Sport Archive

Movie veteran Elliott Gould has designed a new line of Nike bags under his real name, Elliot Goldstein.

The M*A*S*H star has been wearing Nike products for years - and now the sportswear giants have decide to honour his commitment by giving him his very own bag line.

And the thrilled star, who turns 70 this summer decided to use the name he was born with for the honour.

David BeckhaamFootballer David Beckham is set to be one of the star guests enlisted by Chabad to raise millions of dollars for its annual To Life Telethon to support projects aimed at helping those less fortunate.

The LA Galaxy player has been approached by the Jewish organisation to appear either live or pre-recorded for the broadcast - which is famous for its dancing rabbis - on September 9.

David BeckhamDavid Beckham is set to make his first visit to Israel which will also see him play his last game for Real Madrid before moving to America to join Los Angeles Galaxy.

The 32-year-old former England captain will take part in a match between the Spanish club and a team of Israeli and Palestinian players.

Joan RiversVeteran comedienne Joan Rivers is running the New York Marathon for the first time later this year - at the age of 74.

Rivers, who turns 74 in June, is determined to finish at least half the 26 mile race, which takes place on 4 November.

When asked if she will complete the course on US TV show The View, Rivers said: “Who knows? I’m running four miles up in the country… I’m going to make it at least halfway, damn it.”

David BeckhamCelebrity supercouple David and Victoria Beckham are moving to America - the soccer star has agreed to sign for Major League team Los Angeles Galaxy with a reputed salary of $1m a week.

Beckham, 31, will leave Spanish club Read Madrid at the end of the current season and sign a five year deal with the California side in the summer.

David BeckhamEnglish soccer star David Beckham could become a painter when he retires from the sporting industry, because he regrets giving up the hobby to become a world class soccer player instead.

The Real Madrid midfielder and his former pop star wife Victoria are keen art collectors, and are close friends of controversial British artist Damien Hirst.

The former Manchester United star also revealed he is a great fan of Jewish artist Julian Schnabel, the Sunday Mirror reports.

Bill GoldbergLegendary Jewish wrestler Goldberg is to combine his love of cars with TV presenting by fronting a new TV series, Bullrun.

Produced for Spike TV, the show will air next spring and features 12 teams of two drivers as they attempt to rally across America.

“These Bullrun contestants better bring the same intensity, passion, and love for cars that I have or they are going to be left in the dust,” said 39-year-old Goldberg.