Person: Mike Stone

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world

At least 14 dead as storms rage through Florida

AT least 14 people were killed yesterday as thunderstorms and at least one tornado struck central Florida, flattening homes and a church, causing power outages and lifting an articulated truck into the air.

world

Two killed in Florida thunderstorms

soccer

Tuesday is D-day for Rooney

soccer

United confirm Dr Stone's departure

soccer

Doc's exit 'nothing to do with Roo injury': United

soccer

United ‘axe Rooney doctor’

Rooney making 'positive' progress

The latest update on Wayne Rooney’s injury has been described as “very, very positive” by England team doctor Leif Sward.

Sat, 13 May, 2006

Sven sweats on Rooney update, expected today

Sven-Goran Eriksson is today sweating on a medical bulletin about Wayne Rooney’s broken foot.

Thu, 04 May, 2006

Rooney 'six weeks from full training': United

Manchester United have refuted reports which suggest Wayne Rooney is definitely out of this summer’s World Cup.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

United finally land Rooney

MANCHESTER UNITED have completed the signing of England striker Wayne Rooney from Everton. The 18-year-old is now a registered United player after passing a medical with the club earlier yesterday and all the details were finally agreed.

Wed, 01 Sep, 2004

United complete Rooney signing

Manchester United have completed the signing of England striker Wayne Rooney from Everton.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2004

United reach Rooney agreement

Manchester United have informed the Stock Exchange they have reached “outline agreement” for the transfer of Wayne Rooney from Everton.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2004

Everton confirm Rooney exit

Everton today confirmed Wayne Rooney was on his way to Manchester United.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2004

Rooney arrives at Carrington

Wayne Rooney arrived at Manchester United’s training ground this morning.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2004

Rio banned for eight months

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was today banned for eight months, starting from Monday, January 12, for missing a drugs test.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

Fergie arrives at Ferdinand hearing

Alex Ferguson swept into Bolton’s Reebok Stadium this lunchtime to lend his weight to Rio Ferdinand’s battle to avoid suspension over his failure to take a drugs test.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

D-day for Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand arrived early for the second day of his Football Association hearing at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium desperately hoping the verdict due to be delivered this afternoon will be favourable.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

Ferdinand hoping for Reebok treble

Rio Ferdinand was set to head back to the Reebok Stadium this morning still hoping he will be allowed to make it three appearances in a month.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

No immediate ban for Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand will be available for Manchester United’s Christmas programme even if he is banned over his failure to take a drugs test.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2003

Ferdinand’s battle of Bolton

RIO FERDINAND heads to Bolton for the biggest battle of his career today — with chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, Gordon Taylor, believing the verdict has already been delivered against Manchester United’s record signing.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2003

Ferdinand lodges last-gasp response

Rio Ferdinand today formally notified the Football Association that he intends to contest a misconduct charge brought against him for his failure to attend a drugs test.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2003

FA charge means Ferdinand could face two-year ban

RIO FERDINAND faces the prospect of a lengthy ban after the FA charged him yesterday with the serious offence of ‘failure or refusal to take a drugs test’.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2003

Ferguson not to appeal ban

Alex Ferguson will not appeal against his two-match touchline ban and £10,000 (€14,000) fine imposed for abusing match officials, it was announced today.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2003

FA wants to see Rio mobile phone records

RIO FERDINAND will be asked by the Football Association for his mobile phone records before they decide on any charges for missing a drugs test.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2003

Injury returns to plague Ferdinand

RIO FERDINAND’S season has ended as it began after he was ruled out of England’s next two games because of a long-standing knee injury.

Sat, 31 May, 2003

Alex Ferguson: Roy’s retirement from game was discussed

ALEX FERGUSON insisted yesterday that Roy Keane’s u-turn on his international future “had nothing to do” with the Manchester United manager.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2003