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What a shot! 28 amazing sports photos

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LeBron James, left, hugs Kevin Love after the Cleveland Cavaliers won <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F19%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fnba-finals-game-7%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Game 7 of the NBA Finals</a> on Sunday, June 19. Cleveland defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 for the first championship in franchise history. It is also the city of Cleveland's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F20%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fcities-longest-championship-droughts%2Findex.html" target="_blank">first major sports title since 1964.</a>
LeBron James, left, hugs Kevin Love after the Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 19. Cleveland defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 for the first championship in franchise history. It is also the city of Cleveland's first major sports title since 1964.
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Dustin Johnson celebrates <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F19%2Fgolf%2Fgolf-us-open-johnson-penalty-lowry%2F" target="_blank">his U.S. Open victory</a> with his fiancee, Paulina Gretzky, and their son, Tatum, on Sunday, June 19. It was the first major victory for Johnson, who finished second in the U.S. Open last year.
Dustin Johnson celebrates his U.S. Open victory with his fiancee, Paulina Gretzky, and their son, Tatum, on Sunday, June 19. It was the first major victory for Johnson, who finished second in the U.S. Open last year.
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Houston pitcher Mike Fiers is hit by a line drive during a home game against Cincinnati on Sunday, June 19. The ball hit his left leg, and he came out of the game a few moments later.
Houston pitcher Mike Fiers is hit by a line drive during a home game against Cincinnati on Sunday, June 19. The ball hit his left leg, and he came out of the game a few moments later.
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Kris Letang, an All-Star defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory parade in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, June 15. The Penguins defeated San Jose in six games last week to claim the title.
Kris Letang, an All-Star defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory parade in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, June 15. The Penguins defeated San Jose in six games last week to claim the title.
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Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a penalty against Austria on Saturday, June 18. The match ended 0-0 in Paris. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fspecials%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Feuro2016" target="_blank">See full coverage of Euro 2016</a>
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a penalty against Austria on Saturday, June 18. The match ended 0-0 in Paris. See full coverage of Euro 2016
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Australian rugby player Rory Arnold bleeds from his head Saturday, June 18, during a Test match against England in Melbourne.
Australian rugby player Rory Arnold bleeds from his head Saturday, June 18, during a Test match against England in Melbourne.
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Swiss forward Admir Mehmedi heads the ball near a French opponent's boot during a Euro 2016 game in Lille, France, on Sunday, June 19.
Swiss forward Admir Mehmedi heads the ball near a French opponent's boot during a Euro 2016 game in Lille, France, on Sunday, June 19.
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David Ortiz douses Boston teammate Hanley Ramirez and NESN reporter Gary Striewski after the Red Sox defeated Baltimore on Wednesday, June 15.
David Ortiz douses Boston teammate Hanley Ramirez and NESN reporter Gary Striewski after the Red Sox defeated Baltimore on Wednesday, June 15.
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Russian diver Artem Silhenko trains in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday, June 16. Copenhagen was the second stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
Russian diver Artem Silhenko trains in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday, June 16. Copenhagen was the second stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
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Flares, thrown onto the field from the stands, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F17%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Feuro-2016-day-8%2Findex.html" target="_blank">interrupt the Euro 2016 match</a> between Croatia and the Czech Republic on Friday, June 17. The match ended 2-2 in Saint-Etienne, France.
Flares, thrown onto the field from the stands, interrupt the Euro 2016 match between Croatia and the Czech Republic on Friday, June 17. The match ended 2-2 in Saint-Etienne, France.
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Golden State guard Stephen Curry, the NBA's Most Valuable Player this season, reacts after he was called for a foul in Cleveland on Thursday, June 16. Curry and the Warriors had a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, but Cleveland won the next three games to claim the title.
Golden State guard Stephen Curry, the NBA's Most Valuable Player this season, reacts after he was called for a foul in Cleveland on Thursday, June 16. Curry and the Warriors had a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, but Cleveland won the next three games to claim the title.
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Argentina star Lionel Messi is held by teammate Gonzalo Higuain after the two linked up for the opening goal against Venezuela on Saturday, June 18. Argentina won the match 4-1 and advanced to the semifinals of the Copa America.
Argentina star Lionel Messi is held by teammate Gonzalo Higuain after the two linked up for the opening goal against Venezuela on Saturday, June 18. Argentina won the match 4-1 and advanced to the semifinals of the Copa America.
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April Ross spikes the ball during a beach volleyball tournament in New York City on Saturday, June 18. Ross and her partner, Kerri Walsh Jennings, won the event.
April Ross spikes the ball during a beach volleyball tournament in New York City on Saturday, June 18. Ross and her partner, Kerri Walsh Jennings, won the event.
