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What a shot! 28 amazing sports photos

Published 9:16 PM EDT, Mon April 16, 2018
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New York Yankees' Tyler Austin, center, is held back by Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez as Austin rushes Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly, right, after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2770075-yankees-vs-red-sox-erupts-in-brawl-after-joe-kelly-hits-tyler-austin-with-pitch" target="_blank" target="_blank">being hit by a pitch</a> during a baseball game at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 11. The hit led to a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2770229-joe-kelly-suspended-5-games-tyler-austin-6-for-red-sox-vs-yankees-brawl" target="_blank" target="_blank">bench-clearing brawl</a> and left Kelly and Austin suspended for five and six games, respectively.
New York Yankees' Tyler Austin, center, is held back by Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez as Austin rushes Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly, right, after being hit by a pitch during a baseball game at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 11. The hit led to a bench-clearing brawl and left Kelly and Austin suspended for five and six games, respectively.
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Desiree Linden of Michigan celebrates after winning the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. She is the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2770814-boston-marathon-2018-results-desiree-linden-1st-american-woman-to-win-since-85" target="_blank" target="_blank">first American woman to win the race since 1985</a>.
Desiree Linden of Michigan celebrates after winning the women's division of the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. She is the first American woman to win the race since 1985.
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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Jesus Vallejo celebrate during the UEFA Champions League quarter final match against Juventus F.C. on Wednesday, April 11, in Madrid.
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Jesus Vallejo celebrate during the UEFA Champions League quarter final match against Juventus F.C. on Wednesday, April 11, in Madrid.
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Rhikesh Taucoory of Mauritius eyes the ball as he serves during his men's singles table tennis match against Craig Howieson of Scotland on day six of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Tuesday, April 10.
Rhikesh Taucoory of Mauritius eyes the ball as he serves during his men's singles table tennis match against Craig Howieson of Scotland on day six of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Tuesday, April 10.
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Ross Haslam of England competes in the men's 3 meter springboard diving final on day eight of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Thursday, April 12.
Ross Haslam of England competes in the men's 3 meter springboard diving final on day eight of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Thursday, April 12.
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David Nyika of New Zealand, left and Cheavon Clarke of England compete in their men's heavy 91 kilogram semifinal bout on day nine of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Friday, April 13.
David Nyika of New Zealand, left and Cheavon Clarke of England compete in their men's heavy 91 kilogram semifinal bout on day nine of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Friday, April 13.
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Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda, left, catches a foul ball where Kansas City Royals pitching coach Cal Eldred stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, April 11, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda, left, catches a foul ball where Kansas City Royals pitching coach Cal Eldred stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, April 11, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Priscilla Frederick of Antigua and Barbuda competes in the women's high jump final on day 10 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Saturday, April 14.
Priscilla Frederick of Antigua and Barbuda competes in the women's high jump final on day 10 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Saturday, April 14.
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A Sacramento Kings fan holds up a cardboard cutout of Will Ferrell's character from the movie "Elf" during a Houston Rockets free throw on Wednesday, April 11, in Sacramento, California.
A Sacramento Kings fan holds up a cardboard cutout of Will Ferrell's character from the movie "Elf" during a Houston Rockets free throw on Wednesday, April 11, in Sacramento, California.
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New Zealand celebrates victory in the women's semifinal field hockey match after a penalty shoot-out against England on day eight of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Thursday, April 12.
New Zealand celebrates victory in the women's semifinal field hockey match after a penalty shoot-out against England on day eight of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Thursday, April 12.
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Charlie Taylor of Australia, left, vies for the high ball with Jeff Oluoch of Kenya during the Rugby Sevens men's placing 5-8th match on day 11 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Sunday, April 15.
Charlie Taylor of Australia, left, vies for the high ball with Jeff Oluoch of Kenya during the Rugby Sevens men's placing 5-8th match on day 11 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Sunday, April 15.
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Jockey Rachael Blackmore is unseated from Alpha Des Obeaux during the Grand National horse race at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England, on Saturday, April 14. Both horse and rider were in good condition after the fall.
Jockey Rachael Blackmore is unseated from Alpha Des Obeaux during the Grand National horse race at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England, on Saturday, April 14. Both horse and rider were in good condition after the fall.
