Drogba available for game against United

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is in contention to play against Manchester United on Sunday but is not ready for 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge.

Foster faces new Old Trafford lay-off

Manchester United FC's second-choice goalkeeper Ben Foster has been ruled out for up to eight weeks after sustaining an ankle injury on Thursday, with Sir Alex Ferguson conceding: "The lad's got no luck at all."

Berbatov fit to face Chelsea

Alex Ferguson could have both Dimitar Berbatov and Cristiano Ronaldo in his Manchester United starting line-up to face Chelsea on Sunday.

Drogba could face United

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is in contention to play against Manchester United on Sunday but is not ready for 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge.

United feel the heat ahead of Moscow reprise

The stakes may not be as high as when they last met in Moscow in May but Manchester United FC's visit to Chelsea FC on Sunday is already a game the English and European champions can barely afford to lose.

Berbatov and Ronaldo may figure for United

Alex Ferguson could have both Dimitar Berbatov and Cristiano Ronaldo in his Manchester United starting line-up to face Chelsea on Sunday.

Ronaldo: Man City talks still in progress

Brazil striker Ronaldo has again claimed he is in talks with Manchester City and believes it is a “big possibility” he could soon be playing in the Barclays Premier League.

Jo steers City towards group stages

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Brazilian striker Jo steered Manchester City towards the group stages of the UEFA Cup with his first goals for the club.

Omonia using the underdog example

Defender Elias Charalambous has urged AC Omonia to use Greece's UEFA EURO 2004™ triumph and Anorthosis Famagusta FC's UEFA Champions League qualification as an incentive to beat Manchester City FC.

Luc Besson launches Blue

Film News: Company to produce 'advertainment' -- Helmer-producer Luc Besson is teaming up with advertising exec Christophe Lambert to launch Blue, Gaul’s first shingle devoted to “advertainment” — a blend of entertainment and advertising.

Rodríguez lauds rearguard effort

Villarreal CF captain Gonzalo Rodríguez hailed the defensive effort that earned the Spanish side a point at UEFA Champions League holders Manchester United FC in their opening Group E match.

Dwight Caines upped at Sony

Film News: Exec now oversees all digital marketing -- Dwight Caines has been upped to prexy of worldwide digital marketing at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Villarreal return to frustrate United

Manchester United FC 0-0 Villarreal CFThe Spanish visitors frustrated the holders as the two sides played out a goalless draw on the opening night for the second time in four campaigns.

Sir Alex predicts brighter times ahead

Sir Alex Ferguson said Manchester United FC "will improve" after their stalemate with Villarreal CF, while his opposite number Manuel Pellegrini was happy to draw, claiming: "They needed the points more than we did."

Ronaldo return fails to inspire United

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Not even the return of Cristiano Ronaldo could prevent Manchester United fluffing their lines as the Champions League winners began the defence of their crown with a disappointing draw against Villarreal at Old Trafford.

United fail to impress against Villarreal

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Not even the return of Cristiano Ronaldo could prevent Manchester United fluffing their lines as the Champions League winners began the defence of their crown with a disappointing draw against Villarreal at Old Trafford.

Entertainment One gets credit

Business News: Company to receive $150 million -- Despite a global credit squeeze, Canada's Entertainment One has just received a four-year $150 million senior credit facility with a group of financial institutions led by JP Morgan. The facility leaves the Toronto-based distrib and producer poised for further growth. The other banks in the syndicate include Bank of America, Barclays and Toronto Dominion Bank.

Ronaldo starts on the bench for United

Cristiano Ronaldo was named on the bench as Manchester United began the defence of their Champions League crown at home to Villarreal.

Summit taps Kirkpatrick for post

Business News: Exec named president of worldwide marketing -- Summit Entertainment has tapped veteran exec Nancy Kirkpatrick prexy of worldwide marketing.

Ronaldo return raises United's spirits

English champions Manchester United FC will be boosted by the return of Cristiano Ronaldo when they open the defence of their European crown against Group E rivals and old foes Villarreal CF at Old Trafford.

