This summer marks 20 years since Sunderland AFC’s departure from Roker Park. The ground was the home of the Black Cats for almost a century and was one of the most memorable grounds in English football history. Renowned for the famous Roker Roar, the seaside stadium was home to the […]
Silksworth Cricket Club has been left devastated to discover that the bar and tea rooms were broken into – for the second time in a year. Shutters were ripped down as two buildings at the club’s ground were broken into. The club is currently gearing up for another season in the […]
Sunderland’s young super fan Bradley Lowery will be the pride of the nation on Sunday when he leads the England team out at Wembley Stadium ahead of their World Cup qualifying game against Lithuania. The inspirational 5 year-old, who has terminal cancer, was invited by the Football Association to be […]
Jermain Defoe was kept on the bench last night in the Germany – England international friendly. The Sunderland Striker had been recalled to the squad by Gareth Southgate for the game that took place last night in Dortmund, as well as Saturday’s World Cup Qualifier against Lithuania. England started with Leicester City’s Jamie […]
It’s been a hectic 2016/17 season and Gateshead potter John Astley is savouring an extended break from competition before tackling the final ‘Triple Crown’ event of the campaign. The 2017 World Championship commences on 15 April but Astley insists he will not be resting until then. “It’s a break from competition […]
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has been called up to the England squad. The 34-year-old will be in the squad for friendly against Germany and World Cup qualifying match against Lithuania. He posted on Twitter: Thanks to everyone for your messages! Playing for @England has been my dream since day one […]
The ‘More than Music’ festival will take place at the Silksworth Cricket Club from July 14 to 16 and has already attracted over 200 people on its official Facebook page. The event will include entertainment such as circus performers, retro gaming and of course the music itself. Over the weekend […]
Hebburn Town Football Club are appealing to local business owners and residents of Hebburn to help raise funds to keep the club from going bust. Hebburn, who were formed in 1912, currently play in division 2 of the Northern League and have found themselves in serious financial difficulty. Low crowd […]
Olympic silver medalist Colin Jackson is bringing his Go Dad Run to Sunderland in April as he aims to encourage men to open up about their health issues. The run was launched by Jackson in 2013 and has since grown into a national event with the overall aim of encouraging men to […]
Newcastle Falcons back-row forward Nili Latu has said that “he thinks he’s done internationally.” Latu, who is the cousin of All Blacks legend Doug Howlett, has been a key figure for Tongan international Rugby for over a decade, but may have played his last match for Tonga. The dynamic back […]