Afternoon Headlines

Track & Field? I'm not even sure what the Athletics European Championship is, but it looks fun to me. (A Cause des Garcons)

Cooking With Andy: This year's Taste of Tennis benefit features the chef Mario Batali, Al Roker, Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick. (Site)

Bent Out of Shape? Soccer legend David Beckham was dropped from the England soccer team Friday. Beckham stepped down as captain last month after limping off with ankle and Achilles tendon injuries during the second half of England's World Cup quarterfinal loss to Portugal. He said he still wanted to play for the national team. (AP)

'Girls' Behaving Badly?: Why was a SWAT team sent to a low-key gay lounge in Chelsea last night. Don't tell me Christine Giuliani Quinn's attempt to stop young women who go clubbing from being murdered has spilled over into my girls' neighborhood. (Soloway)