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Sports world honors Newtown, Conn. victims
![Indianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding, Dec. 16 in Houston.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-redding-colts-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding, Dec. 16 in Houston.
Thomas Campbell, USA TODAY Sports![Philadelphia 76ers, Dec. 16 in Philadelphia.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-76ers-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Philadelphia 76ers, Dec. 16 in Philadelphia.
Howard Smith, USA TODAY Sports![Denver Nuggets, Dec. 16 in Sacramento](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-nuggets-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Denver Nuggets, Dec. 16 in Sacramento
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports![St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, Dec. 16 in St. Louis.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-jackson-rams-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, Dec. 16 in St. Louis.
Scott Rovak, USA TODAY Sports![The New York Giants wore the initials of Sandy Hook Elementary School on their helmets, Dec. 16 in Atlanta.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-justin-tuck-helmet-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The New York Giants wore the initials of Sandy Hook Elementary School on their helmets, Dec. 16 in Atlanta.
Daniel Shirey, USA TODAY Sports![Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt wore a message on his gloves, Dec. 16 in Houston.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-jj-watt-glove-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt wore a message on his gloves, Dec. 16 in Houston.
David J. Phillip, AP![The New England Patriots wore stickers on their helmets, Dec. 16 in Foxborough, Mass.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-patriots-helmet-tribute-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The New England Patriots wore stickers on their helmets, Dec. 16 in Foxborough, Mass.
Elise Amendola, AP![Fans at the Texans-Colts game, Dec. 16 in Houston](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-texans-sign-3_4.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fans at the Texans-Colts game, Dec. 16 in Houston
Thomas Campbell, USA TODAY Sports![Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back DeMarcus Van Dyke, Dec. 16 in Arlington, Texas.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-van-dyke-steelers-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back DeMarcus Van Dyke, Dec. 16 in Arlington, Texas.
L.M. Otero AP![New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz wore a message on his shoes for one young victim, Dec. 16 in Atlanta.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-victor-cruz-shoes-16_9.jpg?width=482&height=272&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz wore a message on his shoes for one young victim, Dec. 16 in Atlanta.
@TeamVic![Flags fly at half-staff outside Soldier Field, Dec. 16 in Chicago.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-soldier-field-flags-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Flags fly at half-staff outside Soldier Field, Dec. 16 in Chicago.
David Banks, Getty Images![A fan at the Ravens-Broncos game, Dec. 16 in Baltimore.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-ravens-sign-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A fan at the Ravens-Broncos game, Dec. 16 in Baltimore.
Gail Burton, AP![St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) and cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21), Dec. 16 in St. Louis.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-laurinaitis-jenkins-rams-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) and cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21), Dec. 16 in St. Louis.
Jeff Curry, USA TODAY Sports![Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 16 in Miami.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-jaguars-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 16 in Miami.
Robert Mayer, USA TODAY Sports![A fan at the Cowboys-Steelers game, Dec. 16 in Arlington, Texas.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-cowboys-sign-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A fan at the Cowboys-Steelers game, Dec. 16 in Arlington, Texas.
L.M. Otero AP![Indianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding, Dec. 16 in Houston.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-colts-redding-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding, Dec. 16 in Houston.
Thomas Campbell, USA TODAY Sports![Buffalo Bill running back C.J. Spiller wore the initials of Sandy Hook Elementary School on his shoes, Dec. 16 in Toronto.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-cj-spiller-shoe-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Buffalo Bill running back C.J. Spiller wore the initials of Sandy Hook Elementary School on his shoes, Dec. 16 in Toronto.
Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports![Denver Broncos, Dec. 16 in Baltimore.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-16-broncos-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Denver Broncos, Dec. 16 in Baltimore.
Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports![Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim, Dec. 15 in Syracuse, N.Y.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-jim-boeheim-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim, Dec. 15 in Syracuse, N.Y.
Rich Barnes, USA TODAY Sports![Cincinnati basketball, Dec. 15 in Charleston, W.Va.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-cincinnati-bearcats-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Cincinnati basketball, Dec. 15 in Charleston, W.Va.
David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports![A fan at the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 15 in Albuquerque.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-bowl-sign-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A fan at the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 15 in Albuquerque.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports![Miami Heat forward LeBron James reflects with his sons in Miami on December 15, the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-lebron-james-3_4.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Miami Heat forward LeBron James reflects with his sons in Miami on December 15, the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy.
Robert Mayer/USA TODAY Sports Images![LeBron James also wore a message on his shoes.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-lebron-james-shoe-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
LeBron James also wore a message on his shoes.
Robert Mayer, USA TODAY Sports![The night before, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant wore the same message on his shoes in Oklahoma City.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-kevin-durant-shoe-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The night before, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant wore the same message on his shoes in Oklahoma City.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and his sons and nephew, Dec. 15 in Miami.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-dwyane-wade-3_4.jpg?width=497&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and his sons and nephew, Dec. 15 in Miami.
Alan Diaz, AP![Miami Heat, Dec. 15 in Miami.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-heat-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Miami Heat, Dec. 15 in Miami.
Alan Diaz, AP![Virginia Tech basketball, Dec. 15 in Blacksburg, Va.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-virginia-tech-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Virginia Tech basketball, Dec. 15 in Blacksburg, Va.
Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports![Four English Premier League teams wore black arm bands during their Dec. 15 matches. Aston Villa midfielder and Illinois native Eric Lichaj.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-eric-lichaj-aston-villa-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Four English Premier League teams wore black arm bands during their Dec. 15 matches. Aston Villa midfielder and Illinois native Eric Lichaj.
Clive Brunskill, Getty Images![Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-luis-suarez-liverpool-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.
Clive Brunskill, Getty Images![Queens Park Rangers midfielder Jamie Mackie.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-15-jamie-mackie-qpr-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Jamie Mackie.
Alastair Grant, AP![Houston Rockets forwards Chandler Parsons, left, and James Harden, Dec. 14 in Houston.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-14-parsons-harden-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Houston Rockets forwards Chandler Parsons, left, and James Harden, Dec. 14 in Houston.
Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports![Oklahoma City Thunder, Dec. 14 in Oklahoma City.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-14-oklahoma-city-thunder-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Oklahoma City Thunder, Dec. 14 in Oklahoma City.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![New Orleans Hornets, Dec. 14 in New Orleans.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-14-new-orleans-hornets-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
New Orleans Hornets, Dec. 14 in New Orleans.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports![Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, Dec. 14, Houston.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-14-jeremy-lin-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, Dec. 14, Houston.
Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports![Indiana Pacers guard George Hill, Dec. 14, Indianapolis.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/16/12-14-george-hill-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Indiana Pacers guard George Hill, Dec. 14, Indianapolis.
Darron Cummings, AP![Brigham Young football players wear helmet decals to honor the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/12/20/2012-12-20-byu-newtown-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Brigham Young football players wear helmet decals to honor the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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