New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell, left, is upended by Washington safety E.J. Biggers during an NFL game played Sunday, December 14, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell, left, is upended by Washington safety E.J. Biggers during an NFL game played Sunday, December 14, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Cruz Azul players Ismael Valadez, left, and Mariano Pavone celebrate a goal during the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, December 13. The Mexican club defeated the Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 in Rebat, Morocco.
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Cruz Azul players Ismael Valadez, left, and Mariano Pavone celebrate a goal during the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, December 13. The Mexican club defeated the Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 in Rebat, Morocco.
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Norwegian ski jumper Andreas Stjernen prepares to land during a World Cup event in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, on Sunday, December 14.
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Norwegian ski jumper Andreas Stjernen prepares to land during a World Cup event in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, on Sunday, December 14.
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A surfer rides a massive wave in Nazare, Portugal, on Thursday, December 11.
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A surfer rides a massive wave in Nazare, Portugal, on Thursday, December 11.
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Australian cricket player David Warner dives for the ball Saturday, December 13, while playing a Test match against India in Adelaide, Australia. Australia won the match by 48 runs.
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Australian cricket player David Warner dives for the ball Saturday, December 13, while playing a Test match against India in Adelaide, Australia. Australia won the match by 48 runs.
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A Tennessee Titans fan wears a bag on his head during the NFL team's home game against the New York Jets on Sunday, December 14. Both teams entered the game with a 2-11 record. The Jets won 16-11.
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A Tennessee Titans fan wears a bag on his head during the NFL team's home game against the New York Jets on Sunday, December 14. Both teams entered the game with a 2-11 record. The Jets won 16-11.
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Heith DeMoss rides a bronco Thursday, December 11, as he competes in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. He finished first in the saddle bronc event.
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Heith DeMoss rides a bronco Thursday, December 11, as he competes in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. He finished first in the saddle bronc event.
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Japanese figure skater Sota Yamamoto performs his short program Thursday, December 11, during the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain. He finished second in the junior men category, behind countryman Shoma Uno.
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Japanese figure skater Sota Yamamoto performs his short program Thursday, December 11, during the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain. He finished second in the junior men category, behind countryman Shoma Uno.
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A Maasai warrior in southern Kenya competes in a jumping competition Saturday, December 13, during the annual Maasai Olympics. Events at the Maasai Olympics include jumping, running and throwing.
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A Maasai warrior in southern Kenya competes in a jumping competition Saturday, December 13, during the annual Maasai Olympics. Events at the Maasai Olympics include jumping, running and throwing.
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Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart dives to cover a free kick from Leicester City's Esteban Cambiasso during a Premier League match played Saturday, December 13, in Leicester, England. Manchester City, the defending league champions, won 1-0 behind a goal from Frank Lampard.
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Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart dives to cover a free kick from Leicester City's Esteban Cambiasso during a Premier League match played Saturday, December 13, in Leicester, England. Manchester City, the defending league champions, won 1-0 behind a goal from Frank Lampard.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown is tackled by St. Louis Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines, right, during an NFL game played Thursday, December 11, in St. Louis. Arizona won 12-6 to clinch a playoff spot.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown is tackled by St. Louis Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines, right, during an NFL game played Thursday, December 11, in St. Louis. Arizona won 12-6 to clinch a playoff spot.
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Lithuanian biathlete Natalija Kocergina competes in a World Cup event Friday, December 12, in Hochfilzen, Austria.
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Lithuanian biathlete Natalija Kocergina competes in a World Cup event Friday, December 12, in Hochfilzen, Austria.
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Louisiana Tech guard Chrisstasia Walter reaches for a loose ball after colliding with Mississippi State guard Morgan William during a game played Thursday, December 11, in Starkville, Mississippi.
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Louisiana Tech guard Chrisstasia Walter reaches for a loose ball after colliding with Mississippi State guard Morgan William during a game played Thursday, December 11, in Starkville, Mississippi.
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Galatasaray's Semih Kaya kicks a ball near the face of Arsenal's Yaya Sanogo during a UEFA Champions League match Tuesday, December 9, in Istanbul.
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Galatasaray's Semih Kaya kicks a ball near the face of Arsenal's Yaya Sanogo during a UEFA Champions League match Tuesday, December 9, in Istanbul.
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Polish ski jumper Jan Ziobro slices through the air during a large-hill jump Sunday, December 14, in Nizhny Tagil, Russia.
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Polish ski jumper Jan Ziobro slices through the air during a large-hill jump Sunday, December 14, in Nizhny Tagil, Russia.
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Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor Hall dives for the puck Wednesday, December 10, during an NHL game in Anaheim, California.
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Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor Hall dives for the puck Wednesday, December 10, during an NHL game in Anaheim, California.
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South African golfer Louis Oosthuizen sprays champagne on his countryman, Branden Grace, after Grace won the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Sunday, December 14. The European Tour event was played in Malalane, South Africa.
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South African golfer Louis Oosthuizen sprays champagne on his countryman, Branden Grace, after Grace won the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Sunday, December 14. The European Tour event was played in Malalane, South Africa.
