Sports News for August 18, 2007

Becks scores big time with Harlem kids
Kids participating in the Harlem Youth Soccer League had an honoured guest on Friday -- former England soccer captain and Los Angeles Galaxys VIP recruit David Beckham. ANI

Pak pacer Mohammad Asif offered 100 million to play in ICL
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has been offered a whopping sum of 100 million rupees to play in the Indian Cricket League (ICL). ANI

I have no problem with Akhtar, other seniors: Zakir Khan
Former Test cricketer and PCBs Director of Cricket Operations, Zakir Khan, has said there is no problem between him and senior Pakistani cricketers, including speedster Shoaib Akhtar. ANI

PCB creating uneasy atmosphere for seniors: Razzaq, Farhat
Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq and opener Imran Farhat have cautioned that if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) does not change its attitude towards players, then many of them would join the Indian Cricket League (ICL). ANI

Becks happy playing for both England and L.A. Galaxy
Former soccer captain David Beckham has said that he is happy playing for both England and the Los Angeles Galaxy, and does not mind the hectic or overlapping playing schedule spread across two continents. ANI