Ex-England striker Michael Owen signs for Stoke

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STOKE, England: Former England striker Michael Owen has signed for Stoke, ending a four-month search for a new club since being released by Manchester United. The 32-year-old Owen has agreed to a one-year deal with Stoke after failing to re-ignite his career at Old Trafford during three injury-blighted seasons.

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