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What a shot! 34 amazing sports photos

Updated 5:59 PM EDT, Mon September 28, 2015
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman dives for a touchdown during an NFL game in Buffalo, New York, on Sunday, September 20. Buffalo safety Aaron Williams suffered a serious neck injury trying to make the tackle. He has since been released from the hospital.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman dives for a touchdown during an NFL game in Buffalo, New York, on Sunday, September 20. Buffalo safety Aaron Williams suffered a serious neck injury trying to make the tackle. He has since been released from the hospital.
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Japan's rugby team celebrates a surprise victory over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, September 19. The "Brave Blossoms" <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F09%2F19%2Fsport%2Frugby-world-cup-japan-south-africa%2F" target="_blank">stunned the heavily favored Springboks</a> 34-32 in what was one of the biggest upsets in rugby history. Japan hadn't won a World Cup match since 1991. South Africa is a rugby powerhouse that has won World Cups in 1995 and 2007.
Japan's rugby team celebrates a surprise victory over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, September 19. The "Brave Blossoms" stunned the heavily favored Springboks 34-32 in what was one of the biggest upsets in rugby history. Japan hadn't won a World Cup match since 1991. South Africa is a rugby powerhouse that has won World Cups in 1995 and 2007.
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Bodybuilders show off their physiques at a competition in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 19.
Bodybuilders show off their physiques at a competition in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 19.
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In this long-exposure photo, sparks fly from the car of Formula One driver Max Verstappen as he qualifies for the Grand Prix of Singapore on Saturday, September 19.
In this long-exposure photo, sparks fly from the car of Formula One driver Max Verstappen as he qualifies for the Grand Prix of Singapore on Saturday, September 19.
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Mary Steinkraus shows her support for the University of Wisconsin football team during a game Saturday, September 19, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mary Steinkraus shows her support for the University of Wisconsin football team during a game Saturday, September 19, in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Malmo's Oscar Lewicki, foreground, jostles with PSG's Blaise Matuidi during a Champions League soccer match in Paris on Tuesday, September 15.
Malmo's Oscar Lewicki, foreground, jostles with PSG's Blaise Matuidi during a Champions League soccer match in Paris on Tuesday, September 15.
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Pittsburgh's Josh Harrison loses his helmet as he runs to first base during a Major League Baseball game in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 20.
Pittsburgh's Josh Harrison loses his helmet as he runs to first base during a Major League Baseball game in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 20.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders somersaults into the end zone during an NFL game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 17.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders somersaults into the end zone during an NFL game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 17.
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A horse and jockey take part in the Palio di Asti trials Saturday, September 19, in Asti, Italy. The Palio di Asti is the oldest bareback horse race in Italy. It has been run since the 13th century.
A horse and jockey take part in the Palio di Asti trials Saturday, September 19, in Asti, Italy. The Palio di Asti is the oldest bareback horse race in Italy. It has been run since the 13th century.
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TCU's Michael Downing defends SMU's Courtland Sutton during a college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, September 19.
TCU's Michael Downing defends SMU's Courtland Sutton during a college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, September 19.
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Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth slides into home plate to score the winning run Friday, September 18, against Miami. The run was scored in the 10th inning after a sacrifice fly by Jose Lobaton.
Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth slides into home plate to score the winning run Friday, September 18, against Miami. The run was scored in the 10th inning after a sacrifice fly by Jose Lobaton.
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Edoardo Molinari lets go of his club as he hits a shot Friday, September 18, at the Italian Open, a European Tour event in Monza, Italy.
Edoardo Molinari lets go of his club as he hits a shot Friday, September 18, at the Italian Open, a European Tour event in Monza, Italy.
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Lancashire's Tom Bailey is bowled by Surrey's Sam Curran during a cricket match in Manchester, England, on Wednesday, September 16.
Lancashire's Tom Bailey is bowled by Surrey's Sam Curran during a cricket match in Manchester, England, on Wednesday, September 16.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F09%2F21%2Ffootball%2Fspain-ronaldo-syrian-migrant-boy%2F" target="_blank">A young Syrian refugee</a> named Zied, left, stands in front of Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo prior to a Spanish league soccer match in Madrid on Saturday, September 19. Zied and his father, Osama Abdul Mohsen, were in the news earlier this month after a journalist tripped them as they fled a Hungarian holding camp.
A young Syrian refugee named Zied, left, stands in front of Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo prior to a Spanish league soccer match in Madrid on Saturday, September 19. Zied and his father, Osama Abdul Mohsen, were in the news earlier this month after a journalist tripped them as they fled a Hungarian holding camp.
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California wide receiver Kenny Lawler hauls in a touchdown pass at Texas on Saturday, September 19.
California wide receiver Kenny Lawler hauls in a touchdown pass at Texas on Saturday, September 19.
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Fiji's Nemani Nadolo scores a try as he is pressured by England's Anthony Watson during a Rugby World Cup match in London on Friday, September 18. England won 35-11.
