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Yankees, Red Sox to honor Sandy Hook victims, Newtown community

Residents hold a candlelight vigil outside Newtown High

Photo credit: AP

Before the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry commences for the 2013 season on April 1, the two adversaries will share a somber moment, standing together to dedicate their Opening Day contest to the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting, the victims’ families and the Newtown community.

Newtown police and firefighters will take part in the pregame ceremony, which will feature a moment of silent while...

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