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Brazil's Rosana, left, competes for a header with Argentina's Agustina Barroso during Brazil's 4-0 victory Wednesday, December 10. Brazil is hosting the International Tournament of Brasilia, a four-team tournament that also includes China and the United States.
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Brazil's Rosana, left, competes for a header with Argentina's Agustina Barroso during Brazil's 4-0 victory Wednesday, December 10. Brazil is hosting the International Tournament of Brasilia, a four-team tournament that also includes China and the United States.
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Abner Mares hits Jose Ramirez during their super featherweight bout Saturday, December 13, in Las Vegas. Mares won by a fifth-round stoppage.
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Abner Mares hits Jose Ramirez during their super featherweight bout Saturday, December 13, in Las Vegas. Mares won by a fifth-round stoppage.
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Belgian field hockey player Felix Denayer takes a shot during the Champions Trophy quarterfinals on Thursday, December 11. Belgium lost 4-2 to tournament host India.
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Belgian field hockey player Felix Denayer takes a shot during the Champions Trophy quarterfinals on Thursday, December 11. Belgium lost 4-2 to tournament host India.
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A bodybuilder warms up backstage at a competition in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, December 9.
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A bodybuilder warms up backstage at a competition in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, December 9.
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Jacksonville kickoff returner Ace Sanders is tackled by Kamar Aiken of the Baltimore Ravens during the Ravens' 20-12 home victory on Sunday, December 14.
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Jacksonville kickoff returner Ace Sanders is tackled by Kamar Aiken of the Baltimore Ravens during the Ravens' 20-12 home victory on Sunday, December 14.
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Iowa guard Trey Dickerson drives to the basket while the Hawkeyes hosted Alcorn State on Tuesday, December 9.
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Iowa guard Trey Dickerson drives to the basket while the Hawkeyes hosted Alcorn State on Tuesday, December 9.
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Medical personnel tend to Minnesota Wild defenseman Keith Ballard after he was checked into the boards during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, December 9, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ballard suffered a concussion and facial fractures on the hit, which was delivered by Matt Martin of the New York Islanders.
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Medical personnel tend to Minnesota Wild defenseman Keith Ballard after he was checked into the boards during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, December 9, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ballard suffered a concussion and facial fractures on the hit, which was delivered by Matt Martin of the New York Islanders.
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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is sacked by Kansas City's Tamba Hali, bottom left, during the Chiefs' 31-13 home victory on Sunday, December 14.
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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is sacked by Kansas City's Tamba Hali, bottom left, during the Chiefs' 31-13 home victory on Sunday, December 14.
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Denver Nuggets forward Alonzo Gee goes horizontal after his shot was blocked by Miami Heat players Chris Bosh, left, and Danny Granger on Wednesday, December 10.
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Denver Nuggets forward Alonzo Gee goes horizontal after his shot was blocked by Miami Heat players Chris Bosh, left, and Danny Granger on Wednesday, December 10.
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Joe Riggs takes down Ben Saunders during the first round of their welterweight bout Saturday, December 13, at UFC Fight Night in Phoenix. But Riggs hurt his neck on the slam and immediately tapped out.
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Joe Riggs takes down Ben Saunders during the first round of their welterweight bout Saturday, December 13, at UFC Fight Night in Phoenix. But Riggs hurt his neck on the slam and immediately tapped out.
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South Korean speed skater Han Seung-soo leads, from left, Chinese skater Zhang Hongchao, American skater Ryan Pivirotto and Dutch skater Freek van der Wart during a World Cup race in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, December 13.
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South Korean speed skater Han Seung-soo leads, from left, Chinese skater Zhang Hongchao, American skater Ryan Pivirotto and Dutch skater Freek van der Wart during a World Cup race in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, December 13.
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Mike Muscala of the Atlanta Hawks grabs a rebound while playing Philadelphia on Wednesday, December 10, in Atlanta.
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Mike Muscala of the Atlanta Hawks grabs a rebound while playing Philadelphia on Wednesday, December 10, in Atlanta.
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Jose Torres of Tigres, left, competes with Club America's Rubens Sambueza during the final of the Mexican league's Apertura tournament Sunday, December 14, in Mexico City. Club America defeated Tigres 3-1 over two legs.
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Jose Torres of Tigres, left, competes with Club America's Rubens Sambueza during the final of the Mexican league's Apertura tournament Sunday, December 14, in Mexico City. Club America defeated Tigres 3-1 over two legs.
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Britain's Prince William and his wife, Catherine -- the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge -- sit courtside to watch LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA game Monday, December 8. The royal couple <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F12%2F08%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Fwill-kate-new-york-washington%2Findex.html">visited New York and Washington</a> on their three-day visit to the United States. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F12%2F09%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-1209%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 34 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
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Britain's Prince William and his wife, Catherine -- the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge -- sit courtside to watch LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA game Monday, December 8. The royal couple visited New York and Washington on their three-day visit to the United States. See 34 amazing sports photos from last week
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