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What a shot! 44 amazing sports photos

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Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard jumps over a Tennessee defender to score a touchdown in double overtime Saturday, September 12, in Knoxville, Tennessee. It turned out to be the game-winning score as Oklahoma rallied from a 17-0 deficit to win 31-24.
Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard jumps over a Tennessee defender to score a touchdown in double overtime Saturday, September 12, in Knoxville, Tennessee. It turned out to be the game-winning score as Oklahoma rallied from a 17-0 deficit to win 31-24.
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Novak Djokovic kisses his trophy <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F09%2F13%2Ftennis%2Fu-s-open-djokovic-federer-tennis%2F" target="_blank">after winning the U.S. Open</a> on Sunday, September 13. Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in four sets to claim the 10th major title of his career.
Novak Djokovic kisses his trophy after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday, September 13. Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in four sets to claim the 10th major title of his career.
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Everton's John Stones wins a header between Chelsea players Kurt Zouma, left, and Cesc Fabregas during a Premier League game in Liverpool, England, on Saturday, September 12.
Everton's John Stones wins a header between Chelsea players Kurt Zouma, left, and Cesc Fabregas during a Premier League game in Liverpool, England, on Saturday, September 12.
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New England quarterback Tom Brady takes the field for the opening game of the NFL regular season on Thursday, September 10. Brady, last season's Super Bowl MVP, threw four touchdowns as the Patriots defeated Pittsburgh 28-21 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
New England quarterback Tom Brady takes the field for the opening game of the NFL regular season on Thursday, September 10. Brady, last season's Super Bowl MVP, threw four touchdowns as the Patriots defeated Pittsburgh 28-21 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Floyd Mayweather dodges a punch from Andre Berto during their welterweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 12. Mayweather won by unanimous decision and said he will retire with his undefeated record of 49-0.
Floyd Mayweather dodges a punch from Andre Berto during their welterweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 12. Mayweather won by unanimous decision and said he will retire with his undefeated record of 49-0.
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Serena Williams reacts during her U.S. Open semifinal match on Friday, September 11. Williams lost to Roberta Vinci, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F09%2F11%2Ftennis%2Fu-s-open-serena-vinci-federer-djokovic%2F" target="_blank">ending her quest</a> to win all four majors this season.
Serena Williams reacts during her U.S. Open semifinal match on Friday, September 11. Williams lost to Roberta Vinci, ending her quest to win all four majors this season.
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Horses compete at the Laytown races in Meath, Ireland, on Thursday, September 10.
Horses compete at the Laytown races in Meath, Ireland, on Thursday, September 10.
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A cheerleader for the BC Lions performs during a Canadian Football League game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday, September 13.
A cheerleader for the BC Lions performs during a Canadian Football League game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday, September 13.
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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar leaps for a catch near Boston's left-field wall on Wednesday, September 9.
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar leaps for a catch near Boston's left-field wall on Wednesday, September 9.
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Athletes swim during an Ironman competition in Pembroke, Wales, on Sunday, September 13.
Athletes swim during an Ironman competition in Pembroke, Wales, on Sunday, September 13.
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Wayne Rooney scores against Switzerland on Tuesday, September 8, breaking Bobby Charlton's career record for most England goals. Rooney's 50th international goal capped a 2-0 victory in London and clinched England's spot in Euro 2016.
Wayne Rooney scores against Switzerland on Tuesday, September 8, breaking Bobby Charlton's career record for most England goals. Rooney's 50th international goal capped a 2-0 victory in London and clinched England's spot in Euro 2016.
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Australian high jumper Paige Wilson clears the bar during the Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia, Samoa, on Tuesday, September 8. She finished in third place.
Australian high jumper Paige Wilson clears the bar during the Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia, Samoa, on Tuesday, September 8. She finished in third place.
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Vincent Jackson, a wide receiver for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, jumps through smoke during team introductions in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, September 13.
Vincent Jackson, a wide receiver for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, jumps through smoke during team introductions in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, September 13.
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Chicago White Sox right fielder Trayce Thompson loses the ball during a game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, September 14.
Chicago White Sox right fielder Trayce Thompson loses the ball during a game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, September 14.
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Brazilian freestyle wrestler Aline Ferreira is poked in the eyes by Belarus' Vasilisa Marzaliuk during the World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas on Thursday, September 10.