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Romain Dumas has champagne dumped on his head after he and Porsche teammates Neel Jani and Marc Lieb won the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, June 19. The endurance race is held annually in western France.
Romain Dumas has champagne dumped on his head after he and Porsche teammates Neel Jani and Marc Lieb won the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, June 19. The endurance race is held annually in western France.
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Lucarelli, a Brazilian volleyball player, competes against Argentina during a World League match in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, June 17.
Lucarelli, a Brazilian volleyball player, competes against Argentina during a World League match in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, June 17.
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Andrew Landry hits a shot from the "church pew" bunkers of Oakmont Country Club during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday, June 19.
Andrew Landry hits a shot from the "church pew" bunkers of Oakmont Country Club during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday, June 19.
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Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates with teammates Friday, June 17, after Italy defeated Sweden 1-0 in Euro 2016. With <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F17%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Feuro-2016-day-8%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the victory,</a> Italy assured itself a spot in the knockout stage.
Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates with teammates Friday, June 17, after Italy defeated Sweden 1-0 in Euro 2016. With the victory, Italy assured itself a spot in the knockout stage.
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Andy Murray slips during his quarterfinal match against Kyle Edmund at the Aegon Championships in London on Friday, June 17. Murray would go on to win the tournament.
Andy Murray slips during his quarterfinal match against Kyle Edmund at the Aegon Championships in London on Friday, June 17. Murray would go on to win the tournament.
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Formula One practice is held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday, June 17.
Formula One practice is held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday, June 17.
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Switzerland's Granit Xhaka wears a ripped shirt during the Euro 2016 match against France on Sunday, June 19. There were at least <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F20%2Ffootball%2Fshaquiri-switzerland-football-shirts-puma-condoms%2Findex.html" target="_blank">four ripped shirts</a> on the Swiss team during the match. "I hope Puma doesn't produce condoms," joked Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri in an interview with Swiss newspaper Blick. Puma blamed the rips on a defective batch of material.
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka wears a ripped shirt during the Euro 2016 match against France on Sunday, June 19. There were at least four ripped shirts on the Swiss team during the match. "I hope Puma doesn't produce condoms," joked Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri in an interview with Swiss newspaper Blick. Puma blamed the rips on a defective batch of material.
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Australia's Jane Claxton, left, battles with American Kelsey Kolojejchick during a Hockey Champions Trophy match in London on Saturday, June 18. The match ended 2-2.
Australia's Jane Claxton, left, battles with American Kelsey Kolojejchick during a Hockey Champions Trophy match in London on Saturday, June 18. The match ended 2-2.
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Rhythmic gymnasts from Israel compete in the European Championships on Friday, June 19.
Rhythmic gymnasts from Israel compete in the European Championships on Friday, June 19.
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Soccer fans in Cardiff, Wales, celebrate after they watched Gareth Bale score against England in France on Thursday, June 16. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F16%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Feuro-2016-day-7%2Findex.html" target="_blank">England rallied</a> for a 2-1 victory, but Wales <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F20%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Feuro-2016-day-11%2Findex.html" target="_blank">would eventually top their group</a> at Euro 2016.
Soccer fans in Cardiff, Wales, celebrate after they watched Gareth Bale score against England in France on Thursday, June 16. England rallied for a 2-1 victory, but Wales would eventually top their group at Euro 2016.
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Russia's Artem Dzyuba, front, and Slovakia's Jan Durica compete for a ball Wednesday, June 15, during a match at Euro 2016. Slovakia won 2-1.
Russia's Artem Dzyuba, front, and Slovakia's Jan Durica compete for a ball Wednesday, June 15, during a match at Euro 2016. Slovakia won 2-1.
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Frankie Dettori dismounts from Across the Stars after winning a race in Ascot, England, on Friday, June 17.
Frankie Dettori dismounts from Across the Stars after winning a race in Ascot, England, on Friday, June 17.
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Cyclists ride through mountains during the Tour of Switzerland on Thursday, June 16.
Cyclists ride through mountains during the Tour of Switzerland on Thursday, June 16.
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A participant catches some air as he competes in the Belarus Wakeboard Cup on Saturday, June 18.
A participant catches some air as he competes in the Belarus Wakeboard Cup on Saturday, June 18.
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LeBron James lifts the Larry O'Brien Trophy after the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 19. James finished with a triple-double -- 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists -- and was named Finals MVP. It is the third NBA title of his career. James also won two championships with the Miami Heat. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F14%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0614%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 33 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
LeBron James lifts the Larry O'Brien Trophy after the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 19. James finished with a triple-double -- 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists -- and was named Finals MVP. It is the third NBA title of his career. James also won two championships with the Miami Heat. See 33 amazing sports photos from last week
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