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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Concerned about possible demonstrations during the Beijing Olympics, the Chinese government produced a list of nine American athletes — including two UA alums — and one assistant coach it thought might cause problems during the games.

The U.S. State Department knew about China's concerns and made "multiple representations" to the country's government to reinforce the American belief in freedom of expression.

USA Today reported Thursday it had obtained an internal U.S. Olympic Committee e-mail in which a Chinese official expressed concern that members of the U.S. team might stage some sort of demonstration. Among those listed were former UA softball player Jennie Finch, and paralympic wheelchair racer Cheri Blauwet, who attended the UA.

USOC spokesman Darryl Seibel confirmed that the list was given to the federation during a meeting July 8 with Shu Xiao, minister counselor for cultural affairs at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, the e-mail said.

The other athletes included were softball players Jessica Mendoza, Natasha Watley and Amanda Freed; soccer player Abby Wambach; cyclist Jonathan Page; paralympic basketball player Jen Howitt; and golfer Laura Goodwin.

Assistant softball coach Karen Johns also was on the list.

Wambach was injured and did not compete in the Olympics. Goodwin did not compete because golf is not an Olympic sport.

Shu was concerned that some of the athletes have been affiliated with Team Darfur, an international coalition of athletes committed to raising awareness about the human-rights crisis in Sudan's Darfur region, according to the e-mail.

Asked about the list of athletes Thursday, the State Department issued a statement saying it had seen media reports about the list.

"During the run-up to the Olympics, we discussed with Chinese authorities their concerns about the potential for protest actions by Olympics athletes or others attending the Games," the statement said. "At the time we made multiple representations to Chinese authorities regarding the importance of respecting freedom of expression, and we continue to stand by these views."

MILAN, Italy — David Beckham will join ACMilan in January on a three-month loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy to maintain his fitness and prolong his career with the English national team.

Beckham's stint in Serie A will begin Jan. 7, and he will rejoin his Galaxy teammates in March.

Beckham, a midfielder, is eager to play in Europe during the MLS off-season to remain fit and available for selection for England, which plays an exhibition at Germany on Nov. 19 before World Cup 2010 qualifying resumes in March.

● University of North Carolina basketball player Tyler Hansbrough is out of practice indefinitely with a stress reaction condition in his right shin.

The reigning Associated Press Player of the Year did not practice Thursday. Instead, he underwent an MRI that revealed the stress reaction, which if not properly treated could lead to a stress fracture, team spokesman Steve Kirschner said.

● State racing officials say the winner of last month's All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs has tested positive for caffeine. That could jeopardize the $1 million purse won by the owner of Stolis Winner. If the finding is upheld by the New Mexico Racing Commission, Jerry Windham of College Station, Texas, could be required to return the purse.