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What a shot! 29 amazing sports photos

Published 6:21 AM EST, Tue February 2, 2016
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Angelique Kerber celebrates after she defeated top-seeded Serena Williams <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F01%2F30%2Ftennis%2Faustralian-open-tennis-serena-williams-angelique-kerber%2Findex.html" target="_blank">to win the Australian Open</a> on Saturday, January 30. It is the first Grand Slam title for Kerber, who was seeded seventh in the tournament.
Angelique Kerber celebrates after she defeated top-seeded Serena Williams to win the Australian Open on Saturday, January 30. It is the first Grand Slam title for Kerber, who was seeded seventh in the tournament.
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John Scott is carried by his Pacific Division teammates after they won the NHL All-Star Game final on Sunday, January 31. Scott was named Most Valuable Player, ending a storybook weekend for the 6-foot-8 enforcer who the fans voted into the game. Scott has only five goals in 285 NHL games, but he scored twice in the All-Star semifinal.
John Scott is carried by his Pacific Division teammates after they won the NHL All-Star Game final on Sunday, January 31. Scott was named Most Valuable Player, ending a storybook weekend for the 6-foot-8 enforcer who the fans voted into the game. Scott has only five goals in 285 NHL games, but he scored twice in the All-Star semifinal.
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Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps helps Arizona State students try to distract a free-throw shooter during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 28. The Oregon State shooter missed both of his shots after Phelps popped out of the "Curtain of Distraction." <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2612010-michael-phelps-pops-out-of-asus-curtain-of-distraction-to-distract-ft-shooter" target="_blank" target="_blank">Watch the video</a>
Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps helps Arizona State students try to distract a free-throw shooter during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 28. The Oregon State shooter missed both of his shots after Phelps popped out of the "Curtain of Distraction." Watch the video
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Novak Djokovic holds up his trophy after he defeated Andy Murray <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F01%2F31%2Ftennis%2Faustralian-open-tennis-djokovic-murray%2F" target="_blank">to win his sixth Australian Open title</a> on Sunday, January 31. The Serbian has now won 11 Grand Slam titles, tying him with Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver on the all-time list.
Novak Djokovic holds up his trophy after he defeated Andy Murray to win his sixth Australian Open title on Sunday, January 31. The Serbian has now won 11 Grand Slam titles, tying him with Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver on the all-time list.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, jumps into a picture with Derek Anderson, Greg Olsen and Luke Kuechly after the Super Bowl-bound team arrived in San Jose, California, on Sunday, January 31.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, jumps into a picture with Derek Anderson, Greg Olsen and Luke Kuechly after the Super Bowl-bound team arrived in San Jose, California, on Sunday, January 31.
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Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo gives instructions to Matt McQuaid during a game at Northwestern on Thursday, January 28.
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo gives instructions to Matt McQuaid during a game at Northwestern on Thursday, January 28.
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Slovakian ice dancers Federica Testa and Lukas Csolley compete at the European Figure Skating Championships on Saturday, January 30.
Slovakian ice dancers Federica Testa and Lukas Csolley compete at the European Figure Skating Championships on Saturday, January 30.
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Austrian Wolfgang Kindl celebrates Sunday, January 31, after he finished in third place at the World Luge Championships in Königssee, Germany.
Austrian Wolfgang Kindl celebrates Sunday, January 31, after he finished in third place at the World Luge Championships in Königssee, Germany.
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San Jose's Brent Burns wears a Chewbacca mask during the NHL All-Star Skills Competition on Saturday, January 30. Burns is already known for having some of the best <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2F_-LTy5gvSJ%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">facial hair</a> in hockey.
San Jose's Brent Burns wears a Chewbacca mask during the NHL All-Star Skills Competition on Saturday, January 30. Burns is already known for having some of the best facial hair in hockey.
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Heath Frisby performs a trick on his snowmobile during the Winter X Games on Friday, January 29. He won silver in the freestyle event, which took place in Aspen, Colorado.
Heath Frisby performs a trick on his snowmobile during the Winter X Games on Friday, January 29. He won silver in the freestyle event, which took place in Aspen, Colorado.
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LeBron James, center, loses control of the ball as he's defended by Devin Booker, left, and Archie Goodwin during an NBA game in Cleveland on Wednesday, January 27.
LeBron James, center, loses control of the ball as he's defended by Devin Booker, left, and Archie Goodwin during an NBA game in Cleveland on Wednesday, January 27.
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Tommy Martin, left, boxes John Wayne Hibbert during a title fight in London on Saturday, January 30. Hibbert knocked out Martin in the 12th round to retain his super-lightweight titles.
Tommy Martin, left, boxes John Wayne Hibbert during a title fight in London on Saturday, January 30. Hibbert knocked out Martin in the 12th round to retain his super-lightweight titles.
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Sania Mirza, left, and Martina Hingis kiss their trophy after they won the doubles title at the Australian Open on Friday, January 29. Last year, the team won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
Sania Mirza, left, and Martina Hingis kiss their trophy after they won the doubles title at the Australian Open on Friday, January 29. Last year, the team won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
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Devonte' Graham high-fives Kansas fans after the Jayhawks defeated Kentucky in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, January 30. Kansas won 90-84 in overtime.
