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What a shot! 27 amazing sports photos

Published 8:02 PM EDT, Mon July 17, 2017
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Venus Williams waves to the crowd as she and Spain's Garbine Muguruza, right, carry their trophies off the court. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F07%2F15%2Ftennis%2Fgarbine-muguruza-beats-venus-williams-wimbledon-womens-final%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Muguruza defeated Williams</a> 7-5, 6-0 in the women's singles final on the12th day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships on Saturday, July 15.
Venus Williams waves to the crowd as she and Spain's Garbine Muguruza, right, carry their trophies off the court. Muguruza defeated Williams 7-5, 6-0 in the women's singles final on the12th day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships on Saturday, July 15.
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Taylor Broussard is bucked off "Slick" during a bareback division competition at the 77th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo on Saturday, July 15, in Colorado Springs.
Taylor Broussard is bucked off "Slick" during a bareback division competition at the 77th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo on Saturday, July 15, in Colorado Springs.
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Performers representing the People's Republic of Korea practice ahead of the Synchronized Swimming Team Technical preliminary round on day three of the Budapest 2017 FINA World Championships on Sunday, July 16.
Performers representing the People's Republic of Korea practice ahead of the Synchronized Swimming Team Technical preliminary round on day three of the Budapest 2017 FINA World Championships on Sunday, July 16.
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Chad Townsend of the Sharks, left, is tackled by Ryan James of the Titans during an NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday, July 15, in Gold Coast, Australia.
Chad Townsend of the Sharks, left, is tackled by Ryan James of the Titans during an NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday, July 15, in Gold Coast, Australia.
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UFC fighter Conor McGregor arrives for a news conference on Thursday, July 13, at Barclays Center in New York. McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are scheduled to compete in a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F07%2F17%2Fsport%2Fmayweather-mcgregor-traveling-circus%2Findex.html">junior middleweight boxing bout</a> in August.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor arrives for a news conference on Thursday, July 13, at Barclays Center in New York. McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are scheduled to compete in a junior middleweight boxing bout in August.
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Marcel Hug of Switzerland celebrates as he crosses the line to win the Men's 1500m T54 Final during day three of the IPC World ParaAthletics Championships 2017 on Sunday, July 16, in London.
Marcel Hug of Switzerland celebrates as he crosses the line to win the Men's 1500m T54 Final during day three of the IPC World ParaAthletics Championships 2017 on Sunday, July 16, in London.
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Brazil's Marcelo Melo falls to the ground with his shirt covering his face as he celebrates after he and his playing partner, Poland's Lukasz Kubot, defeated Austria's Oliver Marach and Croatia's Mate Pavic in the Men's Doubles final match on Saturday, July 15, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.
Brazil's Marcelo Melo falls to the ground with his shirt covering his face as he celebrates after he and his playing partner, Poland's Lukasz Kubot, defeated Austria's Oliver Marach and Croatia's Mate Pavic in the Men's Doubles final match on Saturday, July 15, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.
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Ghost Ballers' Ivan Johnson loses control of the ball as The Power's Jerome Williams, No. 13, defends during the first half of Game 1 in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2722038-big3-league-basketball-2017-results-allen-iverson-coaches-vs-dr-j-in-philly" target="_blank">BIG3 Basketball League</a> in Philadelphia on Sunday, July 16.
Ghost Ballers' Ivan Johnson loses control of the ball as The Power's Jerome Williams, No. 13, defends during the first half of Game 1 in the BIG3 Basketball League in Philadelphia on Sunday, July 16.
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Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Great Britain celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2721938-lewis-hamilton-wins-2017-british-f1-grand-prix-after-punctures-collapse-ferrari" target="_blank" target="_blank">winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Great Britain</a> at Silverstone on Sunday, July 16, in Northampton, England.
Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Great Britain celebrates after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on Sunday, July 16, in Northampton, England.
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French athlete Kevin Mayer competes in the pole vault at the Athletics French Championships Elite in Marseille on Saturday, July 15.
French athlete Kevin Mayer competes in the pole vault at the Athletics French Championships Elite in Marseille on Saturday, July 15.
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Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Pemberton, left, makes a save against Canada forward Lucas Cavallini, No. 9, in the second half of a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlssoccer.com%2Fpost%2F2017%2F07%2F11%2Fcosta-rica-1-canada-1-2017-concacaf-gold-cup-match-recap" target="_blank" target="_blank">CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match</a> in Houston on Tuesday, July 11.
Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Pemberton, left, makes a save against Canada forward Lucas Cavallini, No. 9, in the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Houston on Tuesday, July 11.