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Scotland's Oleg Gladkov, in blue, wrestles with Pakistan's Muhammad Asad Butt during the men's freestyle 74 kilogram wrestling match at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Thursday, April 12.
Scotland's Oleg Gladkov, in blue, wrestles with Pakistan's Muhammad Asad Butt during the men's freestyle 74 kilogram wrestling match at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Thursday, April 12.
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Callum Hawkins of Scotland collapses during the men's marathon on day 11 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Sunday, April 15.
Callum Hawkins of Scotland collapses during the men's marathon on day 11 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Sunday, April 15.
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Russian gymnasts Daria Chebulanka, Polina Plastinina and Kseniia Zagoskina compete in the final of the women's group competition on the second day of the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Saturday, April 14.
Russian gymnasts Daria Chebulanka, Polina Plastinina and Kseniia Zagoskina compete in the final of the women's group competition on the second day of the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Saturday, April 14.
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Runners compete in the men's 1500 metres final on day 10 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Saturday, April 14.
Runners compete in the men's 1500 metres final on day 10 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Saturday, April 14.
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Will Ireton, the interpreter for Dodger pitcher Kenta Maeda, performs a handstand in the dugout before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, April 11, in Los Angeles.
Will Ireton, the interpreter for Dodger pitcher Kenta Maeda, performs a handstand in the dugout before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, April 11, in Los Angeles.
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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James drives against Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series on Sunday, April 15, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James drives against Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series on Sunday, April 15, in Cleveland.
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Elizabeth "Beezie" Madden of USA celebrates during the trophy ceremony after winning the FEI World Cup Jumping Final on Saturday, April 14, in Paris.
Elizabeth "Beezie" Madden of USA celebrates during the trophy ceremony after winning the FEI World Cup Jumping Final on Saturday, April 14, in Paris.
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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Matt Calvert, 11, celebrates his game-winning goal with center Brandon Dubinsky, 17, in overtime in game 2 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, April 15, in Washington. The Blue Jackets won 5-4 in overtime.
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Matt Calvert, 11, celebrates his game-winning goal with center Brandon Dubinsky, 17, in overtime in game 2 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, April 15, in Washington. The Blue Jackets won 5-4 in overtime.
Nick Wass/AP
Malaysia's Izzah Amzan competes in the clubs event of the rhythmic gymnastics team final and individual qualification during the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Wednesday, April 11.
Malaysia's Izzah Amzan competes in the clubs event of the rhythmic gymnastics team final and individual qualification during the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Wednesday, April 11.
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New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, right, douses teammate Wilmer Flores after Flores hit a ninth-inning walk-off home run against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, April 15, in New York.
New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, right, douses teammate Wilmer Flores after Flores hit a ninth-inning walk-off home run against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, April 15, in New York.
Kathy Willens/AP
Adam Hague of England competes in the men's pole vault final on Thursday, April 12, at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia.
Adam Hague of England competes in the men's pole vault final on Thursday, April 12, at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia.
Paul Childs/REUTERS/Newscom
A duck family crosses the course during the Madrid Open golf tournament at the National Golf Course on Sunday, April 15.
A duck family crosses the course during the Madrid Open golf tournament at the National Golf Course on Sunday, April 15.
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Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea jumps to makes a save during the Premier League match against Southampton on Saturday, April 14, in Southampton, England.
Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea jumps to makes a save during the Premier League match against Southampton on Saturday, April 14, in Southampton, England.
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English diving duo Jack Haslam and Ross Haslam compete in the men's synchronised 3 meter springboard diving final on day nine of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Friday, April 13.
English diving duo Jack Haslam and Ross Haslam compete in the men's synchronised 3 meter springboard diving final on day nine of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia on Friday, April 13.
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US President Donald Trump holds up a jersey while University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban, right, looks on during an event honoring the 2017 NCAA football national champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide, on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, April 10.
US President Donald Trump holds up a jersey while University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban, right, looks on during an event honoring the 2017 NCAA football national champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide, on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, April 10.
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The peloton passes by a windmill during the fifth Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, April 15, in Berg En Terblijt, Netherlands. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F04%2F09%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0410%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 25 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
The peloton passes by a windmill during the fifth Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, April 15, in Berg En Terblijt, Netherlands. See 25 amazing sports photos from last week
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