Tiervermittlung Schweiz » ovember, and acknowledged he got his butt kic

Maro Itoje is a doubt for Englands autumn series after sustaining an injury to his right hand in Saracens 44-26 Champions Cup victory over the Scarlets at Allianz Park.Itoje was replaced in the 46th minute after his arm was trapped awkwardly while making a tackle and the 21-year-old lock is to undergo an x-ray to assess the extent of the damage.Maro came off with a sore hand. That needs to be examined and well know more after the x-ray has taken place, Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said.It is another alarming development for England, who have been decimated by injuries in the build up to their Tests against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia, stating with the Springboks visit to Twickenham on Nov. 12.Openside incumbent James Haskell is out of all four games, while three possible replacements for the Wasps back row in Sam Jones, Mike Williams and Jack Clifford are also sidelined.Picking Itoje in the No.7 jersey appeared to be the next viable option available to head coach Eddie Jones, but his hand injury could scupper that plan to leave England seeking yet another alternative.Reigning European player of the year Itoje has been magnificent since making his debut during this years Six Nations and Jones can ill-afford to lose him.The injury crisis plumbed fresh depths on Friday when Saracens second row George Kruis underwent surgery on an ankle problem, but McCall revealed he could yet play some part in the autumn.George complained about his ankle not feeling great in the week. We had it scanned and there were a couple of loose bodies, McCall said.Its a very minor thing, its just not great timing for anybody. It will be a four to eight week injury. If he plays in the autumn, it all depends if its good or bad.We think the operation went okay and now it all depends on the healing process. Diontae Johnson Steelers Jersey . The International Olympic Committee released the official list of bid cities on Friday after the deadline for applications had passed. The candidates -- all previously announced in their own countries -- are: Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing; Krakow, Poland; Lviv, Ukraine; Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm. Hines Ward Steelers Jersey . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. http://www.steelersrookiestore.com/Steelers-Hines-Ward-Jersey/ . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. Zach Gentry Steelers Jersey . LOUIS -- Rookie Tavon Austin has missed another day of practice, lessening the odds hell be ready for the St. Joe Greene Steelers Jersey INDIANAPOLIS -- All week, Tony Stewart downplayed the significance of his final race at Indianapolis.He promised not to cry, not to get sentimental.When the Brickyard 400 ended Sunday, he backtracked a bit by inviting current friend and former rival Jeff Gordon to share one final lap with him at their home track. They drove slowly around the 2.5-mile oval, side-by-side, waving to the fans who had cheered them for so many years.Its probably the last time well be competing here, and I couldnt think of a better guy to share that moment with, Stewart said after finishing 11th.Not long ago, that kind of scene seemed an impossibility.Stewarts fierce, sometimes temperamental personality often clashed with Gordons generally good-natured, low-key demeanor to life and racing.But over the past five years, the two Indiana drivers with similar backgrounds developed a bond and became close enough friends that they wanted to add another memorable chapter to the long history at this 2.5-mile oval.The day began with a heartfelt speech from Gordon at the drivers meeting, in which he thanked Stewart for the impact he has had on the sport. When Gordon finished, Stewart received a standing ovation.Later, Stewart returned the favor.It meant the world to me you know I dont know how that all came about. Someone said something to me about Tony would like to do something like that and I said, `Well, lets get through this last restart first, Gordon said. It meant the world to me to have a friend and a competitor (want to do that).Both former Cup champions expected more from themselves on the track, though.Stewartt acknowledged on the parade lap that he thought he could win the race and spent most of the day running in the top 10 -- until being hit with a speeding penalty late in the race.ddddddddddddHe later called it a mistake.Gordon, the only five-time winner of the Brickyard, came out of retirement to replace Dale Earnhardt Jr. for Hendrick Motorsports. Earnhardt is fighting concussion-like symptoms.Gordon qualified 21st and wound up finishing 13th, in his first race since November, and acknowledged he got his butt kicked on the restarts.Regardless, the estimated 50,000 fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway mostly got what they came to see.They will be rooting for Stewart and I am sure rootin for Gordon, 61-year-old Indianapolis resident Bob Joslin said before the race. They are going to be the favorites.While its been billed as their final race, its not likely to be their last time at the track.Gordon expects to lead the Sprint Cup cars down the front straightaway at least one more time after the injured forced him to decline driving the pace car this year. On Friday, Gordon promised Speedway President that he would serve as the pace-car driver at a future Brickyard.And Stewart remains the co-owner of a Sprint Cup team that will likely return with his replacement next year.But on Sunday, none of that mattered. Sharing a big moment with a friend, did.Thank you to Tony Stewart, Gordon said. It meant a lot to me, that he invited me to come take that last lap with him. ' ' '