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What a shot! 31 amazing sports photos

Updated 6:01 PM EDT, Mon May 16, 2016
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Nyquist, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, wins the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7. The horse, named after pro hockey player Gustav Nyquist, was a heavy favorite before the race. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F07%2Fhorseracing%2Fkentucky-derby%2F" target="_blank">He is 8-0 in his career.</a> <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F07%2Fhorseracing%2Fkentucky-derby%2Findex.html">READ MORE: Favorite Nyquist wins Derby</a>
Nyquist, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, wins the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7. The horse, named after pro hockey player Gustav Nyquist, was a heavy favorite before the race. He is 8-0 in his career. READ MORE: Favorite Nyquist wins Derby
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Leicester City celebrates with the Premier League trophy after defeating Everton at home on Saturday, May 7. The soccer club, a 5,000-to-1 long shot at the start of the season, actually <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F02%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Fleicester-city-wins-title%2Findex.html" target="_blank">clinched the English title</a> earlier in the week when second-place Tottenham failed to win against Chelsea. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F07%2Ffootball%2Fleicester-city-epl-title-party%2Findex.html">READ MORE: Leicester lifts Premier League trophy</a>
Leicester City celebrates with the Premier League trophy after defeating Everton at home on Saturday, May 7. The soccer club, a 5,000-to-1 long shot at the start of the season, actually clinched the English title earlier in the week when second-place Tottenham failed to win against Chelsea. READ MORE: Leicester lifts Premier League trophy
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A giant bubble covers the face of Hanser Alberto as the Texas shortstop chews gum on Wednesday, May 4.
A giant bubble covers the face of Hanser Alberto as the Texas shortstop chews gum on Wednesday, May 4.
Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press/AP
Canelo Alvarez knocks out Amir Khan during the sixth round of their middleweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 7.
Canelo Alvarez knocks out Amir Khan during the sixth round of their middleweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 7.
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A bird flies by Shawn Hampson of the Richmond Tigers, left, and Hawthorn's Jonathon Ceglar during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Friday, May 6.
A bird flies by Shawn Hampson of the Richmond Tigers, left, and Hawthorn's Jonathon Ceglar during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Friday, May 6.
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Tomas Kundratek, a Czech defenseman, bleeds onto the ice after being hit in the face against Latvia on Saturday, May 7. He received stitches and was reinserted into the lineup at the World Championships.
Tomas Kundratek, a Czech defenseman, bleeds onto the ice after being hit in the face against Latvia on Saturday, May 7. He received stitches and was reinserted into the lineup at the World Championships.
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Liverpool's Adam Lallana celebrates in front of his home fans after scoring a goal during the Europa League semifinal against Villarreal on Thursday, May 5. The English club won 3-0 to advance to the final against Sevilla. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F05%2Ffootball%2Fliverpool-europa-league-villarreal-klopp%2F">READ MORE: Liverpool overpowers Villarreal</a>
Liverpool's Adam Lallana celebrates in front of his home fans after scoring a goal during the Europa League semifinal against Villarreal on Thursday, May 5. The English club won 3-0 to advance to the final against Sevilla. READ MORE: Liverpool overpowers Villarreal
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Houston's Carlos Correa and George Springer celebrate a home win over Seattle on Sunday, May 8. The team was wearing pink in honor of Mother's Day and breast cancer awareness.
Houston's Carlos Correa and George Springer celebrate a home win over Seattle on Sunday, May 8. The team was wearing pink in honor of Mother's Day and breast cancer awareness.
Eric Christian Smith/AP
SoftBank Team Japan sails in New York as it competes in an America's Cup World Series race on Saturday, May 7.<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F09%2Fsport%2Famericas-cup-new-york-team-new-zealand-unlikely-win%2Findex.html"> READ MORE: Sailing in the shadow of the Big Apple</a>
SoftBank Team Japan sails in New York as it competes in an America's Cup World Series race on Saturday, May 7. READ MORE: Sailing in the shadow of the Big Apple
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Cleveland's LeBron James dunks over Kyle Korver during an NBA playoff game in Atlanta on Friday, May 6. The Cavs swept the Hawks to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Cleveland's LeBron James dunks over Kyle Korver during an NBA playoff game in Atlanta on Friday, May 6. The Cavs swept the Hawks to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Peter Rathjen falls off La Emotion during an equestrian event in Hamburg, Germany, on Sunday, May 8.
Peter Rathjen falls off La Emotion during an equestrian event in Hamburg, Germany, on Sunday, May 8.
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Brazilian athlete Hudson Alves holds the Olympic flame during a torch relay in Brasilia, Brazil, on Tuesday, May 3. Rio de Janeiro is hosting the Olympic Games in August. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F03%2Fsport%2Frio-olympics-torch-arrival%2F">READ MORE: Torch touches down in Brazil</a>
Brazilian athlete Hudson Alves holds the Olympic flame during a torch relay in Brasilia, Brazil, on Tuesday, May 3. Rio de Janeiro is hosting the Olympic Games in August. READ MORE: Torch touches down in Brazil
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Edward Goma, a rugby player from Papua New Guinea, is tackled by Fiji players during a match in Sydney on Saturday, May 7.
Edward Goma, a rugby player from Papua New Guinea, is tackled by Fiji players during a match in Sydney on Saturday, May 7.
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Nottinghamshire cricket players celebrate Wednesday, May 4, after Yorkshire's Steven Patterson was caught leg before wicket during a Division One match in Nottingham, England.
Nottinghamshire cricket players celebrate Wednesday, May 4, after Yorkshire's Steven Patterson was caught leg before wicket during a Division One match in Nottingham, England.
