It's Soccer Time

Lost in all of the march madness, playoff pushes, draft preparations, and spring training was the start of a new season for Major League Soccer. The season began last Thursday night in Seattle, with the home Sounders defeating the newest addition to MLS, the Philadelphia Union, by a final tally of 2-0. The best part was that the game took place, as the player's union and MLS management were finally able to hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement and were able to avoid any work stoppage. Let's take a look at what's going on around the league.

Breaking it Down: Texas A&M vs. Purdue

Well this game was certainly all it was billed to be. A tough, physical defensive battle. One thing the pundits did get wrong was that both teams made it into the 60's (albeit with five extra minutes to do so). Let's break down the good, the bad, and the ugly in the heartbreaking end to Texas A&M's season.

Most Accomplished 22 Year Old?

On the heels of Canada's 3-2 OT gold medal win, ESPN's Sportscenter ran a segment detailing some of the most accomplished 22 year olds in sports history, with the question of where Sidney Crosby fits in. Crosby now has an Olympic gold medal to go with his Stanley Cup, World Junior Championships gold and silver medals, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, along with a litany of other awards and honors. Other athletes that ESPN chose to spotlight included Tiger Woods (Masters win, #1 world ranking) and Magic Johnson (NCAA championship, NBA championship), among others.