SOCCER
Beckham hopeful about Milan switch
David Beckham expects the next seven days will be “important” in the long-running saga about his possible transfer to AC Milan from the L.A. Galaxy. The midfielder has flourished since joining Milan on a three-month loan set to expire March 8.
CYCLING
Levi wins; Lance 7th
Levi Leipheimer has won his third straight Tour of California. Lance Armstrong, who began a comeback last month, spent this race in support of Leipheimer, his Astana teammate. Armstrong finished seventh overall.
COPS AND JOCKS
Athletes can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and we can’t look away.
Illini DT suspended
Illinois defensive tackle Josh Brent was arrested at 1:37 a.m. Saturday for suspicion of driving under the influence in Urbana. Brent, 21, was driving on a suspended license, the Champaign County state’s attorney’s office said. “He has been suspended from the team indefinitely until we are able to gather all the facts,” coach Ron Zook said in a statement.
