Sunderland

City in Tyne and Wear, England

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Sunderland is a port city in Tyne and Wear, England. It is a port at the mouth of the River Wear on the North Sea, approximately 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. The built-up area had a population of 168,277 at the 2021 census, making it the second largest settlement in North East England after Newcastle. It is the administrative centre of the metropolitan borough of the same name.

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Sunderland aim to stay clear as Rooney goes to Leeds Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United will be attempting to close the gap on Championship leaders Sunderland this weekend. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Man becomes first to be convicted of riot following last month's nationwide disorder A 32-year-old man who "encouraged violence" during far-right protests in Sunderland last month has become the first adult to admit a charge of riot. Sky News - Published on September 13, 2024
Newcastle's Moan on 'traitor' claims from rivals Newcastle goalkeeper Claudia Moan hopes to "prove wrong" the people who questioned her transfer from North East rivals Sunderland this summer. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024

Hull go sixth as Carvalho seals win at Sunderland Fabio Carvalho scores a deflected second-half goal as Hull City win at Sunderland to go sixth in the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
Howe hopes FA Cup tie can be season-changing game Manager Eddie Howe hopes Newcastle's FA Cup third-round tie at Sunderland on Saturday can prove to be a season-changing game. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2024
Black Cats beat Preston to start new year in style Alex Pritchard and Nazariy Rusyn fire Sunderland to 2-0 win over Preston North End in the Championship BBC Sport - Published on January 1, 2024

Sunderland to host Women's Rugby World Cup opener Sunderland's Stadium of Light is chosen as the opening venue for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2023
Nissan to build three new electric car models in Sunderland Nissan has announced plans to build new electric versions of its popular Juke and Qashqai models at its Sunderland plant. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2023
Nissan to deliver boost for Sunderland after government EV talks Nissan is to commit to manufacturing electric versions of two of its bestselling models at its Sunderland plant after months of talks with the government. Sky News - Published on November 22, 2023
Foxes beat Sunderland to go eight points clear Leicester City overcome Sunderland to move eight points clear at the top of the Championship table with their eight straight league win. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2023

Murder investigation after man dies following attack by dog believed to be XL bully A 54-year-old man who was attacked by a dog in Sunderland has died, Northumbria Police said. Sky News - Published on October 4, 2023
Man left with serious injuries after Sunderland dog attack A man has been left with serious injuries following a dog attack in Sunderland, Police have said. Sky News - Published on October 3, 2023
England meet Scotland in maiden Nations League game England host Scotland at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Friday evening in the inaugural game of the Uefa Women's Nations League for both of the home nations. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2023	Women's Nations League: England v Scotland - radio & text Follow radio commentary and live text of England v Scotland in the Women's Nations League at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2023
Triathletes suffer from vomiting and diarrhoea after swimming in sea Dozens of swimmers fell ill with vomiting and diarrhoea after taking part in a competition off the Sunderland coast, a spot where campaigners had complained of sewage discharges. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2023	At least 57 fall ill after Sunderland triathlon At least 57 people contracted diarrhoea and vomiting after the event, health officials confirm. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2023
Sunderland triathlon event probed over illnesses British Triathlon are looking into reports triathletes have fallen ill following the World Triathlon Championship Series in Sunderland. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2023	GB win mixed relay silver at World Triathlon Series Great Britain finish behind France to claim silver in the mixed relay at the World Triathlon Series in Sunderland. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2023
Watch: World Triathlon Series: Sunderland - Mixed Relay Watch BBC Two coverage live from Sunderland of the World Triathlon Series mixed relay BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023	Watch: World Triathlon Sunderland: GB's Mathias and Izzard in action Watch live action from the World Triathlon Championship Series at Sunderland's Roker Beach. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023
BBC coverage of Sunderland World Triathlon Series The World Triathlon Championship Series comes to Sunderland on Saturday and Sunday, with live coverage on BBC TV, iPlayer and online. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2023	England to play Scotland in Sunderland in September England will play their Women's Nations League opener against Scotland on 22 September at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023
Killer who murdered seven-year-old Nikki Allan in 1992 jailed A man who murdered a seven-year-old girl in Sunderland more than three decades ago has been jailed for at least 29 years. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2023	Championship play-offs: Luton host Sunderland in second leg Follow live text updates as Luton, trailing 2-1 from the first leg, face Sunderland for a Championship play-off final place. BBC Sport - Published on May 15, 2023
Hull earn last-gasp draw in thriller at Sunderland Ozan Tufan's last-gasp penalty earns Hull City a point in an eight-goal thriller at Sunderland to dent the hosts' Championship play-off ambitions. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2023	Championship leaders Burnley held by Sunderland Burnley survive a scare to extend their lead at the top of the Championship with a goalless draw at home to Sunderland. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2023
Footballer's loan terminated after rape charge Jack Diamond, who was on loan from Sunderland to Lincoln, is charged with rape. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023	Championship: Norwich City v Sunderland Follow live text from the Championship as Norwich City welcome Sunderland to Carrow Road. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2023
Fulham set up Leeds tie after win over Sunderland Watch highlights as Fulham see off Championship play-off hopefuls Sunderland to set up an FA Cup fifth-round tie against Leeds United. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2023	New images of Sunderland murder suspect released by police Images of a man wanted in connection with the murder of a woman in Sunderland last week have been released by police. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2022
Two men charged with murder after body of 18-year-old Kieran Williams found Two men have been charged with murder after the body of a teenager was found in Sunderland. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2022