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What a shot! 37 amazing sports photos

Published 6:35 AM EST, Tue November 24, 2015
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Kentucky's Alex Poythress gets his teeth caught in the net after dunking against Duke in Chicago on Tuesday, November 17.
Kentucky's Alex Poythress gets his teeth caught in the net after dunking against Duke in Chicago on Tuesday, November 17.
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San Jose State wide receiver Tim Crawley dives into the end zone as a Hawaii player leaps over him Saturday, November 21, in Honolulu. San Jose State won the game 42-23.
San Jose State wide receiver Tim Crawley dives into the end zone as a Hawaii player leaps over him Saturday, November 21, in Honolulu. San Jose State won the game 42-23.
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Detroit Red Wings center Brad Richards, center, collides with Los Angeles defensemen Alec Martinez and Brayden McNabb during an NHL hockey game in Detroit on Friday, November 20.
Detroit Red Wings center Brad Richards, center, collides with Los Angeles defensemen Alec Martinez and Brayden McNabb during an NHL hockey game in Detroit on Friday, November 20.
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Canelo Alvarez punches Miguel Cotto during their middleweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, November 21. Alvarez won by unanimous decision, improving his record to 46-1-1.
Canelo Alvarez punches Miguel Cotto during their middleweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, November 21. Alvarez won by unanimous decision, improving his record to 46-1-1.
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Kobe Bryant passes around Toronto defender Bismack Biyombo during an NBA game in Los Angeles on Friday, November 20.
Kobe Bryant passes around Toronto defender Bismack Biyombo during an NBA game in Los Angeles on Friday, November 20.
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Roger Federer walks to the court before playing Novak Djokovic in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday, November 17.
Roger Federer walks to the court before playing Novak Djokovic in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday, November 17.
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Chinese weightlifter Lijun Chen competes at the World Championships in Houston on Sunday, November 22. He finished first in his weight class of 62 kilograms (137 pounds) and set a world record in the process. He lifted 150 kilograms (331 pounds) in the snatch lift and 183 kilograms (403 pounds) in the clean and jerk.
Chinese weightlifter Lijun Chen competes at the World Championships in Houston on Sunday, November 22. He finished first in his weight class of 62 kilograms (137 pounds) and set a world record in the process. He lifted 150 kilograms (331 pounds) in the snatch lift and 183 kilograms (403 pounds) in the clean and jerk.
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Carolina wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery makes a catch against Washington during an NFL game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 22.
Carolina wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery makes a catch against Washington during an NFL game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 22.
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French rugby team Toulon takes on the English team Wasps in a Champions Cup match Sunday, November 22, in Coventry, England.
French rugby team Toulon takes on the English team Wasps in a Champions Cup match Sunday, November 22, in Coventry, England.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch celebrates with a burnout after winning his first Sprint Cup championship Sunday, November 22, in Homestead, Florida. It capped off an emotional season for Busch, who missed 11 races this year after he broke his right leg and left foot in a February crash.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch celebrates with a burnout after winning his first Sprint Cup championship Sunday, November 22, in Homestead, Florida. It capped off an emotional season for Busch, who missed 11 races this year after he broke his right leg and left foot in a February crash.
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German ski jumper Severin Freund competes at a World Cup event in Klingenthal, Germany, on Sunday, November 22. He finished third in what was the first competition of the season.
German ski jumper Severin Freund competes at a World Cup event in Klingenthal, Germany, on Sunday, November 22. He finished third in what was the first competition of the season.
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Mud is caked on a horse at the Chepstow Racecourse in Chepstow, Wales, on Wednesday, November 18.
Mud is caked on a horse at the Chepstow Racecourse in Chepstow, Wales, on Wednesday, November 18.
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Adelaide United's Tarek Elrich, left, heads the ball as he is challenged by Ben Kantarovski of the Newcastle Jets during an A-League match in Adelaide, Australia, on Sunday, November 22.
