German players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after they defeated Argentina 1-0 in the tournament's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F07%2F13%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Fworld-cup-final-germany-argentina-2014%2Findex.html">final match</a> Sunday, July 13, in Rio de Janeiro. Mario Gotze's goal in extra time was the difference.
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German players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after they defeated Argentina 1-0 in the tournament's final match Sunday, July 13, in Rio de Janeiro. Mario Gotze's goal in extra time was the difference.
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Andrew Talansky falls Friday, July 11, as cyclists sprint to the finish line of the Tour de France's seventh stage. Talansky suffered minor injuries but would go on to continue the race. Matteo Trentin won the stage, which ended in Nancy, France, after 234.5 kilometers (145.7 miles).
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Andrew Talansky falls Friday, July 11, as cyclists sprint to the finish line of the Tour de France's seventh stage. Talansky suffered minor injuries but would go on to continue the race. Matteo Trentin won the stage, which ended in Nancy, France, after 234.5 kilometers (145.7 miles).
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Flames are seen behind Bob Hawkins' car during a drag racing meet Saturday, July 12, at the Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, England. It is common to see fire under drag racing vehicles as their engines are pushed to the limit.
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Flames are seen behind Bob Hawkins' car during a drag racing meet Saturday, July 12, at the Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, England. It is common to see fire under drag racing vehicles as their engines are pushed to the limit.
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A person dressed as "Star Wars" character Chewbacca throws out the first pitch prior to a Major League Baseball game in St. Louis on Wednesday, July 9. It was "Star Wars Night" at Busch Stadium.
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A person dressed as "Star Wars" character Chewbacca throws out the first pitch prior to a Major League Baseball game in St. Louis on Wednesday, July 9. It was "Star Wars Night" at Busch Stadium.
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Golfer Mo Martin reacts after winning the Women's British Open on Sunday, July 13, in Southport, England. It was her first major title.
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Golfer Mo Martin reacts after winning the Women's British Open on Sunday, July 13, in Southport, England. It was her first major title.
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Toronado rolls on the ground after a workout Monday, July 14, at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, England.
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Toronado rolls on the ground after a workout Monday, July 14, at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, England.
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Adam Eaton of the Chicago White Sox flips over as he fails to come up with a catch Tuesday, July 8, in Boston.
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Adam Eaton of the Chicago White Sox flips over as he fails to come up with a catch Tuesday, July 8, in Boston.
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Justin Sawyer of Canada, left, and Kip Brennan of the United States fight during an International Ice Hockey Invitational game Friday, July 11, in Perth, Australia.
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Justin Sawyer of Canada, left, and Kip Brennan of the United States fight during an International Ice Hockey Invitational game Friday, July 11, in Perth, Australia.
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Reese Hoffa of the United States competes in the men's shot put Friday, July 11, at the IAAF Diamond League event in Glasgow, Scotland. Hoffa won with a throw of 21.67 meters (71.1 feet).
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Reese Hoffa of the United States competes in the men's shot put Friday, July 11, at the IAAF Diamond League event in Glasgow, Scotland. Hoffa won with a throw of 21.67 meters (71.1 feet).
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Argentina's Lionel Messi, second from right, is marked by Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong during the World Cup semifinals Wednesday, July 9, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Argentina won the match in a penalty shootout. Messi would eventually win the Golden Ball, which is awarded to the World Cup's best player.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi, second from right, is marked by Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong during the World Cup semifinals Wednesday, July 9, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Argentina won the match in a penalty shootout. Messi would eventually win the Golden Ball, which is awarded to the World Cup's best player.
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Barbara Buatois rides a recumbent bicycle Saturday, July 12, at the PSA Peugeot Citroen technical center in Belchamp, France. Buatois was trying to set the world record for most distance covered on a recumbent bike in 24 hours, but rain hindered her efforts.
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Barbara Buatois rides a recumbent bicycle Saturday, July 12, at the PSA Peugeot Citroen technical center in Belchamp, France. Buatois was trying to set the world record for most distance covered on a recumbent bike in 24 hours, but rain hindered her efforts.
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Roberta Vinci returns the ball to Kristina Kucova during their semifinal match at the Bucharest Open on Saturday, July 12, in Bucharest, Romania. Vinci won the match 6-1, 6-3.
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Roberta Vinci returns the ball to Kristina Kucova during their semifinal match at the Bucharest Open on Saturday, July 12, in Bucharest, Romania. Vinci won the match 6-1, 6-3.
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Moto3 rider Bryan Schouten, left, fights with Scott Deroue after they crashed during the German Grand Prix on Sunday, July 13.
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Moto3 rider Bryan Schouten, left, fights with Scott Deroue after they crashed during the German Grand Prix on Sunday, July 13.
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A horse is hosed down after racing Friday, July 11, at the Newmarket Racecourse in Newmarket, England.
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A horse is hosed down after racing Friday, July 11, at the Newmarket Racecourse in Newmarket, England.
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Miguel Angel Jimenez warms up on the driving range prior to a practice round Monday, July 14, at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. The course is hosting the British Open this weekend.
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Miguel Angel Jimenez warms up on the driving range prior to a practice round Monday, July 14, at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. The course is hosting the British Open this weekend.
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German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, center, collides with Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain during the World Cup final Sunday, July 13, in Rio de Janeiro. After Germany's victory, Neuer was awarded the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper in the tournament.
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German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, center, collides with Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain during the World Cup final Sunday, July 13, in Rio de Janeiro. After Germany's victory, Neuer was awarded the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper in the tournament.
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Sebastien Zietz surfs in the J-Bay Open on Thursday, July 10, in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.
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Sebastien Zietz surfs in the J-Bay Open on Thursday, July 10, in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.
