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What a shot! 42 amazing sports photos

Published 6:35 AM EDT, Tue May 12, 2015
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Lionel Messi, left, and his Barcelona teammate Neymar celebrate after Messi scored a goal against Bayern Munich during a UEFA Champions League semifinal match on Wednesday, May 6. Messi had two goals in the 3-0 home victory, while Neymar scored once.
Lionel Messi, left, and his Barcelona teammate Neymar celebrate after Messi scored a goal against Bayern Munich during a UEFA Champions League semifinal match on Wednesday, May 6. Messi had two goals in the 3-0 home victory, while Neymar scored once.
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A shot from Chicago's Patrick Kane (not pictured) slips past Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk during Game 4 of their NHL playoff series on Thursday, May 7. Chicago won the game 4-3 to complete the series sweep and advance to the Western Conference finals.
A shot from Chicago's Patrick Kane (not pictured) slips past Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk during Game 4 of their NHL playoff series on Thursday, May 7. Chicago won the game 4-3 to complete the series sweep and advance to the Western Conference finals.
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Detroit's Andrew Romine slides safely into home plate, beating the tag of Kansas City's Salvador Perez on Friday, May 8.
Detroit's Andrew Romine slides safely into home plate, beating the tag of Kansas City's Salvador Perez on Friday, May 8.
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Washington's Paul Pierce reacts after hitting a buzzer-beater to defeat Atlanta in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Saturday, May 9. The victory gave the Wizards a 2-1 series lead.
Washington's Paul Pierce reacts after hitting a buzzer-beater to defeat Atlanta in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Saturday, May 9. The victory gave the Wizards a 2-1 series lead.
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From left, Sam Willoughby, Anthony Dean and Daniel Franks compete in a BMX Supercross race Sunday, May 10, in Arnhem, Netherlands.
From left, Sam Willoughby, Anthony Dean and Daniel Franks compete in a BMX Supercross race Sunday, May 10, in Arnhem, Netherlands.
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Russian long jumper Darya Klishina soars through the air Sunday, May 10, at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki, Japan. She won the event with a jump of 6.88 meters (22.57 feet).
Russian long jumper Darya Klishina soars through the air Sunday, May 10, at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki, Japan. She won the event with a jump of 6.88 meters (22.57 feet).
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Pro golfer Rickie Fowler kisses his girlfriend, Alexis Randock, after winning the Players Championship in a playoff Sunday, May 10, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Pro golfer Rickie Fowler kisses his girlfriend, Alexis Randock, after winning the Players Championship in a playoff Sunday, May 10, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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Pope Francis gets a basketball-spinning lesson from Flight Time Lang, a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, during a meeting at the Vatican on Wednesday, May 6.
Pope Francis gets a basketball-spinning lesson from Flight Time Lang, a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, during a meeting at the Vatican on Wednesday, May 6.
L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo/AP
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale controls the ball during a Spanish league match against Valencia on Saturday, May 9. The teams tied 2-2, severely denting Madrid's hopes of winning the league.
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale controls the ball during a Spanish league match against Valencia on Saturday, May 9. The teams tied 2-2, severely denting Madrid's hopes of winning the league.
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The shadow of Stan Wawrinka is seen on the red clay of Madrid as he returns a shot against Grigor Dimitrov on Thursday, May 7.
The shadow of Stan Wawrinka is seen on the red clay of Madrid as he returns a shot against Grigor Dimitrov on Thursday, May 7.
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Cleveland's LeBron James dunks the ball against Chicago during Game 2 of their playoff series on Wednesday, May 6. James and the Cavaliers won the game to tie the series at one game apiece.
Cleveland's LeBron James dunks the ball against Chicago during Game 2 of their playoff series on Wednesday, May 6. James and the Cavaliers won the game to tie the series at one game apiece.
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Washington defenseman Brooks Orpik, left, and New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle reach for the puck while laying on the ice during Game 6 of their NHL playoff series on Sunday, May 10. The Rangers won 4-3 to force a deciding Game 7.
Washington defenseman Brooks Orpik, left, and New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle reach for the puck while laying on the ice during Game 6 of their NHL playoff series on Sunday, May 10. The Rangers won 4-3 to force a deciding Game 7.
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Bryce Harper has chocolate sauce sprayed on his face by Washington teammate Max Scherzer after he hit a walk-off home run against Atlanta on Saturday, May 9. It capped a dominating week at the plate for Harper, who hit three home runs in one game on Wednesday.
Bryce Harper has chocolate sauce sprayed on his face by Washington teammate Max Scherzer after he hit a walk-off home run against Atlanta on Saturday, May 9. It capped a dominating week at the plate for Harper, who hit three home runs in one game on Wednesday.
