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What a shot! 28 amazing sports photos

Updated 8:28 AM EDT, Tue May 17, 2016
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Texas second baseman Rougned Odor, right, punches Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista during a Major League Baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, May 15. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2640341-jose-bautista-rougned-odor-and-more-ejected-after-blue-jays-vs-rangers-brawl" target="_blank" target="_blank">The confrontation,</a> which sparked a bench-clearing brawl, came after the base-running Bautista slid hard into second to try to break up a double play. Both players were ejected, as were several others involved in the brawl afterward.
Texas second baseman Rougned Odor, right, punches Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista during a Major League Baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, May 15. The confrontation, which sparked a bench-clearing brawl, came after the base-running Bautista slid hard into second to try to break up a double play. Both players were ejected, as were several others involved in the brawl afterward.
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Barcelona forward Luis Suarez celebrates the second of his three goals Saturday, May 14, in Granada, Spain. His hat trick gave Barcelona the victory it needed <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F14%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-barcelona-suarez-real-madrid%2Findex.html" target="_blank">to clinch its second straight Spanish league title.</a>
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez celebrates the second of his three goals Saturday, May 14, in Granada, Spain. His hat trick gave Barcelona the victory it needed to clinch its second straight Spanish league title.
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Washington pitcher Max Scherzer, not pictured, tied a Major League record with 20 strikeouts in a game on Wednesday, May 11. Only two other pitchers in league history have struck out that many people in a nine-inning game: Kerry Wood and Roger Clemens. Clemens did it twice in his career.
Washington pitcher Max Scherzer, not pictured, tied a Major League record with 20 strikeouts in a game on Wednesday, May 11. Only two other pitchers in league history have struck out that many people in a nine-inning game: Kerry Wood and Roger Clemens. Clemens did it twice in his career.
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Serena Williams drops a piece of the trophy she received after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F15%2Ftennis%2Fserena-williams-italian-open-tennis-andy-murray%2F" target="_blank">winning the Italian Open</a> in Rome on Sunday, May 15.
Serena Williams drops a piece of the trophy she received after winning the Italian Open in Rome on Sunday, May 15.
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Hakuko forces Shodai out of the ring Wednesday, May 11, during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Hakuko forces Shodai out of the ring Wednesday, May 11, during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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Cris "Cyborg" Justino punches Leslie Smith during a UFC event in Curitiba, Brazil, on Saturday, May 14. Justino, widely regarded as one of the world's top female fighters, was making her UFC debut. She won with a first-round stoppage.
Cris "Cyborg" Justino punches Leslie Smith during a UFC event in Curitiba, Brazil, on Saturday, May 14. Justino, widely regarded as one of the world's top female fighters, was making her UFC debut. She won with a first-round stoppage.
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Tampa Bay forward Alex Killorn slips the puck past Pittsburgh's Matt Murray during Game 1 of the NHL's Eastern Conference Final on Friday, May 13. Tampa Bay won 3-1.
Tampa Bay forward Alex Killorn slips the puck past Pittsburgh's Matt Murray during Game 1 of the NHL's Eastern Conference Final on Friday, May 13. Tampa Bay won 3-1.
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High jumper Priscilla Frederick competes for Antigua and Barbuda during the Diamond League event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, May 14.
High jumper Priscilla Frederick competes for Antigua and Barbuda during the Diamond League event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, May 14.
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TV reporter Guerin Austin is an unlucky bystander as David Ortiz is doused by his Boston teammates on Saturday, May 14. Ortiz had just won a game with a base hit. Austin was <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fguerinaustin%2Fstatus%2F731925964687572992" target="_blank" target="_blank">good-natured about the incident on Twitter</a> and wore a light-blue raincoat the next day.
TV reporter Guerin Austin is an unlucky bystander as David Ortiz is doused by his Boston teammates on Saturday, May 14. Ortiz had just won a game with a base hit. Austin was good-natured about the incident on Twitter and wore a light-blue raincoat the next day.
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Synchronized divers from France compete at the European Championships in London on Friday, May 13.
Synchronized divers from France compete at the European Championships in London on Friday, May 13.
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Toronto's DeMar DeRozan is fouled by Miami's Josh Richardson during an NBA playoff game on Sunday, May 15. DeRozen scored 28 points as the Raptors won Game 7 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Toronto's DeMar DeRozan is fouled by Miami's Josh Richardson during an NBA playoff game on Sunday, May 15. DeRozen scored 28 points as the Raptors won Game 7 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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An engine explodes on the car of drag racer Leah Pritchett during the Southern Nationals in Commerce, Georgia, on Friday, May 13. It is a common sight in drag racing, where engines are pushed to their limits.
