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What a shot! 31 amazing sports photos

Published 6:33 AM EST, Tue March 1, 2016
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Lionel Messi holds his Barcelona teammate, Neymar, after scoring against Sevilla on Sunday, February 28. It was Messi's 30th goal of the season for Barcelona, which took an eight-point lead in the Spanish league.
Lionel Messi holds his Barcelona teammate, Neymar, after scoring against Sevilla on Sunday, February 28. It was Messi's 30th goal of the season for Barcelona, which took an eight-point lead in the Spanish league.
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A surfboat tips over during the Piha Big Wave Classic, which took place in Auckland, New Zealand, on Saturday, February 27.
A surfboat tips over during the Piha Big Wave Classic, which took place in Auckland, New Zealand, on Saturday, February 27.
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Sophie McKinna throws a shot put at the Indoor British Championships. She finished second in the event, which was won by Rachel Wallader on Saturday, February 27.
Sophie McKinna throws a shot put at the Indoor British Championships. She finished second in the event, which was won by Rachel Wallader on Saturday, February 27.
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Golden State guard Stephen Curry (No. 30) celebrates with teammates after he hit a long 3-pointer to win in Oklahoma City on Saturday, February 27. Curry made 12 3-pointers in the game and finished with 46 points.
Golden State guard Stephen Curry (No. 30) celebrates with teammates after he hit a long 3-pointer to win in Oklahoma City on Saturday, February 27. Curry made 12 3-pointers in the game and finished with 46 points.
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Brayden Elliott falls off his motorcycle during an Australian Superbike race on Sunday, February 28.
Brayden Elliott falls off his motorcycle during an Australian Superbike race on Sunday, February 28.
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PSV's Davy Propper challenges Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez during a Champions League match in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on Tuesday, February 24.
PSV's Davy Propper challenges Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez during a Champions League match in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on Tuesday, February 24.
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Dominika Cibulkova hits a shot during the semifinals of the Mexican Open on Friday, February 26.
Dominika Cibulkova hits a shot during the semifinals of the Mexican Open on Friday, February 26.
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Rustam Khabilov (black shorts) throws Norman Parke during a UFC bout in London on Saturday, February 27. Khabilov won by unanimous decision.
Rustam Khabilov (black shorts) throws Norman Parke during a UFC bout in London on Saturday, February 27. Khabilov won by unanimous decision.
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Gianni Infantino reacts after being <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F02%2F26%2Fsport%2Ffifa-election-gianni-infantino-president-sepp-blatter%2F" target="_blank">elected as FIFA's new president</a> on Friday, February 26. Infantino is a Swiss-Italian lawyer who is general secretary of UEFA, the governing body of European soccer.
Gianni Infantino reacts after being elected as FIFA's new president on Friday, February 26. Infantino is a Swiss-Italian lawyer who is general secretary of UEFA, the governing body of European soccer.
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Luke Hochevar crashes Ian Kennedy's portrait during spring training photo day on Wednesday, February 25. Both play for the Kansas City Royals, who won the World Series last year.
Luke Hochevar crashes Ian Kennedy's portrait during spring training photo day on Wednesday, February 25. Both play for the Kansas City Royals, who won the World Series last year.
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Anaheim goalie Frederik Andersen makes a save Wednesday, February 24, as teammate Josh Manson battles Buffalo's Johan Larsson in the crease.
Anaheim goalie Frederik Andersen makes a save Wednesday, February 24, as teammate Josh Manson battles Buffalo's Johan Larsson in the crease.
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A kangaroo jumps in front of Peter Senior and his caddie during the Perth International, a golf tournament in Perth, Australia, on Friday, February 26.
A kangaroo jumps in front of Peter Senior and his caddie during the Perth International, a golf tournament in Perth, Australia, on Friday, February 26.
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Runners start the Tokyo Marathon in front of confetti on Sunday, February 28.
Runners start the Tokyo Marathon in front of confetti on Sunday, February 28.
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Bernadette Szocs, a Romanian table-tennis player, focuses on the ball Monday, February 29, during the World Team Table Tennis Championships. The tournament is taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Bernadette Szocs, a Romanian table-tennis player, focuses on the ball Monday, February 29, during the World Team Table Tennis Championships. The tournament is taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Detroit legend Steve Yzerman, left, scores against Colorado great Patrick Roy during an NHL alumni game in Denver on Friday, February 26. The game was played at Coors Field, the home of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies. Roy is now the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Yzerman is general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Detroit legend Steve Yzerman, left, scores against Colorado great Patrick Roy during an NHL alumni game in Denver on Friday, February 26. The game was played at Coors Field, the home of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies. Roy is now the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Yzerman is general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Oakland pitcher Liam Hendriks catches a ball during spring training drills in Mesa, Arizona, on Thursday, February 25.
