Topic: David Beckham

David Beckham, English soccer's golden boy, heads for the exit (+video)

The A-list celebrity and star midfielder announced his retirement from soccer today, after a career playing for the top clubs in nations across Europe.

Soccer shocker: Sir Alex Ferguson steps down as manager of Manchester United (+video)

Sir Alex Ferguson managed the Manchester United soccer club for 26 years but sent shock waves through the soccer world today when he announced he'll step down after two more matches.

Olympics soccer: Is Alex Morgan the next Mia Hamm? Teammates gush.

Alex Morgan is the real deal, say coaches and teammates. She's a new breed of US women's soccer player and an integral part of the team's push for Olympic gold against Japan Thursday.

Spirit of London Olympics overcomes Falklands War saber-rattling

Britain and Argentina faced off on the hockey pitch for the second time at the Olympics Wednesday. Fans say the lingering acrimony over the Falklands War isn't an issue, despite rhetoric.  

Opening Ceremony London 2012: wit and charm on a midsummer's night

The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics offered China – and the world – a lesson. And yes, it crackled with British music, literature, and humor.

The $14 billion Summer Olympics: Why does London even want them?

Unlike recent past hosts of the Olympic Games, London has nothing to prove to anyone. Yet it has paid handsomely to hold the Games – for reasons that go beyond mere prestige.

Roger Federer: Wimbledon win puts him back at No. 1 in tennis

Roger Federer beat Britain's Andy Murray in four sets. Roger Federer, with seven Wimbledon wins, is now tied with Pete Sampras.

Savannah Guthrie: Can she rescue 'Today' show?

Savannah Guthrie replaced Ann Curry as co-host of the Today show Friday. Can Savannah Guthrie, NBC's chief legal analyst and former White House correspondent, bring the ratings up?

David Beckham escorts Olympic flame upon arrival in UK

David Beckham will take the Olympic flame at a ceremony Friday when the flame arrives from Greece. Then, the Olympic flame will go on a 70-day, 8,000-mile  relay around England ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.

Top 10 Burger King changes

Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot,  the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:

Super Bowl ads battle for top spot

Super Bowl ads ranged from overweight dogs to naked M&Ms. In the end, the game between the Patriots and Giants outshone the Super Bowl ads.

Women's World Cup final: Can US cope with Japan's passing carousel?

For the US, the Women's World Cup final Sunday could be similar to the last two matches. Like Brazil and France, Japan could put the US on the back foot. But the US has Abby Wambach.
07/17/2011 01:23 pm

Team Great Britain at 2012 Olympics? Scotland, Wales cry foul over 'historic deal.'

The British Olympic Association plans to field soccer teams at the 2012 Olympic Games, but the national football associations of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland don't want any part of it.
06/29/2011 11:07 am

In Pictures Celebrity religious tattoos

The New Economy Do tax rates affect where people live? Ask a soccer star.

Some of the world's most mobile workers choose to live and compete in European nations with the lowest tax rates.
03/11/2011 01:16 pm

Who will host the 2018 World Cup?

The 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights will be decided today in Zurich, Switzerland. Here's the short list for the 2018 World Cup bid:
12/02/2010 09:31 am

Morgan Freeman and Bill Clinton lobby for a US World Cup 2022

Morgan Freeman and former President Bill Clinton lined up as the United States piled on the star appeal to back the promise of a revenue-rich tournament in an ethnically diverse nation.
12/01/2010 05:43 pm

Troy Polamalu sees his hair insured for $1 million

Troy Polamalu of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers endorses Head and Shoulders shampoo. The shampoo maker has taken out a $1 million insurance policy on Polamalu's head of hair.
08/31/2010 12:27 pm

How Googling Cameron Diaz can mess up your computer

Searching for Cameron Diaz online carries a one-in-ten chance of landing on a website containing with malicious software, according to a report by the computer security firm McAfee.
08/20/2010 09:15 pm

Discoveries LEGO Taj Mahal sales skyrocket after soccer star David Beckham builds one

LEGO Taj Mahal sales increased 633 percent after David Beckham gave it an endorsement.
07/22/2010 06:38 pm

Opinion Is World Cup soccer socialist?

No, and Americans -- especially conservatives -- should embrace soccer as a democratic and meritocratic game.
07/10/2010 11:31 am

Global News Blog England soccer's biggest fan: Burma?

As England takes the pitch at the South Africa World Cup, throngs of Burmese will likely take to their local tea shops to watch their favorite team take on Algeria.
06/18/2010 01:47 pm

The New Economy World Cup 2010: Top 10 highest-paid players now a little less rich

Six of the highest-paid players in World Cup 2010 have lost up to $21 million collectively because of the euro's slide.
06/10/2010 04:17 pm

Gallery Top 10 players to watch in the World Cup

Africa Monitor Andrea Pirlo, Didier Drogba – Who else may miss parts of the World Cup?

Italy's Andrea Pirlo, Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba, England's David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand are all either out of the World Cup or listed as questionable. Here's a rundown of which other key players may miss the Cup.
06/09/2010 12:22 pm