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What a shot! 38 amazing sports photos

Published 6:40 AM EDT, Tue March 31, 2015
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Michigan State basketball players celebrate Sunday, March 29, after they defeated Louisville in overtime to advance to the Final Four. The Spartans will take on Duke for a chance to play in the national championship game.
Michigan State basketball players celebrate Sunday, March 29, after they defeated Louisville in overtime to advance to the Final Four. The Spartans will take on Duke for a chance to play in the national championship game.
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Peter Malnati hits a shot along the water's edge Friday, March 27, during the second round of the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. The tournament, part of the Web.com Tour, took place in Broussard, Louisiana.
Peter Malnati hits a shot along the water's edge Friday, March 27, during the second round of the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. The tournament, part of the Web.com Tour, took place in Broussard, Louisiana.
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MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow slides on the pavement Saturday, March 28, during a qualifying session for the Grand Prix of Qatar. Despite the fall, he raced the next day and finished seventh.
MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow slides on the pavement Saturday, March 28, during a qualifying session for the Grand Prix of Qatar. Despite the fall, he raced the next day and finished seventh.
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Britain's Prince Charles, left, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, watch sheep race in Ascot, England, on Sunday, March 29. At center is Sir Nicholas Soames, a Parliament member who is Winston Churchill's grandson.
Britain's Prince Charles, left, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, watch sheep race in Ascot, England, on Sunday, March 29. At center is Sir Nicholas Soames, a Parliament member who is Winston Churchill's grandson.
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Jiru Yang competes for the Dongfeng Race Team during the fifth stage of the Volvo Ocean Race on Friday, March 27. "When I have to remove my gloves," he said, "after two minutes I can't feel my hands anymore." The ocean marathon started in October and will visit 11 countries over nine months.
Jiru Yang competes for the Dongfeng Race Team during the fifth stage of the Volvo Ocean Race on Friday, March 27. "When I have to remove my gloves," he said, "after two minutes I can't feel my hands anymore." The ocean marathon started in October and will visit 11 countries over nine months.
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Monty Bethan, left, eats a punch from Adam Hollioake during a Super 8 boxing event Saturday, March 28, in Christchurch, New Zealand. Bethan won the bout with a fourth-round TKO.
Monty Bethan, left, eats a punch from Adam Hollioake during a Super 8 boxing event Saturday, March 28, in Christchurch, New Zealand. Bethan won the bout with a fourth-round TKO.
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Elizaveta Tuktamysheva falls during an exhibition event Sunday, March 29, in Shanghai, China. It likely didn't damper her weekend, however, as the Russian figure skater won her first world title the day before.
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva falls during an exhibition event Sunday, March 29, in Shanghai, China. It likely didn't damper her weekend, however, as the Russian figure skater won her first world title the day before.
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Japanese rugby player Rakuhei Yamashita is tackled by South African players during a Hong Kong Sevens match Saturday, March 28, in Hong Kong.
Japanese rugby player Rakuhei Yamashita is tackled by South African players during a Hong Kong Sevens match Saturday, March 28, in Hong Kong.
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Freestyle skier Dakota Fochs misses his landing Saturday, March 28, while competing in the aerials event at the National Championships in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Freestyle skier Dakota Fochs misses his landing Saturday, March 28, while competing in the aerials event at the National Championships in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Serena Williams screams during her second-round match at the Miami Open on Saturday, March 28. Williams defeated Monica Niculescu in straight sets.
Serena Williams screams during her second-round match at the Miami Open on Saturday, March 28. Williams defeated Monica Niculescu in straight sets.
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Notre Dame basketball players celebrate after their NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 29. It is the fifth year in a row that Notre Dame will be playing in the women's Final Four.
Notre Dame basketball players celebrate after their NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 29. It is the fifth year in a row that Notre Dame will be playing in the women's Final Four.
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UCLA's Nick Kazemi, right, consoles teammate Norman Powell after the Bruins lost to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 27.
UCLA's Nick Kazemi, right, consoles teammate Norman Powell after the Bruins lost to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 27.
