
Jacksonville running back T.J. Yeldon catches a touchdown pass during an NFL game in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, October 11. It was the rookie's first career touchdown.

Miguel Vasquez, left, and Argenis Mendez throw punches during their lightweight bout in San Antonio on Tuesday, October 6. Mendez won by unanimous decision.

Welsh soccer players celebrate Saturday, October 10, after learning that they had qualified for the European Championship next summer. Euro 2016 will be Wales' first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup.

Minnesota teammates Seimone Augustus, left, and Anna Cruz go after a loose ball during Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Tuesday, October 6. Minnesota and Indiana split the first four games of the series, and the decisive Game 5 will take place on Wednesday, October 14.

Gabriel Medina competes in a World Surf League event in Hossegor, France, on Sunday, October 11. The Brazilian scored a perfect 10 during the fourth round.

Texas football players carry head coach Charlie Strong after the Longhorns upset their rival Oklahoma on Saturday, October 10. Texas won 24-17 to hand Oklahoma its first loss of the season.

Formula One drivers Nico Hulkenberg, top and Marcus Ericsson collide during the first lap of the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday, October 11. Neither driver was hurt in the wreck, which happened when Hulkenberg spun out on a turn.

A slide by Los Angeles' Chase Utley takes out New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada during Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Saturday, October 10. Tejada's leg was broken on the slide. Major League Baseball deemed it illegal and suspended Utley for two games. Utley appealed the suspension, and a statement from his agent said "Chase did what all players are taught to do in this situation -- break up the double play. We routinely see plays at second base similar to this one that have not resulted in suspensions."

New Zealand rugby player Sonny Bill Williams tries to carry as many balls as he can during a community event in Darlington, England, on Thursday, October 8. The "All Blacks" are based in Darlington for the Rugby World Cup, which is now in the knockout stage.

Russian President Vladimir Putin joins Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton on the podium after Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday, October 11.

Tampa Bay's Erik Condra is upended by Buffalo's Josh Gorges during an NHL game in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, October 10.

A man plays bubble soccer in Medellin, Colombia, on Saturday, October 10. In bubble soccer, players wear plastic balls over their upper bodies and crash into one another. Check out this video to see bubble soccer in action

Pittsburgh's Francisco Cervelli is hit by a pitch during the National League wild card game on Wednesday, October 7. The Pirates were shut out 4-0 by the Chicago Cubs.

Jason Day, the second-ranked golfer in the world, hits a pitch shot Wednesday, October 7, while practicing for the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Incheon, South Korea. Day and the International team would go on to lose to the United States by one point. The International team hasn't defeated the United States since 1998.

Chicago running back Matt Forte is mobbed by defenders during an NFL game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, October 11.

Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Houston's Jed Lowrie before Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Sunday, October 11.

Georgia's Lasha Malaghuradze is pulled down by Namibia's Renaldo Bothma during a Rugby World Cup match in Exeter, England, on Wednesday, October 7.

New England quarterback Tom Brady drops back to pass during a game at Dallas on Sunday, October 11.

A rider falls during the Weston Beach Race in Weston-super-Mare, England, on Saturday, October 10.

Fans of Hindu Club, a rugby team from Buenos Aires, attend a match in La Plata, Argentina, on Saturday, October 10.

San Francisco defensive back Tramaine Brock pulls down an interception next to New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. during an NFL game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, October 11.

The Houston Astros celebrate in their locker room after they defeated the New York Yankees in the American League wild card game on Tuesday, October 6.

Danish handball player Line Jorgensen leaps in the air during a Euro 2016 qualifying match against Turkey on Thursday, October 8.

Dwayne Dunn rides Stay With Me to win a race at Melbourne's Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, October 10.

Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski can't stop a shot from Scotland's Steven Fletcher during a Euro 2016 qualifier in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday, October 8. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

St. Louis outfielder Jason Heyward can only watch as Jorge Soler's home run lands in the stands during Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Saturday, October 2. Soler and the Chicago Cubs won 6-3 to even the series at one game apiece. The silhouette at right is Chicago's Dexter Fowler, who scored on the play.

Anna Cruz of the Minnesota Lynx leans into a shot during Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Tuesday, October 6.

Danny McGuire of the Leeds Rhinos scores a try against the Wigan Warriors during the Super League Grand Final on Saturday, October 10. Leeds won the match 22-20 in Manchester, England.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova hits a shot during the second round of the China Open on Thursday, October 8.

Buffalo running back Dan Herron has his jersey ripped as he runs during an NFL game in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, October 11.

NASCAR driver Joey Logano celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Sprint Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 11. Logano earned a spot in the third round of NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Rougned Odor, second baseman for the Texas Rangers, lands after flipping at home plate to avoid a tag Friday, October 9, in Toronto. Odor scored on a sacrifice fly for the Rangers, who took a 2-0 lead over Toronto in the American League Division Series.

Australia's Scott Fardy, right, wins a line out over Wales' Taulupe Faletau during a Rugby World Cup match in London on Saturday, October 10. Australia won 15-6, but both teams advanced to the quarterfinals.

Washington Wizards forward Toure' Murry, center, shoots between New York Knicks Lou Amundson, left, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo during an NBA preseason game Friday, October 9, in Washington.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, battles Denmark's Simon Kjaer for a header during a Euro 2016 qualifier in Braga, Portugal, on Thursday, October 8. Portugal won 1-0 to punch its ticket to next year's tournament.

Branden Grace hits a bunker shot during the Presidents Cup on Saturday, October 10.

Columbus' Cam Atkinson celebrates a goal during an NHL game in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, October 9.

Josh Huff flips into the end zone to score a touchdown for the Philadelphia Eagles, who trounced the New Orleans Saints 39-17 on Sunday, October 11.

Novak Djokovic kisses the winner's trophy after defeating Rafael Nadal in the final of the China Open on Sunday, October 11. See 42 amazing sports photos from last week