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Clayton Kershaw were among the speakers paying tribute to the 88-year-old Scully, who is retiring next weekend after Los Angele
Clayton Kershaw were among the speakers paying tribute to the 88-year-old Scully, who is retiring next weekend after Los Angele
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TWICKENHAM, England -- ?As news broke of the 10cm tear in Jack Nowells quad which puts his participation in the November Tests in grave doubt, Eddie Jones and Paul Gustard were sat at Twickenham Stoop, eyes trained on Harlequins winger Marland Yarde as he played Northampton.A combination of Anthony Watsons fractured jaw and Nowells torn quad -- injuries both sustained on Englands Brighton training camp -- means the chances are England will need a new-look partnership on the wings when South Africa come to town on Nov. 12.Yarde and Baths Semesa Rokoduguni are in the driving seat to fill those two berths.Yarde can be a frustrating player. Supremely talented, his form drifts from one end of the spectrum to the other and no more so than in an England jersey. For every memorable moment, such as his dart through Richie McCaw against New Zealand in Dunedin back in 2014, there is a dip, and he was dropped following the first Test of last summers tour of Australia.But England coach Jones is a fan. Prior to the Brisbane Test back in June, Jones labelled him very coachable but also said he needed to sort out Yardes attitude, labelling him previously too big for his boots. Jones felt he had dealt with that saying Yarde was now back down to earth and would be a really special player for England.The summer Test series passed without Yarde really grasping the opportunity but there is a sense -- reinforced while watching him impress against Northampton on Saturday -- that he is confident and finding Test-standard form.His coach John Kingston certainly thinks so. He was absolutely terrific, Kingston said soon after their 20-9 victory.The season started a little bit slowly for him. He had a couple of knocks but the last couple of weeks hes been fantastic.Yarde made 43 metres heading forward but his work in defence was also admirable, putting in five tackles. There was a moment when George North sniffed an opportunity on the left flank but after a 10 metre run up, he hit the Yarde brick wall and that move was stopped resolutely in its tracks.Ive got a huge amount of time for him, Kingston added. He puts everything into his training and everything into his play. He was outstanding today.Marlands always had unbelievably good intent to do the right thing. Ive got a soft spot for him, hes a good man. I think hes really put his weight behind everything this year and he always gives 100 per cent.What may have also impressed Jones was how Yarde linked up with his England and Quins teammate Mike Brown.There was a moment in the first half where Brown chased a long kick and just kept it from going into touch; flicked it back in-field and there was Yarde to kick long.It is a partnership that looks increasingly likely to be reunited for Englands November opener against the Springboks.Marlands a fine player, Mikes a fine player, Kingston said. Its not my job to pick the England side but hopefully they gave Eddie some difficult decisions to make.Yarde has had his opportunities in the past, but player, club and country alike will have a sense of optimism that this may be the moment he takes the next step. Cheap Soccer Jerseys Outlet .com) - Richie Incognito has reportedly been admitted to a psychiatric care unit in Arizona. Discount Soccer Jerseys . 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The crowd, in turn, saluted Scully with a loud roar and multiple standing ovations on his appreciation night Friday.Holding hands with wife Sandi, he walked slowly from the dugout along a blue carpet dotted with the teams logo to a stage set up in front of home plate for the pre-game ceremony honoring his 67 years in the teams broadcast booth.Smiling, laughing and waving to the crowd, Scully placed his left hand over his heart in a sign of gratitude. As the applause and cheers continued, he shook his head and mouthed OK to let the crowd know it could quiet down.They ignored him.Hi everybody and a very pleasant good evening to you, Scully said, his signature greeting drawing the first of several roars. I thought Id get that out of the way right away.The first 50,000 fans in attendance before the Dodgers 5-2 win over Colorado received a typed letter signed by Scully containing recollections from his 67-year career that began in Brooklyn with the Dodgers and continued when the team moved west for the 1958 season.You were simply always there for me, Scully wrote. I have always felt that I needed you more than you needed me and that holds true to this very day. I have been privileged to share in your passion and love for this great game.In his remarks, Scully thanked the fans for your enthusiasm, your passion for the game.When you roar, when you cheer, when you are thrilled for a brief moment Im 8 years old again, he said. You have allowed me to be young at heart. I owe you everything.Actor Kevin Costner, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax and Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw were among the speakers paying tribute to the 88-year-old Scully, who is retiring next weekend after Los Angeles concludes its regular season in San Francisco.Obviously he is a Dodger at heart, but he called a lot of really important games and people regard him to be one of those rare treasures that are always going to be a part of baseball, Manfred said before the ceremony.Scully showed his sense of humor when explaining that he is often asked about his future. He turns 89 in November.Im going to try to live, he said, drawing laughs. Im looking for a much smaller house and a much larger medicine cabinet.Noting his five children, 16 grandchildren and three great grandchhildren, Scully said, I guarantee you if I dont know what to do they will find something for me to do.ddddddddddddDodgers chairman Mark Walter, former owner Peter OMalley and former managers Tom Lasorda and Joe Torre, now an MLB executive, were among those on hand. OMalleys father, Walter, first owned the team and was instrumental in bringing the Bronx-born Scully west when the Dodgers relocated to the vast Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.It was a very strange phenomenon to be on the field and hear the broadcast coming out of the stands, Koufax said. The people of Los Angeles, even though they were at the game, didnt enjoy it without hearing Vin tell them about it. He entertained and he educated them.The ceremony began with Bob Costas narrating a video featuring vintage photos from Scullys career and memories from former Dodger Steve Garvey, actor Bryan Cranston, fellow announcers Joe Buck, Dick Enberg and Al Michaels, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and comedian George Lopez, among others.The Dodgers and Colorado players jammed their dugouts to watch.We just want to say thank you, Kershaw told Scully during his turn at the podium.Costner starred in the 1999 baseball movie For Love of the Game, in which Scully narrated the play-by-play of his characters perfect game.Were all taking deep breaths, Vin, Costner said. Were all struggling with our own emotions as we admit were down to our last three outs with you. Youre our George Bailey and it has been a wonderful life. You cant blame us for trying to hold on to you for as long as we can. And shame on us if you ever have to pay for another meal in public.Manfred announced a $50,000 donation from Major League Baseball to the Jackie Robinson Foundation in Scullys name. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts toted the oversized check on stage. Scully called Robinsons career when he broke the sports color barrier in 1947.After the speeches, both teams lined up on each side of home plate, removed their caps and listened to John Williams conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the national anthem behind the mound.Scully stepped to the microphone and proclaimed, Its time for Dodger baseball.And then he was gone, hurrying upstairs to his fifth-floor booth to spin another nights worth of baseball lore for generations of Angelenos soothed by the sound of his voice. ' ' '
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