Rooney lucky to escape Becks treatment in last World CupOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - When Wayne Rooney was sent off against Portugal for stamping on Ricardo Carvalho during the 2006 World Cup quarter-final, he escaped scot free. Unlike Beckham who was reviled for a similar act in 1988, there were no effigies of Rooney hanging outside pubs as there were for Becks, reports The Sun.
Twins 5, Royals 4October 3rd, 2009 Twins 5, Royals 4
Kansas City Minnesotaab r h biab r h biBlmqst lf 4 0 1 0 Span cf-rf3 0 0 0Maier cf 4 0 0 0 OCarer ss4 0 2 0BButler 1b 4 0 0 0 Mauer c3 1 1 1Jacobs dh 4 1 2 1 Kubel rf4 1 1 0Callasp 2b 4 0 1 0 Gomez cf0 0 0 0Teahen rf 3 0 0 0 Cuddyr 1b3 2 1 1Olivo c 3 1 1 0 DlmYn lf4 0 2 3AGordn 3b 3 1 1 2 JMorls dh4 0 1 0LHrndz ss 2 0 0 0 Tolbert 3b3 0 0 0B.Pena ph 1 0 1 0 Punto 2b2 1 0 0Hulett pr-ss 0 1 0 0Totals 32 4 7 3 Totals30 5 8 5
Kansas City 000 000 130—4Minnesota 000 004 01x—5DP_Minnesota 1. LOB_Kansas City 2, Minnesota 5.
Twins 3, Tigers 2, 10 inningsSeptember 30th, 2009 Twins 3, Tigers 2, 10 innings
Minnesota Detroitab r h biab r h biSpan cf-rf 4 1 2 1 Grndrs cf5 1 2 1OCarer ss 5 1 1 1 Polanc 2b5 0 0 0Mauer c 4 0 0 0 Thoms rf3 0 1 0Kubel rf 4 0 2 0 Raburn ph-rf2 0 0 0Gomez pr-cf 0 0 0 0 MiCarr 1b4 0 1 0Cuddyr 1b 3 0 1 0 A.Huff dh3 0 0 0DlmYn lf 4 0 1 1 Thams ph-dh1 0 0 0JMorls dh 3 0 1 0 CGuilln lf3 0 0 0ACasill pr-dh 2 0 1 0 WRmrz pr0 0 0 0Tolbert 3b 2 1 1 0 Kelly lf0 0 0 0Punto 2b 2 0 1 0 Laird c2 1 0 0Inge 3b4 0 2 0Santiag ss4 0 1 1Totals 33 3 11 3 Totals36 2 7 2
Minnesota 000 010 000 2—3Detroit 010 000 000 1—2DP_Detroit 2. LOB_Minnesota 10, Detroit 8.
Blackburn striker Diouf involved in a new 'punching' controversySeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Blackburn striker El Hadji Diouf has been involved in a new controversy following a dressing room punch-up with his team-mate Ryan Nelsen. Diouf, who was earlier accused of racially abusing a Goodison Park ballboy, reportedly punched Nelsen after last Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Everton.
Becks admits Notts County has not approached him to play for the clubSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - England football star David Beckham has said that Notts County and their coach Sven Goran Ericksson are yet to approach him with an offer to play for the team. Becks rocked back then laughed heartily, but it was not an unreasonable inquiry.
Beckham fears Capelo will axe him from England World Cup squadSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - Football star David Beckham fears coach Fabio Capello could axe him from England's squad for the World Cup finals. The Three Lions will book their place in South Africa with a win over Croatia at Wembley tomorrow.
How Beckham bends LA Galaxy boos into wild cheersAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - Ace midfielder David Beckham has surprised US football fans after transforming his struggling side into title contenders in just six weeks, despite being booed by LA Galaxy supporters after he missed the first 17 matches of their season on loan to AC Milan. Since Beckham's mid-July return, the MLS club has won four of their seven matches and lost just one.
Indians 7, Twins 4August 17th, 2009 Indians 7, Twins 4
Cleveland Minnesotaab r h biab r h biSizemr cf 4 2 2 2 Span cf4 0 2 1JCarrll rf 4 1 1 0 OCarer ss5 0 0 0Crowe lf 0 0 0 0 Mauer c4 0 1 0ACarer ss 5 1 1 1 Mornea 1b3 0 0 0Choo lf-rf 5 0 1 1 Kubel dh3 1 1 0JhPerlt 3b 5 0 3 1 Cuddyr rf3 1 1 0Hafner dh 5 0 0 0 Crede 3b3 0 0 1Shppch c 3 1 2 1 DlmYn lf4 1 1 2Valuen 2b 4 1 1 1 Punto 2b3 1 2 0AMarte 1b 3 1 1 0Totals 38 7 12 7 Totals32 4 8 4
Cleveland 006 100 000—7Minnesota 030 000 001—4E_O.Cabrera (18). DP_Cleveland 3, Minnesota 2.
Becks under fire for endorsing controversial health firmAugust 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Health experts are criticising David Beckham for endorsing health firm Herbalife. The soccer ace has come under fire for becoming the face of the health supplement giant, which has been accused of running a pyramid selling scheme.
Becks' sons don't understand his raunchy Armani adsJuly 31st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Footie idol David Beckham has revealed that his kids were baffled by his Armani ads. Becks' sons - Brooklyn, 10, six-year-old Romeo and four-year-old Cruz, his children with wife Victoria Beckham - fail to understand why their daddy is more than happy to pose in the raunchy pictures.
Becks says that he forgives L A Galaxy skipper LandonJuly 18th, 2009 NEW YORK - England football star David Beckham celebrated his LA Galaxy comeback with team-mate Landon Donovan - to show their feud is over. The pair fell out when Donovan slammed Becks' captaincy and his lack of commitment to the MLS.
Becks, Posh show off 'golden' bods in SeychellesJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - David Beckham and Victoria are literally the 'golden couple', for the duo recently showed off their tanned muscle-ripped bodies while holidaying in Seychelles. osh and Becks were recently photographed enjoying a romantic ten-year anniversary cruise on the Indian Ocean.
Becks' fitness mantra - Pilates exercisesJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Soccer star David Beckham's secret to fit body has been revealed - body-bending Pilates exercises. The 34-year-old English footballer was introduced to Pilates - a stretching and breathing routine particularly popular with women - on loan at AC Milan.
Becks admits he will be playing in England next seasonJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - Midfield superstar David Beckham has revealed that he could be back to play in England next season. Beckham said revealed he has already discussed his next move with England boss Fabio Capello.
Rovers sign South Africa midfielder Van HeerdenJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Blackburn Rovers confirmed Tuesday that they have signed South Africa midfielder Elrio van Heerden from Belgium's Club Brugge. The 25 year old has signed a three-year deal with the English Premier League club, and will join up with his new team-mates after competing for South Africa at the Confederations Cup later this month.
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