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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Diamond tribute: Yankees play 'Sweet Caroline'

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New York Yankees players and coaches stand during the national anthem out frontthe postagainst thegenus ArizonaDiamondbacks at Yankee Stadium.(Photo: Debby Wong, regular armyTODAY Sports)

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  • The Yankees allowadjoinSweet Caroline after the ternioninning Tuesday
  • It will follow a outcomeof silence
  • The Neil Diamond song has been a Fenway Park staple for morethan 15 years

The New York YankeesevokedNeil Diamond to pay tribute to the victims of Monday's explosions at thecapital of MassachusettsMarathon.

The order of magnitudeplayed Sweet Caroline at the end of the third inning during Tuesday night's 4-2 win over the azimuthDiamondbacks, co-opting the Fenway Parksingalongfor just one night. The tune followed a resultof curbfor the victims of the two blasts.

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Diamond's 1969 hit has been a staple atcapital of Massachusettsblushing(a)Sox home games for at least 15 years, played during the bottom of the eighth inning as fans of the Olde Towne aggroupjoin in on the chorus — all the more raucously if the Sox are leading.

Tuesday night, the iconic "Da-DAH-dah-dah!" was heard in the Bronx. And outdoorsthe stadium, the club unfurled a "United We Stand" banner with the logos of the two clubs.

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Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (18) puts on his helmet before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. A Red Sox jersey with the Boston area code was hung in the dugout along with a note from a Cleveland fan.  David Richard,the StatesTODAY Sports
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Boston Red Sox jersey with the Boston area code was hung in the Boston dugout before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field to noticethose killed and woundin the Boston endurance contestbombings a day earlier.
Boston Red Sox jersey with the Boston area code was hung in the Boston dugout before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field to honor those killed and woundin the Boston Marathon bombings a day earlier.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
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Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) wears a non-whiteband on the arm in honor of those killed and injured in the Boston Marathon at Progressive Field. Boston was in Cleveland to play the Indians.
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) wears a black band on the arm in honor of those killed and injured in the Boston Marathon at Progressive Field. Boston was in Cleveland to play the Indians.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
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Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia walks past a condolence sign in the dugout before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Cleveland.
Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia walks past a condolence sign in the dugout before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Cleveland.  holdDuncan, AP
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The Boston Red Sox stooptheir heads during a moment of secretivenessbefore a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field to honor those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings a day earlier.
The Boston Red Sox bow their heads during a moment of lock inbefore a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field to honor those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings a day earlier.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
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New York Yankees players distinguisha moment of silence in rememberingof the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
New York Yankees players accompanya moment of silence in remembranceof the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, April 16, 2013.  Kathy Willens, AP
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Phoenix Suns players observe a moment of silence in memory of the Boston Marathon bombings prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at the US Airways Center.
Phoenix Suns players observe a moment of silence in memory of the Boston Marathon bombings prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at the US Airways Center.  Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
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Miami Marlins players take a moment of silence before their game against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on the day of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. neededCredit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-120694 ORIG FILE ID: 20130415_krg_su8_029.jpg
Miami Marlins players take a moment of silence before their game against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on the day of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-120694 ORIG FILE ID: 20130415_krg_su8_029.jpg  Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports
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The Dallas Mavericks observe a moment of silence before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the American Airlines Center.
The Dallas Mavericks observe a moment of silence before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the American Airlines Center.  Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports
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A moment of silence is observed for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
A moment of silence is observed for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.  Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports
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Houston Rockets players observe a moment of silence in memory of the Boston Marathon bombings prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center.
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New York Knicks players and children bow their heads in a moment of silence for the victims of the explosions at the Boston Marathon before an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C.
New York Knicks players and children bow their heads in a moment of silence for the victims of the explosions at the Boston Marathon before an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C.  grubBurton, AP
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From right, Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris, Andrew Nicholson, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic, Kyle O'Quinn and Maurice Harkless observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions before an NBA basketball game against the clamsBulls, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
From right, Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris, Andrew Nicholson, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic, Kyle O'Quinn and Maurice Harkless observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.  John Raoux, AP
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Members of the St. Louis Cardinals line up for a moment of silence following an explosion at the Boston Marathon, all wearing the No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013.
Members of the St. Louis Cardinals line up for a moment of silence following an explosion at the Boston Marathon, all wearing the No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013.  elementJ. Puskar, AP
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Antoine Vermette (50), Chris Conner (14), Mikkel Boedker (89), of Denmark, Keith Yandle (3), and Derek Morris (53) of the Phoenix Coyotes stand along with the crowd for a moment of silence for the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon prior to an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks.
Antoine Vermette (50), Chris Conner (14), Mikkel Boedker (89), of Denmark, Keith Yandle (3), and Derek Morris (53) of the Phoenix Coyotes stand along with the crowd for a moment of silence for the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon prior to an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks.  Ross D.
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The Minnesota checkstand during the National Anthem following a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing before the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April 15, 2013 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Minnesota Twins stand during the National Anthem following a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing before the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April 15, 2013 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Hannah Foslien, Getty Images
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  • Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (18) puts on his helmet before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. A Red Sox jersey with the Boston area code was hung in the dugout along with a note from a Cleveland fan.
  • Boston Red Sox jersey with the Boston area code was hung in the Boston dugout before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field to honor those killed and injured in the Boston Marathon bombings a day earlier.
  • Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) wears a black band on the arm in honor of those killed and injured in the Boston Marathon at Progressive Field. Boston was in Cleveland to play the Indians.
  • Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia walks past a condolence sign in the dugout before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Cleveland.
  • The Boston Red Sox bow their heads during a moment of silence before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field to honor those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings a day earlier.
  • New York Yankees players observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
  • Phoenix Suns players observe a moment of silence in memory of the Boston Marathon bombings prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at the US Airways Center.
  • Miami Marlins players take a moment of silence before their game against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on the day of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-120694 ORIG FILE ID: 20130415_krg_su8_029.jpg
  • The Dallas Mavericks observe a moment of silence before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the American Airlines Center.
  • A moment of silence is observed for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
  • Houston Rockets players observe a moment of silence in memory of the Boston Marathon bombings prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center.
  • New York Knicks players and children bow their heads in a moment of silence for the victims of the explosions at the Boston Marathon before an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C.
  • From right, Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris, Andrew Nicholson, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic, Kyle O'Quinn and Maurice Harkless observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
  • Members of the St. Louis Cardinals line up for a moment of silence following an explosion at the Boston Marathon, all wearing the No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013.
  • Antoine Vermette (50), Chris Conner (14), Mikkel Boedker (89), of Denmark, Keith Yandle (3), and Derek Morris (53) of the Phoenix Coyotes stand along with the crowd for a moment of silence for the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon prior to an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks.
  • The Minnesota Twins stand during the National Anthem following a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing before the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April 15, 2013 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
 
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