Justin leads celebration of sporting stars

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17 JULY 2008

Justin Timberlake put on the show of his life in LA this week as a celeb-packedaudience watched him shimmy his way through several numbers, makecountless costume changes, and even dance on a piano at a TV sportsawards ceremony.

The Sexyback singer was hosting the event, at which famous faces from theworlds of acting and sport came together to fete athletes andsporting talents in the spotlight during the last 12 months.

Those taking to the stage to present awards included Wimbledonladies singles champion Venus Williams and LA Galaxy player David Beckham . Host Justin couldn't resist a little playful banter with theBritish footie ace, who was front row with his wife Victoria Beckham .

"Dude, I got to give you (credit). Single-handedly you made soccerin America this much more popular," joked the singer, holding histhumb and index finger an inch apart. "I call it soccer because inAmerica we already have a game dudes play called football."

Winners at the ceremony included golf ace Tiger Woods . The US Open champ - who couldn't attend as he's recuperating froma knee injury - was awarded three trophies, including that forathlete of the year - collected on his behalf by Blades Of Glory actor Will Ferrell.