David Beckham

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 -- "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will air special half-hour primetime shows on each night that ABC airs the basketball finals. Beginning June 5, join host Jimmy Kimmel as he welcomes special guests including David Beckham, Edward Norton, Charles Barkley, Liv Tyler, Adam Sandler, Eminem, Shaquille O'Neil, Magic Johnson and New Orleans Hornets guard and 2008 MVP contender Chris Paul, among others.

Signature comedy pieces will also air throughout the primetime specials, including a celebrity bowling match, a spelling bee, outrageous basketball tricks and a casino night in which Jimmy's Aunt Chippy will attempt to win big at Blackjack for each and every audience member.    » read more »

Thursday, November 08, 2007 -- "Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2007," an hour-long ABC News special highlighting some of the year's most prominent names in entertainment, sports, politics and business, will air THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 (10:02-11:00 pm, ET), on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

- "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Rescues A Passionate Animal-Loving Family From Their Toxic Home Filled With Life Threatening Radon Gases
- David Beckham Presents a Soccer Scholarship to the Miller Son
- Wynonna Performs for the Volunteers and Helps Welcome Back the Family at the Reveal

NBA to Stage Exhibition Game in London

09 October 2007, London (By Tom Rivers) -- In an effort to the increase basketball's international popularity, the National Basketball Association will hold a game Wednesday in London. For VOA, Tom Rivers says it will be a rare opportunity for British fans to catch live NBA action when the Boston Celtics face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ten days ago, London was treated to NHL professional hockey. In just under three weeks, American football will take center stage here when the NFL hosts a game.    » read more »

LA Galaxy Head to Salt Lake For Midweek Match Before Hosting FC Dallas on Sunday

09/18/2007, CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy will look to gain momentum this week against two Western Conference opponents as the club strives earn the final berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Los Angeles Galaxy will first face Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Rice-Eccles Stadium (6 p.m. on FSN West and HDNet) in a game that will see both teams try and separate themselves from last place in the MLS Western Conference.    » read more »

Style Icon Victoria Beckham To Guest Star On ABC's "Ugly Betty"

Thursday, August 30, 2007 -- Victoria Beckham -- style icon and Spice Girl - will pay a visit to ABC's award-winning comedy "Ugly Betty" in an episode to film this fall. She will play herself, a celebrity bridesmaid at the wedding of the millennium: Wilhelmina Slater's (Vanessa Williams) nuptials to publishing mogul Bradford Meade (Alan Dale). Who knows what will happen when "bridezilla" Wilhelmina takes that march down the aisle, especially with "Posh Spice" leading the way?    » read more »

30 August 2007 -- English football superstar David Beckham is in serious doubt to play for his national team in next month's Euro 2008 qualifying matches against Israel and Russia after injuring his knee.

David Beckham hurt his right knee Wednesday night playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer team against Pachuca of Mexico in the Super Liga final. Pachuca won 4-3 on penalty kicks in extra time to take the North American championship, and a one-million dollar prize.    » read more »

David Beckham and LA Galaxy at New York Red Bulls Thursday at 7 p.m. ET

August 21, 2007 -- Last Saturday’s regular-season Major League Soccer match which featured David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy at the New York Red Bulls, led by the resurgent attacking duo of Jose Altidore and Juan Pablo Angel, will be featured as an “Instant Classic” Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN Classic. The thrilling 5-4 New York victory will be ESPN’s first ever “Instant Classic” presentation of a Major League Soccer match. Highlights:    » read more »

08 August 2007 -- Fans in Washington are hoping to see the Major League Soccer debut of English star David Beckham as his Los Angeles Galaxy takes on host DC United Thursday night (7pm ET kickoff) at Washington's RFK Stadium.

Other than what could be described as a token appearance of 16 minutes on July 21 in a friendly match at the Galaxy's home field against English club Chelsea, David Beckham, 32, has been kept on the sidelines since joining his new team in the United States.    » read more »

17 July 2007 -- England football star David Beckham has a lingering ankle injury and it limited what he could do in his first practice for his new team - Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy.

Beckham only did some stretching and kicking drills Monday because of his swollen left ankle. Galaxy coach Frank Yallop said the superstar midfielder's progress will be monitored daily. Beckham is scheduled to make his playing debut on Saturday in a friendly match against visiting English club Chelsea.    » read more »

06 June 2007 -- David Beckham has returned to international competition and led England to a 3-0 win over Estonia in European Championship qualifying. World Cup finalists Italy and France also won on Wednesday.

Beckham returned to England's national team after 10 months away. He set up two goals at Estonia. England is currently fourth in the Group E standings, with just the top two teams from each seven-team group advancing to next year's Euro 2008 tournament in Austria and Switzerland.    » read more »

08 May 2007 -- Soccer star David Beckham and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, have purchased a home in the upscale Southern California neighborhood of Beverly Hills.

Their spokesman Jeff Raymond offered no details other than a July move-in date.

The Los Angeles Times reports the celebrity couple paid $22 million for the 3,900 square meter home, which overlooks both the city and the Pacific Ocean.

The 32-year-old Beckham has signed a five-year deal with Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy, and will join the team this summer.

Source: VOA News