Petrov blow for City

Martin Petrov has been ruled out of Manchester City’s UEFA Cup first-leg match against AC Omonia tomorrow.

Scolari not satisfied with 4-0 win

Chelsea were celebrating after John Terry’s red card against Manchester City was overturned, but Luiz Felipe Scolari was far from happy with his side’s performance against Bordeaux

Ferguson furious at Terry decision

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has expressed anger at the decision to overturn Chelsea captain John Terry’s sending off last weekend.

Peace stands behind 'The Line'

Business News: Group acquires rights to Canadian TV drama -- Peace Arch Entertainment Group has acquired distribution rights to upcoming TV series "The Line."

Schulman retiring as WB counsel

Business News: Legal guru had been with studio for 25 years -- John Schulman, Warner Bros. Entertainment general counsel and the reigning dean of studio legal eagles, is retiring after a 25-year career at the studio.

Entertainment League enters game

Business News: Former NBA exec start sports production unit -- The ranks of companies in Los Angeles focusing on sports production and marketing have added another player: Entertainment League Prods.

ITV's Paul Jackson exits

Business News: Exec returning to role as tube producer -- ITV director of entertainment Paul Jackson, former head of Granada America, is ankling at the end of the year to return to making programs.

ITV's Jackson exits

Business News: Exec returning to role as tube producer -- ITV director of entertainment Paul Jackson, former head of Granada America, is ankling at the end of the year to return to making programs.

Johnson stretches Man City contract

Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson has signed a new five-year contract with the club.

Tévez tips United to reign again

History suggests it will not be easy but Carlos Tévez is confident that Manchester United FC have the quality to become the first team since Arrigo Sacchi's AC Milan in 1990 to retain the European Champion Clubs' Cup.

Rodriguez Saves 60th Game As Angels Beat Rangers

Francisco Rodriguez earned his 60th save and Garret Anderson homered and drove in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 Saturday night.

Red Sox Clinch Tie For Wild Card

David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten on the road and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Sunday to clinch at least a tie for the AL wild-card.

Selanne Will Participate In Ducks' Camp

Teemu Selanne has signed a tryout agreement with the Anaheim Ducks
while negotiations continue on a standard contract for the 10-time
All-Star forward.

Phillies Beat Marlins To Regain 1st In NL East

The game was as tight as the NL East standings, and at the end of the night, the Philadelphia Phillies led both. Philadelphia went ahead, fell behind, rallied and held on Saturday, escaping threats in the final three innings to beat the Florida Marlins 3-2 and reclaim first place from the New York Mets.

Bryant Field Goal Lifts Bucs Over Bears

Brian Griese saved his big shot for the last moment. Griese set up Matt Bryant's winning 21-yard field goal in overtime with a 38-yard pass to Antonio Bryant, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Sunday.

Dempster Gets 17th Win As Cubs Roll

Ryan Dempster earned his 17th victory as the Chicago Cubs kept on winning a day after clinching the NL Central title, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Sunday in their regular-season wrapup at Wrigley Field.

Danks, White Sox Shut Out Royals

John Danks and two relievers combined on a four-hitter and Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer as the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Sunday.

Americans Reclaim Ryder Cup From Europe

U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse
balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle of champagne he could find to
join an American celebration he felt was a long time coming in the
Ryder Cup.

Biffle Makes Late Pass For 2nd Straight Chase Win

Greg Biffle finished a middling regular season as a driver who just couldn't win. Now, he's the one who simply can't lose. Biffle
traded a lengthy winless streak for a winning one when it mattered
most. He made it a sparkling 2-for-2 in the NASCAR Chase for the championship
Sunday.

Yankee Stadium Going, Going, Gone After 85 Years

Even Yogi Berra knew this was the end. As baseball said farewell to Yankee Stadium, one of the game's most
beloved players stood beneath the stands in a full vintage uniform. Now
83, the man who coined the phrase "it ain't over till it's over" put
his own stamp on the day. "I'm sorry to see it over, I'll tell you that, " Berra said.