Brazilian freestyle wrestler Aline Ferreira is poked in the eyes by Belarus' Vasilisa Marzaliuk during the World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas on Thursday, September 10.
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Flavia Pennetta serves to Roberta Vinci during the U.S. Open final on Saturday, September 12. Pennetta <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F09%2F12%2Ftennis%2Fu-s-open-vinci-pennetta-tennis%2F" target="_blank">won the all-Italian final</a> and then announced her retirement at the end of the season.
Flavia Pennetta serves to Roberta Vinci during the U.S. Open final on Saturday, September 12. Pennetta won the all-Italian final and then announced her retirement at the end of the season.
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Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota throws over a Tampa Bay defender during an NFL game in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, September 13. Mariota, the Heisman Trophy winner who went second overall in this year's draft, threw four touchdowns in his NFL debut as the Titans won 42-14.
Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota throws over a Tampa Bay defender during an NFL game in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, September 13. Mariota, the Heisman Trophy winner who went second overall in this year's draft, threw four touchdowns in his NFL debut as the Titans won 42-14.
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Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph breaks his bat on the ground after striking out in New York on Monday, September 7.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph breaks his bat on the ground after striking out in New York on Monday, September 7.
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A staff member walks in front of the scoreboard at the Evian Championship, a women's golf tournament in Evian, France, on Saturday, September 12.
A staff member walks in front of the scoreboard at the Evian Championship, a women's golf tournament in Evian, France, on Saturday, September 12.
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Turkish volleyball player Esra Betul Cetin dives for the ball Tuesday, September 8, during a qualification match at the Sochi Open in Sochi, Russia.
Turkish volleyball player Esra Betul Cetin dives for the ball Tuesday, September 8, during a qualification match at the Sochi Open in Sochi, Russia.
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Mikhail Nastenko falls off his horse Reistag during an equestrian event in Blair Atholl, Scotland, on Saturday, September 12.
Mikhail Nastenko falls off his horse Reistag during an equestrian event in Blair Atholl, Scotland, on Saturday, September 12.
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BYU football fans hold up signs during the fourth quarter of a home game in Provo, Utah, on Saturday, September 12. The signs paid respect to BYU quarterback Taysom Hill, who wears No. 4 and is out for the season with a foot injury.
BYU football fans hold up signs during the fourth quarter of a home game in Provo, Utah, on Saturday, September 12. The signs paid respect to BYU quarterback Taysom Hill, who wears No. 4 and is out for the season with a foot injury.
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Pro surfer Johanne Defay competes in an event in Lower Trestles, California, on Thursday, September 10.
Pro surfer Johanne Defay competes in an event in Lower Trestles, California, on Thursday, September 10.
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Canterbury's Rob Thompson makes a break against Hawke's Bay during an ITM Cup match in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Saturday, September 12. Canterbury won 29-14.
Canterbury's Rob Thompson makes a break against Hawke's Bay during an ITM Cup match in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Saturday, September 12. Canterbury won 29-14.
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Nishwan Ibrahim, a swimmer from the Maldives, competes in the 100-meter butterfly at the Commonwealth Youth Games on Wednesday, September 9.
Nishwan Ibrahim, a swimmer from the Maldives, competes in the 100-meter butterfly at the Commonwealth Youth Games on Wednesday, September 9.
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Steven Berghuis celebrates after Watford defeated Swansea City 1-0 in a Premier League match played Saturday, September 12, in Watford, England.
Steven Berghuis celebrates after Watford defeated Swansea City 1-0 in a Premier League match played Saturday, September 12, in Watford, England.
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Iranian wrestler Yousef Ghaderian throws Kazakhstan's Askhat Dilmukhamedov during the World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas on Tuesday, September 8.
Iranian wrestler Yousef Ghaderian throws Kazakhstan's Askhat Dilmukhamedov during the World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas on Tuesday, September 8.
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Mi Hyang Lee plays a shot out of the bunker Sunday, September 13, during the final round of the Evian Championship in Evian, France. She finished the tournament tied for fourth.
Mi Hyang Lee plays a shot out of the bunker Sunday, September 13, during the final round of the Evian Championship in Evian, France. She finished the tournament tied for fourth.
Laurent Cipriani/AP
Alabama's Ronnie Harrison blocks a punt from Middle Tennessee's Trevor Owens during a college football game Saturday, September 12, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won the game 37-10.