Oakland pitcher Liam Hendriks catches a ball during spring training drills in Mesa, Arizona, on Thursday, February 25.
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Rutgers' Ibrahima Diallo battles Northwestern players for a loose ball on Saturday, February 27.
Rutgers' Ibrahima Diallo battles Northwestern players for a loose ball on Saturday, February 27.
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Irish rugby player Ailis Egan wears a protective mask during a Six Nations match against England on Saturday, February 27.
Irish rugby player Ailis Egan wears a protective mask during a Six Nations match against England on Saturday, February 27.
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Russia's Aslan Lappinagov, left, grabs Czech opponent Jaromir Musil during the European Open judo tournament on Sunday, February 28. Musil won the match and went on to finish second in their weight class.
Russia's Aslan Lappinagov, left, grabs Czech opponent Jaromir Musil during the European Open judo tournament on Sunday, February 28. Musil won the match and went on to finish second in their weight class.
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Chris Harold, a soccer player with the Perth Glory, falls over as he reacts to a missed opportunity Friday, February 26, in Sydney.
Chris Harold, a soccer player with the Perth Glory, falls over as he reacts to a missed opportunity Friday, February 26, in Sydney.
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Seton Hall's Angel Delgado watches his shot go into the basket during a Big East basketball game on Thursday, February 25.
Seton Hall's Angel Delgado watches his shot go into the basket during a Big East basketball game on Thursday, February 25.
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Barrett Martineau, a Canadian skeleton racer, begins his first run at the World Cup event in Konigssee, Germany, on Saturday, February 27.
Barrett Martineau, a Canadian skeleton racer, begins his first run at the World Cup event in Konigssee, Germany, on Saturday, February 27.
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Jordan de Goey of the Collingwood Magpies is tackled by Andrew Mackie of the Geelong Cats during an Australian rules football match on Friday, February 26.
Jordan de Goey of the Collingwood Magpies is tackled by Andrew Mackie of the Geelong Cats during an Australian rules football match on Friday, February 26.
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Aric Almirola's Sprint Cup car catches fire after a last-lap crash at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, February 28. He was OK.
Aric Almirola's Sprint Cup car catches fire after a last-lap crash at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, February 28. He was OK.
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A Chicago Cubs fan watches the team practice in Mesa, Arizona, on Wednesday, February 24.
A Chicago Cubs fan watches the team practice in Mesa, Arizona, on Wednesday, February 24.
Matt York/AP
UConn's Breanna Stewart is swarmed by Tulane defenders during a game in Storrs, Connecticut, on Saturday, February 27. Stewart and the Huskies are undefeated this season as they seek their fourth straight national title.
UConn's Breanna Stewart is swarmed by Tulane defenders during a game in Storrs, Connecticut, on Saturday, February 27. Stewart and the Huskies are undefeated this season as they seek their fourth straight national title.
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Fans of Red Star Belgrade cheer the Serbian soccer team during its derby match against Partizan on Saturday, February 27.
Fans of Red Star Belgrade cheer the Serbian soccer team during its derby match against Partizan on Saturday, February 27.
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Track athletes from the University of Arkansas celebrate after they won the SEC indoor championships on Saturday, February 27. It is the 100th conference title in program history.
Track athletes from the University of Arkansas celebrate after they won the SEC indoor championships on Saturday, February 27. It is the 100th conference title in program history.
Gunnar Rathbun/AP
Drag racer Leah Pritchett is doused with a cooler full of ice water after she won the Carquest Nationals in Chandler, Arizona, on Sunday, February 28.
Drag racer Leah Pritchett is doused with a cooler full of ice water after she won the Carquest Nationals in Chandler, Arizona, on Sunday, February 28.
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Louis van Gaal, the manager of Manchester United, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2620431-manchester-united-vs-arsenal-louis-van-gaal-arsene-wenger-post-match-reaction" target="_blank" target="_blank">throws himself to the ground</a> as he makes a point to the fourth official in Manchester, England, on Sunday, February 28.
Louis van Gaal, the manager of Manchester United, throws himself to the ground as he makes a point to the fourth official in Manchester, England, on Sunday, February 28.
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People play on Alberta's Lake Louise during the annual Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday, February 27. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F02%2F23%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0223%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 31 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
People play on Alberta's Lake Louise during the annual Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday, February 27. See 31 amazing sports photos from last week
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