An engine explodes on the car of drag racer Leah Pritchett during the Southern Nationals in Commerce, Georgia, on Friday, May 13. It is a common sight in drag racing, where engines are pushed to their limits.
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Clayton Oliver of the Melbourne Demons is tackled during an Australian Football League match against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday, May 15.
Clayton Oliver of the Melbourne Demons is tackled during an Australian Football League match against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday, May 15.
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Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen competes at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, May 15.
Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen competes at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, May 15.
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Jason Clark, a rugby player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, needed 26 stitches on his face after he collided with an opponent during a match on Friday, May 13.
Jason Clark, a rugby player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, needed 26 stitches on his face after he collided with an opponent during a match on Friday, May 13.
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Argentine long jumper Julian Cherit lands in the pit during an event in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, May 15.
Argentine long jumper Julian Cherit lands in the pit during an event in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, May 15.
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The world's top-ranked golfer, Jason Day, celebrates with his son, Dash, after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F16%2Fgolf%2Fjason-day-players-championship%2Findex.html" target="_blank">winning the Players Championship</a> on Sunday, May 15.
The world's top-ranked golfer, Jason Day, celebrates with his son, Dash, after winning the Players Championship on Sunday, May 15.
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Formula One driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F15%2Fmotorsport%2Fspanish-grand-prix-max-verstappen-lewis-hamilton-nico-rosberg%2Findex.html" target="_blank">winning the Spanish Grand Prix</a> on Sunday, May 15. The 18-year-old is the youngest F1 winner ever.
Formula One driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, May 15. The 18-year-old is the youngest F1 winner ever.
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Stephen Curry celebrates a basket during an NBA playoff game against Portland on Wednesday, May 11. Curry scored 29 points as Golden State advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Earlier in the day, he was <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F13%2Fsport%2Fstephen-curry-zeitgeist%2F" target="_blank">named league MVP</a> for the second year in a row.
Stephen Curry celebrates a basket during an NBA playoff game against Portland on Wednesday, May 11. Curry scored 29 points as Golden State advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Earlier in the day, he was named league MVP for the second year in a row.
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Chloe Kautzmann, a synchronized swimmer from France, competes at the European Championships in London on Wednesday, May 11.
Chloe Kautzmann, a synchronized swimmer from France, competes at the European Championships in London on Wednesday, May 11.
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David Allan rides Duke of Firenze to victory during a race in York, England, on Thursday, May 12.
David Allan rides Duke of Firenze to victory during a race in York, England, on Thursday, May 12.
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NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson wrecks during the Sprint Cup race in Dover, Delaware, on Sunday, May 15. He was not injured.
NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson wrecks during the Sprint Cup race in Dover, Delaware, on Sunday, May 15. He was not injured.
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Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is doused in beer as the soccer club celebrates <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F07%2Ffootball%2Fbayern-munich-bundesliga%2F" target="_blank">its German league title</a> on Saturday, May 14. It is the fourth straight title for Bayern.
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is doused in beer as the soccer club celebrates its German league title on Saturday, May 14. It is the fourth straight title for Bayern.
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Canada's Ryan O'Reilly tries to play the puck in front of French goalie Ronan Quemener during a game at the World Championships on Monday, May 16. The tournament is taking place in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Canada's Ryan O'Reilly tries to play the puck in front of French goalie Ronan Quemener during a game at the World Championships on Monday, May 16. The tournament is taking place in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Umpires are escorted onto the field by "Star Wars" stormtroopers before a Major League Baseball game in Phoenix on Saturday, May 14. It was "Star Wars Night" at the ballpark.
Umpires are escorted onto the field by "Star Wars" stormtroopers before a Major League Baseball game in Phoenix on Saturday, May 14. It was "Star Wars Night" at the ballpark.
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Novak Djokovic throws his racket during the Italian Open final on Sunday, May 15. He <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F15%2Ftennis%2Fandy-murray-novak-djokovic-italian-open-rome-masters-1000%2Findex.html" target="_blank">lost to Andy Murray</a> in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic throws his racket during the Italian Open final on Sunday, May 15. He lost to Andy Murray in straight sets.
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Philadelphia's David Lough crashes into the outfield wall as he tries to make a catch during a home game on Sunday, May 15.
Philadelphia's David Lough crashes into the outfield wall as he tries to make a catch during a home game on Sunday, May 15.
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Rowers take part in the annual Vogalonga races in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, May 15. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F10%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0510%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 31 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Rowers take part in the annual Vogalonga races in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, May 15. See 31 amazing sports photos from last week
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