Adelaide United's Tarek Elrich, left, heads the ball as he is challenged by Ben Kantarovski of the Newcastle Jets during an A-League match in Adelaide, Australia, on Sunday, November 22.
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Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin, top left, scores a goal against Dallas during an NHL game in Washington on Thursday, November 19. It was the 484th goal of his career -- the most for a Russian-born player in the NHL.
Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin, top left, scores a goal against Dallas during an NHL game in Washington on Thursday, November 19. It was the 484th goal of his career -- the most for a Russian-born player in the NHL.
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Russian figure skater Elena Radionova performs her short program during a Grand Prix event in Moscow on Friday, November 20. Radionova finished the competition in first place.
Russian figure skater Elena Radionova performs her short program during a Grand Prix event in Moscow on Friday, November 20. Radionova finished the competition in first place.
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Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer is carried off the field after his last home game in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Saturday, November 21. Beamer, who has coached the Hokies for 29 years, is retiring at the end of this season.
Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer is carried off the field after his last home game in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Saturday, November 21. Beamer, who has coached the Hokies for 29 years, is retiring at the end of this season.
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Memphis' Trahson Burrell, left, and Oklahoma's Dante Buford compete for a rebound during a college basketball game in Memphis, Tennessee, on Tuesday, November 17.
Memphis' Trahson Burrell, left, and Oklahoma's Dante Buford compete for a rebound during a college basketball game in Memphis, Tennessee, on Tuesday, November 17.
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Hertha Berlin's Vladimir Darida prepares to take a corner kick during a snowy Bundesliga match in Berlin on Sunday, November 22.
Hertha Berlin's Vladimir Darida prepares to take a corner kick during a snowy Bundesliga match in Berlin on Sunday, November 22.
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California's Bryce Treggs, left, is tackled by Stanford's Kodi Whitfield during a college football game in Palo Alto, California, on Saturday, November 21.
California's Bryce Treggs, left, is tackled by Stanford's Kodi Whitfield during a college football game in Palo Alto, California, on Saturday, November 21.
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Rory McIlroy holes out from a bunker Thursday, November 19, during the first round of the DP World Tour Championship, a European Tour event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. McIlroy would go on to win the tournament.
Rory McIlroy holes out from a bunker Thursday, November 19, during the first round of the DP World Tour Championship, a European Tour event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. McIlroy would go on to win the tournament.
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Toluca's Paulio Da Silva, left, and Monterrey's Jesus Zavala compete for the ball during a Liga MX match in Toluca, Mexico, on Sunday, November 22.
Toluca's Paulio Da Silva, left, and Monterrey's Jesus Zavala compete for the ball during a Liga MX match in Toluca, Mexico, on Sunday, November 22.
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Xavier's Jalen Reynolds blocks the shot of Michigan's Ricky Doyle during a college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Friday, November 20.
Xavier's Jalen Reynolds blocks the shot of Michigan's Ricky Doyle during a college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Friday, November 20.
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South Korea second baseman Jeong Keun-woo is tossed into the air by teammates after they defeated the United States 8-0 in the final of the inaugural Premier 12 baseball tournament, which was played in Tokyo on Saturday, November 21.
South Korea second baseman Jeong Keun-woo is tossed into the air by teammates after they defeated the United States 8-0 in the final of the inaugural Premier 12 baseball tournament, which was played in Tokyo on Saturday, November 21.
Toru Takahashi/AP
A runner collapses after crossing the finish line of the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday, November 22.
A runner collapses after crossing the finish line of the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday, November 22.
Joseph Kaczmarek/AP
Mikael Bengtsson and Erik Stark race their powerboat in the Dubai Grand Prix on Saturday, November 21.
Mikael Bengtsson and Erik Stark race their powerboat in the Dubai Grand Prix on Saturday, November 21.
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Kansas State quarterback Joe Hubener is crunched by Iowa State defenders during their game in Manhattan, Kansas, on Saturday, November 21.
