The Yankees honored Boston, home of their longtime rivals, by playing the Neil Diamond hit over the public-address system after the third inning against Arizona.

NPR: Yankees Play 'Sweet Caroline' In Boston Tribute

While many participants at the inauguration spent the swearing-in ceremony crowded on the mall, straining to get a glimpse of the president, Vince McGowan and his son listened to the inaugural address over a public-address system in a Virginia parking lot.

BBC: Obama's inauguration: Faces in the crowd

Aided by a pulsating public address system, the home fans generated a lively atmosphere in the build-up to the match, but it was Boro who had the first chance when Jeremie Aliadiere fired straight at Maik Taylor.

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