http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/ Lancaster And Morecambe Citizen /uk_national_sport/ en-gb Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:01:03 +0100 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:01:03 +0100 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/resources/images/138952/?type=rsslogo http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/ http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630337.Ferguson__less_optimistic__over_deals/ Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has described himself as "less optimistic" about new signings at Old Trafford as the clock continues to tick on Dimitar Berbatov's move from Tottenham. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 0314857ebd8c905ca96b44c0b3c306b8 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630333.Villa_ease_through/ Aston Villa are through to the first round proper of the UEFA Cup for the first time in seven years despite being held 1-1 by the Icelandic part-timers FH Hafnarfjordur in a low-key second leg at Villa Park. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 6e2a728e6521910e333fb691fda9b8bb http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630334.City_do_it_the_hard_way/ Manchester City had goalkeeper Joe Hart to thank as they progressed to the UEFA Cup proper with a penalty shoot-out victory over FC Midtjylland. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 b1880defa06e8a4863588461bc105614 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630331.Battle_of_Britain_looms_after_draw/ Holders Manchester United will face Celtic in the Champions League group stages along with Spanish side Villarreal and Danish club Aalborg in Group E. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 e0f99770885a2b2671f66e345e98b9d1 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630332.Ivanovic_out_of_US_Open/ Ana Ivanovic was stunned at the US Open on Thursday when the top seed was defeated 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the second round. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 73aac5d458bfed8e94426bae0b020ee1 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630340.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. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 31195d101a1aedd1afd7cdc04c32a603 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630335.Castillo_signs_for_Everton/ Everton have completed the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Red Star Belgrade. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 c888db8e0f4218b9cde96f7d807d4100 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630336.Wright_Phillips_back_at_City/ Manchester City have completed the signing of Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips for an undisclosed fee. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 9ba5711e4fcc8d7e16e9a18aff1f6768 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630338.Murray_edges_through/ British number one Andy Murray booked a place in the US Open third round in New York tonight when he overcame Michael Llodra of France in four sets. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 e71636cf4377032da833a7e5d4087283 http://thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/uk_national_sport/3630339.Blake_moves_into_third_round/ James Blake advanced to the third round of the US Open on Thursday when Belgian Steve Darcis retired in the third set with the American leading 4-6 6-3 1-0. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:48 +0100 defba4a0efac0fc6f631053a6a794002