Sunderland have extended their regional radio broadcast deal with BBC Newcastle, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/. The publicly funded broadcaster will go on providing live coverage of the team's home and away games to listeners in north-east England until 2017.

Sunderland commercial director Gary Hutchinson said: "The club has enjoyed a fantastic partnership with BBC Newcastle over the years and we are delighted that they have committed to the club on a long-term basis.

"They provide a first-class service to Sunderland fans as our official commentary partner and have demonstrated their on-going support and commitment to Sunderland, something which we hugely appreciate."