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What a shot! 42 amazing sports photos

Updated 11:42 AM EDT, Tue June 9, 2015
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Jockey Victor Espinoza, wearing the "Z" silk, rides American Pharoah to victory <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F06%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Famerican-pharoah-triple-crown%2F" target="_blank">in the Belmont Stakes</a> on Saturday, June 6. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F01%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Famerican-pharoah%2Findex.html" target="_blank">American Pharoah</a> is the first horse to win the Triple Crown since 1978. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2012%2F06%2F07%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Ftriple-crown-winners%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See all 12 horses who've won the Triple Crown</a>
Jockey Victor Espinoza, wearing the "Z" silk, rides American Pharoah to victory in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6. American Pharoah is the first horse to win the Triple Crown since 1978. See all 12 horses who've won the Triple Crown
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Barcelona players celebrate after they defeated Juventus 3-1 in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F06%2Ffootball%2Fchampions-league-juventus-barcelona%2Findex.html" target="_blank">UEFA Champions League final</a> on Saturday, June 6. It is the fifth time in history that the Spanish club has been crowned kings of European soccer.
Barcelona players celebrate after they defeated Juventus 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, June 6. It is the fifth time in history that the Spanish club has been crowned kings of European soccer.
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LeBron James pumps his fist after the Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 7. James had a triple-double as the Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 95-93 and tied the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.
LeBron James pumps his fist after the Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 7. James had a triple-double as the Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 95-93 and tied the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.
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Andy Murray serves to David Ferrer during their French Open quarterfinal on Wednesday, June 3. Murray won in four sets. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F05%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Ffaces-of-the-french-open%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See the faces of the French Open</a>
Andy Murray serves to David Ferrer during their French Open quarterfinal on Wednesday, June 3. Murray won in four sets. See the faces of the French Open
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Avisail Garcia, an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, dives for a catch on Sunday, June 7.
Avisail Garcia, an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, dives for a catch on Sunday, June 7.
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Serena Williams holds up her trophy after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F06%2Fsport%2Ffrench-open-tennis-serena-williams-safarova%2F" target="_blank">winning the French Open</a> on Saturday, June 6. Williams defeated Lucie Safarova in straight sets. This is the third French Open title of her career and her 20th Grand Slam title. Only Steffi Graf has won more major titles in the Open era (22).
Serena Williams holds up her trophy after winning the French Open on Saturday, June 6. Williams defeated Lucie Safarova in straight sets. This is the third French Open title of her career and her 20th Grand Slam title. Only Steffi Graf has won more major titles in the Open era (22).
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Norway's Isabell Herlovsen celebrates one of her goals with a fake selfie during a Women's World Cup match against Thailand on Sunday, June 7. Herlovsen scored twice in the match, which Norway won 4-0 in Ottawa.
Norway's Isabell Herlovsen celebrates one of her goals with a fake selfie during a Women's World Cup match against Thailand on Sunday, June 7. Herlovsen scored twice in the match, which Norway won 4-0 in Ottawa.
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Pro surfer Sally Fitzgibbons celebrates with her father, Martin, after winning an event in Tavarua, Fiji, on Thursday, June 4.
Pro surfer Sally Fitzgibbons celebrates with her father, Martin, after winning an event in Tavarua, Fiji, on Thursday, June 4.
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New York's Rob Pannell, left, takes a diving shot on Florida's Adam Fullerton, right, during a Major League Lacrosse game Friday, June 5, in Hempstead, New York.
New York's Rob Pannell, left, takes a diving shot on Florida's Adam Fullerton, right, during a Major League Lacrosse game Friday, June 5, in Hempstead, New York.
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A synchronized swimming team from Singapore competes in the Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, June 3. It finished in first place.
A synchronized swimming team from Singapore competes in the Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, June 3. It finished in first place.
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Chicago's Kris Versteeg jumps onto the ice Saturday, June 6, near two Tampa Bay Lightning fans dressed as astronauts. Chicago and Tampa Bay split the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.
Chicago's Kris Versteeg jumps onto the ice Saturday, June 6, near two Tampa Bay Lightning fans dressed as astronauts. Chicago and Tampa Bay split the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.
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A member of the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing crew competes in the eighth stage of the Volvo Ocean Race on Sunday, June 7. The stage started in Lisbon, Portugal, and ends in Lorient, France.
A member of the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing crew competes in the eighth stage of the Volvo Ocean Race on Sunday, June 7. The stage started in Lisbon, Portugal, and ends in Lorient, France.
