New Balance Knoxville

BECKHAM SEES ‘BRIGHT’ FUTURE FOR CHINA GAME

SHANGHAI: Football superstar David Beckham said Thursday he sees a “bright” future for the Chinese game despite past corruption scandals and the dismal performance of the national team. Visiting Shanghai as ambassador to the Chinese Super League, the recently-retired former England captain defended his decision to take up the role, which has been viewed as an ambitious attempt by the football authorities to improve the battered image of the Chinese game. The 38-year-old began his new role in Chinese football in March, before announcing his retirement last month after winning the French league title with Paris Saint-Germain.

AFP

• Radwanska’s run ends, off to the gym for more work
  MELBOURNE - Agnieszka Radwanska's most successful winning streak came to an end on Tuesday when she was knocked out of the Australian Open quarter-finals by China's Li Na, though the 23-yea...
• 2014 World Cup Qualifying: Pedro strikes as Spain beat France
  World champions Spain retook control of 2014 World Cup qualifying Group I on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over France, Pedro Rodriguez scoring the only goal of the game in the second half at the ...
• Thrilling come-from-behind win for Mizoram in T Ao tournament
  Defending champions Mizoram scored a come-from-behind 4-3 victory against Sikkim while Manipur and Tripura played out a 1-1 draw in the T Ao football tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stad...
• Balotelli levels as Italy draw 2-2 against Brazil in friendly
  Daniele De Rossi sparked Italy's fightback and Mario Balotelli scored a superb second-half equaliser as the Azzurri battled to a 2-2 draw against Brazil in a friendly on Thursday. Luiz Fel...
• Premier League: Sunderland frustrated by 10-man Norwich
  Sunderland failed to capitalise on the dismissal of Norwich City goalkeeper Mark Bunn as they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. After Wes Hoolahan headed Norwich i...
• Not here to improve image of Chinese football: David Beckham
  Football superstar David Beckham played down expectations he can improve the battered image of the Chinese game as officials on Wednesday unveiled him as the sport's ambassador in the count...
• Under-fire Ullrich gets Armstrong’s support
  BERLIN: Jan Ullrich has received support from former rival Lance Armstrong after Germany’s only Tour de France winner admitted doping with the help of Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes. U...
• NCAA Season 89 unfolds
  San Beda College commences its campaign for a fourth straight title with a bout against host Saint Benilde College while title contenders San Sebastian College-Recoletos Stags and Letran Kn...