Sacramento

Sunderland suffered a shock loss to American club Sacramento Republic in a friendly.

James Kiffe Steve McClaren has work to do at Newcastle United but they did at least claim a victory on Saturday.

Carlton Cole Carlton Cole has joined Sacramento Republic FC in the third tier of US soccer, after being released by Celtic in June.

West Bromwich Albion West Brom showed improvement in pre-season as they eased past the Sacramento Republic 3-1 on Friday.

West Bromwich Albion West Brom's winning form in pre-season continued, but their latest was an unconvincing 1-0 victory over the Sacramento Republic.

Sacramento The Sacramento Kings revealed on Thursday that they have invested the Sacramento Republic in a bid to revitalise the Californian city and get the football club into the MLS.