Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy has signed a new contract, committing him to the Barclays Premier League club until summer 2012.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has promised he will take no silly risks with star striker Kenwyne Jones after nursing him back to health.

Sunderland skipper Dean Whitehead has pleaded with referees to give his side a break.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has admitted he would have struggled to pick his club’s player of the year.