Sports brief: Here comes Beckham

On his way to the MLS’ Los Angeles Galaxy, David Beckham got a Hollywood-type ending when his Real Madrid squad rallied to beat Mallorca 3-1 to win the Spanish league title. Beckham actually injured his ankle in the 66th minute in what was likely his final game in European soil. But he was healthy enough to take in the celebration afterward.

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