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Ireland's Ruesha Littlejohn slides into Christen Press of the United States during an international friendly match Sunday, May 10, in San Jose, California. The Americans won 3-0.
Ireland's Ruesha Littlejohn slides into Christen Press of the United States during an international friendly match Sunday, May 10, in San Jose, California. The Americans won 3-0.
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Formula One driver Nico Rosberg celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, May 10. It was the first victory of the season for the German, who finished second in the standings last year.
Formula One driver Nico Rosberg celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, May 10. It was the first victory of the season for the German, who finished second in the standings last year.
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Fernando Verdasco serves to David Ferrer during their match at the Madrid Open on Thursday, May 7.
Fernando Verdasco serves to David Ferrer during their match at the Madrid Open on Thursday, May 7.
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Keita Sato and Jun Haruta run the 100-meter dash on Sunday, May 10, during the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki, Japan.
Keita Sato and Jun Haruta run the 100-meter dash on Sunday, May 10, during the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki, Japan.
Yusuke Nakanishi/Nippon News/Corbis
Ian Poulter throws his putter after missing a putt during the third round of the Players Championship on Saturday, May 9.
Ian Poulter throws his putter after missing a putt during the third round of the Players Championship on Saturday, May 9.
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Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots over Terrence Jones of the Houston Rockets during Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Friday, May 8. Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Clippers took a 2-1 series lead.
Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots over Terrence Jones of the Houston Rockets during Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Friday, May 8. Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Clippers took a 2-1 series lead.
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Norwich City's Martin Olsson lies inside his own goal after Ipswich Town's Paul Anderson, left, scored a goal during the first leg of their playoff Saturday, May 9, in Ipswich, England. The rival teams tied 1-1, and they will play once more for the chance to advance to the Championship playoff final. The Championship is the second tier of English soccer. Its playoff winner will be promoted to the Premier League.
Norwich City's Martin Olsson lies inside his own goal after Ipswich Town's Paul Anderson, left, scored a goal during the first leg of their playoff Saturday, May 9, in Ipswich, England. The rival teams tied 1-1, and they will play once more for the chance to advance to the Championship playoff final. The Championship is the second tier of English soccer. Its playoff winner will be promoted to the Premier League.
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Tara Hyer Tira performs Saturday, May 9, during the FINA High Diving World Cup in Cozumel, Mexico.
Tara Hyer Tira performs Saturday, May 9, during the FINA High Diving World Cup in Cozumel, Mexico.
Victor Ruiz Garcia/Reuters/Landov
Niklas Bschorer fights to stay on his horse, TomTom Go 3, during the Badminton Horse Trials in Badminton, England, on Saturday, May 9.
Niklas Bschorer fights to stay on his horse, TomTom Go 3, during the Badminton Horse Trials in Badminton, England, on Saturday, May 9.
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Pakistani cricketers make an unsuccessful appeal while Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim bats Thursday, May 7, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Pakistan would eventually win the Test match by 328 runs.
Pakistani cricketers make an unsuccessful appeal while Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim bats Thursday, May 7, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Pakistan would eventually win the Test match by 328 runs.
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Nick Haynes of the Greater Western Giants, left, catches the ball over Ben McEvoy of the Hawthorn Hawks during an Australian Football League match Saturday, May 9, in Sydney.
Nick Haynes of the Greater Western Giants, left, catches the ball over Ben McEvoy of the Hawthorn Hawks during an Australian Football League match Saturday, May 9, in Sydney.
Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Cleveland's Carlos Santana falls over a tarp as he dives for a catch Tuesday, May 5, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Cleveland's Carlos Santana falls over a tarp as he dives for a catch Tuesday, May 5, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Svetlana Kuznetsova reacts during the final of the Madrid Open on Saturday, May 9. Kuznetsova lost in straight sets to Petra Kvitova.
Svetlana Kuznetsova reacts during the final of the Madrid Open on Saturday, May 9. Kuznetsova lost in straight sets to Petra Kvitova.
Daniel Ochoa de Olza/AP
Miami second baseman Dee Gordon tags first base, avoiding a pickoff attempt Wednesday, May 6, in Washington.
Miami second baseman Dee Gordon tags first base, avoiding a pickoff attempt Wednesday, May 6, in Washington.
Susan Walsh/AP
Bodybuilders pose for judges during a competition in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday, May 10.
Bodybuilders pose for judges during a competition in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday, May 10.
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Belarus goalie Igor Brikun sprawls out to save a penalty shot taken by Russia's Sergei Shirokov during a World Championship game played Saturday, May 9, in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Russia still won the game 7-0.
Belarus goalie Igor Brikun sprawls out to save a penalty shot taken by Russia's Sergei Shirokov during a World Championship game played Saturday, May 9, in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Russia still won the game 7-0.
Laszlo Balogh/Reuters/Landov
A bloodied Pieter Serry grimaces during the second stage of the Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) on Sunday, May 10. The Belgian rider withdrew from the race after the crash, which <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingweekly.co.uk%2Fracing%2Fgiro-ditalia%2Fetixx-boss-expects-no-punishment-for-spectator-who-caused-giro-ditalia-crash-170694" target="_blank" target="_blank">according to Cycling Weekly</a> was caused when a spectator cycled into the peloton.
A bloodied Pieter Serry grimaces during the second stage of the Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) on Sunday, May 10. The Belgian rider withdrew from the race after the crash, which according to Cycling Weekly was caused when a spectator cycled into the peloton.
Tim de Waele/Corbis
Racers enter the water Saturday, May 9, during the Half Ironman event in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Racers enter the water Saturday, May 9, during the Half Ironman event in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Jan Kruger/Getty Images
Fans of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim take part in a Cinco de Mayo promotion during the fifth inning of a home game against Seattle on Tuesday, May 5. The team gave out 25,111 sombreros to set a Guinness World Record for "largest gathering of people wearing sombreros."
Fans of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim take part in a Cinco de Mayo promotion during the fifth inning of a home game against Seattle on Tuesday, May 5. The team gave out 25,111 sombreros to set a Guinness World Record for "largest gathering of people wearing sombreros."
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
A horse wades in Lady Bay on Wednesday, May 6, during a Warrnambool trackwork session in Warrnambool, Australia.
A horse wades in Lady Bay on Wednesday, May 6, during a Warrnambool trackwork session in Warrnambool, Australia.
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Chicago's Derrick Rose shoots a 3-pointer to win Game 3 of the NBA playoff series against Cleveland on Friday, May 8. The Bulls took a 2-1 series lead with the clutch shot.
Chicago's Derrick Rose shoots a 3-pointer to win Game 3 of the NBA playoff series against Cleveland on Friday, May 8. The Bulls took a 2-1 series lead with the clutch shot.
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A muddy James Sullivan returns to the jockeys' weighing room Friday, May 8, at Chester Racecourse in Chester, England.
A muddy James Sullivan returns to the jockeys' weighing room Friday, May 8, at Chester Racecourse in Chester, England.
Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Yaroslava Frolova of Russian handball club Dinamo Volgograd jumps for a throw while playing Vardar in the Champions League bronze match on Sunday, May 10. Vardar, from Macedonia, won the match 28-26.
Yaroslava Frolova of Russian handball club Dinamo Volgograd jumps for a throw while playing Vardar in the Champions League bronze match on Sunday, May 10. Vardar, from Macedonia, won the match 28-26.
Aniko Kovacs/MTI/AP
Memphis center Marc Gasol reacts to contact from Golden State's Festus Ezeli during Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Saturday, May 9.
Memphis center Marc Gasol reacts to contact from Golden State's Festus Ezeli during Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Saturday, May 9.
Mark Humphrey/AP
Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Simone Bolelli during their match at the Madrid Open on Thursday, May 7.
Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Simone Bolelli during their match at the Madrid Open on Thursday, May 7.
Juan Medina/Reuters/Landov
Montreal's Devante Smith-Pelly, left, celebrates with teammate Jacob De La Rose after scoring a goal in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series with Tampa Bay on Saturday, May 9. Montreal won 2-1 to stave off elimination.
Montreal's Devante Smith-Pelly, left, celebrates with teammate Jacob De La Rose after scoring a goal in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series with Tampa Bay on Saturday, May 9. Montreal won 2-1 to stave off elimination.
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Baltimore's Adam Jones and a fan in Yankee Stadium both try to catch a ball hit by New York's Alex Rodriguez on Friday, May 8. Neither made the catch, and Rodriguez reached third base on the play.
Baltimore's Adam Jones and a fan in Yankee Stadium both try to catch a ball hit by New York's Alex Rodriguez on Friday, May 8. Neither made the catch, and Rodriguez reached third base on the play.
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North Melbourne teammates Jack Ziebell, left, and Drew Petrie collide while going for a mark during an Australian League Football match Saturday, May 9, in Hobart, Australia.
North Melbourne teammates Jack Ziebell, left, and Drew Petrie collide while going for a mark during an Australian League Football match Saturday, May 9, in Hobart, Australia.
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Stuttgart's Filip Kostic jumps on the back of a teammate as he celebrates scoring a goal against Mainz during a German league match in Stuttgart on Saturday, May 9. Stuttgart won the match 2-0. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F05%2F05%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fsports-what-a-shot-0505%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 38 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Stuttgart's Filip Kostic jumps on the back of a teammate as he celebrates scoring a goal against Mainz during a German league match in Stuttgart on Saturday, May 9. Stuttgart won the match 2-0. See 38 amazing sports photos from last week
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