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What a shot! 38 amazing sports photos

Published 6:37 AM EDT, Tue June 30, 2015
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French midfielder Amandine Henry, second from left, jumps for a header while playing Germany in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F06%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwomen-worlds-cup-2015%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Women's World Cup</a> on Friday, June 26. After the match in Montreal ended 1-1 in extra time, Germany won a penalty shootout to advance to the semifinals.
French midfielder Amandine Henry, second from left, jumps for a header while playing Germany in the Women's World Cup on Friday, June 26. After the match in Montreal ended 1-1 in extra time, Germany won a penalty shootout to advance to the semifinals.
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Bulgaria's Jani Jelaskov spikes the ball against Germany's Christian Fromm during the European Games' gold-medal volleyball match Sunday, June 28, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Germany won the match 3-1.
Bulgaria's Jani Jelaskov spikes the ball against Germany's Christian Fromm during the European Games' gold-medal volleyball match Sunday, June 28, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Germany won the match 3-1.
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Oakland's Sam Fuld, bottom, slides safely into third base as Kansas City's Mike Moustakas tries to make the tag on Saturday, June 27.
Oakland's Sam Fuld, bottom, slides safely into third base as Kansas City's Mike Moustakas tries to make the tag on Saturday, June 27.
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Nicole Bush falls into the water Thursday, June 25, while running the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Track and Field Championships. She finished the race.
Nicole Bush falls into the water Thursday, June 25, while running the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Track and Field Championships. She finished the race.
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Paraguay's Derlis Gonzalez scores in the penalty shootout to knock Brazil out of the Copa America on Saturday, June 27. The victory in Concepcion, Chile, put Paraguay in the tournament semifinals.
Paraguay's Derlis Gonzalez scores in the penalty shootout to knock Brazil out of the Copa America on Saturday, June 27. The victory in Concepcion, Chile, put Paraguay in the tournament semifinals.
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Triathletes swim during the Ironman competition in Nice, France, on Sunday, June 28.
Triathletes swim during the Ironman competition in Nice, France, on Sunday, June 28.
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Vitalia Diatchenko plays a forehand during her first-round Wimbledon match against Anna-Lena Friedsam on Monday, June 29.
Vitalia Diatchenko plays a forehand during her first-round Wimbledon match against Anna-Lena Friedsam on Monday, June 29.
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Players fight for possession of the ball while playing Florentine soccer in Florence, Italy, on Wednesday, June 24. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcnnphotos.blogs.cnn.com%2F2014%2F01%2F12%2Falmost-anything-goes-in-this-soccer-game%2F" target="_blank">The violent sport has been an annual tradition in Florence</a> for hundreds of years.
Players fight for possession of the ball while playing Florentine soccer in Florence, Italy, on Wednesday, June 24. The violent sport has been an annual tradition in Florence for hundreds of years.
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Adrian Bernat loses control of his vehicle while taking part in the Italian Baja race on Sunday, June 28.
Adrian Bernat loses control of his vehicle while taking part in the Italian Baja race on Sunday, June 28.
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Sam Kendricks vaults his way to victory at the U.S. Track and Field Championships on Saturday, June 27.
Sam Kendricks vaults his way to victory at the U.S. Track and Field Championships on Saturday, June 27.
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Norway's Eivind Bjelland swims the 400-meter freestyle during a preliminary race Tuesday, June 23, at the European Games.
Norway's Eivind Bjelland swims the 400-meter freestyle during a preliminary race Tuesday, June 23, at the European Games.
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China's Chen Qinghui celebrates a victory at the Asian Fencing Championships on Saturday, June 27.
China's Chen Qinghui celebrates a victory at the Asian Fencing Championships on Saturday, June 27.
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Tim Membrey of the St. Kilda Saints tackles Luke Dahlhaus of the Western Bulldogs during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Saturday, June 27.
Tim Membrey of the St. Kilda Saints tackles Luke Dahlhaus of the Western Bulldogs during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Saturday, June 27.
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U.S. defender Meghan Klingenberg stands over China's Wang Lisi during a Women's World Cup quarterfinal match on Friday, June 26. The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F12%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Fusa-highlights-womens-world-cup%2Findex.html" target="_blank">United States</a> won the match 1-0 in Ottawa.
