AFP - A six-month injury absence has David Beckham champing at the bit to get back on the pitch and provide a boost for his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates - and perhaps eventually again for England.
AP - Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey each hit a two-run homer and Pat Burrell and Juan Uribe also went yard as the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 7-3 Thursday night to pull within one game of the NL West-leading Padres.
Our new software allows you to create "private topics" in case you have never gotten over not being part of the right clique in high school and wish to create your own now.
To create a private topic simply go to "My Settings"
and click on "Create Private Topic". You can then invite up to five buddy's to particpate and only you and them will be able to read and respond to it.
For instance, if you wanted to discuss the fact that LynchFactor has a tatoo of John Lynch on an unmentionable part of her body, but don't wish to embarrass her publicly then a private topic would probably be the best way to go.
Saints edge Favre, Vikings to open title defense The New Orleans Saints -- the top offense in the league last year -- had just enough in Thursday's opener against the Minnesota Vikings to take a 14-9 lead after three quarters.
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