Yankees, Sports World Remember 25th Anniversary of 9/11
The New York Yankees and Mets led the sports world today in honoring the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Commemorations included moments of silence, patriotic tributes, and players wearing first-responder caps at Yankee Stadium.
BREAKING: Yankees, Sports World Honor 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Solemn Tributes New York, NY - September 12, 2026 – The echoes of September 11, 2001, were felt across the nation today as the sports world, led by the New York Yankees and New York Mets, joined in solemn remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. At Yankee Stadium and across Major League Baseball, players, coaches, and fans observed moments of silence and patriotic tributes, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the heroes who emerged from the tragedy. A United Front of Remembrance at Yankee Stadium The atmosphere at Yankee Stadium was somber yet resolute as the New York Yankees hosted a poignant pre-game ceremony. Players from both the Yankees and their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets, donned special first-responder caps, a visible symbol of solidarity with the brave men and women who ran into danger on that fateful day 25 years ago. The iconic rendition of "God Bless America" filled the stadium, a tradition that has become deeply intertwined with the anniversary, evoking powerful emotions of patriotism and resilience. A moment of profound silence fell over the crowd as the names of…