Fiji's Nemani Nadolo scores a try as he is pressured by England's Anthony Watson during a Rugby World Cup match in London on Friday, September 18. England won 35-11.
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Philadelphia's Brent Celek leads his team out of the tunnel before a home game against Dallas on Sunday, September 20.
Philadelphia's Brent Celek leads his team out of the tunnel before a home game against Dallas on Sunday, September 20.
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U.S. golfers celebrate with the Solheim Cup after defeating Europe's team Sunday, September 20, in St. Leon-Rot, Germany. The Americans trailed 10-6 going into the final singles matches, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F09%2F20%2Fgolf%2Fgolf-solheim-usa-wins-controversy%2Findex.html" target="_blank">but they rallied</a> to win by a single point.
U.S. golfers celebrate with the Solheim Cup after defeating Europe's team Sunday, September 20, in St. Leon-Rot, Germany. The Americans trailed 10-6 going into the final singles matches, but they rallied to win by a single point.
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Sebastian Vettel drives his Ferrari on Saturday, September 19, a day before winning the Singapore Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel drives his Ferrari on Saturday, September 19, a day before winning the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Chicago quarterback Jimmy Clausen dives to recover a fumble during a home game against Arizona on Sunday, September 20.
Chicago quarterback Jimmy Clausen dives to recover a fumble during a home game against Arizona on Sunday, September 20.
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Dragon boats race in Liuzhou, China, on Monday, September 21.
Dragon boats race in Liuzhou, China, on Monday, September 21.
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An Alabama cheerleader is tossed into the air prior to a college football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday, September 19.
An Alabama cheerleader is tossed into the air prior to a college football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday, September 19.
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A ground ball eludes Pittsburgh shortstop Jordy Mercer, left, and second baseman Neil Walker during a game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, September 17.
A ground ball eludes Pittsburgh shortstop Jordy Mercer, left, and second baseman Neil Walker during a game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, September 17.
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Miami defensive backs Tracy Howard, left, and Jamal Carter break up a pass intended for Nebraska's Brandon Reilly during a college football game in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 19.
Miami defensive backs Tracy Howard, left, and Jamal Carter break up a pass intended for Nebraska's Brandon Reilly during a college football game in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 19.
Wilfredo Lee/AP
Japan's Yuki Ishikawa spikes a ball before a World Cup match in Osaka, Japan, on Friday, September 18.
Japan's Yuki Ishikawa spikes a ball before a World Cup match in Osaka, Japan, on Friday, September 18.
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Sporting Cristal's Cesar Pereyra goes horizontal as he tries to kick a ball Wednesday, September 16, in Cajamarca, Peru.
Sporting Cristal's Cesar Pereyra goes horizontal as he tries to kick a ball Wednesday, September 16, in Cajamarca, Peru.
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Ole Miss teammates Tony Conner, left, and Trae Elston celebrate after Elston intercepted a pass at Alabama on Saturday, September 19. Ole Miss upset Alabama for the second straight season, winning 43-37.
Ole Miss teammates Tony Conner, left, and Trae Elston celebrate after Elston intercepted a pass at Alabama on Saturday, September 19. Ole Miss upset Alabama for the second straight season, winning 43-37.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell tosses the ball to second base to get the final out of the game Saturday, September 19, against St. Louis. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fm.mlb.com%2Fnews%2Farticle%2F150640306%2Faddison-russell-calls-diving-stop-great-moment" target="_blank" target="_blank">See video of the play here</a>
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell tosses the ball to second base to get the final out of the game Saturday, September 19, against St. Louis. See video of the play here
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Tennessee Titans running back Dexter McCluster is tackled by Cleveland's Donte Whitner during an NFL game in Cleveland on Sunday, September 20.
Tennessee Titans running back Dexter McCluster is tackled by Cleveland's Donte Whitner during an NFL game in Cleveland on Sunday, September 20.
Ron Schwane/AP
Rubber pellets fly from the artificial turf as Portland's Darlington Nagbe, left, competes for the ball with New York Red Bulls midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips on Sunday, September 20.
Rubber pellets fly from the artificial turf as Portland's Darlington Nagbe, left, competes for the ball with New York Red Bulls midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips on Sunday, September 20.
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A teammate pours sunflower seeds on Kris Bryant after Bryant hit a home run for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, September 19.
A teammate pours sunflower seeds on Kris Bryant after Bryant hit a home run for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, September 19.
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Colorado's Nolan Arenado goes airborne as he turns a double play in Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 15.
Colorado's Nolan Arenado goes airborne as he turns a double play in Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 15.
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Fans of the NFL's New Orleans Saints cheer for their team during a game against Tampa Bay on Sunday, September 20.
Fans of the NFL's New Orleans Saints cheer for their team during a game against Tampa Bay on Sunday, September 20.
Bill Haber/AP
Wrestlers enter the ring during the Tokyo Grand Sumo tournament on Thursday, September 17. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F09%2F15%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0915%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 44 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Wrestlers enter the ring during the Tokyo Grand Sumo tournament on Thursday, September 17. See 44 amazing sports photos from last week
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