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Tiger Woods waits to tee off on the 11th hole during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament on Saturday, June 6. Woods shot a career-worst 85.
Tiger Woods waits to tee off on the 11th hole during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament on Saturday, June 6. Woods shot a career-worst 85.
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Boston's Xander Bogaerts avoids the tag of Oakland's Josh Phegley during a Major League Baseball game on Sunday, June 7.
Boston's Xander Bogaerts avoids the tag of Oakland's Josh Phegley during a Major League Baseball game on Sunday, June 7.
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U.S. soccer player Christen Press heads the ball during a Women's World Cup match against Australia on Monday, June 8. Press scored a goal as the Americans won 3-1 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
U.S. soccer player Christen Press heads the ball during a Women's World Cup match against Australia on Monday, June 8. Press scored a goal as the Americans won 3-1 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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New Zealand cricketers appeal for a leg-before-wicket decision on England's Alastair Cook on Tuesday, June 2, during the second Test match between the two countries in England. Cook was dismissed, and New Zealand won the match by 199 runs.
New Zealand cricketers appeal for a leg-before-wicket decision on England's Alastair Cook on Tuesday, June 2, during the second Test match between the two countries in England. Cook was dismissed, and New Zealand won the match by 199 runs.
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North Korean soccer player Ri Kyong Jin goes flying through the air as he is challenged by Nigeria's Mustapha Abdullahi during an Under-20 World Cup match on Thursday, June 4.
North Korean soccer player Ri Kyong Jin goes flying through the air as he is challenged by Nigeria's Mustapha Abdullahi during an Under-20 World Cup match on Thursday, June 4.
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Stan Wawrinka returns a shot during the French Open final on Sunday, June 7. Wawrinka <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F07%2Ftennis%2Fdjokovic-wawrinka-french-open-tennis%2F" target="_blank">knocked off top-seeded Novak Djokovic</a> to win his second major title.
Stan Wawrinka returns a shot during the French Open final on Sunday, June 7. Wawrinka knocked off top-seeded Novak Djokovic to win his second major title.
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Canada's Christine Sinclair reacts after scoring a late penalty to defeat China 1-0 in the opening match of the Women's World Cup on Saturday, June 6. Canada is the tournament's host nation.
Canada's Christine Sinclair reacts after scoring a late penalty to defeat China 1-0 in the opening match of the Women's World Cup on Saturday, June 6. Canada is the tournament's host nation.
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Bethanie Mattek-Sands, left, and her doubles partner, Lucie Safarova, celebrate after winning the French Open final on Sunday, June 7. The team also won the Australian Open doubles title earlier this year.
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, left, and her doubles partner, Lucie Safarova, celebrate after winning the French Open final on Sunday, June 7. The team also won the Australian Open doubles title earlier this year.
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U.S. hockey player Matt Williams watches the puck hit the glass during an exhibition game against Canada on Saturday, June 6. The exhibition series, the Ice Hockey Classic, is taking place in Australia.
U.S. hockey player Matt Williams watches the puck hit the glass during an exhibition game against Canada on Saturday, June 6. The exhibition series, the Ice Hockey Classic, is taking place in Australia.
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Philadelphia forward C.J. Sapong does a flip after scoring against Columbus during a Major League Soccer game played Wednesday, June 3, in Chester, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia won the match 3-0.
Philadelphia forward C.J. Sapong does a flip after scoring against Columbus during a Major League Soccer game played Wednesday, June 3, in Chester, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia won the match 3-0.
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Pro surfer Johanne Defay competes in Tavarua, Fiji, on Tuesday, June 2.
Pro surfer Johanne Defay competes in Tavarua, Fiji, on Tuesday, June 2.
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Singapore's Lee Aik Hong, left, fights Myanmar's Ko Chit Ko at the Southeast Asian Games on Saturday, June 6. Ko won the bout 2-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals of his weight class.
Singapore's Lee Aik Hong, left, fights Myanmar's Ko Chit Ko at the Southeast Asian Games on Saturday, June 6. Ko won the bout 2-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals of his weight class.
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Miami third baseman Martin Prado throws to first during a home game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, June 3.
Miami third baseman Martin Prado throws to first during a home game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, June 3.
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Ice sprays into the air as Tampa Bay's Alex Killorn, right, collides with Chicago's Jonathan Toews during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 3.
Ice sprays into the air as Tampa Bay's Alex Killorn, right, collides with Chicago's Jonathan Toews during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 3.
