Newcastle step up efforts to keep Owen
12.49 Sun Aug 31 2008
Newcastle have offered Michael Owen a three-year contract extension.
Owen misses Newcastle tour
09.57 Thu Jul 31 2008
Michael Owen has not travelled with the Newcastle squad to Mallorca because he is recovering from mumps.
Owen set to miss England friendlies
10.59 Fri May 23 2008
Michael Owen is expected to miss both England friendlies against the USA and Trinidad & Tobago after coming down with a virus.
Daring bid to lure Owen to Japan
13.43 Tue May 13 2008
Japan's JEF United Chiba are planning an audacious swoop for England striker Michael Owen.
Keegan shows support for Owen
08.28 Tue Mar 18 2008
Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan believes Michael Owen is still a world-class player despite his disappointing goal tally this season.
Stars due in dock at signatures trial
14.24 Tue Feb 26 2008
England midfielder Steven Gerrard is due to give evidence at the trial of two men accused of selling forged signatures of sports stars.
Autograph trial jury discharged
12.25 Thu Feb 14 2008
The jury in the trial of two businessmen alleged to have conned sports fans into buying fake autographs has been discharged.
Sport (Evening) for February 8th, 2008
17.12 Fri Feb 08 2008
Keane backs international Premier League fixtures - Capello says there's a future for Owen - UK Athletics consider selection rule changes
Allardyce avoids Owen bid
15.55 Thu Dec 13 2007
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce is not expecting a bid from Manchester City for Michael Owen during the transfer window.
Owen close to Newcastle return
16.03 Mon Dec 10 2007
Sam Allardyce expects Michael Owen to be fit in time for Newcastle's game against Derby on December 23.
Owen makes good progress
12.59 Thu Nov 29 2007
Michael Owen could be back in the Newcastle team within weeks.
Wales legend handed Lions role
12.20 Tue Nov 20 2007
Wales rugby legend Gerald Davies has been appointed manager for the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
Newcastle to receive Owen compensation
12.03 Tue Nov 20 2007
Newcastle are set to receive compensation for Michael Owen's latest injury woe while on England duty from the FA's insurers.
England boss backs Crouch to stand tall
13.59 Sat Nov 17 2007
Steve McClaren is certain Peter Crouch will deliver when England face Croatia in their must-win Euro 2008 qualifier at Wembley.
McClaren: 'Owen's loss is a massive blow'
12.12 Sat Nov 17 2007
Steve McClaren has admitted that the loss of Michael Owen for England's must-win Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia is a "massive blow".
Spurs boosted by record figures
10.02 Wed Oct 17 2007
Tottenham Hotspur have posted record turnover of £103.1 million and profit of £27.7 million.
Owen no longer has buy-out clause
09.47 Wed Oct 17 2007
Michael Owen no longer has a buy-out clause in his Newcastle United contract, according to Magpies chairman Chris Mort.
Venables: 'Owen can be our Wilko'
09.58 Tue Oct 16 2007
Terry Venables has likened Michael Owen to rugby talisman Jonny Wilkinson ahead of England's Euro 2008 qualifier in Russia.
McClaren backs Owen-Rooney attack
08.54 Mon Oct 15 2007
Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney can forge an effective strike partnership, according to England head coach Steve McClaren.
England turn to Sol for Estonia qualifier
16.06 Fri Oct 12 2007
Steve McClaren is to turn to Sol Campbell to deputise for John Terry at the heart of England's defence against Estonia at Wembley.
Sven has Owen in his sights
11.28 Fri Oct 12 2007
Sven-Goran Eriksson reportedly wants to bolster his Manchester City side with England striker Michael Owen in the January transfer window.
Rooney won't consider Euro 'nightmare'
10.31 Fri Oct 12 2007
Wayne Rooney is refusing to contemplate the 'nightmare' of England failing to qualify for next summer's Euro 2008 finals.
Barry hails England's Owen fear factor
10.26 Thu Oct 11 2007
Gareth Barry feels Michael Owen's return gives England the fear factor going into their Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia.
McClaren denies rift over Owen
23.31 Tue Oct 09 2007
Steve McClaren has insisted there is no rift between England and Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce over the return of Michael Owen.
Newcastle 3-2 Everton
18.12 Sun Oct 07 2007
England striker Michael Owen came off the bench to inspire Newcastle to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Everton at St James' Park.
Owen receives McClaren England call
17.39 Fri Oct 05 2007
Steve McClaren believes Michael Owen will be fully fit to lead England's attack in their Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia.
Ashton set for England call
09.24 Tue Oct 02 2007
Dean Ashton is expected to be in Steve McClaren's squad for England's back-to-back qualifiers against Estonia and Russia.
McClaren waits on Terry and Owen
16.24 Mon Oct 01 2007
Steve McClaren is hopeful captain John Terry could still play in England's back-to-back Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia.
Owen ruled out of England qualifiers
17.49 Wed Sep 26 2007
Michael Owen has been ruled out of England's vital Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia next month.
Owen 'out of England qualifiers'
23.06 Tue Sep 25 2007
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has ruled Michael Owen out of England's forthcoming qualifiers.
Big Sam upbeat after Owen scare
09.34 Tue Sep 18 2007
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is expecting England striker Michael Owen to be fit to face West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday.