U.S. defender Meghan Klingenberg stands over China's Wang Lisi during a Women's World Cup quarterfinal match on Friday, June 26. The United States won the match 1-0 in Ottawa.
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Enrique Hernandez, center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, falls into Wrigley Field's ivy as he tries to make a catch Thursday, June 25, in Chicago.
Enrique Hernandez, center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, falls into Wrigley Field's ivy as he tries to make a catch Thursday, June 25, in Chicago.
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Azerbaijan's Xaybula Musalov, left, punches Belarus' Vitali Bandarenka during a middleweight bout at the European Games on Wednesday, June 24. Musalov won on points but eventually lost in the final to Ireland's Michael O'Reilly.
Azerbaijan's Xaybula Musalov, left, punches Belarus' Vitali Bandarenka during a middleweight bout at the European Games on Wednesday, June 24. Musalov won on points but eventually lost in the final to Ireland's Michael O'Reilly.
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A finswimmer prepares for a race at the European Games on Saturday, June 27. In finswimming, participants use a snorkel and a mermaid-like monofin attached to their feet.
A finswimmer prepares for a race at the European Games on Saturday, June 27. In finswimming, participants use a snorkel and a mermaid-like monofin attached to their feet.
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Indiana's Lynetta Kizer, right, grabs a rebound during a WNBA game against Chicago on Friday, June 26.
Indiana's Lynetta Kizer, right, grabs a rebound during a WNBA game against Chicago on Friday, June 26.
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Assistant coach Matt Kirby jumps onto a pile of players after Virginia defeated Vanderbilt to win the College World Series on Wednesday, June 24. It was the first national title for Virginia, which lost to Vanderbilt last year in the championship series.
Assistant coach Matt Kirby jumps onto a pile of players after Virginia defeated Vanderbilt to win the College World Series on Wednesday, June 24. It was the first national title for Virginia, which lost to Vanderbilt last year in the championship series.
Nati Harnik/AP
Azerbaijani judoka Orkhan Safarov, in white, competes against Russia's Beslan Mudranov at the European Games on Thursday, June 25. Mudranov won the match to clinch gold in the 60-kilogram (132-pound) weight class.
Azerbaijani judoka Orkhan Safarov, in white, competes against Russia's Beslan Mudranov at the European Games on Thursday, June 25. Mudranov won the match to clinch gold in the 60-kilogram (132-pound) weight class.
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Scheveningen Beach, in The Hague, Netherlands, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnetherlands2015.fivb.org%2Fen%2Fnews%2Fbeach-volleyball-world-record-set-in-the%3Fid%3D53782" target="_blank" target="_blank">sets a Guinness World Record</a> for most people playing beach volleyball at once. At least 2,355 people played Saturday, June 27, as they took part in the Beach Volleyball World Championships.
Scheveningen Beach, in The Hague, Netherlands, sets a Guinness World Record for most people playing beach volleyball at once. At least 2,355 people played Saturday, June 27, as they took part in the Beach Volleyball World Championships.
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Japanese players celebrate a goal scored by Mana Iwabuchi (No. 16) during a Women's World Cup match against Australia on Saturday, June 27. It was the only goal scored in the quarterfinal match, which was played in Edmonton, Alberta. Japan won the last Women's World Cup in 2011.
Japanese players celebrate a goal scored by Mana Iwabuchi (No. 16) during a Women's World Cup match against Australia on Saturday, June 27. It was the only goal scored in the quarterfinal match, which was played in Edmonton, Alberta. Japan won the last Women's World Cup in 2011.
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William Whitaker rides Glenavadra during an equestrian event Sunday, June 28, at the Hickstead Derby Meeting in West Sussex, England.
William Whitaker rides Glenavadra during an equestrian event Sunday, June 28, at the Hickstead Derby Meeting in West Sussex, England.
Leo Mason/Corbis
While trying to steal second base, Cincinnati's Ivan DeJesus Jr. is tagged out by Dilson Herrera of the New York Mets on Sunday, June 28.