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Italian long jumper Tania Vicenzino lands in the sand pit Thursday, June 4, while competing in the Golden Gala track meet in Rome.
Italian long jumper Tania Vicenzino lands in the sand pit Thursday, June 4, while competing in the Golden Gala track meet in Rome.
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Singaporean fencer Wong Mae Hui Shan Nicole, left, competes against Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu at the Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, June 3. Nguyen won the quarterfinal match 15-6.
Singaporean fencer Wong Mae Hui Shan Nicole, left, competes against Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu at the Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, June 3. Nguyen won the quarterfinal match 15-6.
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Callan Ward of the Greater Western Sydney Giants is hit by one of the Brisbane Lions while passing the ball Sunday, June 7, during an Australian Football League match in Sydney.
Callan Ward of the Greater Western Sydney Giants is hit by one of the Brisbane Lions while passing the ball Sunday, June 7, during an Australian Football League match in Sydney.
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Netball player Jhaniele Fowler-Reid secures possession for the Southern Steel during an ANZ Championship match Saturday, June 6, in Hamilton, New Zealand. The Steel were eliminated from the league's finals series by the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.
Netball player Jhaniele Fowler-Reid secures possession for the Southern Steel during an ANZ Championship match Saturday, June 6, in Hamilton, New Zealand. The Steel were eliminated from the league's finals series by the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.
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Dirt bike racers compete in the Red Bull Hare Scramble, an off-road endurance race in Austria, on Sunday, June 7.
Dirt bike racers compete in the Red Bull Hare Scramble, an off-road endurance race in Austria, on Sunday, June 7.
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Golden State guard Stephen Curry drives to the basket during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 7. Curry, the league's Most Valuable Player this season, had a nightmare shooting night. He went just 5-for-23 from the field as the Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-93.
Golden State guard Stephen Curry drives to the basket during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 7. Curry, the league's Most Valuable Player this season, had a nightmare shooting night. He went just 5-for-23 from the field as the Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-93.
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Jake Collier is punched by Ricardo Abreu during a UFC bout in New Orleans on Saturday, June 6. Collier won by split decision.
Jake Collier is punched by Ricardo Abreu during a UFC bout in New Orleans on Saturday, June 6. Collier won by split decision.
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Andre Iguodala throws down a dunk during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 4. Iguodala scored 15 points in the Warriors' 108-100 victory and was widely praised for his defense on Cleveland star LeBron James.
Andre Iguodala throws down a dunk during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 4. Iguodala scored 15 points in the Warriors' 108-100 victory and was widely praised for his defense on Cleveland star LeBron James.
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Toronto's Ryan Goins jumps for a high throw as Houston's George Springer steals second base on Friday, June 5.
Toronto's Ryan Goins jumps for a high throw as Houston's George Springer steals second base on Friday, June 5.
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Serena Williams hits a backhand Thursday, June 4, while playing Timea Bacsinszky in the French Open semifinals.
Serena Williams hits a backhand Thursday, June 4, while playing Timea Bacsinszky in the French Open semifinals.
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Victoria's Katie Brennan is tackled by two players from Western Australia during an Australian rules football match on Friday, June 5.
Victoria's Katie Brennan is tackled by two players from Western Australia during an Australian rules football match on Friday, June 5.
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Philadelphia's Ben Revere dives for a ball during a home game against Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 2.
Philadelphia's Ben Revere dives for a ball during a home game against Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 2.
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Kiel handball player Patrick Wiencek loads up a shot during a Bundesliga match in Kiel, Germany, on Friday, June 5.
Kiel handball player Patrick Wiencek loads up a shot during a Bundesliga match in Kiel, Germany, on Friday, June 5.
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Bradley Wiggins celebrates after breaking the UCI one-hour record on Sunday, June 7. Wiggins completed 218 laps at a London velodrome to set a record of 54.526 kilometers (33.88 miles).
Bradley Wiggins celebrates after breaking the UCI one-hour record on Sunday, June 7. Wiggins completed 218 laps at a London velodrome to set a record of 54.526 kilometers (33.88 miles).
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From left, Shane Robinson, Eddie Rosario and Aaron Hicks celebrate after the Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Wednesday, June 3.
From left, Shane Robinson, Eddie Rosario and Aaron Hicks celebrate after the Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Wednesday, June 3.
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Men wear top hats Saturday, June 6, at the Epsom racecourse in Epsom, England. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F02%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0602%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 39 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Men wear top hats Saturday, June 6, at the Epsom racecourse in Epsom, England. See 39 amazing sports photos from last week
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