Devonte' Graham high-fives Kansas fans after the Jayhawks defeated Kentucky in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, January 30. Kansas won 90-84 in overtime.
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New Zealand rugby players perform the traditional haka dance after they beat South Africa <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F01%2F31%2Fsport%2Fsonny-bill-williams-wellington-sevens-rugby%2Findex.html" target="_blank">to win the Wellington Sevens</a> on Sunday, January 31. It is the third year in a row New Zealand has won the tournament, which is held on home soil.
New Zealand rugby players perform the traditional haka dance after they beat South Africa to win the Wellington Sevens on Sunday, January 31. It is the third year in a row New Zealand has won the tournament, which is held on home soil.
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Hall of Fame football player Michael Irvin is doused after his team of Pro Bowlers defeated Jerry Rice's team 49-27 on Sunday, January 31. Irvin and Rice drafted the two teams in what is the NFL's annual all-star game.
Hall of Fame football player Michael Irvin is doused after his team of Pro Bowlers defeated Jerry Rice's team 49-27 on Sunday, January 31. Irvin and Rice drafted the two teams in what is the NFL's annual all-star game.
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Wake Forest players steal the ball from Notre Dame's Zach Auguste during a college basketball game in South Bend, Indiana, on Sunday, January 31.
Wake Forest players steal the ball from Notre Dame's Zach Auguste during a college basketball game in South Bend, Indiana, on Sunday, January 31.
Robert Franklin/AP
Tennessee's Diamond DeShields goes horizontal after colliding with an Alabama player (off camera) in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Sunday, January 31.
Tennessee's Diamond DeShields goes horizontal after colliding with an Alabama player (off camera) in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Sunday, January 31.
Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel/AP
Rommy Gianni, left, and Mariano Gracida compete at the Snow Polo World Cup on Friday, January 29. Gianni and Team Maserati won the tournament, which took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Rommy Gianni, left, and Mariano Gracida compete at the Snow Polo World Cup on Friday, January 29. Gianni and Team Maserati won the tournament, which took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
GIAN EHRENZELLER/EPA
People play hockey in Moscow's Red Square on Wednesday, January 27 -- 100 days before the city hosts the Ice Hockey World Championship.
People play hockey in Moscow's Red Square on Wednesday, January 27 -- 100 days before the city hosts the Ice Hockey World Championship.
MAXIM SHEMETOV/REUTERS/Newscom
Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield celebrates after his team defeated LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, January 30. The top-ranked Sooners won 77-75.
Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield celebrates after his team defeated LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, January 30. The top-ranked Sooners won 77-75.
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Germany head coach Dagur Sigurdsson is lifted by his players Sunday, January 31, after they won the European Handball Championship in Krakow, Poland. The Germans defeated Spain in the final to win their first European title since 2004.
Germany head coach Dagur Sigurdsson is lifted by his players Sunday, January 31, after they won the European Handball Championship in Krakow, Poland. The Germans defeated Spain in the final to win their first European title since 2004.
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Petr Pilat, left, and Travis Pastrana practice Sunday, January 31, before the Nitro Circus Live event in Prague, Czech Republic.
Petr Pilat, left, and Travis Pastrana practice Sunday, January 31, before the Nitro Circus Live event in Prague, Czech Republic.
Michal Krumphanzl/CTK/AP
Serena Williams hits a forehand during the Australian Open final on Saturday, January 30. Williams lost to Angelique Kerber in three sets.
Serena Williams hits a forehand during the Australian Open final on Saturday, January 30. Williams lost to Angelique Kerber in three sets.
Vincent Thian/AP
Russian figure skaters Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov perform Sunday, January 31, during the gala exhibition of the European Figure Skating Championships.
Russian figure skaters Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov perform Sunday, January 31, during the gala exhibition of the European Figure Skating Championships.
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North Carolina State's Abdul-Malik Abu dunks the ball against Miami on Saturday, January 30.
North Carolina State's Abdul-Malik Abu dunks the ball against Miami on Saturday, January 30.
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Francis Lafreniere lands a right to the head of Renan St. Juste during a middleweight title fight in Montreal on Saturday, January 30. Lafreniere won the bout by unanimous decision.
Francis Lafreniere lands a right to the head of Renan St. Juste during a middleweight title fight in Montreal on Saturday, January 30. Lafreniere won the bout by unanimous decision.
Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press/AP
Iago Herrerin, the goalkeeper for Athletic Bilbao, clears the ball over the bar during a Copa del Rey match against FC Barcelona on Wednesday, January 27. Barcelona won the match 3-1 to clinch a spot in the semifinals of the Spanish tournament.
Iago Herrerin, the goalkeeper for Athletic Bilbao, clears the ball over the bar during a Copa del Rey match against FC Barcelona on Wednesday, January 27. Barcelona won the match 3-1 to clinch a spot in the semifinals of the Spanish tournament.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is seen on a video board in San Francisco on Saturday, January 30. Super Bowl 50 will be played in nearby Santa Clara on February 7. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F01%2F26%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0126%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 29 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is seen on a video board in San Francisco on Saturday, January 30. Super Bowl 50 will be played in nearby Santa Clara on February 7. See 29 amazing sports photos from last week
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