While trying to steal second base, Cincinnati's Ivan DeJesus Jr. is tagged out by Dilson Herrera of the New York Mets on Sunday, June 28.
Tim Clayton/Corbis
Ben Creagh, a rugby player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons, pauses during a match in Sydney on Saturday, June 27.
Ben Creagh, a rugby player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons, pauses during a match in Sydney on Saturday, June 27.
Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
Actors perform during the closing ceremony of the European Games on Sunday, June 28.
Actors perform during the closing ceremony of the European Games on Sunday, June 28.
Dmitry Lovetsky/AP
Italy's Francesco Corosiniti performs an overhead kick against Russia during the European Games' beach soccer final on Sunday, June 28. Russia won the match 3-2.
Italy's Francesco Corosiniti performs an overhead kick against Russia during the European Games' beach soccer final on Sunday, June 28. Russia won the match 3-2.
Mikhail Japaridze/ITAR-TASS/Corbis
Boston's Xander Bogaerts leaps over second base to avoid Baltimore's Chris Davis, who had just hit a double on Thursday, June 25.
Boston's Xander Bogaerts leaps over second base to avoid Baltimore's Chris Davis, who had just hit a double on Thursday, June 25.
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Several matches take place at the All England Club on the first day of Wimbledon on Monday, June 29.
Several matches take place at the All England Club on the first day of Wimbledon on Monday, June 29.
Tim Ireland/AP
Jelle van Gorkom of the Netherlands crashes during the BMX final at the European Games on Sunday, June 28.
Jelle van Gorkom of the Netherlands crashes during the BMX final at the European Games on Sunday, June 28.
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Men swim underwater during one of the finswimming exhibitions at the European Games on Saturday, June 27.
Men swim underwater during one of the finswimming exhibitions at the European Games on Saturday, June 27.
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New York Yankees reliever Justin Wilson pitches to Houston's George Springer in the eighth inning of a game in Houston on Saturday, June 27.
New York Yankees reliever Justin Wilson pitches to Houston's George Springer in the eighth inning of a game in Houston on Saturday, June 27.
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New York Red Bulls forward Felipe is tackled by Real Salt Lake's Javier Morales during a Major League Soccer game Wednesday, June 24, in Harrison, New Jersey. Morales received a red card on the play.
New York Red Bulls forward Felipe is tackled by Real Salt Lake's Javier Morales during a Major League Soccer game Wednesday, June 24, in Harrison, New Jersey. Morales received a red card on the play.
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Takumu Furuya, left, and Shunya Takayama race in the 110-meter hurdles during Japan's Track and Field Championships on Sunday, June 28.
Takumu Furuya, left, and Shunya Takayama race in the 110-meter hurdles during Japan's Track and Field Championships on Sunday, June 28.
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Kevin Plawecki of the New York Mets breaks his bat while grounding out against Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 23.
Kevin Plawecki of the New York Mets breaks his bat while grounding out against Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 23.
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Portland's Fanendo Adi celebrates a goal by picking up a chainsaw on Sunday, June 28. The chainsaw is traditionally wielded by the Timbers' mascot, Timber Joey, who cuts a log slab after each goal.
Portland's Fanendo Adi celebrates a goal by picking up a chainsaw on Sunday, June 28. The chainsaw is traditionally wielded by the Timbers' mascot, Timber Joey, who cuts a log slab after each goal.
Greg Wahl-Stephens/AP
Ashley Higginson and Shalaya Kipp nearly fall Saturday, June 27, as they compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Track and Field Championships.
Ashley Higginson and Shalaya Kipp nearly fall Saturday, June 27, as they compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Track and Field Championships.
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From left, British fencers Marcus Mepstead, Richard Kruse, Alex Tofalides and Benjamin Peggs show off the gold medals they won in the team foil event Sunday, June 28, at the European Games. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F23%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fsports-what-a-shot-0623%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 37 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
From left, British fencers Marcus Mepstead, Richard Kruse, Alex Tofalides and Benjamin Peggs show off the gold medals they won in the team foil event Sunday, June 28, at the European Games. See 37 amazing sports photos from last week
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