Kansas State quarterback Joe Hubener is crunched by Iowa State defenders during their game in Manhattan, Kansas, on Saturday, November 21.
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Jaromir Jagr gets accidentally whacked in the face by Florida teammate Reilly Smith during an NHL game in Sunrise, Florida, on Thursday, November 19.
Jaromir Jagr gets accidentally whacked in the face by Florida teammate Reilly Smith during an NHL game in Sunrise, Florida, on Thursday, November 19.
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The face of Juventus star Paul Pogba is obscured by the ball in this photo taken Saturday, November 21, in Turin, Italy.
The face of Juventus star Paul Pogba is obscured by the ball in this photo taken Saturday, November 21, in Turin, Italy.
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Miami's Kenny Stills pulls in a 29-yard touchdown pass during a home game against Dallas on Sunday, November 22. Dallas would go on to win the game, however, 24-14.
Miami's Kenny Stills pulls in a 29-yard touchdown pass during a home game against Dallas on Sunday, November 22. Dallas would go on to win the game, however, 24-14.
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Philadelphia's Sam Gagner maintains possession of the puck as he's shoved by San Jose's Mirco Mueller on Thursday, November 19.
Philadelphia's Sam Gagner maintains possession of the puck as he's shoved by San Jose's Mirco Mueller on Thursday, November 19.
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LSU wide receiver Travin Dural flips over Mississippi's Kendarius Webster on an incomplete pass Saturday, November 21, in Oxford, Mississippi. Dural was injured on the play and didn't return to the game.
LSU wide receiver Travin Dural flips over Mississippi's Kendarius Webster on an incomplete pass Saturday, November 21, in Oxford, Mississippi. Dural was injured on the play and didn't return to the game.
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Players from the Irish hurling club Galway watch from the sideline as they play Dublin at Boston's Fenway Park on Sunday, November 22.
Players from the Irish hurling club Galway watch from the sideline as they play Dublin at Boston's Fenway Park on Sunday, November 22.
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Connecticut guard Rodney Purvis shoots over three Furman defenders during a college basketball game in Storrs, Connecticut, on Saturday, November 21.
Connecticut guard Rodney Purvis shoots over three Furman defenders during a college basketball game in Storrs, Connecticut, on Saturday, November 21.
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Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring the fourth goal for Barcelona during its 4-0 thrashing of rival Real Madrid on Saturday, November 21.
Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring the fourth goal for Barcelona during its 4-0 thrashing of rival Real Madrid on Saturday, November 21.
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Michigan State football players celebrate Saturday, November 21, after they upset undefeated Ohio State 17-14 in Columbus, Ohio. Michael Geiger kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired to put the Spartans on the cusp of a division title.
Michigan State football players celebrate Saturday, November 21, after they upset undefeated Ohio State 17-14 in Columbus, Ohio. Michael Geiger kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired to put the Spartans on the cusp of a division title.
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Bradley Wright-Phillips, a forward for Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls, shoots the ball as he is closed down by Columbus defender Tyson Wahl, right, on Sunday, November 22. Columbus won the home playoff match 2-0 and will travel to New York for the second leg of the Eastern Conference finals on November 29.
Bradley Wright-Phillips, a forward for Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls, shoots the ball as he is closed down by Columbus defender Tyson Wahl, right, on Sunday, November 22. Columbus won the home playoff match 2-0 and will travel to New York for the second leg of the Eastern Conference finals on November 29.
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Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel embraces running back Russell Hansbrough before the start of a college football game in Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday, November 21. It was the final home game for Hansbrough, who is a senior, and for Pinkel, who is resigning because of his health. Pinkel was diagnosed with lymphoma earlier this year. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F11%2F17%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-1117%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 29 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel embraces running back Russell Hansbrough before the start of a college football game in Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday, November 21. It was the final home game for Hansbrough, who is a senior, and for Pinkel, who is resigning because of his health. Pinkel was diagnosed with lymphoma earlier this year. See 29 amazing sports photos from last week
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