Congratulations are in order for the Los Angeles Galaxy who won the MLS Western Conference Championship title for the first time since 2002 after they defeated the San Jose Earthquakes by a score of 2-0 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA last night. I’m not sure how much help David Beckham was in the win but he looked good on the field so, that should count for something, right?

The Los Angeles Galaxy continued their improbable rise from the depths of MLS with Saturday’s 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes that clinched their first Western Conference regular season title since 2002. The Galaxy, playing in front of a sold-out crowd of 27,000 at The Home Depot Center, were the recipient of some good fortune in the win, their first against their bitter northern California rivals this season in three tries in the “California Clasico.” The victory gave the Galaxy (12-6-12) 48 points and first place in the West, no matter the outcome of Sunday’s regular-season finale between Chivas USA and the Houston Dynamo. The Galaxy own the head-to-head tiebreaker with both teams, should one of them tie the Galaxy for points. The Galaxy, which tied for the worst record in MLS only a year ago, certainly hope their first West regular season title in seven years is a good omen. The last they won the West, they also won the MLS Cup. They just missed out that season on a double when they were beaten by the Columbus Crew in the U.S. Open Cup final. The Galaxy got a badly needed insurance goal in the 77th minute when Chris Klein, who had just come on as a substitute for Mike Magee, sent a beautiful pass to Landon Donovan who had gotten behind defender Brandon McDonald. Donovan took the pass, then beat an onrushing Cannon through his legs for his 12th goal of the season. The Galaxy dominated for most of Saturday’s match, especially in a first half which featured several good chances before ironically taking the lead on what amounted to a fluke goal. It was just five minutes into the match when the Galaxy had its first chance on an 8-yard blast by defender Sean Franklin after a wild scramble just outside the goal crease and directly in front of the San Jose net. But his attempt never made it through a group of players and was blocked by McDonald, a former member of the Galaxy. Then it was David Beckham’s turn 12 minutes later. San Jose’s Bobby Convey was called for a foul and then received a caution for dissent to set up a free kick from about 28 yards. Beckham expertly curved the ball over and around the Earthquakes defensive wall, but the ball sailed wide of the net by no more than a yard. San Jose, which was on a four-game (1-0-3) unbeaten streak on the road, finally showed some life on offense barely two minutes later when a shot by Ramiro Corrales just missed the Galaxy net from about 20 yards. The Galaxy, however, clearly were holding the upper hand in quality chances. Dema Kovalenko, for example, known more for his defensive play, got into the offensive flow and barely chipped one over the crossbar in the 22nd minute. That led to the Galaxy’s unusual score two minutes later. Donovan simply was attempting a cross into the penalty area when San Jose’s Bobby Burling stuck out his foot. The ball was deflected just enough, sailed high over the outstretched hand of Earthquakes goalie Joe Cannon and landed in the far corner of the net for a stunning own goal and 1-0 Galaxy lead. The Earthquakes responded with their best chance of the opening 45 minutes. It was just two minutes later when Corrales attempted a free kick and sent the ball deep into the Galaxy penalty area. McDonald, streaking toward the net, got his head on it. Galaxy goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts, however, got his hand on it and made the save. The Galaxy had three more scoring opportunities in the half, first on Edson Buddle’s 22-yard attempt that Cannon saved easily; Chris Birchall’s attempt from a sharp angle that went wide of the net and, finally, another Beckham free kick. This one, in the 35th minute, was from 30 yards and went just high over the crossbar. By virtue of the victory, the Galaxy now know they will be the road team in the first leg of next week’s Western Conference Semifinal Series. But whether they travel to Houston — or remain right at home for the first-ever SuperClasico playoff series against fellow Home Depot Center residents Chivas USA — remains to be seen.

Hurray!! This is great news for the Galaxy … and the news just keeps getting better. As is his custom, Becks stripped off his jersey after the match and paraded around the grounds showin’ off his fine physique. After the jump, check out a few pics of hawt Becks stripped down to the waist …

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First California First Lady Maria Shriver did it, then Brandy did it … now David Beckham got busted doing it … here are scandalous photos of Becks using his mobile phone while driving — a crime in the state of California!

Seems there’s a hot new law breaking craze in Hollywood these days, and David Beckham is quick to jump on the bandwagon! Ever since California first lady Maria Shriver was caught red handed using her phone while driving, a no no that her own hubby passed into law earlier this year, stars have been snapped left right and center flaunting the law of the land. David Beckham is the latest to be caught breaking the law. The 34-year old soccer legend was snapped texting on his cell phone, with no hands on the steering wheel, as he left soccer training Wednesday. Beckham was driving his custom designed Escalade from The LA Galaxy training grounds, but was too distracted to pay attention to the road. A definite flaunting of the laws of California!