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Nick Kyrgios serves during a second-round match at the Madrid Open on Wednesday, May 4. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F09%2Ftennis%2Fandy-murray-splits-coach-amelie-mauresmo%2Findex.html">READ MORE: Djokovic triumphs in Madrid final</a>
Nick Kyrgios serves during a second-round match at the Madrid Open on Wednesday, May 4. READ MORE: Djokovic triumphs in Madrid final
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester tosses his glove to first base -- with the ball stuck in it -- after fielding a ball in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, May 4.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester tosses his glove to first base -- with the ball stuck in it -- after fielding a ball in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, May 4.
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Heather Jo Clark, left, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz compete during a UFC event in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Sunday, May 8. Kowalkiewicz won by unanimous decision.
Heather Jo Clark, left, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz compete during a UFC event in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Sunday, May 8. Kowalkiewicz won by unanimous decision.
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Alvaro Arbeloa is thrown into the air by his Real Madrid teammates after playing his last home match for the club on Sunday, May 8. The defender's contract is expiring at the end of the season. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F08%2Ffootball%2Fla-liga-barcelona-real-madrid-atletico-madrid%2Findex.html">READ MORE: Barca one win away from title</a>
Alvaro Arbeloa is thrown into the air by his Real Madrid teammates after playing his last home match for the club on Sunday, May 8. The defender's contract is expiring at the end of the season. READ MORE: Barca one win away from title
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The puck gets behind New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss on Friday, May 6, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning an overtime victory in Game 4 of their NHL playoff series. Jason Garrison scored the game-winning goal, and the Lightning would go on to win the series in five games.
The puck gets behind New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss on Friday, May 6, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning an overtime victory in Game 4 of their NHL playoff series. Jason Garrison scored the game-winning goal, and the Lightning would go on to win the series in five games.
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Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City fans react during the fourth quarter of an NBA playoff game against San Antonio on Sunday, May 8. Durant scored 41 points in the game -- a personal playoff high -- as the Thunder tied the second-round series at two games apiece.
Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City fans react during the fourth quarter of an NBA playoff game against San Antonio on Sunday, May 8. Durant scored 41 points in the game -- a personal playoff high -- as the Thunder tied the second-round series at two games apiece.
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NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. celebrates Friday, May 6, after qualifying first for the Sprint Cup race in Kansas City, Kansas.
NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. celebrates Friday, May 6, after qualifying first for the Sprint Cup race in Kansas City, Kansas.
Orlin Wagner/AP
Fans of the Brazilian soccer club Corinthians light flares Wednesday, May 4, before a Copa Libertadores match in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Fans of the Brazilian soccer club Corinthians light flares Wednesday, May 4, before a Copa Libertadores match in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Andre Penner/AP
Boston manager John Farrell gestures at umpire Ron Kulpa after Kulpa ejected him from a game in New York on Friday, May 6. Slugger David Ortiz was also ejected in the ninth inning as the Red Sox lost 3-2 to the New York Yankees.
Boston manager John Farrell gestures at umpire Ron Kulpa after Kulpa ejected him from a game in New York on Friday, May 6. Slugger David Ortiz was also ejected in the ninth inning as the Red Sox lost 3-2 to the New York Yankees.
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Eddie Betts of the Adelaide Crows, left, competes with Luke Dahlhaus of the Western Bulldogs during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Saturday, May 7.
Eddie Betts of the Adelaide Crows, left, competes with Luke Dahlhaus of the Western Bulldogs during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Saturday, May 7.
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NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman is clipped from behind during the Truck Series race in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, May 6.
NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman is clipped from behind during the Truck Series race in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, May 6.
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Toronto catcher Russell Martin has Gatorade dumped on him by a teammate after hitting the game-winning hit against Texas on Wednesday, May 4.
Toronto catcher Russell Martin has Gatorade dumped on him by a teammate after hitting the game-winning hit against Texas on Wednesday, May 4.
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From left, Barcelona players Sergio Busquets, Dani Alves, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi celebrate the opening goal against city rivals Espanyol on Sunday, May 8. Barcelona won 5-0. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F08%2Ffootball%2Fla-liga-barcelona-real-madrid-atletico-madrid%2Findex.html">READ MORE: Barca close in on title</a>
From left, Barcelona players Sergio Busquets, Dani Alves, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi celebrate the opening goal against city rivals Espanyol on Sunday, May 8. Barcelona won 5-0. READ MORE: Barca close in on title
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A fan shows off her hat before the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F07%2Fstyle%2Fgallery%2F2016-kentucky-derby-hats%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See more fashionable hats from the big race</a>
A fan shows off her hat before the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7. See more fashionable hats from the big race
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Toluca manager Jose Cardozo complains to a linesman during a Copa Libertadores match in Toluca, Mexico, on Wednesday, May 4.
Toluca manager Jose Cardozo complains to a linesman during a Copa Libertadores match in Toluca, Mexico, on Wednesday, May 4.
Eduardo Verdugo/AP
Soccer players from PSV Eindhoven celebrate together after winning the Dutch league in Zwolle on Sunday, May 8. It is the 23rd league title for PSV, which also won last season.
Soccer players from PSV Eindhoven celebrate together after winning the Dutch league in Zwolle on Sunday, May 8. It is the 23rd league title for PSV, which also won last season.
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An athlete rides a bike during the Ironman triathlon in St. George, Utah, on Saturday, May 7. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F03%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0503%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 25 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
An athlete rides a bike during the Ironman triathlon in St. George, Utah, on Saturday, May 7. See 25 amazing sports photos from last week
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