Cuellar close to Villa bow

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

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.

Keane: We will support Chopra

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has pledged the club's full backing to striker Michael Chopra as he "deals with some personal problems".

Jankovic and Kuznetsova survive scares

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

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.

Kallis confirmed as skipper

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

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.

A-Rod powers through US opener

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

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.

Benitez praises 'amazing' Dutch ace

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Rafael Benitez hailed his European lucky charm Dirk Kuyt as Liverpool scrambled their way into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday night.

Pandiani could return to England

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Former Birmingham striker Walter Pandiani is negotiating a return to the Premier League, according to his agent.

Westwood commits to Wolves

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

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.

Groin op rules out Gerrard

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Steven Gerrard will miss both of England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers after having an operation on Thursday on his troublesome groin.

Wright-Phillips back at City

3:29pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Manchester City have completed the signing of Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips for an undisclosed fee.

Miliband issues advice to Russia

Updated 3:21pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Britain does not want to launch an "all-out war" with Russia following the country's decision to recognise two breakaway regions, David Miliband said.

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