announcer: today game changers, presented by ea sports, clayton kershaw one-on-one. the cy young award winner with a heart of gold tells us about the trip and the little girl that changed his life. clayton: she just needs that love. announcer: then we're on the flight deck of the uss midway, where nfl superstars suit up and salute the military. terrell: let's just give it up to the people who are just the toughest out there, and it's not football players. it's the people in the military. announcer: plus, we flash into the future to the mls all star games, where soccer's biggest stars come face-to-face with themselves in this star head capture studio.

and he's one of the best wide receivers ever to step on the field. we're in arizona at the fifth annual fitz' supper club, where larry fitzgerald invites the biggest names in sports to come and work as waiters. game changers is on. kevin: hello, everyone. i'm kevin frazier, and this is ea sports game changers. today, we are with all stars, hall of famers and, of course, everyday fans, and we'll go off the field and bring you face-to-face with famous athletes who are changing lives through incredible heroic actions. we'll also meet some of the most interesting people in all of sports, the creative thinkers

who are changing the games through science and technology. but first a dodger ace. baseball fans know clayton kershaw's left arm is changing the game, but few know that his heart is changing the world. along with his wife, ellen, this superstar has a passion and a purpose that goes well beyond baseball. his mission is to help people everywhere, from the streets of los angeles to villages in africa. allie laforce has the story. ellen: hi! clayton: no, i didn't do anything to deserve the talent to play baseball. you know, i did nothing. i was given that, and i realize that; but at the same time, i have to work at it and continue to cultivate it. and so for me, it is, it really is just about trying to give everything that you've been given and, you know, give it back. allie: dodger ace clayton kershaw was 20 years old when he pitched his first major league shutout. in 2011, at the age of 23, he won 21 games and the national league's cy young award. on the mound, he's the kind of player who does

incredible things to help his team win. off the mound, he's the kind of person who goes to incredible lengths to help strangers survive. clayton's foundation, kershaw's challenge, is helping people around the globe. ellen kershaw is clayton's wife. the pair attended highland park high school together in texas. even at a young age, ellen had a special place in her heart for the children living in poverty in africa, where every 15 seconds a child becomes an orphan. you and clayton were high school sweethearts in a sense. ellen: yes, we were. allie: and he knew you were passionate about this the whole entire time, but he didn't necessarily feel like it was his calling. ellen: right. allie: so, how did you convince him to finally head on over to zambia. ellen: yeah, you know, it was so cool to be able to grow up together, because while i was chasing this dream and had kind of this nagging passion to go to africa, he had this dream of playing baseball, and he was going to do whatever it took to get there. so, in some sense, he kind of understood exactly where i was coming from. allie: it was at the urging of ellen that the cy young award winner

made his first trip to africa, where they met a little girl who changed their lives. allie: there have been a lot of kids who have pulled a lot of emotions out of you and who you wanted to help. ellen: yeah, yeah. allie: but there's one in particular, and it was a little girl named hope. ellen: yeah, you know what? she's something special and a connection i really can't explain. i'd been to zambia for four years before i met her, and ever kid stuck with me. every one of them left their mark on my heart; but, specifically, hope, she did something to me that completely changed the course of my life. clayton: well, hope's just, she's such a special girl. she's incredible. ellen called me and said, "clayton, i don't know what it is, but we've got to do something about this little girl. she needs help. she's got a special place in my heart already." we started sponsoring her from there and trying to get her, just her basic needs met. allie: but the kershaws discovered it was going to take more than basic needs to keep this orphan alive, because hope had a deadly disease.

clayton: she was hiv positive, and she needed her medication. she needed the food to go along with the medication. she just needed all these things. and so we started doing that, and we realized that it wasn't enough, just because she didn't have a place to call home. she didn't have a family. and that was the inspiration for arise home, the home that we started building, and now she's one of ten kids moved in there, and she's doing great. she's happy, she's healthy, she's the life of the party. she's such a sweet kid. it's just an incredible thing to get to see. allie: well, you had heard a lot about her. clayton: yeah. allie: and then you guys went back, and you were hoping that you could find her. do you remember the exact emotion that you felt when she ran up to you for the first time? clayton: she just came up and said, "uncle clayton, give me a hug." she just needs that love. she hasn't had anybody to hug her before or take care of her like that. it was pretty cool. i've only gotten to be with her, you know, three separate two-week stints; and, you know, she feels like she's a part of the family. so, it's pretty awesome. allie: this kind of dedication is the credo behind the kershaw challenge, clayton and

ellen's foundation aimed at doing one thing: making the world a better place. and kershaw's challenge touches people all over the planet. ellen: clayton really tries to pour into -- whatever city he's in, he wants to serve. we realized we could only go to africa one time a year; and so for him to be able to get involved for both of us in dallas and los angeles -- dallas is where we're from during the off season -- it's just important for us to figure out where we are, figure out who needs our help, wherever we are. allie: one part of kershaw's challenge involves strikeouts. every time clayton gets a k, he donates 500 additional dollars to the fund. you're focused on the game when you're out on the mound, but is there any point in time where you're like, this strikeout will give 500 more dollars to charity? clayton: you know, i don't think of it at the time, but that's kind of the whole point. the whole heartbeat of kershaw's challenge is, you know, it's for something more. you know, i get to play baseball, and i'm so thankful that i get to do it. it's such a fun thing to do; but, you know, i realized that the legacy

