The Worldwide Leader?

ESPN calls itself the worldwide leader in sports. Why then, after one of the most exciting soccer games in recent history was played, do they still have the results of the NBA Draft Lottery as the main headline? It boggles my mind as to why ESPN would think the NBA Draft Lottery, which took place last night mind you, would be more important than what is soccer's version of the Super Bowl. Sure the NBA Draft Lottery is an important and exciting event during the season. But more important and exciting than an epic championship match in the world's most popular sport? Absolutely not. If ESPN wants to truly be the worldwide leader, than they have to understand what take priority in the sporting world. No one in Europe gives a damn about Chad Ford's first mock draft. Not even most people in the United States care that the Bulls have a tough decision to pick between Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley (a fact that we will be reminded of way too often in the coming weeks). It upsets me that ESPN is so biased to certain sports (cough basketball cough). It is really too bad that they can't acknowledge a phenomenal game, even if it took place thousands of miles away. Until they prove me otherwise, I don't find ESPN to be the worldwide leader in anything. Anyways, a short recap of the Man U-Chelsea contest is below.

If you are too closed minded to know what soccer game I am talking about, I will share with you the details. Manchester United and Chelsea squared off in the UEFA Champions League final, and for the first time in its 53 year history, the final pitted two English teams against each other. Man U struck first when Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo headed in a cross from Wes Brown in the 26th minute to give Man U a 1-0, a spark what had been a dull match up to that point. Chelsea responded quickly though, as Frank Lampard burried the ball from six yards out to knot the score at 1 in the 45th minute. The game was back and forth throughout the second half, with each team having prime chances to score. But alas, the game was still knotted up a 1 when the clock struck 90 minutes, and extra time ensued. But not even an extra 30 minutes could decide this classic battle. The final was be determined in penalty kicks, and Carlos Tevez buried Man U's first attempt. Chelsea star Michael Ballack struck gold as well with his shot, and the PK's went back and forth, until Chelsea captain John Terry, who would have won the game for Chelsea with a goal, booted his PK off the post. Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka had a chance to keep the Blues alive, but Man U goaltender Edwin Van der Sar made a heroic save to give Man U the Champions Cup. And for the third time, Manchester United had become the kings of Europe, beating rival Chelsea 6-5 in penalty kicks.