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NEWS ABOUT: David Beckham

David Beckham stories: 44 news summaries

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Soccer Scouts
Look Into Genetic Testing

DNA tests could reveal if player has power to bend it like Beckham

Apr 26, 08 10:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Scouts for the world's leading soccer teams spend millions every year trying to spot the next Ronaldo or David Beckham but they could soon be turning their attention to genetic tests as well as training grounds. DNA tests that identify genes associated with top athletic ability are already being marketed... More »

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genetic testing • genetic screening • soccer • David Beckham • Football Association • sports technology

 Beckhams Go for No. 4 

David Beckham tells Ellen Degeneres show that they're "working on" pregnancy

Apr 25, 08 11:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - David and Victoria Beckham want to have a fourth child, the soccer star revealed yesterday on Ellen Degeneres’ talk show, the Sun reports. LA Galaxy heartthrob Becks, 32, told Degeneres he and his “Posh Spice” wife, 34, who already have three sons, “were working on it” now that... More »

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Los Angeles • Victoria Beckham • David Beckham • Ellen DeGeneres • celebrity pregnancy

 Jacko Can Keep Neverland 

Last-minute deal keeps King of Pop's ranch from public auction

Mar 13, 08 5:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - The King of Pop will live another day as the rancher of Neverland. Michael Jackson made a last-minute deal today to refinance his notorious California homestead and will retain ownership, the AP reports. The 2,500-acre property had been scheduled for a public auction next week after Jackson—who hasn't... More »

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California • child molestation • celebrity • David Beckham • Michael Jackson • Neverland • default

Becks' Carbon Footprint Bigger Than His Cleats

Soccer celeb flew distance to moon for games, photo ops in '07

Jan 24, 08 2:00 PM CST
(Newser) - David Beckham may bend it on the pitch; off it, he might have broken records with the largest carbon footprint ever, Fox Sports reports. British environmental group Carbon Trust analyzed the output of Becks' travel and homes, finding the soccer star responsible for 163 tons of carbon dioxide annually. The... More »

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soccer • Victoria Beckham • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • British National Soccer Team • Carbon Trust

Still in Charge in Their Undies

Unlike ogled women, stripped-down men retain power, says Givhan

Jan 6, 08 6:42 AM CST
(Newser) - Go figure. When male celebrities and models strip down to their skivvies to show off the beefcake, they still exert power over their oglers—unlike women in the same situation, argues Washington Post columnist Robin Givhan.  "Women don't want to be objectified; that diminishes their power and takes... More »

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David Beckham • model • Djimon Hounsou • male models • Calvin Klein • Emporio Armani

Not-So-Sporty Spice Sprains Ankle at Show

Baby (mis)step leads
to cancellation
of BBC performance

Dec 14, 07 3:54 PM CST
(Newser) - Emma Bunton sprained her ankle when she took a spill during the Las Vegas leg of the Spice Girls' world tour, and the group has bowed out of a TV performance scheduled to air Sunday. "I'm seeing David Beckham's doctor, so I'm praying I'll be fine," Baby Spice... More »

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pop music • David Beckham • Spice Girls • BBC1 • Emma Bunton

Champ Delivers on KO Promise

Mayweather fends off Hatton with big blows in the 10th

Dec 9, 07 10:05 AM CST
(Newser) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. defended his welterweight crown against British challenger Ricky Hatton last night in 10 rounds. The 147-pound champion showed more punching than dancing, as Hatton kept on the offensive—contrary to the predictions that the bout would be a boring one. Before an overwhelmingly British crowd, Mayweather came... More »

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boxing • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • British • David Beckham • welterweight • Ricky Hatton • MGM Grand

Posh Too Glamazon for Hip LA

Why Victoria Beckham fails as a stateside celeb

Nov 30, 07 1:05 PM CST
(Newser) - David Beckham has scored big with soccer fans, but his Spice Girl better half hasn't exactly taken LA by storm. Emma Forrest of the Guardian wonders whether the trouble is a wardrobe malfunction. In a city where celebs spend the day in jeans and T-shirts, Victoria Beckham goes glamazon, tottering... More »

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Hollywood • London • Katie Holmes • Victoria Beckham • David Beckham • Spice Girls • clothing

Is Sneijder Better than Beckham?