you create off the field is so important to me, and kershaw's challenge is the way that ellen and i are doing that now, and it's been really rewarding for us. ellen: hi! allie: two friends from a small town in texas who have grown up to unite and change the world on and off the field. announcer: coming up, big names on a big ship. nfl legends face off. plus, the future is now. you won't believe how fast a soccer star's face can be captured forever. and larry fitzgerald, the star wide receiver on a mission to help people who need it the most. ♪ [ female announcer ] no one says to wake up and touch

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and the uss midway was the ship. some of the greatest football heroes in history came to salute america's real heroes, the men and women of the armed forces. now, it was all for this year's madden nfl pro am, and we were on the field for the exciting and entertaining action. [cheering] loud cheers, touchdowns, and members of the armed forces getting to play with their heroes. derek: i am on team moon, and it is unbelievable to be catching and catching passes from a hall of famer, and standing next to tim brown and just shooting it. so, it's a good time. kevin: for derek holder, an officer in the navy, it was a dream come true, because this was a who's who of nfl living legends at this year's nfl madden pro am. jerry rice, deion sanders, troy aikman, barry sanders, warren moon, and dozens more. everywhere you looked, hollywood stars were rubbing shoulders with nfl stars, a two-day

event on one of the most impressive ships ever built, the uss midway, a ship that served for 47 years from 1945 to 1992. it's a gorgeous sight being in san diego. you look out there, the bay, great sun, football on a carrier, nothing better. kevin: big enough to hold thousands of troops, on this day the crowd was packed with hundreds of armed forces and their families, all here to get an up-close view of their heroes. and some of the troops even got a chance to suit up and play. the nfl superstars weren't just here to compete. they were also to honor the people they consider the true heroes. donovan: we just want to let them know that we definitely appreciate them at being able to put their life on the line for us as a country. i mean, that says a lot. dan: i'm proud to be here, i'm proud to be a part of it; and, hopefully, i put on a good show for them. kevin: for terrell davis, it was another chance to show off his trademark touchdown salute. terrell: that's why i salute, out of respect

and admiration. i salute any military personnel for what they've done for this country. so, it just came natural to me. like, you know what? let's just give it up to people who are just the toughest out there, and it's not football players -- the people in the military. kevin: day one was filled with fun and smiles in a friendly skills competition; but on day two it was game time, and these guys came out with game faces on and their predictions ready. you ready for a victory today? deion: i'm always ready for a victory. when i woke up, i had a victory on my mind, of course. kevin: deion said he woke up looking for a victory. donovan: that's good. you're supposed to. but i looked for a victory even before i went to sleep. numbers don't mean anything. yellow jackets at this point mean nothing. you step out on this field, i'm taking your job. kevin: the two teams were made up of nfl stars and hollywood celebrities. some were ready. anthony: nothing gets behind me. nothing drops in front of me, because i intercept everything. kevin: some not so ready.

kym: i'm nervous and excited at the same time. i'm just practicing. jerry ross is teaching me how to throw the ball properly. i can catch it, but i'm worried when they start to get a bit of power in there that i'm going to get scared of the ball. kevin: as for the crowd, they couldn't wait, and the game was on. high octane offense from both sides with a familiar face making the play of the day. in the end, it was a great event and a chance for the greatest players who ever lived to let america's heroes know how thankful they are for their service. rod: i know the commitment, and you have to respect that, and just to get a reprieve, to come out here and see us up close, for us to be able to see them, i think it's a win-win. announcer: coming up, the high tech side of sports. what makes this super star nervous? could it be when 18 cameras are flashed in his face? and nfl star larry fitzgerald invites big names to his big event.

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kevin: welcome back. i'm kevin frazier. now, this next story is a fascinating look at how technology is really changing sports. the fact that marco di vaio made it to the major league soccer all star game isn't that big of a shock, but what is incredible is how he got there with a little help from thousands of devoted soccer fans. ross thomas was in kansas city right in the middle of all the action, side-by-side with di vaio on the road. ross: well, this is it, where the best of the best have come to play in the mls all star game. for marco di vaio, it's not just a dream, but a first where technology and sports collide. he's from italy, plays in montreal, and this weekend mark di vaio is playing in the mls all star game.