Alabama's Ronnie Harrison blocks a punt from Middle Tennessee's Trevor Owens during a college football game Saturday, September 12, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won the game 37-10.
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Olivier Beretta prepares to start the Pirelli World Challenge GT race in Monterey, California, on Sunday, September 13.
Olivier Beretta prepares to start the Pirelli World Challenge GT race in Monterey, California, on Sunday, September 13.
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A competitor jumps into a pool of mud as he takes part in the Mud Madness charity race in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on Sunday, September 13.
A competitor jumps into a pool of mud as he takes part in the Mud Madness charity race in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on Sunday, September 13.
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Players from Tijuana and Chivas jump for a header during a league match in Tijuana, Mexico, on Friday, September 11.
Players from Tijuana and Chivas jump for a header during a league match in Tijuana, Mexico, on Friday, September 11.
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Australia's Pat Cummins, left, looks to run out England's James Taylor during a One Day International match in Manchester, England, on Tuesday, September 8. England won by 93 runs.
Australia's Pat Cummins, left, looks to run out England's James Taylor during a One Day International match in Manchester, England, on Tuesday, September 8. England won by 93 runs.
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Pau Gasol dunks the ball for Spain during a EuroBasket game against Italy on Tuesday, September 8. Italy won the game but both teams would eventually advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Pau Gasol dunks the ball for Spain during a EuroBasket game against Italy on Tuesday, September 8. Italy won the game but both teams would eventually advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
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Houston's Evan Gattis throws gummy bears into his mouth after hitting a home run in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, September 9. A teammate <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fm.mlb.com%2Fcutfour%2F2015%2F09%2F10%2F148438470" target="_blank" target="_blank">handed him the snack</a> at home plate.
Houston's Evan Gattis throws gummy bears into his mouth after hitting a home run in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, September 9. A teammate handed him the snack at home plate.
Ben Margot/AP
Golf tees sit in Michelle Wie's colorful hair as she practices for the Evian Championship on Wednesday, September 9.
Golf tees sit in Michelle Wie's colorful hair as she practices for the Evian Championship on Wednesday, September 9.
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Despite losing his helmet on the play, Houston's J.J. Watt sacks Kansas City's Alex Smith during an NFL game in Houston on Sunday, September 13.
Despite losing his helmet on the play, Houston's J.J. Watt sacks Kansas City's Alex Smith during an NFL game in Houston on Sunday, September 13.
David J. Phillip/AP
Sandy Tsagouris punches Shannon O'Connell during their featherweight bout in Toronto on Friday, September 11. Tsagouris won by unanimous decision.
Sandy Tsagouris punches Shannon O'Connell during their featherweight bout in Toronto on Friday, September 11. Tsagouris won by unanimous decision.
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Cincinnati's Joey Votto gets in the face of umpire Bill Welke after he was ejected for arguing balls and strikes on Wednesday, September 9.
Cincinnati's Joey Votto gets in the face of umpire Bill Welke after he was ejected for arguing balls and strikes on Wednesday, September 9.
John Minchillo/AP
Australian boxer Jack Bowen celebrates Thursday, September 10, after he defeated India's Gaurav Solanki to win flyweight gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Australian boxer Jack Bowen celebrates Thursday, September 10, after he defeated India's Gaurav Solanki to win flyweight gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
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Samoa's Teuila Aukusitino is tackled by two Fiji players during a rugby sevens match at the Commonwealth Youth Games on Wednesday, September 9.
Samoa's Teuila Aukusitino is tackled by two Fiji players during a rugby sevens match at the Commonwealth Youth Games on Wednesday, September 9.
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Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny controls the ball against Stoke City during a Premier League match Saturday, September 12, in London.
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny controls the ball against Stoke City during a Premier League match Saturday, September 12, in London.
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Japan's Kunihiro Shimizu spikes the ball during a World Cup match against Egypt on Tuesday, September 8. The tournament is taking place in Japan.
Japan's Kunihiro Shimizu spikes the ball during a World Cup match against Egypt on Tuesday, September 8. The tournament is taking place in Japan.
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Carolina quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass during an NFL game in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, September 13. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F09%2F08%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0908%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 38 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Carolina quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass during an NFL game in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, September 13. See 38 amazing sports photos from last week
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