Peter Crouch is returning to Pompey six years after leaving and will work with boss Harry Redknapp for the third time in his career. Crouch has signed a four-year contract.

Robbie Fowler is joining Blackburn for pre-season training. Fowler was expected to sign a new one-year deal but told the club he would be linking up with Rovers.

St Helens have been given planning permission for their new stadium. Site clearance at the derelict former United Glass site should begin in mid-2009, it should be completed in 2011.

The New Zealand Forward has signed a two-year contract extension with Leeds. Ali, has played 119 games for Leeds.

McLaren were fined £49.2m by the FIA. Ferrari have now dropped legal action against McLaren.

Donington Park in Leicestershire are planning to build a new pit complex ahead of the British Grand Prix. Work will begin in the autumn, it will feature a race control centre and a media centre.