Wright-Phillips back at City Manchester City have completed the signing of Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips for an undisclosed fee.The 26-year-old, who had a seven-year spell with City from 1998 until 2005, has signed a four-year contract after completing a medical on Thursday morning. (28/08/2008) Kallis confirmed as skipper Jacques Kallis has been confirmed as South Africa captain in the absence of the injured Graeme Smith for Friday's NatWest Series match against England at The Oval.Smith had a meeting with a surgeon on Thursday to ascertain the prognosis on his tennis elbow problem, after which he was ruled out of the rest of the series. (28/08/2008) Groin op rules out Gerrard Steven Gerrard will miss both of England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers after having an operation on Thursday on his troublesome groin.Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez revealed that Gerrard has been playing through constant pain, after the Anfield side forced their way into the Champions League group stages. (28/08/2008) Benitez praises 'amazing' Dutch ace Rafael Benitez hailed his European lucky charm Dirk Kuyt as Liverpool scrambled their way into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday night.They eventually beat an excellent Standard Liege side 1-0 on the night, and on aggregate, with Kuyt scoring the winner two minutes from the end of extra-time. (28/08/2008) Keane: We will support Chopra Sunderland manager Roy Keane has pledged the club's full backing to striker Michael Chopra as he "deals with some personal problems".The Daily Mirror reported on Thursday that the £5million 24-year-old former Newcastle and Cardiff player had been checked into the Sporting Chance clinic. (28/08/2008) Pandiani could return to England Former Birmingham striker Walter Pandiani is negotiating a return to the Premier League, according to his agent.The 32-year-old from Uruguay is currently at Spanish side Osasuna and has been linked with Fulham and West Ham. (28/08/2008) Cuellar close to Villa bow Aston Villa's recent signing Carlos Cuellar could finally make his debut in Sunday's home Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Villa Park.The £7.8 million capture from Rangers has returned to full training after being sidelined with a calf injury. (28/08/2008) A-Rod powers through US opener World number eight Andy Roddick produced a serving masterclass to begin his quest for a second US Open title with a comfortable 6-2 6-2 6-2 straight-sets victory over Fabrice Santoro on Wednesday.Roddick, who claimed his only Grand Slam victory on the US Open hardcourt in 2003, had little trouble against Santoro as he raced through the first set in 25 minutes. He then used his blistering serve to record 15 aces, while he lost just four points on his first serve en route to dispatching his opponent in 76 minutes. (28/08/2008) Jankovic and Kuznetsova survive scares Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova both endured some tense moments before progressing to the third round of the US Open last night but former champion Lindsay Davenport progressed without being troubled.Second seed Jankovic was pushed before recording a 6-3 6-7 (5/7) 7-5 triumph over Sofia Arvidsson, while former world number one and 1998 champion Davenport posted a 7-5 6-3 second-round triumph over Russian Alisa Kleybanova. (28/08/2008) Westwood commits to Wolves Warrington's England international Ben Westwood has signed a two-year extension to his contract, which will keep him at the Halliwell Jones Stadium until the end of the 2011 season.The 27-year-old second-rower's impressive form this year earned him a place in the England squad for the mid-season Test in France and saw him linked with a move to rival Super League clubs. (28/08/2008) |


Manchester City have completed the signing of Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips for an undisclosed fee.
Jacques Kallis has been confirmed as South Africa captain in the absence of the injured Graeme Smith for Friday's NatWest Series match against England at The Oval.
Steven Gerrard will miss both of England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers after having an operation on Thursday on his troublesome groin.
Rafael Benitez hailed his European lucky charm Dirk Kuyt as Liverpool scrambled their way into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday night.
Sunderland manager Roy Keane has pledged the club's full backing to striker Michael Chopra as he "deals with some personal problems".
Former Birmingham striker Walter Pandiani is negotiating a return to the Premier League, according to his agent.
Aston Villa's recent signing Carlos Cuellar could finally make his debut in Sunday's home Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Villa Park.
World number eight Andy Roddick produced a serving masterclass to begin his quest for a second US Open title with a comfortable 6-2 6-2 6-2 straight-sets victory over Fabrice Santoro on Wednesday.
Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova both endured some tense moments before progressing to the third round of the US Open last night but former champion Lindsay Davenport progressed without being troubled.
Warrington's England international Ben Westwood has signed a two-year extension to his contract, which will keep him at the Halliwell Jones Stadium until the end of the 2011 season.