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Travis d'Arnaud of the New York Mets connects on a base hit Saturday, July 12, in a home game against the Miami Marlins.
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Travis d'Arnaud of the New York Mets connects on a base hit Saturday, July 12, in a home game against the Miami Marlins.
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A bloody boxing glove is seen during a Muay Thai bout Saturday, July 12, at the Klong Pai prison in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
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A bloody boxing glove is seen during a Muay Thai bout Saturday, July 12, at the Klong Pai prison in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
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Men run in the 5,000 meters Friday, July 11, at the IAAF Diamond League event in Glasgow, Scotland. Ethiopia's Hagos Gebrihwet won the final race.
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Men run in the 5,000 meters Friday, July 11, at the IAAF Diamond League event in Glasgow, Scotland. Ethiopia's Hagos Gebrihwet won the final race.
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Wyatt Shaver flies off the horse Star Rocket in the Calgary Stampede's novice bareback event Saturday, July 12, in Calgary, Alberta.
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Wyatt Shaver flies off the horse Star Rocket in the Calgary Stampede's novice bareback event Saturday, July 12, in Calgary, Alberta.
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Junior Lake of the Chicago Cubs breaks his bat over his leg after he struck out with the bases loaded Friday, July 11, in a home game against the Atlanta Braves.
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Junior Lake of the Chicago Cubs breaks his bat over his leg after he struck out with the bases loaded Friday, July 11, in a home game against the Atlanta Braves.
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British Paralympic athlete David Weir competes in the 1,500 meters Friday, July 11, at the IAAF Diamond League event in Glasgow, Scotland. Weir won the race, edging Japan's Masayuki Higuchi.
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British Paralympic athlete David Weir competes in the 1,500 meters Friday, July 11, at the IAAF Diamond League event in Glasgow, Scotland. Weir won the race, edging Japan's Masayuki Higuchi.
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Brazilian defender David Luiz, left, is consoled by teammate Thiago Silva after Brazil was thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday, July 8.
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Brazilian defender David Luiz, left, is consoled by teammate Thiago Silva after Brazil was thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday, July 8.
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An emotional Brazil fan reacts after the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F07%2F08%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Fbrazil-fans%2Findex.html">shocking semifinal defeat.</a> It was Brazil's first loss in a competitive match at home since 1975.
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An emotional Brazil fan reacts after the shocking semifinal defeat. It was Brazil's first loss in a competitive match at home since 1975.
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Players partially encased in giant inflatable balls roll over the ground during a bubble soccer match Thursday, July 10, in Beijing. The promotional event was organized by the sportswear company Kappa in conjunction with the World Cup in Brazil.
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Players partially encased in giant inflatable balls roll over the ground during a bubble soccer match Thursday, July 10, in Beijing. The promotional event was organized by the sportswear company Kappa in conjunction with the World Cup in Brazil.
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Steele Sidebottom of the Collingwood Magpies, bottom, and Mark Baguley of the Essendon Bombers wrestle during an Australian Football League match Sunday, July 13, in Melbourne.
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Steele Sidebottom of the Collingwood Magpies, bottom, and Mark Baguley of the Essendon Bombers wrestle during an Australian Football League match Sunday, July 13, in Melbourne.
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Touring car driver Edoardo Mortara is seen Saturday, July 12, at Moscow Raceway in Volokolamsk, Russia.
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Touring car driver Edoardo Mortara is seen Saturday, July 12, at Moscow Raceway in Volokolamsk, Russia.
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Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros slides into second base during a game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, July 8. Altuve has 41 stolen bases at the All-Star break.
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Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros slides into second base during a game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, July 8. Altuve has 41 stolen bases at the All-Star break.
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From their balconies in Pamplona, Spain, people watch the San Fermin festival's annual <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F07%2F07%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Frunning-of-the-bulls%2Findex.html">running of the bulls</a> on Saturday, July 12. The bull run is a 400-year tradition.
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From their balconies in Pamplona, Spain, people watch the San Fermin festival's annual running of the bulls on Saturday, July 12. The bull run is a 400-year tradition.
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A competitor takes aim Saturday, July 12, during the World Pea Shooting Championships in Witcham, England. The annual competition has been held in the village since 1971, and it attracts participants from all around the world.
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A competitor takes aim Saturday, July 12, during the World Pea Shooting Championships in Witcham, England. The annual competition has been held in the village since 1971, and it attracts participants from all around the world.
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Netherlands forward Robin van Persie tries to avoid an Argentina player's boot during the World Cup semifinal played Wednesday, July 9, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Netherlands forward Robin van Persie tries to avoid an Argentina player's boot during the World Cup semifinal played Wednesday, July 9, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Roly Tricks, ridden by Harry Bentley, competes in the Median Auction Maiden Stakes race Wednesday, July 9, in Lingfield, England. The horse finished second to Major Jack.
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Roly Tricks, ridden by Harry Bentley, competes in the Median Auction Maiden Stakes race Wednesday, July 9, in Lingfield, England. The horse finished second to Major Jack.
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Blanka Vlasic of Croatia competes in the women's high jump during the IAAF Diamond League competition in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday, July 12. Vlasic won her event.
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Blanka Vlasic of Croatia competes in the women's high jump during the IAAF Diamond League competition in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday, July 12. Vlasic won her event.
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Aaron Sandilands of the Fremantle Dockers, left, competes with Tom Scully of the Greater Western Sydney Giants during an Australian Football League match Sunday, July 13, in Perth, Australia. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F07%2F08%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-0708%2Findex.html">See 35 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
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Aaron Sandilands of the Fremantle Dockers, left, competes with Tom Scully of the Greater Western Sydney Giants during an Australian Football League match Sunday, July 13, in Perth, Australia. See 35 amazing sports photos from last week
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