Sports briefs

Beckham rejects idea for one more game

LONDON — A person familiar with David Beckham's plans says the former England captain will reject the chance to play in one final match for his country.

The person tells The Associated Press that "it would seem strange to say you are not retiring then to signal your retirement in a benefit match." The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Thursday because Beckham has yet to announce his plans.

Coach Fabio Capello announced Wednesday that the 35-year-old Beckham was too old to continue playing competitively for England, but offered him one last appearance in an exhibition match.

The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder has said he wouldn't retire from England duty while still playing soccer.

Dolphins' Marshall says NBA is a fallback

DAVIE, Fla. — Miami Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall says he has a fallback plan if NFL teams lock out players next year: He'll try out for the NBA.

Marshall said he would audition for the Miami Heat or Denver Nuggets as a shooting guard.

"Right now I'm rusty," he said after Dolphins' practice Thursday. "Right now I'm no good. If I try out right now they'll be saying, 'What is this guy thinking?' But after some training I'll be fine. I'll be right back where I used to be."

The 6-foot-4 Marshall lettered in basketball three times at Lake Howell High School in Winter Park, Fla.

LeBron, Wade watch their replacements

NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul want to defend their Olympic gold medals.

On Thursday night, they dropped by to see the players who can earn them the chance.

The U.S. national team scrimmaged at Radio City Music Hall, where they were followed by a Jay-Z performance. The Blue team won 49-47 in overtime — it was sudden death to prepare the venue for the concert — on Tyson Chandler's dunk.

Also watching from the sideline were LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Amare Stoudemire.

Anthony and Paul both said they plan to play in 2012 in London. The Americans would qualify by winning the world championships in Turkey that start Aug. 28.

Defense lawyer: Adenhart death not murder

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A lawyer says her client did not intend to drive drunk before a crash that killed Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, and has asked a judge to drop a murder charge.