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Major League Impact

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Ask someone in Asia or Europe a decade ago what they knew about the Galaxy, and odds are the answer would have been limited to planets or stars. Nowadays, it’s likely to include a reference to “Beckham’s team,” the Major League Soccer franchise in Los Angeles. By making the growth of soccer in the United States his pet project, David Beckham put the sport on a fast track, giving it …

Beckham’s retirement draws outpouring of praise

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Reaction to David Beckham’s decision to retire from soccer: “David Beckham, one of the most iconic figures in global football is retiring from playing. It’s the end of a chapter of an amazing story. David grew up as a football-loving child & achieved his dreams, and unquestionably inspired millions of boys & girls to try & do the same.” — FIFA President Sepp …

10 Things to Know About David Beckham

Sunday, May 19, 2013

1. HE’S WON EVERYWHERE HE’S PLAYED ... Beckham has won at least one league title with every team he’s joined for a full season. Manchester United won England’s Premier League six times with Beckham, including three straight from 1999-2001. Real Madrid captured its first La Liga title in four years in 2007, Beckham’s …

Federer, Nadal Will Face Off Yet Again for a Championship

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Rome — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final today — exactly a week before the French Open starts. In yesterday’s semifinals at the Foro Italico, Federer held off a stiff challenge from Frenchman Benoit Paire 7-6 (5), 6-4. Six-time Rome …

B’s Connect With Another Group of Rangers

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Boston — In the corner of the Boston Bruins’ locker room, hanging from the hooks in Andrew Ference’s stall, is a yellow running singlet with the team’s “Spoked B” logo on the front. It’s the same one Lucas …

Red Wings Knot Series

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Chicago — In case they weren’t aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they’re going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit. The Red Wings hammered home that message yesterday. Damien Brunner and …

Papi Powers Red Sox

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Minneapolis — David Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to torment his former team once again, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 12-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on last night. Dustin Pedroia had two …

Who Should Take Blame for Mets’ Unraveling This Season?

Sunday, May 19, 2013

If ever there were a time for Jon Niese to channel his inner Jerry Koosman — or, maybe Sid Fernandez, if we’re being less overheated — it was Thursday afternoon against the Cardinals. Watching Niese was like one giant tease for Mets fans, who must’ve turned off the …

Bradley Clings To Lead

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Irving, Texas — Keegan Bradley still hasn’t gotten things right on the 18th hole at the Byron Nelson Championship, even when finally going left. The bogeys on the closing hole at TPC Four Seasons haven’t cost him the …

It’s Oxbow, In an Upset

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Baltimore — Oxbow put D. Wayne Lukas in the record books again with an upset of Orb in the Preakness Stakes yesterday, giving the Hall of Fame trainer his 14th win in a Triple Crown race. Kentucky Derby …

Famed ‘Manimal’ Is Sent Packing From Pimlico

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Baltimore — Kegasus the centaur was Lord of the InfieldFest for the previous two Preaknesses. Sad to say, the half-man, half-horse with the nipple piercing was not here yesterday after Pimlico officials decided to go in another direction. Now the outrageous manimal has departed for parts unknown. So …

Pole Day a Family Day for Front-Runner

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Indianapolis — Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. The stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George became the first member of the Hulman family to win the biggest pre-race event in the series — the Indianapolis …

Patrick Still A Hit

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Concord, n.c. — Danica Patrick said she can’t explain why she’s popular among NASCAR fans. She’s just happy to have their support. Patrick got a spot in the Sprint All-Star race last night through fan voting. I’ve said many times that I’m not sure what it is people …