McClaren: 'England can get better'
12.55 Thu Sep 13 2007
Steve McClaren believes England can get even better after beating Group E rivals Russia in their latest Euro 2008 qualifier at Wembley.
Owen refuses to get carried away
09.34 Thu Sep 13 2007
Michael Owen is refusing to get carried away after his brace against Russia helped England to their fourth consecutive Group E win.
England ease fears with Israel victory
22.36 Sat Sep 08 2007
Micah Richards scored his first goal for England in a 3-0 win over Israel at Wembley.
Will Heskey be Owen's foil?
11.02 Wed Sep 05 2007
Emile Heskey's aerial prowess looks set to see him win the battle to partner Michael Owen up front when England take on Israel at Wembley.
Heskey out to renew Owen partnership
09.08 Tue Sep 04 2007
Emile Heskey is desperate to get the chance to prove his England credentials alongside Michael Owen against Israel and Russia.
McClaren upbeat on Gerrard and Owen
13.02 Fri Aug 31 2007
Steve McClaren says Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen will be able to play in England's Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia.
Owen ends goal drought
22.24 Wed Aug 29 2007
Michael Owen ended his 20-month wait for a Newcastle goal as the Magpies finally saw off stubborn Barnsley.
Owen unhappy with contract talk
13.05 Sun Aug 26 2007
Michael Owen has revealed his frustration at speculation linking him with a move away from Newcastle.
Owen 'ready' for Newcastle return
07.52 Tue Aug 14 2007
Michael Owen insists he will be fit to play for Newcastle this weekend after appearing in a friendly.
Owen to miss Newcastle opener
11.49 Sat Aug 04 2007
Michael Owen looks set to miss Newcastle's Premier League opener against Bolton.
Allardyce wants four players
10.08 Wed Jul 25 2007
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is determined to make up to four more signings before the start of the season.
Owen 'happy' to be at Newcastle United
10.28 Thu Jul 12 2007
England striker Michael Owen has insisted he is committed to Newcastle United despite all the speculation over his future this summer.
Sven not interested in Becks or Owen
18.43 Sun Jul 08 2007
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he will not try to sign his former England players Michael Owen or David Beckham.
Ashley closes in on Magpies buy-out
10.01 Fri Jun 29 2007
Billionaire businessman Mike Ashley is on the verge of completing his buyout of Newcastle United after increasing his share in the club.
Big Sam confirms Owen fears
14.19 Sun Jun 10 2007
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has admitted he cannot prevent Michael Owen leaving the club.
Gerrard: 'Take the heat off McClaren'
14.45 Tue Jun 05 2007
Steven Gerrard is urging his England team-mates to "take the heat off Steve McClaren" by winning their Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia.
Terry backs England quality to shine
09.52 Tue Jun 05 2007
Captain John Terry believes England have the quality and talent to make up lost ground and qualify for the Euro 2008 finals.
Owen knows he can still score for England
15.52 Fri Jun 01 2007
Michael Owen is in no doubt that he is the man to fire England into next summer's Euro 2008 finals.
Owen comes through unscathed
22.01 Fri May 25 2007
Michael Owen looks set for a return to the full England squad after playing the full 90 minutes as England B beat Albania 3-1.
McClaren backs missing link Owen
09.29 Fri May 25 2007
Steve McClaren thinks Michael Owen will get back to his best with England after saying: "We've missed him like Arsenal have missed Henry."
Owen set for England comeback
17.03 Thu May 24 2007
Michael Owen will make his England comeback when Steve McClaren's men face Albania in a 'B international' at Burnley.
Owen urged to show Magpies loyalty
10.34 Thu May 10 2007
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is urging fit-again England hitman Michael Owen to publicly declare his commitment to the Tynesiders.
Owen ready for England comeback
09.47 Tue May 01 2007
Michael Owen has set his sights on playing for England again after a successful comeback for Newcastle at Reading.
Owen comeback marred by defeat
22.32 Mon Apr 30 2007
Michael Owen has made his long-awaited comeback but he could not prevent Newcastle slipping to a 1-0 defeat against Reading.
League backs Toon's Owen fight
09.39 Fri Apr 20 2007
The Premier League has backed Newcastle's claim for compensation from the FA for the injury suffered by Michael Owen while on England duty
Owen '50/50' to face Chelsea
15.58 Thu Apr 19 2007
Newcastle striker Michael Owen is '50/50' to play his first game since last summer's World Cup finals against Chelsea on Sunday.
Roeder rubbishes Owen reports
14.34 Mon Apr 16 2007
Newcastle United manager Glenn Roeder has rubbished reports that Manchester United could make a move on Michael Owen in the summer.
Owen could be blocked from England duty
14.35 Sun Apr 15 2007
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has threatened to take legal action to prevent Michael Owen playing for England in June.
Michael Owen back in action
08.29 Wed Apr 11 2007
Michael Owen scored on his Newcastle United comeback in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Gretna.
Owen: 'England players puzzled too'
08.53 Tue Mar 27 2007
Michael Owen has claimed England's failure to perform is just as mystifying to the players as it is to supporters.
Owen still upbeat for comeback
08.36 Tue Mar 27 2007
Michael Owen is still hoping he will be able to make his comeback from his horrific World Cup injury before the end of the season.
Ruud has no Real hope for Ronaldo
10.02 Fri Mar 23 2007
Ruud van Nistelrooy doubts he will be lining up with former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid next season.