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What a shot! 33 amazing sports photos

Published 6:51 AM EDT, Tue March 22, 2016
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Wisconsin's bench reacts after Bronson Koenig <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2626377-wisconsin-g-bronson-koenig-buries-3-pointer-at-the-buzzer-to-beat-xavier" target="_blank" target="_blank">hit a last-second 3-pointer</a> to defeat Xavier in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 20. Koenig made six 3-pointers in the game as the Badgers won 66-63.
Wisconsin's bench reacts after Bronson Koenig hit a last-second 3-pointer to defeat Xavier in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 20. Koenig made six 3-pointers in the game as the Badgers won 66-63.
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Fernando Alonso crashes into a wall during the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, March 20. Alonso was going 200 mph at the time of the crash, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F21%2Fmotorsport%2Ffernando-alonso-australian-grand-prix-crash%2Findex.html" target="_blank">but he emerged unscathed.</a> "I am lucky to be here and thankful to be here. It was a scary moment and a scary crash," he said.
Fernando Alonso crashes into a wall during the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, March 20. Alonso was going 200 mph at the time of the crash, but he emerged unscathed. "I am lucky to be here and thankful to be here. It was a scary moment and a scary crash," he said.
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Serena Williams slides for a shot Sunday, March 20, during the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. Victoria Azarenka defeated Williams 6-4, 6-4.
Serena Williams slides for a shot Sunday, March 20, during the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. Victoria Azarenka defeated Williams 6-4, 6-4.
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Wayne Hutchinson falls off Montbazon during a race at the Cheltenham Racecourse in England on Friday, March 18. He was able to walk away after the accident.
Wayne Hutchinson falls off Montbazon during a race at the Cheltenham Racecourse in England on Friday, March 18. He was able to walk away after the accident.
Paul Childs/REUTERS/Newscom
Tina Weirather, a skier from Liechtenstein, races during the World Cup event in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Thursday, March 17. She finished first in the super-G -- her second World Cup victory of the season.
Tina Weirather, a skier from Liechtenstein, races during the World Cup event in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Thursday, March 17. She finished first in the super-G -- her second World Cup victory of the season.
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NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson celebrates on his Superman-themed car after winning the Sprint Cup race in Fontana, California, on Sunday, March 20.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson celebrates on his Superman-themed car after winning the Sprint Cup race in Fontana, California, on Sunday, March 20.
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Ohio State wrestler Myles Martin jumps after defeating Penn State's Bo Nickal for the NCAA's 174-pound title on Saturday, March 19.
Ohio State wrestler Myles Martin jumps after defeating Penn State's Bo Nickal for the NCAA's 174-pound title on Saturday, March 19.
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Slovenian ski jumper Anze Semenic competes at the World Cup event in Planica, Slovenia, on Saturday, March 19. The home team finished in second behind Norway.
Slovenian ski jumper Anze Semenic competes at the World Cup event in Planica, Slovenia, on Saturday, March 19. The home team finished in second behind Norway.
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Kieran Foran of the Parramatta Eels, left, tackles Tony Williams of the Canterbury Bulldogs during a National Rugby League match in Sydney on Friday, March 18.
Kieran Foran of the Parramatta Eels, left, tackles Tony Williams of the Canterbury Bulldogs during a National Rugby League match in Sydney on Friday, March 18.
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Lewis Brinson is welcomed by his Texas Rangers teammates after his home run won a spring-training game in San Antonio on Friday, March 18.
Lewis Brinson is welcomed by his Texas Rangers teammates after his home run won a spring-training game in San Antonio on Friday, March 18.
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Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer smiles as Jason Day's son, Dash, kisses the trophy his dad got for winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday, March 20.
Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer smiles as Jason Day's son, Dash, kisses the trophy his dad got for winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday, March 20.
Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/AP
Rafael Nadal hits a forehand in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, March 16.
Rafael Nadal hits a forehand in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, March 16.
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Utah's Trey Lyles, left, faces off with Cleveland's Channing Frye during an NBA game in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 15. Both were ejected from the game for <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2624815-channing-frye-trey-lyles-ejected-after-confrontation-in-cavaliers-vs-jazz" target="_blank" target="_blank">the confrontation,</a> which happened after Lyles's elbow hit Frye in the groin during play.
Utah's Trey Lyles, left, faces off with Cleveland's Channing Frye during an NBA game in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 15. Both were ejected from the game for the confrontation, which happened after Lyles's elbow hit Frye in the groin during play.
Rick Bowmer/AP
British divers Tom Daley and Daniel Goodfellow perform synchronized dives Thursday, March 17, during the World Series event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They finished second on the 10-meter platform.
British divers Tom Daley and Daniel Goodfellow perform synchronized dives Thursday, March 17, during the World Series event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They finished second on the 10-meter platform.
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Michigan State's Jasmine Hines, left, battles Mississippi State's Chinwe Okorie for a ball during an NCAA Tournament game in Starkville, Mississippi, on Sunday, March 20. The home team advanced with a 74-72 victory.
Michigan State's Jasmine Hines, left, battles Mississippi State's Chinwe Okorie for a ball during an NCAA Tournament game in Starkville, Mississippi, on Sunday, March 20. The home team advanced with a 74-72 victory.
Rogelio V. Solis/AP
A participant hits the water during the Red Bull Jump and Freeze competition in Gudauri, Georgia, on Sunday, March 20.
