Aaron Connolly reveals he underwent a month’s treatment for alcohol addiction this summer
‘I used to look forward to the games finishing so I could have a drink’ - Ireland international looks to rebuild career
‘I used to look forward to the games finishing so I could have a drink’ - Ireland international looks to rebuild career
Ex-Celtic and Sunderland player arrested last year after high speed chase while under influence of alcohol
‘Far-right racists’ blamed for violence as tensions rise in wake of knife attack in Southport
Nicknamed The King, Hurley played over 400 times for Sunderland while earning 40 caps for Ireland
Two former Sunderland managers Paolo Di Canio and Martin O'Neill have never seen eye to eye
Alexander Isak scored twice at the Stadium of Light
Sunderland now reside in the Championship but whereas their current squad cost about £20m to assemble, more than £500m has been spent on Newcastle
Four defeats in last five Premier League games, mounting injury list and busy schedule leaves manager exposed
Premier League giants meet for first time in competition since 2014
Any Other Business: Michael O’Leary on Polish politicians, a shortage of spa therapists, IDA’s search for a CEO, and speculation at RTÉ
Only he knows if his unfulfilled potential is the result of bad luck, bad decisions or a bad attitude?
QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng scores last-gasp leveller; Will Keane on target for Wigan
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices