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What a shot! 30 amazing sports photos

Published 6:33 AM EDT, Tue March 24, 2015
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Dayton's Kyle Davis leaps over Boise State's Chandler Hutchison during an NCAA Tournament game played Wednesday, March 18, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 56-55 in what was a "First Four" matchup, and the team would go on to beat Providence in the next round before losing to Oklahoma in the round of 32.
Dayton's Kyle Davis leaps over Boise State's Chandler Hutchison during an NCAA Tournament game played Wednesday, March 18, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 56-55 in what was a "First Four" matchup, and the team would go on to beat Providence in the next round before losing to Oklahoma in the round of 32.
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The Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team copes with rough waters as it passes East Cape, the easternmost point of New Zealand, during the fifth stage of the Volvo Ocean Race on Wednesday, March 18. The ocean marathon, which started in October, visits 11 ports in 11 countries over nine months.
The Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team copes with rough waters as it passes East Cape, the easternmost point of New Zealand, during the fifth stage of the Volvo Ocean Race on Wednesday, March 18. The ocean marathon, which started in October, visits 11 ports in 11 countries over nine months.
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Spanish skier Carolina Ruiz Castillo falls after her downhill run in the World Cup Finals on Wednesday, March 18. She finished sixth in the event, which took place in Meribel, France.
Spanish skier Carolina Ruiz Castillo falls after her downhill run in the World Cup Finals on Wednesday, March 18. She finished sixth in the event, which took place in Meribel, France.
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Stoke City forward Mame Biram Diouf celebrates after he scored a goal against Crystal Palace in a Premier League match played Saturday, March 21, in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Crystal Palace fought back to win 2-1.
Stoke City forward Mame Biram Diouf celebrates after he scored a goal against Crystal Palace in a Premier League match played Saturday, March 21, in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Crystal Palace fought back to win 2-1.
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Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter wheels off the court after the first half of an NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 21, in Jacksonville, Florida. Hunter tore his Achilles tendon earlier this month while celebrating his team's win in the Sun Belt Conference tournament. He nearly hurt himself again when <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2402692-georgia-states-rj-hunter-hits-game-winning-3-coach-falls-out-of-chair" target="_blank" target="_blank">he fell off a rolling stool</a> during his team's upset victory over Baylor.
Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter wheels off the court after the first half of an NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 21, in Jacksonville, Florida. Hunter tore his Achilles tendon earlier this month while celebrating his team's win in the Sun Belt Conference tournament. He nearly hurt himself again when he fell off a rolling stool during his team's upset victory over Baylor.
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Malaysian diver Pandelela Rinong tucks her body as she competes in the 10-meter platform Saturday, March 21, during a Diving World Series event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Malaysian diver Pandelela Rinong tucks her body as she competes in the 10-meter platform Saturday, March 21, during a Diving World Series event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Elle Tinkle, left, and her Gonzaga teammates celebrate their second-round victory over Oregon State in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 22. Tinkle's father, Wayne, is the coach of Oregon State.
Elle Tinkle, left, and her Gonzaga teammates celebrate their second-round victory over Oregon State in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 22. Tinkle's father, Wayne, is the coach of Oregon State.
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Hockey players from the University of Minnesota rejoice after defeating Harvard 4-1 to win the NCAA championship Sunday, March 22, in Minneapolis. It is Minnesota's third national title in the past four years.
Hockey players from the University of Minnesota rejoice after defeating Harvard 4-1 to win the NCAA championship Sunday, March 22, in Minneapolis. It is Minnesota's third national title in the past four years.
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American skier Lindsey Vonn catches some air on her way to winning the downhill race at the World Cup Finals on Wednesday, March 18. Vonn, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2013%2F10%2F23%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Flindsey-vonn-gallery%2Findex.html" target="_blank">in her comeback season</a> after a serious knee injury, won World Cup titles in both the downhill and the super-G.
American skier Lindsey Vonn catches some air on her way to winning the downhill race at the World Cup Finals on Wednesday, March 18. Vonn, in her comeback season after a serious knee injury, won World Cup titles in both the downhill and the super-G.
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Wichita State point guard Fred VanVleet reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against Kansas during an NCAA Tournament game played Sunday, March 22, in Omaha, Nebraska. VanVleet and the Shockers upset the higher-seeded Jayhawks 78-65 to clinch a spot in the tournament's "Sweet Sixteen."
Wichita State point guard Fred VanVleet reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against Kansas during an NCAA Tournament game played Sunday, March 22, in Omaha, Nebraska. VanVleet and the Shockers upset the higher-seeded Jayhawks 78-65 to clinch a spot in the tournament's "Sweet Sixteen."
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Kenyan runner Magdalene Masai, foreground, splashes into the water during a steeplechase race Saturday, March 21, at the IAAF Melbourne World Challenge. Masai finished second in the 3,000-meter race, which was won by Australia's Madeline Heiner.
Kenyan runner Magdalene Masai, foreground, splashes into the water during a steeplechase race Saturday, March 21, at the IAAF Melbourne World Challenge. Masai finished second in the 3,000-meter race, which was won by Australia's Madeline Heiner.
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Columbus goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky reaches back for a save during an NHL game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, March 19.
Columbus goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky reaches back for a save during an NHL game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, March 19.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi is tripped during a Champions League game against Manchester City on Wednesday, March 18. Barcelona won the home match 2-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the European tournament, which it last won in 2011.
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is tripped during a Champions League game against Manchester City on Wednesday, March 18. Barcelona won the home match 2-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the European tournament, which it last won in 2011.
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Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera drops a catch during the Cricket World Cup quarterfinal against South Africa on Wednesday, March 18. South Africa won by nine wickets and advanced to the semifinals against New Zealand, which is one of the tournament co-hosts along with Australia.
Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera drops a catch during the Cricket World Cup quarterfinal against South Africa on Wednesday, March 18. South Africa won by nine wickets and advanced to the semifinals against New Zealand, which is one of the tournament co-hosts along with Australia.
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U.S. President Barack Obama and his brother-in-law, Craig Robinson, react while watching Robinson's daughter play in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 21. Leslie Robinson and her Princeton team defeated Wisconsin-Green Bay 80-70 in College Park, Maryland.
U.S. President Barack Obama and his brother-in-law, Craig Robinson, react while watching Robinson's daughter play in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 21. Leslie Robinson and her Princeton team defeated Wisconsin-Green Bay 80-70 in College Park, Maryland.
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Columbus' Corey Tropp, left, fights Calgary's Michael Ferland during a NHL game played Saturday, March 21, in Calgary, Alberta.
Columbus' Corey Tropp, left, fights Calgary's Michael Ferland during a NHL game played Saturday, March 21, in Calgary, Alberta.
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Lewis Jetta of the Sydney Swans has his shirt ripped during an Australian Football League match against the Greater Western Sydney Giants on Sunday, March 22.
Lewis Jetta of the Sydney Swans has his shirt ripped during an Australian Football League match against the Greater Western Sydney Giants on Sunday, March 22.
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Austrian skier Anna Fenninger can be seen through the trophy that she won Sunday, March 22, for winning the World Cup overall title. Fenninger also won the overall title last season.
Austrian skier Anna Fenninger can be seen through the trophy that she won Sunday, March 22, for winning the World Cup overall title. Fenninger also won the overall title last season.
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Western Kentucky guard Alexis Govan, left, battles for the ball with Texas' Tasia Forman during an NCAA Tournament game played Friday, March 20, in Berkeley, California. Texas advanced to the second round with a 66-64 victory.
Western Kentucky guard Alexis Govan, left, battles for the ball with Texas' Tasia Forman during an NCAA Tournament game played Friday, March 20, in Berkeley, California. Texas advanced to the second round with a 66-64 victory.
