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Sports world honors Connecticut shooting victims

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Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants warms up prior to facing the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 16, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. The initials S.H.E.S for Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut are written on his helmet and his teammates' helmets to honor the victims of the school shooting on December 14, 2012. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Moments of silence were observed around the NFL and at other sports venues in tribute for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. Players such as Giants WR Victor Cruz also had specific tributes to the fallen on their uniforms. Cruz will also be visiting Newtown later this week.

[Yahoo! News: Full coverage of Connecticut school shooting]