Beckham sure to return to AC Milan

AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says that David Beckham's return to the club on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy in January is nearly "100 percent" certain.

Beckham has long been linked with a second loan spell at AC Milan, after performing well in a six-month stay with the Serie A side last season.

"A great player will arrive, his first name is David, his last name Beckham," Galliani was quoted as saying by the ANSA news agency on Monday. Galliani made the remarks to Sky Italia.

"It is practically 100 percent certain, what's missing is the signatures, but there is total agreement," Galliani added.

Beckham wants to return to Europe to maintain his place in England's World Cup squad.

U.S. to play friendly at Slovakia: The United States will play a friendly against Slovakia on Nov. 14 in Bratislava in a World Cup warmup for both nations.

Barkley wants to be a GM

Charles Barkley thinks he can do better than some of the general managers he criticizes on TV.

The Hall of Fame player and TNT analyst says he would like his chance to run an NBA team, though he's in no rush because he would want the right job.

Barkley says some GMs have done a "bad job, plain and simple" in making draft picks. He adds that some executives worry only about keeping their jobs and some organizations aren't concerned with winning.

Barkley spoke Monday at a luncheon, where he was joined by Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson, his partners on TNT's studio show.

Cavs' West subject of domestic violence report: The wife of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West has filed a domestic violence report against her husband.

West, who has been treated in the past for bipolar disorder, twice left the team during training camp for personal reasons. He is also facing misdemeanor weapons possession charges stemming from a September arrest in Maryland.

Maccabi Tel Aviv apologizes for coach: The president of Maccabi Tel Aviv has apologized to the NBA and the Knicks for its coach's behavior during an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 18.

Wozniacki denies wrongdoing

Caroline Wozniacki denies there was any wrongdoing involved when she quit a match last week that she was on the verge of winning.

The 19-year-old Dane retired at the Luxembourg Open with a hamstring injury while leading Anne Kremer of Luxembourg 7-5, 5-0. There was a surge in online bets backing Kremer to win after her father, Piotr, was overheard telling Wozniacki to quit because she wouldn't be able to play in the next round.

Wozniacki said on Monday that she discussed the match with WTA Tour officials and didn't expect to be disciplined.

St. Petersburg Open: Karol Beck of Slovakia upset third-seeded Viktor Troicki of Serbia 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-4 on Monday in the first round in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Bjorn Phau of Germany also moved into the second round, beating Russian wild card Stanislav Vovk 6-3, 6-2. Rainer Schuettler of Germany, was ousted by Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-4, 6-4.

Lyon Grand Prix: Fourth-seeded Juan Monaco of Argentina and No. 5 Julien Benneteau of France both advanced to the second round after winning in straight sets on Monday in Lyon, France.

Snedeker, Weekley win Skills

Brandt Snedeker and Boo Weekley won the Golf Skills Challenge in a playoff at The Breakers on Monday in Palm Beach, Fla.

In the final of the worse-ball portion of the contest, Snedeker and Weekley initially tied finalists J.B. Holmes and Kenny Perry at par, forcing a playoff on the 305-yard, par-4, 14th hole.

Snedeker and Weekley, who split $314,000 in total prize money, gained an edge when Holmes' drive landed next door on the 15th tee. Holmes put them into further trouble by hitting into a trap 46 feet from the hole.

Remainder of IHRA World Finals postponed: Four consecutive days of rain and cold weather combined with a less than favorable forecast for the remainder of the week has forced the indefinite postponement of the IHRA World Finals at Rockingham Dragway on Monday.

The IHRA has also postponed the IHRA awards celebration until next year.

From IHRA news release