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What a shot! 29 amazing sports photos

Published 6:38 AM EDT, Tue April 26, 2016
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Rafael Nadal returns a ball during the Barcelona Open final, which he won Sunday, April 24, in Barcelona, Spain. It is Nadal's 49th clay-court title, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F24%2Ftennis%2Ftennis-barcelona-nadal-nishikori-vilas%2Findex.html" target="_blank">tying the record</a> set by Guillermo Vilas.
Rafael Nadal returns a ball during the Barcelona Open final, which he won Sunday, April 24, in Barcelona, Spain. It is Nadal's 49th clay-court title, tying the record set by Guillermo Vilas.
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New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud snags a foul ball in Atlanta on Friday, April 22.
New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud snags a foul ball in Atlanta on Friday, April 22.
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Actress Katerina Lechou <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F21%2Fsport%2Frio-2016-olympic-torch-lit%2F" target="_blank">lights the Olympic flame</a> Thursday, April 21, at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece. The flame is bound for Rio de Janeiro, which hosts the Summer Games in August.
Actress Katerina Lechou lights the Olympic flame Thursday, April 21, at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece. The flame is bound for Rio de Janeiro, which hosts the Summer Games in August.
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Players crowd the crease of Florida goalie Roberto Luongo during an NHL playoff game in New York on Wednesday, April 20. The New York Islanders eliminated Florida in six games.
Players crowd the crease of Florida goalie Roberto Luongo during an NHL playoff game in New York on Wednesday, April 20. The New York Islanders eliminated Florida in six games.
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Arizona shortstop Nick Ahmed fouls a pitch off his face during a game in Phoenix on Friday, April 22. He shook off the pain and got a base hit.
Arizona shortstop Nick Ahmed fouls a pitch off his face during a game in Phoenix on Friday, April 22. He shook off the pain and got a base hit.
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Towels at the Xcel Energy Center are arranged in a way that pays tribute to the late musician Prince before an NHL playoff game in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, April 24. At left is an outline of the state of Minnesota. At right is Prince's iconic symbol. Prince, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F25%2Fentertainment%2Fprince-death-up-to-speed%2F" target="_blank">who died April 21</a> at the age of 57, was from Minneapolis.
Towels at the Xcel Energy Center are arranged in a way that pays tribute to the late musician Prince before an NHL playoff game in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, April 24. At left is an outline of the state of Minnesota. At right is Prince's iconic symbol. Prince, who died April 21 at the age of 57, was from Minneapolis.
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Belgian judoka Charline Van Snick competes at the European Judo Championships on Thursday, April 21. She defeated Hungary's Eva Csernoviczki in the final of her weight class.
Belgian judoka Charline Van Snick competes at the European Judo Championships on Thursday, April 21. She defeated Hungary's Eva Csernoviczki in the final of her weight class.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta is surrounded by teammates -- and an overzealous fan -- <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2634754-jake-arrieta-throws-no-hitter-vs-reds-stats-highlights-and-reaction" target="_blank" target="_blank">after throwing a no-hitter</a> in Cincinnati on Thursday, April 21. It was the second career no-hitter for Arrieta, who won the National League Cy Young Award last season.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta is surrounded by teammates -- and an overzealous fan -- after throwing a no-hitter in Cincinnati on Thursday, April 21. It was the second career no-hitter for Arrieta, who won the National League Cy Young Award last season.
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Kenyan runner Jemima Sumgong wins the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F24%2Feurope%2Fuk-london-marathon-astronaut%2F" target="_blank">London Marathon</a> on Sunday, April 24. She finished in two hours, 22 minutes and 58 seconds.
Kenyan runner Jemima Sumgong wins the London Marathon on Sunday, April 24. She finished in two hours, 22 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, right, competes with Villarreal's Eric Bailly during a Spanish league match in Madrid on Wednesday, April 20.
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, right, competes with Villarreal's Eric Bailly during a Spanish league match in Madrid on Wednesday, April 20.
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Tennis stars Mike Bryan, left, and his twin brother, Bob, dive into a swimming pool after winning the doubles final at the Barcelona Open on Sunday, April 24.
Tennis stars Mike Bryan, left, and his twin brother, Bob, dive into a swimming pool after winning the doubles final at the Barcelona Open on Sunday, April 24.
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Juventus players celebrate their <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F25%2Ffootball%2Fjuventus-serie-a-napoli-roma%2F" target="_blank">fifth straight Italian league title</a> after a 2-1 victory at Fiorentina on Sunday, April 24.
Juventus players celebrate their fifth straight Italian league title after a 2-1 victory at Fiorentina on Sunday, April 24.
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Frankie Dettori celebrates Wednesday, April 20, after riding So Mi Dar to win the Investec Derby Trial in Epsom, England.
Frankie Dettori celebrates Wednesday, April 20, after riding So Mi Dar to win the Investec Derby Trial in Epsom, England.
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Blake Griffin goes for a dunk during an NBA playoff game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 20. Griffin and the Clippers defeated Portland to take a 2-0 series lead.
