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Becks' Ankle Better; Could Play Tonight

Posted Aug 9, 07 6:29 AM CDT in US,  Sports 

(Newser) – Big-ticket Galaxy star David Beckham says the prognosis is "looking up" for an ankle that sidelined him for his US debut—and there's even a chance he could play as early as tonight. His match against D.C. United at RFK stadium is already sold out.

"I can see the light at the end of the tunnel," said the import megastar.  But Becks warned that he might not be bending it too far. "I don't want to set myself back another five or six weeks for 20 minutes on the field," he said.

Source Washington Post

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Los Angeles Galaxy's midfielder David Beckham adjusts his shorts during a team practice at RFK Stadium, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007 in Washington. Galaxy and D.C. United will play in a soccer game tomorrow...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Galaxy's midfielder David Beckham during a team practice at RFK Stadium, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007 in Washington. Galaxy and D.C. United will play in a soccer game tomorrow before a sellout...   (Associated Press)
Members of the media gather along side of the field as they follow Los Angeles Galaxy's midfielder David Beckham during a team practice at RFK Stadium, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007 in Washington. Galaxy and...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Galaxy's midfielder David Beckham gives a news conference at RFK Stadium, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007 in Washington. Galaxy and D.C. United will play in a soccer game tomorrow before a sellout...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham waves to the crowd before the Blue Jays played the New York Yankees in their American League baseball game in Toronto, Monday, August 6, 2007. (AP Photo/Fred...   (Associated Press)
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