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What a shot! 28 amazing sports photos

Published 6:38 AM EDT, Tue March 29, 2016
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Malachi Richardson celebrates a 3-pointer during Syracuse's 68-62 victory over Virginia on Sunday, March 27. Richardson, a freshman, scored 21 second-half points as the Orange came back from 16 down to clinch a spot in the Final Four.
Malachi Richardson celebrates a 3-pointer during Syracuse's 68-62 victory over Virginia on Sunday, March 27. Richardson, a freshman, scored 21 second-half points as the Orange came back from 16 down to clinch a spot in the Final Four.
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Philadelphia's Ryan Jackson hits the dirt near home plate during a spring-training game in Clearwater, Florida, on Saturday, March 26. He was tagged out on the play.
Philadelphia's Ryan Jackson hits the dirt near home plate during a spring-training game in Clearwater, Florida, on Saturday, March 26. He was tagged out on the play.
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Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar punches the ball near Ecuador's Enner Valencia during a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday, March 24. The teams tied 2-2 in Quito, Ecuador.
Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar punches the ball near Ecuador's Enner Valencia during a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday, March 24. The teams tied 2-2 in Quito, Ecuador.
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Goeido, above, throws Harumafuji to win a match Wednesday, March 23, at the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament in Osaka, Japan.
Goeido, above, throws Harumafuji to win a match Wednesday, March 23, at the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament in Osaka, Japan.
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Daniel Ochefu, right, embraces Villanova teammate Ryan Arcidiacono as Arcidiacono hugs head coach Jay Wright on Saturday, March 26. The Wildcats had just defeated Kansas 64-59 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
Daniel Ochefu, right, embraces Villanova teammate Ryan Arcidiacono as Arcidiacono hugs head coach Jay Wright on Saturday, March 26. The Wildcats had just defeated Kansas 64-59 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
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Jordan Spieth drops his club after hitting a shot at the WGC Match Play on Saturday, March 26. Spieth lost to Louis Oosthuizen in the fourth round.
Jordan Spieth drops his club after hitting a shot at the WGC Match Play on Saturday, March 26. Spieth lost to Louis Oosthuizen in the fourth round.
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Canada's Amy Nixon wears a pair of bunny ears on Easter Sunday, March 27, before playing a game at the World Curling Championship in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Canada's Amy Nixon wears a pair of bunny ears on Easter Sunday, March 27, before playing a game at the World Curling Championship in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
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Miami's Hassan Whiteside has his shot blocked during an NBA game in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 23.
Miami's Hassan Whiteside has his shot blocked during an NBA game in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 23.
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Karson Kuhlman, center, celebrates Friday, March 25, after his goal in double overtime lifted Minnesota-Duluth to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs defeated Providence, the defending national champions, by a 2-1 score.
Karson Kuhlman, center, celebrates Friday, March 25, after his goal in double overtime lifted Minnesota-Duluth to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs defeated Providence, the defending national champions, by a 2-1 score.
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Andre Ward punches Sullivan Barrera during their light-heavyweight bout in Oakland, California, on Saturday, March 26. Ward won by unanimous decision to improve his record to 29-0.
Andre Ward punches Sullivan Barrera during their light-heavyweight bout in Oakland, California, on Saturday, March 26. Ward won by unanimous decision to improve his record to 29-0.
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Uruguay's Luis Suarez, right, fends off Brazil's David Luiz during a World Cup qualifier in Recife, Brazil, on Friday, March 25. It was Suarez's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F26%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-suarez-neymar-brazil-uruguay%2Findex.html" target="_blank">first international match</a> since he bit Italy's Georgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup. He scored the last goal in a 2-2 draw.
Uruguay's Luis Suarez, right, fends off Brazil's David Luiz during a World Cup qualifier in Recife, Brazil, on Friday, March 25. It was Suarez's first international match since he bit Italy's Georgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup. He scored the last goal in a 2-2 draw.
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Connecticut basketball players -- from left, Briana Pulido, Breanna Stewart, Moriah Jefferson and Katie Lou Samuelson -- celebrate after thrashing Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 26. The undefeated Huskies won 98-38, a record margin of victory for the Sweet 16. UConn has won the last three NCAA titles.
Connecticut basketball players -- from left, Briana Pulido, Breanna Stewart, Moriah Jefferson and Katie Lou Samuelson -- celebrate after thrashing Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 26. The undefeated Huskies won 98-38, a record margin of victory for the Sweet 16. UConn has won the last three NCAA titles.
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Heather Watson shouts during a third-round match at the Miami Open on Saturday, March 26. Watson defeated Yanina Wickmayer in three sets.
Heather Watson shouts during a third-round match at the Miami Open on Saturday, March 26. Watson defeated Yanina Wickmayer in three sets.
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A snowboarder performs during the Red Bull Jump and Freeze competition near Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, March 22.
A snowboarder performs during the Red Bull Jump and Freeze competition near Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, March 22.
