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What a shot! 25 amazing sports photos

Updated 4:14 PM EDT, Tue April 22, 2014
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Spain's Pablo Larrazabal jumps into a water hazard to escape hornets on April 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. "It was the scariest moment of my career, for sure. I've never been so scared," he said. Larrazabal birdied the hole he was on when the attack occurred -- the 14th -- then completed his second round in four-under-par 68, making the halfway cut of the European Tour event.
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Spain's Pablo Larrazabal jumps into a water hazard to escape hornets on April 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. "It was the scariest moment of my career, for sure. I've never been so scared," he said. Larrazabal birdied the hole he was on when the attack occurred -- the 14th -- then completed his second round in four-under-par 68, making the halfway cut of the European Tour event.
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Meb Keflezighi crosses the finish line to become the first American man to win the Boston Marathon since 1983. Keflezighi, 38, won the men's division with an unofficial time of 2:08:37, according to the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheBostonMarathon%2Fposts%2F10152044909106657" target="_blank" target="_blank">Boston Marathon's Facebook page.</a>
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Meb Keflezighi crosses the finish line to become the first American man to win the Boston Marathon since 1983. Keflezighi, 38, won the men's division with an unofficial time of 2:08:37, according to the Boston Marathon's Facebook page.
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The crowd at Progressive Field in Cleveland helps third base umpire Tim Welke call Cleveland Indians baserunner Asdrúbal Cabrera safe on April 18.
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The crowd at Progressive Field in Cleveland helps third base umpire Tim Welke call Cleveland Indians baserunner Asdrúbal Cabrera safe on April 18.
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Benfica's Eduardo Salvio, left, heads the ball to score the opening goal past Porto's Alex Sandro during a Portugal Cup semifinal second leg soccer match in Lisbon on April 16.
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Benfica's Eduardo Salvio, left, heads the ball to score the opening goal past Porto's Alex Sandro during a Portugal Cup semifinal second leg soccer match in Lisbon on April 16.
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Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia during the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco on April 16.
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Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia during the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco on April 16.
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Louisiana State University's Kaleigh Dickson competes on the balance beam during the NCAA women's gymnastics championships on April 19 in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Louisiana State University's Kaleigh Dickson competes on the balance beam during the NCAA women's gymnastics championships on April 19 in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Golden State Warriors player Jermaine O'Neal shoots against Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers during game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the NBA Playoffs on April 19 in Los Angeles.
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Golden State Warriors player Jermaine O'Neal shoots against Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers during game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the NBA Playoffs on April 19 in Los Angeles.
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A squirrel runs on the infield during the fourth inning of a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies on April 19 at Coors Field in Denver.
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A squirrel runs on the infield during the fourth inning of a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies on April 19 at Coors Field in Denver.
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The 49th Amstel Gold Race takes place in Maastricht, Netherlands, on April 20. The route continues for nearly 156 miles (251 kilometers).
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The 49th Amstel Gold Race takes place in Maastricht, Netherlands, on April 20. The route continues for nearly 156 miles (251 kilometers).
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TJ Perenara of the Hurricanes scores a try during the round 10 Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Blues on April 18 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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TJ Perenara of the Hurricanes scores a try during the round 10 Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Blues on April 18 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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Detroit Red Wings' Luke Glendening gets knocked into the glass during a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Boston on April 20. The Bruins beat the Red Wings 4-1.
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Detroit Red Wings' Luke Glendening gets knocked into the glass during a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Boston on April 20. The Bruins beat the Red Wings 4-1.
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Dortmund's Sokratis, left, and Wolfsburg's Bernard Malanda-Adje lie injured during the German soccer cup semifinal match on April 15 in Dortmund, Germany.
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Dortmund's Sokratis, left, and Wolfsburg's Bernard Malanda-Adje lie injured during the German soccer cup semifinal match on April 15 in Dortmund, Germany.
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No. 9, Jaden Schwartz of the St. Louis Blues, falls to the ice after a face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 19 in St. Louis.
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No. 9, Jaden Schwartz of the St. Louis Blues, falls to the ice after a face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 19 in St. Louis.
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England's Mark Selby plays Michael White of Wales during day four of the the Dafabet World Championship at Crucible Theater on April 21 in Sheffield, England.
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England's Mark Selby plays Michael White of Wales during day four of the the Dafabet World Championship at Crucible Theater on April 21 in Sheffield, England.
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Vlad Duric falls off Golfing in in the home straight during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on April 19 in Melbourne. Duric suffered a minor leg injury.
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Vlad Duric falls off Golfing in in the home straight during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on April 19 in Melbourne. Duric suffered a minor leg injury.
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Great Britain's Lewis Hamilton celebrates his third straight Formula One victory with his team after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 20.
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Great Britain's Lewis Hamilton celebrates his third straight Formula One victory with his team after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 20.
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Darius Boyd of the Knights chases the ball during the round seven National Rugby League match between the Newcastle Knights and the Brisbane Broncos on April 18 in Newcastle, Australia.
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Darius Boyd of the Knights chases the ball during the round seven National Rugby League match between the Newcastle Knights and the Brisbane Broncos on April 18 in Newcastle, Australia.
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Outfielder Denard Span of the Washington Nationals is doused with Gatorade by Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard after driving in the game-winning run in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 20 in Washington. The Nationals won the game 3-2.
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Outfielder Denard Span of the Washington Nationals is doused with Gatorade by Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard after driving in the game-winning run in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 20 in Washington. The Nationals won the game 3-2.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Jason Akeson hits New York Rangers' Carl Hagelin in the face with his stick during a first-round playoff series on April 17 in New York. Akeson was penalized on the play. The Rangers won the game 4-1.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Jason Akeson hits New York Rangers' Carl Hagelin in the face with his stick during a first-round playoff series on April 17 in New York. Akeson was penalized on the play. The Rangers won the game 4-1.
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Ryan Jimmo reacts after a knockout victory over Sean O'Connell in their light heavyweight fight during the TUF Nations Finale on April 16 in Quebec City.
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Ryan Jimmo reacts after a knockout victory over Sean O'Connell in their light heavyweight fight during the TUF Nations Finale on April 16 in Quebec City.
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John John Florence of Hawaii advanced into the quarterfinals of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 21 in Australia.
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John John Florence of Hawaii advanced into the quarterfinals of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 21 in Australia.
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Cagliari teammates celebrate after Victor Ibarbo (second from right) scores his team's second goal during the Series A match between Genoa CFC and Cagliari Calcio on April 19 in Genoa, Italy.
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Cagliari teammates celebrate after Victor Ibarbo (second from right) scores his team's second goal during the Series A match between Genoa CFC and Cagliari Calcio on April 19 in Genoa, Italy.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin passes the ball after colliding with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried during the second half on April 15 in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin passes the ball after colliding with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried during the second half on April 15 in Los Angeles.
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Fabricio Werdum, left, punches Travis Browne in their heavyweight bout during the FOX UFC event on April 19 in Orlando.
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Fabricio Werdum, left, punches Travis Browne in their heavyweight bout during the FOX UFC event on April 19 in Orlando.
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Referee Chris Foy, center, lies on the ground after being struck in the face by a reflected ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Swansea City in Newcastle, England, on April 19.
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Referee Chris Foy, center, lies on the ground after being struck in the face by a reflected ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Swansea City in Newcastle, England, on April 19.
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