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Speedskaters make a turn Sunday, March 22, during a World Cup race in Erfurt, Germany. Erfurt was the final event on this season's World Cup calendar.
Speedskaters make a turn Sunday, March 22, during a World Cup race in Erfurt, Germany. Erfurt was the final event on this season's World Cup calendar.
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Ireland's Luke Fitzgerald, center, holds off two Scottish rugby players during a Six Nations match Saturday, March 21, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Ireland won the match 40-10 and retained its Six Nations title on points differential. Ireland, England and Wales all finished the competition with four wins and one loss, but Ireland had the final edge with a points differential of +62. England finished second at +57, while Wales finished third at +53.
Ireland's Luke Fitzgerald, center, holds off two Scottish rugby players during a Six Nations match Saturday, March 21, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Ireland won the match 40-10 and retained its Six Nations title on points differential. Ireland, England and Wales all finished the competition with four wins and one loss, but Ireland had the final edge with a points differential of +62. England finished second at +57, while Wales finished third at +53.
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A cyclist splashes through mud Friday, March 20, during the Cape Epic, a mountain bike race held annually on South Africa's Western Cape.
A cyclist splashes through mud Friday, March 20, during the Cape Epic, a mountain bike race held annually on South Africa's Western Cape.
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A competitor dressed as Batman skims across the water during the Pond Water Skipping event in Cantley, Quebec, on Saturday, March 21.
A competitor dressed as Batman skims across the water during the Pond Water Skipping event in Cantley, Quebec, on Saturday, March 21.
Justin Tang/The Canadian Press/AP
Tottenham's Harry Kane takes a shot against Leicester City during a Premier League match played Saturday, March 21, in London. Kane had a hat trick in the 4-3 home win, and he now has 29 goals over all competitions this season.
Tottenham's Harry Kane takes a shot against Leicester City during a Premier League match played Saturday, March 21, in London. Kane had a hat trick in the 4-3 home win, and he now has 29 goals over all competitions this season.
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Jordan Taufua of the Crusaders celebrates after scoring a try during a Super Rugby match Saturday, March 21, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Jordan Taufua of the Crusaders celebrates after scoring a try during a Super Rugby match Saturday, March 21, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Sweden's Anna Swenn-Larsson, left, competes against Switzerland's Charlotte Chable at the World Cup Finals on Friday, March 20.
Sweden's Anna Swenn-Larsson, left, competes against Switzerland's Charlotte Chable at the World Cup Finals on Friday, March 20.
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Horsemen in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, participate in the traditional sport of buzkashi on Tuesday, March 17. In buzkashi, players compete to place a goat carcass into a goal circle.
Horsemen in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, participate in the traditional sport of buzkashi on Tuesday, March 17. In buzkashi, players compete to place a goat carcass into a goal circle.
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Mexican diver German Sanchez competes in the 10-meter platform Saturday, March 21, during a Diving World Series event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Mexican diver German Sanchez competes in the 10-meter platform Saturday, March 21, during a Diving World Series event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Warren Little/Getty Images
Nemanja Gudelj of Dutch soccer club AZ Alkmaar celebrates Saturday, March 21, after he scored the first goal of his team's 2-1 league victory over SC Cambuur in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
Nemanja Gudelj of Dutch soccer club AZ Alkmaar celebrates Saturday, March 21, after he scored the first goal of his team's 2-1 league victory over SC Cambuur in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
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Villanova's Dylan Ennis is defended by two North Carolina State players during their NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 21, in Pittsburgh. Villanova was the top-seeded team in its region, but it lost 71-68 in the round of 32. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F03%2F17%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0317%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 37 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Villanova's Dylan Ennis is defended by two North Carolina State players during their NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 21, in Pittsburgh. Villanova was the top-seeded team in its region, but it lost 71-68 in the round of 32. See 37 amazing sports photos from last week
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