Tuesday Afterschool Special: Big Papi's Big Day

A surprise for #34

The Red Sox honored David Ortiz before his final home opener in Boston yesterday in a ceremony that included his 15-year-old daughter Alex singing the national anthem. Big Papi clearly had no idea it was coming either:

He teared up in a touching moment afterwards:

The best sports photos from yesterday

Here are some of the images that caught our eye on Monday, April 11, starting with David Ortiz breaking his bat in the Red Sox home opener.

Jacquelyn Brubaker of New Orleans places flowers at a makeshift memorial near the spot where former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot and killed, and his wife was wounded by gunfire.

Andrew Wiggins of Minnesota goes for a dunk against Dwight Howard of the Houston Rockets.

Jeff Teague of the Atlanta Hawks passes around Channing Frye and Matthew Dellavedova of Cleveland.

Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain eyes the ball for a return at a Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series tournament in Monaco.

A general view at the Monte Carlo Country Club, home to this week's ATP Masters Series tournament.

Katharine Holmes (right) against Anne Cebula in the team epee gold medal final during the USA Fencing Division I National Championships in Richmond.

Kamali Thompson reacts after defeating Francesca Russo in a saber gold medal final during the USA Fencing Division I National Championships.

Ichiro Suzuki of the Miami Marlins looks on from the dugout prior to a game at the New York Mets.

Dancers perform during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Olivia Chamandy and Mia Vallee of Canada compete in the 3m Synchro Final during the FINA Diving Grand Prix in Quebec.

Taylor McKeown competes in the 200-meter breaststroke during the Australian Swimming Championships.

Bologna goalkeeper Antonio Mirante makes a save during an Italian Serie A match vs. Roma.

Shayon Harrison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his hat-trick during a Barclays U21 Premier League match vs. Sunderland U21.

Kobe Bryant loses control of the ball during the last road game of his career, a visit to Oklahoma City.

Kobe Bryant waves to fans as he leaves the court in Oklahoma City. The Thunder won 112-79.

A Kobe Bryant fan in Oklahoma City holds a sign thanking him for his 20 years.

Brock Holt of the Boston Red Sox slides into third base against the Baltimore Orioles.

Brandon Bass of the Los Angeles Lakers fouls Enes Kanter of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Al Jefferson of the Charlotte Hornets throws a pass past Jae Crowder of the Boston Celtics.

The Boston Celtics dance team performs during the game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics looks to pass against the Charlotte Hornets.

Marcelo Huertas of the L.A. Lakers and Josh Huestis of Oklahoma City battle for a ball.

Buddy Hield attends the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Laker.

Mike Dunleavy of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against Omer Asik of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Orlando Magic dancers perform during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Norichika Aoki of Seattle is tagged out on a steal attempt at second base by shortstop Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers.

Charlotte's Courtney Lee looks to pass around John Holland of the Boston Celtics.

Phoenix guard Devin Booker has the ball knocked away by Seth Curry of the Sacramento Kings.

Ersan Ilyasova of the Orlando Magic passes the ball over Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.

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