With the Generation adidas class completed (we think), and the MLS Combine fast approaching, the
2011 MLS Draft class has really started to take shape.
A total of 10 Generation adidas players lead a strong crop of players that will also include
five non-college international players (among them John "Wayne's my brother" Rooney).
The Colorado Rapids announced their first roster move of the New Year on Monday by signing
defender Tyrone Marshall. Per club and league policies, financial terms of the transaction were not
disclosed.
Marshall is officially added to the club's roster after being selected by Colorado with the 16th
pick in Stage 2 of the 2010 Major League Soccer Re-Entry Process on Dec.
Although MLS may have stopped providing possession statistics long ago, you don't have to be a
math major to notice that the New England Revolution's possession percentage fell well south of 50%
for the majority of the 2010 season.
With the worst defense in MLS and the worst offense in team history in 2010, there's plenty of
blame to go around for the Revs disappointing year.
Brandon Roy has notoriously bad knees. After sitting out a number of games due to knee pain, the
star guard for the Portland Trail Blazers is undergoing surgery on both knees. The surgeries will
be arthroscopic and will take place next week. When Roy will return to the Blazers is unknown.
There's a rising chance that he'll be forced to sit out the rest of the season.
When physically and mentally healthy, Justin Duchscherer is a heck of a pitcher. In fact, he's
been named to the All-Star team twice in his career. However, being healthy hasn't been a small
task for the talented hurler. The Baltimore Orioles decided to bet on his health by signing
Duchscherer to a one-year deal worth as much as $4.
The Boston Celtics lost Game 7 last year in Los Angeles as the Lakers won their second straight
NBA championship. On Sunday, the Celtics got their revenge. After outscoring the Lakers 59-42 in
the second half, the Celtics posted a 109-96 victory despite Kobe Bryant pouring in 41 points in 38
minutes.