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Australian cricketers Steve Smith and Shane Watson raise their arms in celebration after winning the Cricket World Cup on Sunday, March 29. Australia defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the final, which was played in Melbourne. It is Australia's fifth World Cup title.
Australian cricketers Steve Smith and Shane Watson raise their arms in celebration after winning the Cricket World Cup on Sunday, March 29. Australia defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the final, which was played in Melbourne. It is Australia's fifth World Cup title.
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Canada's Rebecca Johnston, left, collides with Alex Carpenter of the United States during a World Championships game Saturday, March 28, in Malmo, Sweden. The tournament ends April 4.
Canada's Rebecca Johnston, left, collides with Alex Carpenter of the United States during a World Championships game Saturday, March 28, in Malmo, Sweden. The tournament ends April 4.
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Duke's Grayson Allen tries to get a shot off as he's defended by Utah's Brekkott Chapman during an NCAA Tournament game in Houston on Friday, March 27.
Duke's Grayson Allen tries to get a shot off as he's defended by Utah's Brekkott Chapman during an NCAA Tournament game in Houston on Friday, March 27.
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England's Wayne Rooney dribbles past Lithuanian defenders during a Euro 2016 qualifying match Friday, March 27, in London. Rooney scored the opening goal in England's 4-0 victory.
England's Wayne Rooney dribbles past Lithuanian defenders during a Euro 2016 qualifying match Friday, March 27, in London. Rooney scored the opening goal in England's 4-0 victory.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin dives to save a loose ball Friday, March 27, in Philadelphia.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin dives to save a loose ball Friday, March 27, in Philadelphia.
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Billy Hamilton makes a diving catch for the Cincinnati Reds during a spring-training game Thursday, March 26, in Goodyear, Arizona.
Billy Hamilton makes a diving catch for the Cincinnati Reds during a spring-training game Thursday, March 26, in Goodyear, Arizona.
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Italian skier Silvia Moser takes part in the Xtreme Verbier, the last stage of the Freeride World Tour, on Saturday, March 28. She finished second in the event, which was held in Verbier, Switzerland.
Italian skier Silvia Moser takes part in the Xtreme Verbier, the last stage of the Freeride World Tour, on Saturday, March 28. She finished second in the event, which was held in Verbier, Switzerland.
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England's Peter Barker, right, plays a shot Thursday, March 26, during his semifinal match against Germany's Simon Rosner at the Canary Wharf Squash Classic in London. Rosner advanced to the final, which he lost to England's Nick Matthew.
England's Peter Barker, right, plays a shot Thursday, March 26, during his semifinal match against Germany's Simon Rosner at the Canary Wharf Squash Classic in London. Rosner advanced to the final, which he lost to England's Nick Matthew.
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Alexa Scimeca of the United States performs with Chris Knierim on Wednesday, March 25, during the pairs competition at the World Figure Skating Championships.
Alexa Scimeca of the United States performs with Chris Knierim on Wednesday, March 25, during the pairs competition at the World Figure Skating Championships.
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South African captain AB de Villiers tumbles over the stumps during a failed run-out attempt on New Zealand's Corey Anderson during a Cricket World Cup semifinal played Tuesday, March 24, in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand won by four wickets.
South African captain AB de Villiers tumbles over the stumps during a failed run-out attempt on New Zealand's Corey Anderson during a Cricket World Cup semifinal played Tuesday, March 24, in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand won by four wickets.
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Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One race in Malaysia on Sunday, March 29. It was his first win since 2013.
Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One race in Malaysia on Sunday, March 29. It was his first win since 2013.
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Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski lies on the court after falling down during an NCAA Tournament game against Xavier on Thursday, March 26.
Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski lies on the court after falling down during an NCAA Tournament game against Xavier on Thursday, March 26.
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Tobias Karlsson of Flensburg challenges Kevynn Nyokas of Goeppingen during a Bundesliga handball match in Flensburg, Germany, on Wednesday, March 25.
Tobias Karlsson of Flensburg challenges Kevynn Nyokas of Goeppingen during a Bundesliga handball match in Flensburg, Germany, on Wednesday, March 25.
