Ryan Howard thanked Philadelphia Phillies fans and the organization and saluted his teammates in an emotional speech during a pregame ceremony Sunday before his final game with the team.The 2006 National League MVP choked up a few times and fought back tears when he told the crowd: My family has grown with all of you.Howard, who turns 37 next month, is the last player remaining from the Phillies 2008 World Series championship team. The Phillies are planning to pay Howard a $10 million buyout instead of exercising a $23 million club option for 2017.Its amazing, the appreciation from the organization and the fans, Howard said. To have it recognized, itll live with me forever.Howard was 0-for-4 in the Phillies 5-2 victory over the New York Mets, but he received several standing ovations and got a curtain call after popping out in the eighth. He finished the season with a .196 batting average but hit 25 homers, tying Maikel Franco for the team lead.Howard got a final ovation after Tommy Joseph replaced him to start the ninth. He embraced Joseph near first base while Phillies and Mets players clapped. Howard then walked through the dugout and hugged everyone before coming out to wave to the fans.I didnt know what to expect, Howard said. Seeing the people and the videos, it hit me all at once. It was great. Philadelphia will always be home.Howard said he isnt ready to call it a career, especially after a strong finish -- he hit .267 with 11 homers and 29 RBIs in only 101 at-bats from Aug. 1 on.I know theres more in the tank, he said. Ill know when its time.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Cheap China NFL Jerseys . Third-seeded Murray had the easiest path to victory on New Years Eve, barely breaking a sweat during his 6-0, 6-0 win over 2,129th-ranked Qatari wildcard recipient Mousa Shanan Zayed. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Jeff Green scored 13 points and Kris Humphries 12 for the Celtics, who nearly blew an 18-point, second-half lead. Sullingers 20-20 was the first by a Celtics player since Kevin Garnetts first game in Boston in 2007. Garnett was dealt -- along with Paul Pierce -- to Brooklyn during the off-season. http://www.cheapjerseysali.com/ .Y. - Free agent outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, fresh off winning the World Series with Boston, reached agreement with the rival New York Yankees on a seven-year contract worth about $153 million, a person familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday night. Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.A group of 70 doctors and health experts have written to the government urging them to ban tackling in school-level rugby. The RFU is currently driving to increase youth participation in rugby, but some experts are worried about the high-impact nature of the game, and the long-term effects it could have on the health of children.The majority of all injuries occur during contact or collision, such as the tackle and the scrum, the letter said. These injuries, which include fractures, ligamentous tears, dislocated shoulders, spinal injuries and head injuries, can have short-term, life-long, and life-ending consequences for children. Sky Sports News HQ reporter Geraint Hughes explains how teachers might change the way rugby is played at their schools.dddddddddddd A link has been found between repeat concussions and cognitive impairment and an association with depression, memory loss and diminished verbal abilities, as well as longer term problems.The Rugby Football Union said that high quality coaching, officiating, medical support and appropriate player behaviour would help to reduce the risk of injury.Should tackling be banned from school rugby? Share your thoughts below or Tweet us @SkySportsRugby Also See: Monahan swaps rugby for MMA Dewi: Two rising stars Owens: Rugby needs grassroots Follow @SkySportsRugby Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys cheap jerseys Cheap Jersyes Cheap Basketball Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys cheap jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '