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What a shot! 35 amazing sports photos

Published 6:41 AM EST, Tue December 29, 2015
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New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker jumps on the back of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during a television interview Sunday, December 27, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The two teamed up for the game-winning touchdown as the Jets defeated the New England Patriots 26-20 in overtime.
New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker jumps on the back of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during a television interview Sunday, December 27, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The two teamed up for the game-winning touchdown as the Jets defeated the New England Patriots 26-20 in overtime.
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Bath rugby player Max Lahiff is tackled by Worcester's Donncha O'Callaghan during a Premiership match in Bath, England, on Sunday, December 27.
Bath rugby player Max Lahiff is tackled by Worcester's Donncha O'Callaghan during a Premiership match in Bath, England, on Sunday, December 27.
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Swiss skier Daniel Yule loses his balance during a World Cup slalom race in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, on Tuesday, December 22.
Swiss skier Daniel Yule loses his balance during a World Cup slalom race in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, on Tuesday, December 22.
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Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, left, reacts to a play during an NFL game in Atlanta on Sunday, December 27. Newton and the Panthers lost for the first time this season, falling to 14-1.
Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, left, reacts to a play during an NFL game in Atlanta on Sunday, December 27. Newton and the Panthers lost for the first time this season, falling to 14-1.
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Montreal's Jarred Tinordi, left, fights Washington's Tom Wilson during an NHL game in Washington on Saturday, December 26.
Montreal's Jarred Tinordi, left, fights Washington's Tom Wilson during an NHL game in Washington on Saturday, December 26.
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Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook throws down a dunk against Denver on Sunday, December 27.
Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook throws down a dunk against Denver on Sunday, December 27.
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Newcastle players collide with Everton's Romelu Lukaku as he tries an overhead kick Saturday, December 26, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Newcastle players collide with Everton's Romelu Lukaku as he tries an overhead kick Saturday, December 26, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon dives for a catch during a Test match against the West Indies on Sunday, December 27.
Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon dives for a catch during a Test match against the West Indies on Sunday, December 27.
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Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Arizona's Alex Okafor and Jerraud Powers during an NFL game in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, December 27. Rodgers was sacked eight times as the Cardinals rolled to a 38-8 victory.
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Arizona's Alex Okafor and Jerraud Powers during an NFL game in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, December 27. Rodgers was sacked eight times as the Cardinals rolled to a 38-8 victory.
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Tampa Bay center Valtteri Filppula (No. 51) looks for a pass during an NHL game against Vancouver on Tuesday, December 22.
Tampa Bay center Valtteri Filppula (No. 51) looks for a pass during an NHL game against Vancouver on Tuesday, December 22.
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Chicago's Derrick Rose passes the ball to a trailing teammate during an NBA game in Dallas on Saturday, December 26.
Chicago's Derrick Rose passes the ball to a trailing teammate during an NBA game in Dallas on Saturday, December 26.
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Bowmen work aboard Black Jack during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Saturday, December 26.
Bowmen work aboard Black Jack during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Saturday, December 26.
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Elvis Dumervil, right, sacks Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during an NFL game in Baltimore on Sunday, December 27. Baltimore upset its division rival 20-17, damaging its playoff hopes.
Elvis Dumervil, right, sacks Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during an NFL game in Baltimore on Sunday, December 27. Baltimore upset its division rival 20-17, damaging its playoff hopes.
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INAC Kobe Leonessa, a women's soccer team from Kobe, Japan, lifts the Empress's Cup after winning the tournament final in Kawasaki, Japan, on Sunday, December 27.
INAC Kobe Leonessa, a women's soccer team from Kobe, Japan, lifts the Empress's Cup after winning the tournament final in Kawasaki, Japan, on Sunday, December 27.
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Snow falls in the ironically named Sun Bowl as Miami running back Mark Walton dives for a touchdown on Saturday, December 26. Washington State won the game 20-14 in El Paso, Texas.
Snow falls in the ironically named Sun Bowl as Miami running back Mark Walton dives for a touchdown on Saturday, December 26. Washington State won the game 20-14 in El Paso, Texas.
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Ice dancers Haruno Yajima and Kokoro Mizutani compete at Japan's Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, December 27.
Ice dancers Haruno Yajima and Kokoro Mizutani compete at Japan's Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, December 27.
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LeBron James shoots the ball during a Christmas Day game against Golden State on Friday, December 25. Golden State won 89-83 in what was a rematch of last season's Finals.
LeBron James shoots the ball during a Christmas Day game against Golden State on Friday, December 25. Golden State won 89-83 in what was a rematch of last season's Finals.
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Arsenal's Nacho Monreal lifts his boot near the face of James Ward-Prowse during a Premier League match in Southampton, England, on Saturday, December 26.
Arsenal's Nacho Monreal lifts his boot near the face of James Ward-Prowse during a Premier League match in Southampton, England, on Saturday, December 26.