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A runner passes Israel's separation barrier in Bethlehem, West Bank, while participating in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F03%2F28%2Fmiddleeast%2Fpalestine-marathon%2F" target="_blank">Palestine Marathon</a> on Friday, March 27.
A runner passes Israel's separation barrier in Bethlehem, West Bank, while participating in the Palestine Marathon on Friday, March 27.
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga leaps in the air Saturday, March 28, after his three-set victory over Tim Smyczek in the second round of the Miami Open.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga leaps in the air Saturday, March 28, after his three-set victory over Tim Smyczek in the second round of the Miami Open.
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Paul Pierce of the Washington Wizards pulls down a rebound while playing against Kemba Walker, right, and the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, March 27.
Paul Pierce of the Washington Wizards pulls down a rebound while playing against Kemba Walker, right, and the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, March 27.
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Sonny Bill Williams offloads the ball to a Chiefs teammate as he's being tackled by Central Cheetahs during a Super Rugby match Saturday, March 28, in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Sonny Bill Williams offloads the ball to a Chiefs teammate as he's being tackled by Central Cheetahs during a Super Rugby match Saturday, March 28, in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Colombian soldiers who were wounded by mines play sitting volleyball Wednesday, March 25, in Bello, Colombia.
Colombian soldiers who were wounded by mines play sitting volleyball Wednesday, March 25, in Bello, Colombia.
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Kirsten Flipkens serves to Stefanie Voegele during a first-round match at the Miami Open on Wednesday, March 25.
Kirsten Flipkens serves to Stefanie Voegele during a first-round match at the Miami Open on Wednesday, March 25.
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Bulgaria's Nikolay Bodurov, left, and Italy's Eder compete for the ball during a Euro 2016 qualifier Saturday, March 28, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Eder scored in the 84th minute to earn a 2-2 draw for the visitors.
Bulgaria's Nikolay Bodurov, left, and Italy's Eder compete for the ball during a Euro 2016 qualifier Saturday, March 28, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Eder scored in the 84th minute to earn a 2-2 draw for the visitors.
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Aleighsa Welch, left, and South Carolina teammate Tina Roy celebrate after their NCAA Tournament victory over Florida State on Sunday, March 29. The Gamecocks will be making their first Final Four appearance in school history when they face Notre Dame on April 5.
Aleighsa Welch, left, and South Carolina teammate Tina Roy celebrate after their NCAA Tournament victory over Florida State on Sunday, March 29. The Gamecocks will be making their first Final Four appearance in school history when they face Notre Dame on April 5.
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Gavin Christie of the Bahamas tries to shield the ball from Tito Grazette of Barbados during the final game of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships on Saturday, March 28. The Bahamas won the match 10-4 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Gavin Christie of the Bahamas tries to shield the ball from Tito Grazette of Barbados during the final game of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships on Saturday, March 28. The Bahamas won the match 10-4 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
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Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford perform Wednesday, March 25, on their way to winning a gold medal at the World Figure Skating Championships.
Canada's Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford perform Wednesday, March 25, on their way to winning a gold medal at the World Figure Skating Championships.
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Louisville's Montrezl Harrell reacts after a shot Friday, March 27, during an NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina State. Harrell's team won the "Sweet Sixteen" matchup 75-65 in Syracuse, New York.
Louisville's Montrezl Harrell reacts after a shot Friday, March 27, during an NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina State. Harrell's team won the "Sweet Sixteen" matchup 75-65 in Syracuse, New York.
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Oakland's Sam Fuld slides into third during a spring-training game Sunday, March 29, in Mesa, Arizona.
Oakland's Sam Fuld slides into third during a spring-training game Sunday, March 29, in Mesa, Arizona.
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The Marylebone Cricket Club plays Yorkshire during a Champion County match Tuesday, March 24, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F03%2F24%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0324%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 30 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
The Marylebone Cricket Club plays Yorkshire during a Champion County match Tuesday, March 24, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. See 30 amazing sports photos from last week
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