For 20 years now, the official nickname of Sunderland AFC has been the Black Cats. Why, is less straightforward.

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It has thus far been a quiet summer since that exhilarating Wembley win for Sunderland supporters, aside from the ongoing concern over the club’s still-muddled ownership structure.

But links between the city of Sunderland, the football club and black cats were nothing new - in fact they go back to the earliest days of the club's history.

Photos emerged on social media on Thursday of Sunderland’s Black Cats Bar decked out in black and white and bearing Newcastle the slogans “Keep the black and white flag flying high”, “We ...

It's a huge week for Sunderland AFC - but the players looked in a relaxed mood ahead of their two-legged play-off clash with Lincoln City. The Black Cats have had a 10-day break between their ...

Sunderland's season is finally up and running after a superb 2-1 win at Bournemouth.

'Keep pushing' - Sunderland star wants Black Cats to be relentless in play-off race Sunderland told they cannot afford to take anything for granted despite back-to-back Championship wins.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini has urged Black Cats midfielder Jobe Bellingham to snub a move to Chelsea if he does decide to leave the Stadium of Light this summer.

Edouard Michut has (briefly) explained his reasons for leaving PSG and Sunderland links emerging with South American clubs.

Sunderland reach the Premier League after a stoppage-time victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.