A participant hits the water during the Red Bull Jump and Freeze competition in Gudauri, Georgia, on Sunday, March 20.
David Mdzinarishvili/REUTERS/Newscom
Texas guard Isaiah Taylor reacts after Northern Iowa's Paul Jesperson <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2625951-northern-iowas-paul-jesperson-sinks-half-court-buzzer-beater-to-upset-texas" target="_blank" target="_blank">hit a half-court shot</a> to beat the Longhorns in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 18.
Texas guard Isaiah Taylor reacts after Northern Iowa's Paul Jesperson hit a half-court shot to beat the Longhorns in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 18.
Alonzo Adams/AP
Bodybuilders pose during the Arnold Classic in Melbourne on Saturday, March 19.
Bodybuilders pose during the Arnold Classic in Melbourne on Saturday, March 19.
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Golden State's Harrison Barnes has his shot blocked by Danny Green, right, and Kawhi Leonard during an NBA game in San Antonio on Saturday, March 19. San Antonio won 87-79 in what was a matchup of the NBA's two best teams. The Warriors have lost only seven games this season. The Spurs have lost 11.
Golden State's Harrison Barnes has his shot blocked by Danny Green, right, and Kawhi Leonard during an NBA game in San Antonio on Saturday, March 19. San Antonio won 87-79 in what was a matchup of the NBA's two best teams. The Warriors have lost only seven games this season. The Spurs have lost 11.
Ronald Cortes/Getty Images
German gymnast Andreas Toba practices on the rings Saturday, March 19, at the World Cup event in Stuttgart, Germany.
German gymnast Andreas Toba practices on the rings Saturday, March 19, at the World Cup event in Stuttgart, Germany.
Ronald Wittek/dpa/Corbis
Whitney Jones competes in a fitness competition during the Arnold Classic in Melbourne on Saturday, March 19.
Whitney Jones competes in a fitness competition during the Arnold Classic in Melbourne on Saturday, March 19.
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Japan's Wakaba Higuchi skates her short program Friday, March 18, during the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. She won the bronze.
Japan's Wakaba Higuchi skates her short program Friday, March 18, during the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. She won the bronze.
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Polish high jumper Kamila Licwinko clears the bar Sunday, March 20, during the World Indoor Championships in Portland, Oregon. She finished in third place.
Polish high jumper Kamila Licwinko clears the bar Sunday, March 20, during the World Indoor Championships in Portland, Oregon. She finished in third place.
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A foiling catamaran is skippered by Bleddyn Mon during an Extreme Sailing Series race in Muscat, Oman, on Friday, March 18.
A foiling catamaran is skippered by Bleddyn Mon during an Extreme Sailing Series race in Muscat, Oman, on Friday, March 18.
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Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers cheer for their team while watching a spring-training game in Phoenix on Saturday, March 19.
Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers cheer for their team while watching a spring-training game in Phoenix on Saturday, March 19.
Jae C. Hong/AP
Logovi'i Mulipola, a rugby player with the Leicester Tigers, is tackled by Saracens players during a Premiership match in Leicester, England, on Sunday, March 20.
Logovi'i Mulipola, a rugby player with the Leicester Tigers, is tackled by Saracens players during a Premiership match in Leicester, England, on Sunday, March 20.
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Calgary's Joe Colborne raises his stick after scoring a goal during an NHL game in Montreal on Sunday, March 20.
Calgary's Joe Colborne raises his stick after scoring a goal during an NHL game in Montreal on Sunday, March 20.
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Kansas' Jamari Traylor and Austin Peay's Chris Horton reach for a rebound during an NCAA Tournament game on Thursday, March 17. Kansas, the tournament's top seed, rolled to the second round with a 105-79 victory.
Kansas' Jamari Traylor and Austin Peay's Chris Horton reach for a rebound during an NCAA Tournament game on Thursday, March 17. Kansas, the tournament's top seed, rolled to the second round with a 105-79 victory.
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner crashes into the wall during a spring-training game in Fort Myers, Florida, on Sunday, March 20.
New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner crashes into the wall during a spring-training game in Fort Myers, Florida, on Sunday, March 20.
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A Manchester City fan points at Manchester United fans after the two English soccer teams faced off on Sunday, March 20. United won 1-0 in City's Etihad Stadium.
A Manchester City fan points at Manchester United fans after the two English soccer teams faced off on Sunday, March 20. United won 1-0 in City's Etihad Stadium.
Phil Noble/ZUMAPRESS.com/Newscom
Cricket players from New South Wales celebrate Friday, March 18, during a Sheffield Shield match against Victoria in Alice Springs, Australia. The match ended in a draw.
Cricket players from New South Wales celebrate Friday, March 18, during a Sheffield Shield match against Victoria in Alice Springs, Australia. The match ended in a draw.
Matt King/Getty Images
Oklahoma's Ryan Spangler, right, has the ball knocked away by members of Cal State Bakersfield during an NCAA Tournament game on Friday, March 18. Oklahoma won 82-68 to advance to the second round.
Oklahoma's Ryan Spangler, right, has the ball knocked away by members of Cal State Bakersfield during an NCAA Tournament game on Friday, March 18. Oklahoma won 82-68 to advance to the second round.
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American skier Mikaela Shiffrin takes part in a World Cup slalom race that she won in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Saturday, March 19. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F15%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0315%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 35 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin takes part in a World Cup slalom race that she won in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Saturday, March 19. See 35 amazing sports photos from last week
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