Morning Roundup, 11/23/10

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• A belated congratulations to the Colorado Rapids, who topped FC Dallas in 2-1 extra time Sunday night to capture the MLS Cup. Conor Casey was named MVP of the final after being big and bald, and also scoring a goal. [SBI]

• A late Mikel Arteta goal gives Everton a 2-2 draw at Sunderland. [BBC Sport]

• Emmanuel Adebayor claims that he will be loaned to Juventus in January. The deal will leave Manchester City depleted up front, with only 31 forwards remaining on the team. [Soccernet]
  

• The Champions League returns this afternoon, with Arsenal taking on Braga in Portugal, and Ajax hosting Real Madrid, amongst a slew of other matches. [Sky Sports]