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Oksana Herhel, top, wrestles Geeta Phogat during a wrestling match in New Delhi on Saturday, December 26. Herhel won the match, helping her team advance to the finals of the Pro Wrestling League.
Oksana Herhel, top, wrestles Geeta Phogat during a wrestling match in New Delhi on Saturday, December 26. Herhel won the match, helping her team advance to the finals of the Pro Wrestling League.
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Nate Washington celebrates after he scored a touchdown for Houston during an NFL game in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, December 27. The Texans won 34-6 and moved closer to a division title.
Nate Washington celebrates after he scored a touchdown for Houston during an NFL game in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, December 27. The Texans won 34-6 and moved closer to a division title.
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Gloucester's Rob Cook, left, celebrates Sunday, December 27, after scoring his team's fifth try during a Premiership match against Harlequins in London. The match ended in a 39-39 draw.
Gloucester's Rob Cook, left, celebrates Sunday, December 27, after scoring his team's fifth try during a Premiership match against Harlequins in London. The match ended in a 39-39 draw.
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New Zealand's Doug Bracewell bowls against Sri Lanka during a One Day International cricket match on Monday, December 28. New Zealand won by 10 wickets.
New Zealand's Doug Bracewell bowls against Sri Lanka during a One Day International cricket match on Monday, December 28. New Zealand won by 10 wickets.
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Jockeys whip their horses during a race in Sunbury, England, on Saturday, December 26.
Jockeys whip their horses during a race in Sunbury, England, on Saturday, December 26.
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Georgia Southern football players carry their interim head coach, Dell McGee, after winning the GoDaddy Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, on Wednesday, December 23. The Eagles defeated Bowling Green 58-27. It was their their first-ever bowl game.
Georgia Southern football players carry their interim head coach, Dell McGee, after winning the GoDaddy Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, on Wednesday, December 23. The Eagles defeated Bowling Green 58-27. It was their their first-ever bowl game.
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Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney heads the ball against Stoke City during a Premier League match in Stoke-on-Trent, England, on Saturday, December 26.
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney heads the ball against Stoke City during a Premier League match in Stoke-on-Trent, England, on Saturday, December 26.
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Russian synchronized swimmer Svetlana Romashina performs during an event in Moscow on Thursday, December 24.
Russian synchronized swimmer Svetlana Romashina performs during an event in Moscow on Thursday, December 24.
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San Diego State's Zylan Cheatham waits for a rebound during a home game against Kansas on Tuesday, December 22.
San Diego State's Zylan Cheatham waits for a rebound during a home game against Kansas on Tuesday, December 22.
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Adelaide United's Dylan McGowan, right, clears the ball in front of Wellington Phoenix's Manny Muscat during an A-League match in Adelaide, Australia, on Saturday, December 26.
Adelaide United's Dylan McGowan, right, clears the ball in front of Wellington Phoenix's Manny Muscat during an A-League match in Adelaide, Australia, on Saturday, December 26.
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Cleveland quarterback Johnny Manziel evades a tackler during an NFL game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, December 27.
Cleveland quarterback Johnny Manziel evades a tackler during an NFL game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, December 27.
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Louisville guard Trey Lewis tries to shoot the ball over Kentucky's Skal Labissière on Saturday, December 26. Kentucky defeated its in-state rival 75-73.
Louisville guard Trey Lewis tries to shoot the ball over Kentucky's Skal Labissière on Saturday, December 26. Kentucky defeated its in-state rival 75-73.
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Miami wide receiver Jarvis Landry makes a spectacular one-handed catch against Indianapolis during an NFL game in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, December 27.
Miami wide receiver Jarvis Landry makes a spectacular one-handed catch against Indianapolis during an NFL game in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, December 27.
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New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello celebrates after he scored a game-winning overtime goal during an NHL game against Anaheim on Tuesday, December 22.
New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello celebrates after he scored a game-winning overtime goal during an NHL game against Anaheim on Tuesday, December 22.
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Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone can't stop Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, right, from scoring the opening goal of a Premier League match Saturday, December 26, in Manchester, England. Manchester City went on to win 4-1.
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone can't stop Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, right, from scoring the opening goal of a Premier League match Saturday, December 26, in Manchester, England. Manchester City went on to win 4-1.
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Swimmers jump into the water at the start of the Christmas Crossing in Gijon, Spain, on Friday, December 25. Every year, swimmers race at the city's port, covering 220 meters (722 feet) in what is Spain's second-oldest Christmas swimming competition.
Swimmers jump into the water at the start of the Christmas Crossing in Gijon, Spain, on Friday, December 25. Every year, swimmers race at the city's port, covering 220 meters (722 feet) in what is Spain's second-oldest Christmas swimming competition.
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Chris Bosh slams the ball for Miami during an NBA game in Orlando on Saturday, December 26. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F12%2F22%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-1222%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 30 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Chris Bosh slams the ball for Miami during an NBA game in Orlando on Saturday, December 26. See 30 amazing sports photos from last week
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