Mets edge Yanks in Subway Series opener

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Daniel Murphy added some flourish to the Subway Series Monday night, tomahawking his bat into the turf as he ran to first after delivering the winning hit in the Mets' 2-1 victory over the Yankees at Citi Field.

Harper: Captain Wright's the ship for Mets

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The catch seemed destined to be another moment that defined the baseball pecking order in New York. Certainly the way the season has gone, Brett Gardner's spectacular catch was proof this would be another night when the Yankees and Mets would go their separate ways.

The other '42' bids farewell to Flushing

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Mariano Rivera's retirement tour continued Monday with the iconic final player in baseball ever to wear No. 42 seated in front of a giant blue version of his number inside the Jackie Robinson Rotunda at Citi Field.

Indiana's George taken to LeSchool

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Apparently, defending Carmelo Anthony just isn't the same as trying to stop LeBron James. Paul George, the Pacers' small forward, has emerged as the rising young star of the NBA playoffs, with his strong defensive performance against Anthony in the second round.

Bondy: Torts' future linked to Henrik's

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The rules regarding the media and John Tortorella are brutally clear: If you ask the Ranger coach any questions about his struggling players, about injuries, about lineups or opponents, you will quickly be told to kiss his butt, which did not have such a great season behind the bench.

PHOTOS: Dan's the man! Murph's hit gives Mets Subway win

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The first Subway Series meeting of 2013 didn't lack for drama. But Daniel Murphy's 8th inning hit, which followed David Wright's HR sealed it, 2-1 for the Mets.

IT'S GRATUITOUS! Met ace is dating ANNE V!

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Model Anne V attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 24/7: New York Launch Party at Provocateur at The Hotel Gansevoort on February 9, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)

Each week we scour the wide world of sports looking for a little sports-related eye candy to spice up the Sunday newspaper. Here is a collection of our 'Score' babes.

Subway Series Greatest Hits in PHOTOS

News takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments from past battles between the Mets and Yankees for Big Apple bragging rights.

PHOTOS: Kanaan wins his first Indianapolis 500

KV Racing Technology driver Tony Kanaan of Brazil kisses his wife Lauren after winning the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 26, 2013. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT)

Tony Kanaan drove past Ryan Hunter-Reay on a restart with three laps to go, then coasted across the finish line under yellow when defending race winner Dario Franchitti crashed far back in the field.

PHOTOS: Rangers season ends in 3-1 loss to Bruins

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Lundqvist stopped 29 shots, but the Bruins still proved to be too much to handle for the Blueshirts, defeating them 3-1 and ending the series in five games.

PHOTOS: Soccer at the Stadium — Man City tops Chelsea

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Manchester City defeats Chelsea, 5-3, during a soccer game player at Yankee Stadium.

PHOTOS: Champions! Bayern Munich takes title over Dortmund

Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben lifts the trophy after the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at Wembley Stadium in London on May 25, 2013, Bayern Munich won the game 2-1 AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHECHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images

Arjen Robben scores game-winner to give Bayern Munich 2-1 win over Dortmund

PHOTOS: Kreider's OT goal helps Rangers stave off elimination

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On the verge of being swept, the Rangers rallied from two deficits to tie the game and win it in overtime on Chris Kreider's deflection of Rick Nash's shot.

PHOTOS: Ranger Danger after Game 3 loss to Bruins

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The Rangers got a second-period goal and 32 saves from Henrik Lundqvist, but Daniel Paille's late goal gives the Boston Bruins a commanding 3-0 lead on the Rangers.

PHOTOS: Hicks Beat Knicks in Game 6

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The Knicks fell apart at the end of the fourth quarter, losing to the Pacers, 106-99.

PHOTOS: Lundqvist lit up, Bruins roll to 5-2 win

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The Bruins rattle off three unanswered goals for a 5-2 win that gives Boston a 2-0 series lead on the Rangers.

PHOTOS: Oxbow wins Preakness Stakes

Gary Stevens celebrates atop of Oxbow #6 after crossing the finish line to win the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.

Oxbow, with 50-year-old jockey Gary Stevens aboard, was sent off at 15-1 odds and led from the start. Sixth in the Derby, Oxbow held on to beat Itsmyluckyday by 1 3/4 lengths.

The fashion and FUN of the Preakness

Women look at their race cards prior to the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT HORSE RACING)

The second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown heads to Baltimore and the Pimlico Race Course for Saturday's Preakness Stakes. It's part fashion show, part fraternity party as the horses take a back seat … at least in this photo gallery.

PHOTOS: Knicks not done yet, trump Pacers in Game 5

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Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith shot better and Chris Copeland provided a much-needed boost as the Knicks forced a Game 6 with an 85-75 win in Game 5 over the Pacers.

PHOTOS: Bruins' Brad beats Rangers with OT score

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (r.) scores the game-winning goal in overtime, beating Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist.

The Bruins badly outshot the Rangers in overtime and Brad Marchand put one past Henrik Lundqvist to give Boston a win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.