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Roger Federer of Switzerland <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F07%2F16%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwimbledon-mens-2017%2Findex.html" target="_blank">kisses his trophy</a> as he celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2017%2F07%2F17%2Fsport%2Ffederer-wimbledon-us-open-grand-slam-twenty%2Findex.html" target="_blank">winning the Gentlemen's Singles final </a>against Marin Cilic of Croatia at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships on Sunday, July 16, in London.
Roger Federer of Switzerland kisses his trophy as he celebrates after winning the Gentlemen's Singles final against Marin Cilic of Croatia at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships on Sunday, July 16, in London.
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CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Sunday, July 16.
CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Sunday, July 16.
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San Antonio Stars' Kelsey Plum, left, and Indiana Fever's Briann January dive for a loose ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game on Wednesday, July 12, in Indianapolis. San Antonio defeated Indiana 79-72.
San Antonio Stars' Kelsey Plum, left, and Indiana Fever's Briann January dive for a loose ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game on Wednesday, July 12, in Indianapolis. San Antonio defeated Indiana 79-72.
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Michael Phelps reacts after getting slimed while accepting the Legend Award during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2017 on Thursday, July 13, in Los Angeles.
Michael Phelps reacts after getting slimed while accepting the Legend Award during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2017 on Thursday, July 13, in Los Angeles.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Brandon Banks, left, pushes off BC Lions defensive back T.J. Lee during a Canadian Football League game in Ontario on Saturday, July 15.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Brandon Banks, left, pushes off BC Lions defensive back T.J. Lee during a Canadian Football League game in Ontario on Saturday, July 15.
Peter Power/The Canadian Press/AP
Boston Red Sox's Tzu-Wei Lin flips over into the stands after catching the pop foul by New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury during the ninth inning in Boston on Friday, July 14.
Boston Red Sox's Tzu-Wei Lin flips over into the stands after catching the pop foul by New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury during the ninth inning in Boston on Friday, July 14.
Michael Dwyer/AP
Anyel E. Alvarez of Cuba competes in the boys discus throw final during the IAAF U18 World Championships on Saturday, July 15, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Anyel E. Alvarez of Cuba competes in the boys discus throw final during the IAAF U18 World Championships on Saturday, July 15, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Joosep Martinson/Getty Images for IAAF
San Diego Padres' Hector Sanchez, second from right, is doused by teammates after hitting a two-run walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, July 15.
San Diego Padres' Hector Sanchez, second from right, is doused by teammates after hitting a two-run walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, July 15.
Gregory Bull/AP
Bob Burnquist loses control of his board during the big air finals at the X Games in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 15.
Bob Burnquist loses control of his board during the big air finals at the X Games in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 15.
Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune/AP
Qian Ren and Junjie Lian of China compete during the Mixed Diving 10m Synchro Platform Final at the Budapest 2017 FINA World Championships on Saturday, July 15.
Qian Ren and Junjie Lian of China compete during the Mixed Diving 10m Synchro Platform Final at the Budapest 2017 FINA World Championships on Saturday, July 15.
Clive Rose/Getty Images
France's Warren Barguil celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the thirteenth stage of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F07%2F14%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Ftour-de-france-2017-best-photos%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Tour de France</a> on Friday, July 14.
France's Warren Barguil celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the thirteenth stage of the Tour de France on Friday, July 14.
Peter Dejong/AP
Robert Murphy of the Bulldogs leads his team after the AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Western Bulldogs on Sunday, July 16, in Melbourne, Australia.
Robert Murphy of the Bulldogs leads his team after the AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Western Bulldogs on Sunday, July 16, in Melbourne, Australia.
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Joanne Calderwood, above, fights Cynthia Calvillo during their strawweight bout at UFC Fight Night Glasgow on Sunday, July 16.
Joanne Calderwood, above, fights Cynthia Calvillo during their strawweight bout at UFC Fight Night Glasgow on Sunday, July 16.
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The car of Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Elena races in the Silk Way 2017 between Urumqi and Hami, China, on Monday, July 17.
The car of Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Elena races in the Silk Way 2017 between Urumqi and Hami, China, on Monday, July 17.
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Roderick Townsend-Roberts of the United States competes in the Men's High Jump T47 Final during the IPC World ParaAthletics Championships 2017 at the London Stadium on Sunday, July 16.
Roderick Townsend-Roberts of the United States competes in the Men's High Jump T47 Final during the IPC World ParaAthletics Championships 2017 at the London Stadium on Sunday, July 16.
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Giovanni Tocci of Italy competes in the men's preliminary springboard competition at the 17th FINA World Championship in Budapest, Hungary on Friday, July 14. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F07%2F10%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0711%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 30 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Giovanni Tocci of Italy competes in the men's preliminary springboard competition at the 17th FINA World Championship in Budapest, Hungary on Friday, July 14. See 30 amazing sports photos from last week
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