SUNDERLAND will be without Dan Ballard for the Boxing Day game at Blackburn, with the defender facing at least a fortnight on the sidelines after suffering an injury in the weekend win over Norwich.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris says defender Dan Ballard will miss their remaining December games due to injury. The 25-year-old hobbled off during the Black Cats' victory over Norwich City on ...

Sunderland's Daniel Ballard wants nothing less than a win for Northern Ireland when they take on Luxembourg on Monday, despite Michael O'Neill's side needing just a point to ensure they win their ...

REGIS Le Bris has stressed the need for caution with Dan Ballard, who isn't yet in contention to return to action for Sunderland. The Black Cats will again be without Ballard for Sunday's visit of ...

According to The Sunderland Echo, there's now a growing belief inside Sunderland that Daniel Ballard could return against QPR this weekend in what would be his first league appearance since facing ...

Daniel Ballard has been jailed for manslaughter after he attacked dad-of-two Philip Mersh A martial arts fighter has been jailed for eight years after he killed a "loving and devoted" father who ...

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below. Attempt saved. Dan Ballard (Sunderland) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Northern Ireland captain Daniel Ballard says Tuesday's 2-0 ... "It was a really positive night," said Sunderland defender Ballard. Ballard also said being handed the armband by manager Michael ...

Jan. 5 7:00 a.m. Daniel Ballard, who is recovering from a muscle injury, will miss the upcoming match against Portsmouth as confirmed by Le Bris. This will be the third game when Sunderland will ...

2' Missed chance. Patrick Roberts - Sunderland - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assist - Trai Hume. 4' Dan Ballard - Sunderland - won a ...

Sunderland 1, Norwich City 1. Dan Ballard (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Eliezer Mayenda with a cross following a set piece situation.