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Old star celebrates All-Stars

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It's the final countdown to tomorrow night's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium, and in just one of many events around town to help you pass the time until the starting pitch - former Yankees captain Don Mattingly will be in Manhattan today to take a group of NYC kids on a tour of the
Sports Museum of America at 26 Broadway at 11:15 a.m.

Other events today:

  • Home Run Derby, 8 p.m.: At Yankee Stadium, these sluggers battle it out:

    For the American League: Josh Hamilton, Tex., Evan Longoria, T.B., Justin Morneau, Minn., Grady Sizemore, Cle. And for the National League:
    Lance Berkman, Hou., Ryan Braun, Mil., Dan Uggla, Fla., Chase Utley, Phil.

  • 7 to 10 p.m.: Foley’s NY Pub and Restaurant holds Wii home run derby and
    baseball memorabilia auction; Foley’s, 18 W. 33rd St.

  • 9 p.m.: All-Star game party at Tao; 42 E. 58th St.

  • 10 p.m.: Party with Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, Angels outfielder Torii Hunter and rapper Talib Kweli at Pink Elephant's All-Star Game bash; 527 W. 27th St.

    -- Lauren Johnston


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