Sports Thread For 2/11/10: The Runthrough

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The Giants' decision to release their defensive leader Antonio Pierce is a real bizarre one that shocked everyone around here. Though Pierce's injuries and level of play lead to the release before his final year on his deal, the middle linebacker still has a few good years in my mind. And there will certainly be a team that will benefit from having him in my mind.

NBA All-star news: Allen Iverson is out, as he will be replaced by David Lee, so good for Mr. Lee because he deserved it way more than Al Horford did. And thankfully, Kobe Bryant has pulled himself out of the show piece in Dallas, with his ankle being the reason why. Jason Kidd will replace him, giving Mavs fans another reason to be happy.

Hopefully no one will ask Rick Pitno again until actual evidence comes up about him wanting to be the coach of the Nets.

MSNBC sure has been making sure you don't miss up to the minute coverage on Lindsay Vonn's injury, as she practiced on it today in the "Climate Change" Olympics.

Chelsea has received a major blow to their Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League hopes with the news that Ashley Cole is out for 3 months after suffering a broken foot off an accidental kick from Landon Donovan in last night's defeat to Everton. That means he will certainly miss the rest of the season barring a miracle.

The left back has arguably had his best season ever (and certainly in his time at Chelsea) in this campaign, showing his usual world class defending and a consistently added ability to give quality on the offensive end as well. Though he will make it back in time for the World Cup, it still could be a blow for England, as a race to full fitness and form before the June 12th match with the United States will be in full effect.

England has good depth at the position, with Wayne Bridge and Leighton Baines at the position. But Cole is just slightly better than both of them when operating at few optimum. And could you imagine, really imagine, Bridge starting alongside John Terry?

Oh goodness gracious.

However, Chelsea's main rivals for the title also have major injury news. Manchester United's Ryan Giggs is out for a month with a fractured forearm after suffering his ailment in the 1-1 all draw at Aston Villa last night.