Thousands of pounds in funding is set to help hundreds of University of Sunderland students improve their mental health through exercise. Staff from the Institute of Sport at the University have devised a scheme which is helping boost both mental and physical wellbeing. By taking part in walks at some […]
A team of four rowers from the North East are taking part in what is said to be one of the worlds toughest races. In winter 2018, Team Tyne Innovation will begin the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. It is a trans-Atlantic rowing race for solo, trios or teams of four […]
South Shields FC have extended their partnership with Sunderland College for a further five years following a successful first year between the two. The partnership – which has helped supply the club’s 16 to 19-year-old academy – has proved highly successful in the opening year with the Shields academy challenging for […]
South Shields U19 boss Lee Picton said that his side weren’t “ruthless” enough in their 2-1 victory over FC United of Manchester U19’s. Goals from Michael Colquhoun and Joe Hassanin were enough to stretch Shields’ league lead to three points, although Picton believes the team were far from their best. […]
York St. John 5-0 Sunderland There was a fresh look to the Sunderland team with numerous new additions added over the summer. However, the new look team struggled against an organised St. Johns side. York dominated the possession from the off and had a lot of joy down the right […]
A North East woman, who has experienced domestic violence, has called out Sunderland AFC manager David Moyes’ “get a slap” comment – warning the subject should not be trivialised. The Black Cats manager made the comment after an interview with BBC reporter Vicki Sparks. Moyes said to Sparks she “might get a […]
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 […]
Sunderland have confirmed the departure of Steven Fletcher and three other players. Its after leaving the striker off their official retained list for next season’s Premier League campaign. The 29-year-old will exit alongside Wes Brown, Danny Graham and Steve Harper, none of whom will be offered extensions to their contracts which […]
Football clubs across the region have backed a campaign by Road Safety GB North East to give drink driving the red card during Euro 2016. The road safety group is being joined by Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Hartlepool football clubs as it aims to raise awareness about the dangers of […]
England’s squad for Euro 2016 was announced yesterday (Tuesday, May 31) – but where would England place if the tournament was based on health statistics? Research by Durham University concluded that the Three Lions would get knocked out in the quarter finals of Euro 2016 if health figures were a criteria for […]