Blake Griffin goes for a dunk during an NBA playoff game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 20. Griffin and the Clippers defeated Portland to take a 2-0 series lead.
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Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop takes a shot off the mask during an NHL playoff game on Thursday, April 21. The Lightning advanced to the second round after eliminating Detroit in five games.
Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop takes a shot off the mask during an NHL playoff game on Thursday, April 21. The Lightning advanced to the second round after eliminating Detroit in five games.
Chris O'Meara/AP
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards celebrates after winning the Sprint Cup race in Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday, April 24. It was the second win in a row for Edwards, who's also leading the season standings.
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards celebrates after winning the Sprint Cup race in Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday, April 24. It was the second win in a row for Edwards, who's also leading the season standings.
Chet Strange/AP
Indiana's Myles Turner, left, and Toronto's Bismack Biyombo battle for a loose ball during an NBA playoff game in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 23. Indiana won the game to tie the series at two games apiece.
Indiana's Myles Turner, left, and Toronto's Bismack Biyombo battle for a loose ball during an NBA playoff game in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 23. Indiana won the game to tie the series at two games apiece.
Darron Cummings/AP
Charley Hoffman reacts after his 10-foot birdie putt won him the Valero Texas Open on Sunday, April 24. The victory in San Antonio was Hoffman's fourth on the PGA Tour.
Charley Hoffman reacts after his 10-foot birdie putt won him the Valero Texas Open on Sunday, April 24. The victory in San Antonio was Hoffman's fourth on the PGA Tour.
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UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson celebrates after he beat Henry Cejudo on Saturday, April 23. The fight was stopped in the first round.
UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson celebrates after he beat Henry Cejudo on Saturday, April 23. The fight was stopped in the first round.
John Locher/AP
Anthony Rendon douses Washington teammate Chris Heisey and TV reporter Dan Kolko after a victory over Minnesota on Sunday, April 24. Heisey hit a walk-off home run in the 16th inning.
Anthony Rendon douses Washington teammate Chris Heisey and TV reporter Dan Kolko after a victory over Minnesota on Sunday, April 24. Heisey hit a walk-off home run in the 16th inning.
Nick Wass/AP
Supporters of the Argentine soccer club Boca Juniors cheer for their team before it played its archrival River Plate on Sunday, April 24. The match ended 0-0 in Buenos Aires.
Supporters of the Argentine soccer club Boca Juniors cheer for their team before it played its archrival River Plate on Sunday, April 24. The match ended 0-0 in Buenos Aires.
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Jon Jones punches Ovince Saint Preux during UFC 197 on Saturday, April 23. Jones won by unanimous decision.
Jon Jones punches Ovince Saint Preux during UFC 197 on Saturday, April 23. Jones won by unanimous decision.
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Swiss fencer Benjamin Steffen, left, competes against Ukraine's Bogdan Nikishin during a tournament in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, April 24. Nikishin defeated Steffen to win the gold medal in the epee final.
Swiss fencer Benjamin Steffen, left, competes against Ukraine's Bogdan Nikishin during a tournament in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, April 24. Nikishin defeated Steffen to win the gold medal in the epee final.
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Memphis forward Matt Barnes fouls San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard during an NBA playoff game in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, April 22. San Antonio would go on to sweep the Grizzlies and advance to the second round.
Memphis forward Matt Barnes fouls San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard during an NBA playoff game in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, April 22. San Antonio would go on to sweep the Grizzlies and advance to the second round.
Mark Humphrey/AP
Manchester United supporters embrace some of the players after Anthony Martial scored the match-winning goal in the FA Cup semifinals on Saturday, April 23. Martial <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F23%2Ffootball%2Ffa-cup-anthony-martial-manchester-united-everton%2F" target="_blank">scored in the 93rd minute</a> to give United a 2-1 victory over Everton in London.
Manchester United supporters embrace some of the players after Anthony Martial scored the match-winning goal in the FA Cup semifinals on Saturday, April 23. Martial scored in the 93rd minute to give United a 2-1 victory over Everton in London.
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A fan in Anaheim, California, tries to catch a foul ball with his hat as Seattle's Kyle Seager reaches with his glove on Sunday, April 24.
A fan in Anaheim, California, tries to catch a foul ball with his hat as Seattle's Kyle Seager reaches with his glove on Sunday, April 24.
Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images
MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi, right, celebrates after winning in Spain on Sunday, April 24.
MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi, right, celebrates after winning in Spain on Sunday, April 24.
Miguel Angel Morenatti/AP
Jacob Weitering of the Carlton Blues spoils the mark for Jon Griffin of the Fremantle Dockers during an Australian Football League match in Perth on Sunday, April 24.
Jacob Weitering of the Carlton Blues spoils the mark for Jon Griffin of the Fremantle Dockers during an Australian Football League match in Perth on Sunday, April 24.
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Former Detroit Red Wings player Darren McCarty carries a flag on the ice before the team hosted an NHL playoff game on Tuesday, April 19. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F19%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0419%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 29 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Former Detroit Red Wings player Darren McCarty carries a flag on the ice before the team hosted an NHL playoff game on Tuesday, April 19. See 29 amazing sports photos from last week
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