his ticket here is all due to soccer fans around the world, but he was not voted in the traditional way. over an eight day span fans played online soccer. scoring close to 500,000 goals. the digital version of marco tallied over 74,000 goals. making him the first player added to an all-star roster by fans competing online. it's the first time that a video game can actually put someone in a real game. marco: yeah, it's very, very strange. it's something new. ross: after i met with marco, i headed over to one of the coolest spots around, a high tech lab created just for the mls all star weekend. where are we right now? i feel like i'm in the middle of a space ship surrounded by 5d's. nigel: this is our star head capture system. there's no doubt, once you sit here, and you get your pictures taken, that is exactly how you're going to look in the game. ross: it takes four hours to set up 18 cameras, each with a 50 millimeter lens; but it only takes 90 seconds for stars like graham

zusi to be immortalized. ross: paparazzi, right? what's it like to get your photo taken from all angles in here all at once? graham: a bit intimidating, and i'm a little nervous that my hair looks a little messy from the back; but other than that, it's pretty cool. ross: it's a good concern, because the circle of cameras capture the most minute details on your entire head. nigel: we've had people come in and have to turn around and leave to get a haircut and come back. [ross laughing] it's happened multiple times. ross: i just got a -- i'm glad i just got a haircut. nigel: okay, in three seconds, it's going to flash like crazy. you ready? three, two, one. ross: i had to give it a shot. and let me tell you, it definitely feels like i jumped into the future. after that, stars like sporting kansas city c.j. sapong get to see themselves in a way they never dreamed. cj: goal. ross: oh! as for marco di vaio, he hit the pitch in front of the fans that got him

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kevin: welcome back. you know, they say great players make great plays, but great people make great things happen for others, people like larry fitzgerald, wide receiver for the arizona cardinals. we know on the field quarterbacks can count on number 11 to catch the ball, and that's the kind of guy he is, someone you can count on. meanwhile, off the field, fitzgerald has a special organization called first fund, a powerful group set up to support families in crisis, and also this year marked the fifth year of fitz' supper club, a star-studded event with a room full of people he can count on to help make a difference for families in need. our allie laforce has the story from phoenix, arizona. allie: when seven time all pro larry fitzgerald calls, stars come from all over the sports

world. jay: you know, it's a great opportunity to come out and raise funds for a great event, a great charity. lindsey: he's got a huge heart. when you see that type of heart in someone, whether it's off the field, on the field, you can't help but want to help him help others. shane: you want to do anything that he's involved in because of not just the player he is, but the type of man he is. allie: he is simply one of the best to ever put on an nfl uniform. from the moment he entered the league, larry fitzgerald has amazed football fans with his talent. a four-time all pro, the cardinals wide receiver entered this season with 77 career touchdowns, each season working tirelessly to stay among the elite. away from the game, fitzgerald's desire is equally as impressive. he possesses an endless desire to help those who need it most. it's a virtue he learned early in life from his mother. larry: the things i really take from her is just always make sure you try to put a smile on people's faces. you never know what they're going through; and if you can lend somebody a helping hand,

do it. allie: carol fitzgerald lost her battle with breast cancer in 2004. her influence lives strong, as do her great values that live in larry's heart. larry: my mom was really a strong lady. i think i get a lot of her toughness from her. allie: and on this special night in arizona, carol fitzgerald's memory was evident, as hall of famers, baseball greats, olympic athletes, and current teammates all came out to support larry at the fifth annual fitz supper club. larry: people continue to support me every year, this being our fifth year, and i'm elated with this turnout, another sellout. it's been over $200,000 in each event over the last three years, and i'm really proud of the direction the foundation is going. allie: on this night, the stars were not here to have dinner. they were here to serve dinner. luis: hopefully, i won't mess anything up. no fumbles tonight. jay: i had like four plates on each arm. i got a couple of job offers, actually. so, if football doesn't work out, i've got that working for me. allie: they're all working for the larry fitzgerald first down fund, established to

help kids and families in crises by funding positive activities throughout the year. jay: well, i think as you get older, you take on that leadership role. it's helping the young guys to understand, number one, how blessed they are, how lucky they are to be doing what they're doing. and there's things that are more important than football, and that's getting into the community and having an impact on people. bruce: oh, you can't put it into words. i mean, the price tag that his leadership brings to our organization, as far as with younger players, and just with all players, but his work ethic on and off the field, in the classroom, and in the community, is tops. shane: he always seems to put the team ahead of his own personal achievements, even though his personal achievements are so high. allie: so, where does this kind of commitment to serve others come from? fitzgerald says it starts at home. larry: well, family is essential in your maturation process. i know if it wasn't for my dad and my mother sacrificing for me as a child, i wouldn't be able to reach the goals that i had set for myself, not only

academically, but athletically and also just being a good citizen, which is most important. allie: raised in minnesota, the young larry fitzgerald and brother marcus were exposed to big names in sports, thanks to their father, larry fitzgerald, sr. larry sr.: you know, we just made them understand that it was real important to go about setting goals early and always work hard on it. allie: as for the fitzgerald, jr., in the end his legacy will be about the great things he did for others. larry: if you just say that, "he cared about people," that's really all that matters to me. you know, "he came along, he tried to help as many people as he could," and i'll be a happy man.

kevin: wow, this has been fun, and we've also had a chance to see how athletes and technology are changing the games that we love so much. thank you so much. i'm kevin frazier, and we'll see you next time right here on ea sports game changers.

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