All he needs is a Spice Girl wife—or, on second thought, maybe not

Sep 3, 07 6:44 PM CDT
(Newser) - Wesley Sneijder, newly signed by Real Madrid, isn't the best soccer player since Beckham, says an excited sports blogger—he's better. The 5-foot-7 Dutch footballer has already proved himself "bloody brilliant," he writes, and well worth Madrid's  €27 million transfer fee. He's "the best player Madrid... More »

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soccer • David Beckham • Real Madrid • Wesley Sneijder • Zinedine Zidane • Madrid

Injury Decks Becks for
Most of Season

Brit superstar out
for six weeks
after knee sprain

Aug 31, 07 4:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - LA Galaxy superstar David Beckham will likely miss most of his widely anticipated American soccer debut season after spraining his right knee in a match on Wednesday. Beckham went down on a tackle by Pachuca's Fernando Salazar during a SuperLiga title match. Trainers say he'll be out at least until... More »

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David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • Major League Soccer • SuperLiga • Pachuca • Fernando Salazar • British National Soccer Team • sports injuries

Beckham Injury Overshadows On-Field Loss

Galaxy star forced to watch as SuperLiga crown slips away

Aug 30, 07 1:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - Already nursing a sore left ankle, David Beckham sprained his right knee last night 30 minutes into the SuperLiga final in LA. The pricey superstar returned to the field to watch the penalty kicks that ended the overtime thriller—another loss for the Galaxy—and may not be ready for... More »

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soccer • injury • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • Major League Soccer • SuperLiga • Pachuca of Mexico • sports injuries

Beckham Loses His Cool

Straight—but not fresh—from loss by national team, Galaxy superstar goes off

Aug 24, 07 7:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - David Beckham got into a fight with an opponent during last night's 3-0 loss to Chivas USA in LA. The groggy, jet-lagged Galaxy star started shouting when Jesse Marsch fouled him on the leg, and the spat quickly devolved into a shoving match between the teams. Marsch said he apologized... More »

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soccer • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • fight • Chivas USA • Jesse Marsch • Frank Yallop

Becks Draws Monster Crowd, Boos & Cheers

Record 66,000 watch his first start in US soccer at Giants Stadium

Aug 19, 07 6:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - A record crowd of more than 66,000 turned out yesterday to watch soccer star David Beckham make his first US Major League Soccer start at Giants Stadium. New York Red Bulls fans booed him when he battled for his Los Angeles Galaxies—but cheered the shirtless Becks at game's... More »

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soccer • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • Major League Soccer • New York Red Bulls

Beckham Scores!

Brit superstar
nails first Yank goal
in free kick

Aug 16, 07 3:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - Multi-millionaire soccer superstar David Beckham scored his first goal on this side of the pond last night, hammering home a free kick in the 27th minute of the Los Angeles Galaxy's 2-0 win over D.C. United. The giant hoopla that accompanied Becks' arrival in California with his ex-Spice Girls... More »

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soccer • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • Major League Soccer • D.C. United • Jaime Moreno • Brandon Donovan

Fans Flock
to See Becks
Sit on Bench

Ankle injury hasn't diminished crowds
for Galaxy's star

Aug 13, 07 2:44 PM CDT
(Newser) - David Beckham may be sidelined with an ankle injury but that hasn't kept American fans from turning out in droves to watch the British soccer phenom train, sit on the bench, or sub in for a measly 18 minutes for the LA Galaxy as he did in Washington DC last... More »

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Las Vegas • England • Los Angeles • United States • soccer • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • Major League Soccer • Adidas

Beckham Makes it Off Bench

Debut, finally, nothing to kick about, but his ankle's OK

Aug 10, 07 6:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - Despite an injured ankle, soccer megastar David Beckham finally made his long-awaited Los Angeles Galaxy debut last night in a 1-0 loss to D.C. United.  Becks came off the bench and played 20 minutes in front of the sellout crowd, chalking up no shots or tackles, but making... More »

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soccer • injury • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • D.C. United • Landon Donvovan

Becks' Ankle Better; Could Play Tonight

But he won't be reckless, warns
soccer star

Aug 9, 07 6:29 AM CDT
(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. More »

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soccer • injury • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • Major League Soccer • D.C. United

Becks Sidelined, Ignored in
MLS Debut

Toronto, LA achieve 0-0 draw in front of rabid Canadian crowd

Aug 6, 07 6:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - A raucous Toronto FC crowd of over 20,000 jeered the Galaxy's best player on the field in their season opener yesterday—but it was the home-grown Landon Donovan and not costly English import David Beckham, who is still nursing a balky ankle. Toronto outshot the underwhelming Galaxy 14-2, and... More »

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soccer • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy • Major League Soccer • Landon Donovan • Toronto FC • Joe Cannon • Don Garber

Fake Beckham Almost Scores on Angelenos

Impersonator calls LA sheriff, promising gifts, charity work

Jul 31, 07 7:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - David Beckham called LA county and sheriff’s offices last week, offering to host kids’ charity events. At least the authorities thought it was the transplanted British soccer star. Instead, it was a crank caller, who made lofty claims about everything from charity work to a black Mercedes in about... More »

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Los Angeles • soccer • David Beckham • charity • child welfare • crank call

Beckham Makes US Debut

American soccer's great British hope cheered, tackled

Jul 22, 07 8:50 AM CDT
(Newser) - American soccer's great British hope was cheered, and tackled in his debut yesterday. David Beckham made has first appearance with  the LA Galaxy, subbing in for about 15 minutes in the team's loss to Chelsea FC. After a roaring standing ovation, Beckham's uneventful stint on the field was ended by... More »

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soccer • David Beckham • Los Angeles Galaxy

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