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Scott Van Slyke, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers, misses a catch during a spring-training game in Phoenix on Sunday, March 27.
Scott Van Slyke, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers, misses a catch during a spring-training game in Phoenix on Sunday, March 27.
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Duke's Grayson Allen goes up for a shot against Oregon's Casey Benson during an NCAA Tournament game on Thursday, March 24. Oregon won 82-68 to advance to the Elite Eight.
Duke's Grayson Allen goes up for a shot against Oregon's Casey Benson during an NCAA Tournament game on Thursday, March 24. Oregon won 82-68 to advance to the Elite Eight.
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Surrey's Gareth Batty, right, clears two pigeons off the wicket during a preseason cricket match in London against Nick Compton and Middlesex on Wednesday, March 23.
Surrey's Gareth Batty, right, clears two pigeons off the wicket during a preseason cricket match in London against Nick Compton and Middlesex on Wednesday, March 23.
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Ian Middleton, the cox of the victorious Cambridge crew, is thrown into the River Thames after beating Oxford in London's historic Boat Race on Sunday, March 27.
Ian Middleton, the cox of the victorious Cambridge crew, is thrown into the River Thames after beating Oxford in London's historic Boat Race on Sunday, March 27.
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Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop stretches before the third period of an NHL game on Tuesday, March 22.
Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop stretches before the third period of an NHL game on Tuesday, March 22.
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Gonzaga's Eric McClellan, left, and Josh Perkins embrace in the locker room after losing to Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday, March 25.
Gonzaga's Eric McClellan, left, and Josh Perkins embrace in the locker room after losing to Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday, March 25.
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Victor Espinoza <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F26%2Fsport%2Fhorse-racing-dubai-world-cup%2F" target="_blank">rides California Chrome to victory</a> in the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race, on Saturday, March 26.
Victor Espinoza rides California Chrome to victory in the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race, on Saturday, March 26.
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Tennessee forward Bashaara Graves is fouled by Syracuse's Briana Day during an NCAA Tournament game on Sunday, March 27. Syracuse won 89-67 to advance to the Final Four.
Tennessee forward Bashaara Graves is fouled by Syracuse's Briana Day during an NCAA Tournament game on Sunday, March 27. Syracuse won 89-67 to advance to the Final Four.
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Jason Day, right, celebrates after sinking a putt to beat Rory McIlroy, left, in the semifinals of the WGC Match Play on Sunday, March 27. Day went on to beat Louis Oosthuizen in the final and move to No. 1 in the world rankings.
Jason Day, right, celebrates after sinking a putt to beat Rory McIlroy, left, in the semifinals of the WGC Match Play on Sunday, March 27. Day went on to beat Louis Oosthuizen in the final and move to No. 1 in the world rankings.
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England defender Gary Cahill celebrates after his team defeated Germany 3-2 in a friendly match in Berlin on Saturday, March 26.
England defender Gary Cahill celebrates after his team defeated Germany 3-2 in a friendly match in Berlin on Saturday, March 26.
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Notre Dame's Rex Pflueger, center, is tied up by North Carolina's Brice Johnson, left, and Isaiah Hicks during their Elite Eight game on Sunday, March 27. North Carolina advanced to the Final Four with an 88-74 victory.
Notre Dame's Rex Pflueger, center, is tied up by North Carolina's Brice Johnson, left, and Isaiah Hicks during their Elite Eight game on Sunday, March 27. North Carolina advanced to the Final Four with an 88-74 victory.
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RG Snyman, a rugby player with the Bulls, is lifted by his teammates Saturday, March 26, during a Super Rugby match against the Sunwolves in Singapore. The Bulls are based in Pretoria, South Africa. The Sunwolves hail from Tokyo.
RG Snyman, a rugby player with the Bulls, is lifted by his teammates Saturday, March 26, during a Super Rugby match against the Sunwolves in Singapore. The Bulls are based in Pretoria, South Africa. The Sunwolves hail from Tokyo.
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Maryland center Diamond Stone covers his head with his jersey after the Terrapins were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Kansas on Thursday, March 24.
Maryland center Diamond Stone covers his head with his jersey after the Terrapins were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Kansas on Thursday, March 24.
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Dayron Varona, right, hugs members of the Cuban national team after he and the Tampa Bay Rays played an exhibition game in Havana, Cuba, on Tuesday, March 22. Varona defected from Cuba in 2013 and was called up by the Rays to play in the historic game. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F20%2Famericas%2Fgallery%2Fobama-cuba-visit%2Findex.html" target="_blank">U.S. President Barack Obama</a> was in attendance. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F22%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0322%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 33 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Dayron Varona, right, hugs members of the Cuban national team after he and the Tampa Bay Rays played an exhibition game in Havana, Cuba, on Tuesday, March 22. Varona defected from Cuba in 2013 and was called up by the Rays to play in the historic game. U.S. President Barack Obama was in attendance. See 33 amazing sports photos from last week
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