OK … full disclosure … I, too, tend to unlawfully refer to my mobile phone while in the act of driving … trust me, I’m not proud of it and I am trying really hard to stop the practice … so I can understand how difficult it can be for folks to quit cold turkey. It is a dangerous habit and I’m workin’ to stop breaking the law … I’m sure Becks is workin’ really hard, too. Well … mebbe now that the world knows of his naughty habits he’ll work towards adhering to the letter of the law :)

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David Beckham, who is here at home in LA taking care of the children while his wife Victoria Beckham is off gallivanting on the other side of the globe, was spotted paying a visit to the Underwood Family Farm here in SoCal picking up a big ass pumpkin for Hallowe’en carving … behold:

It would appear that Becks went to the pumpkin patch during the day while the kiddies were safely ensconced at school, perhaps as a surprise? Because Hallowe’en is getting closer every day, it’s no surprise that Becks would want to venture out to make this year’s Beckham family pumpkin selection … tho, considering that David and I went pumpkin picking for our Date Night this past Monday it’s not entirely out of the realm of possibility that he took his cue to go pumpkin picking from us ;)

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After a quick match with the English football club in the UK earlier this week, a very scruffy-lookin’ David Beckham made his return home to LA yesterday to be reunited with his family. Because I’m a fan of the facial hair that Becks has been rockin’, I thought it’d be nice to check in and see just how scruffy he’s gotten in the past day or two:

Becks has rocked the facial hair before … but he never keeps it for very long. I think he would look really great with a full beard but I doubt that’ll happen. I think we’re gonna have to enjoy the scruff while we can cuz he’ll prolly be shaving it off any second now. I like Becks when he looks all grizzly … don’t it make you just wanna go GRRRRRR all up in his biz? Wee!!

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David Beckham, who is in the UK these days doing his duty for the English football team, spent a night out on the town partying with his footballer cohorts after Team England won their soccer match against Belarus last night. Here are a few photos of Becks with his buds Peter Crouch (with his lady Abbey Clancy), Michael Owen, Ashley Cole and Joe Cole making their way home after a fun night out together:

The England team were in high spirits last night after beating Belarus 3-0 at Wembley. None more so than David Beckham, who hit up a series of London bars until 3am this morning with football agent and best friend Dave Gardner. The 35-year-old sportsman enjoyed a marathon night on the tiles while Victoria was thousands of miles away on the other side of the Atlantic in Los Angeles. It came as rare opportunity for Becks to let his hair down as he is usually accompanied by his wife on social occasions since his alleged affair with Rebecca Loos in 2004. The father-of-three started his night at upmarket restaurant Nobu, before going on to exclusive club Bungalow 8. He finally left at 3.15am. And he certainly didn’t get much sleep because hours later at 7.45am he was seen arriving at Heathrow. He was making his trip back to Los Angeles to join his wife Victoria and their three children.

What a party animal!! Yes, as we already know … wifey Victoria Beckham is here in SoCal tending to the kiddies (you may remember we saw her all decked out in a ridiculous leather outfit at a school fair this week) but good ol’ Becks is already winging his way back home. As I mentioned before, I’m likin’ this new facial hair on Becks … he looks good all scruffy. I’m also very glad he got to chill out with his hot footballer friends … it looks like it was a fun night out.

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David Beckham, who looks as if he’s been missing a few shaving sessions, was spotted speeding his way thru Los Angeles in his sports car full of his children — Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James and Cruz David — as he drove them to school yesterday morning:

I hope his kids enjoyed the alonetime with daddykins yesterday because Becks has already packed his bags and made his way to the UK, presumably for work-related events. After the jump, check out a bearded Becks as he made his latest arrival in London earlier today …

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Last April we learned that David Beckham, with the help of designer James Bond, would be “designing” a line of sportswear for the Adidas Originals by Orginals collection … last night was the official launch party for the line. Here are photos of Becks and wifey Victoria Beckham making their arrival on the red carpet for the launch event at the Adidas store on Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, CA last night:

You gotta love that VB couldn’t be bothered with dressing down for the sporty event even tho her hubby was promoting his new line of sportswear. The least Posh could’ve done was to show up on the carpet in a pair of baggy sweats and an oversized hoodie. What a beyotch! In any event, you may recall that it is the intention of this new sportswear line designed by Becks and Bond to “update classic American sportswear with fashionable silhouettes and details” by utilizing materials such as “leather, cashmere and silk, while the footwear builds on iconic Adidas styles.” I’m still not convinced that this collaboration will work (cashmere track pants? leather hoodies?) but you can’t blame Adidas for wanting to get into bed … professionally, as it were … with David Beckham on this endeavor. Yeah, any notion of getting into bed with Becks under any circumstances sounds like a great idea to me. It remains to be seen what effect this new line of sportswear will have on the world of fashion but … there’s gotta be someone out there interested in this stuff. Are you?

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