at Villa Park that leaves the...

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sat 21 Apr 16:56

Aston Villa remain in relegation trouble after Martin O'Neill's Sunderland earn a point on the manager's return to Villa Park.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Sat 21 Apr 16:23

Sunderland are fined £30,000 for their players' reaction to a penalty decision in the 3-3 draw at Manchester City.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Fri 20 Apr 16:10

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Aston Villa and Sunderland in the Premier League.

• Source: BBC Sport
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• Date: Fri 20 Apr 13:51