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What a shot! 31 amazing sports photos

Published 6:37 AM EST, Tue March 8, 2016
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A man knocks down a baseball bat that flew into the stands during a spring-training game in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Saturday, March 5. The bat was heading toward a young boy who was looking at a cell phone.
A man knocks down a baseball bat that flew into the stands during a spring-training game in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Saturday, March 5. The bat was heading toward a young boy who was looking at a cell phone.
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Miesha Tate celebrates after she defeated Holly Holm to win the UFC bantamweight title on Saturday, March 5. Holm submitted to a rear-naked choke in the fifth round.
Miesha Tate celebrates after she defeated Holly Holm to win the UFC bantamweight title on Saturday, March 5. Holm submitted to a rear-naked choke in the fifth round.
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Australian swimmer Mitch Larkin swims the 100-meter backstroke Sunday, March 6, while competing in the New South Wales State Open Championships.
Australian swimmer Mitch Larkin swims the 100-meter backstroke Sunday, March 6, while competing in the New South Wales State Open Championships.
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Basketball players from George Washington University huddle before an Atlantic 10 tournament game on Friday, March 4. The team won the tournament for the second straight season.
Basketball players from George Washington University huddle before an Atlantic 10 tournament game on Friday, March 4. The team won the tournament for the second straight season.
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Nate Diaz chokes Conor McGregor on his way to winning the main event of UFC 196 on Saturday, March 5. The second-round submission was McGregor's first loss since November 2010.
Nate Diaz chokes Conor McGregor on his way to winning the main event of UFC 196 on Saturday, March 5. The second-round submission was McGregor's first loss since November 2010.
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Johnny Giavotella, a second baseman with the Los Angeles Angels, slides safely into third after hitting a triple in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, March 6.
Johnny Giavotella, a second baseman with the Los Angeles Angels, slides safely into third after hitting a triple in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, March 6.
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Venezuela's Maryoly Gomez pulls the hair of Uruguay's Victoria Rios during a rugby sevens match in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, March 6.
Venezuela's Maryoly Gomez pulls the hair of Uruguay's Victoria Rios during a rugby sevens match in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, March 6.
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Ha Na Jang celebrates Sunday, March 6, after she won the HSBC Women's Champions, an LPGA tournament in Singapore. She even broke out a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfdigest.com%2Fstory%2Fwatch-ha-na-jang-celebrate-her-latest-win-by-doing-the-beyonce-super-bowl-dance" target="_blank" target="_blank">Beyonce dance</a> on the last hole.
Ha Na Jang celebrates Sunday, March 6, after she won the HSBC Women's Champions, an LPGA tournament in Singapore. She even broke out a Beyonce dance on the last hole.
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Kobe Bryant is swarmed by Golden State defenders during an NBA game in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 6. Bryant and the Lakers had a record of 12-51 coming into the game, but they upset the league-leading Warriors 112-95. It was only the sixth loss of the season for Golden State (55-6).
Kobe Bryant is swarmed by Golden State defenders during an NBA game in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 6. Bryant and the Lakers had a record of 12-51 coming into the game, but they upset the league-leading Warriors 112-95. It was only the sixth loss of the season for Golden State (55-6).
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Dutch cyclist Matthijs Buchli, left, crashes into American Matthew Baranoski during a keirin race Sunday, March 6, at the Track Cycling World Championships.
Dutch cyclist Matthijs Buchli, left, crashes into American Matthew Baranoski during a keirin race Sunday, March 6, at the Track Cycling World Championships.
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Oregon State basketball players roll in confetti after winning the Pac-12 tournament on Sunday, March 6. They beat UCLA in the final 69-57.
Oregon State basketball players roll in confetti after winning the Pac-12 tournament on Sunday, March 6. They beat UCLA in the final 69-57.
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San Diego's Cory Spangenberg fields a ball during a spring-training game in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday, March 5.
San Diego's Cory Spangenberg fields a ball during a spring-training game in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday, March 5.
Chris Carlson/AP
German gymnast Andreas Bretschneider competes on the rings Saturday, March 5, during the American Cup competition in Newark, New Jersey.
German gymnast Andreas Bretschneider competes on the rings Saturday, March 5, during the American Cup competition in Newark, New Jersey.
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Canada's synchronized swimming team performs its technical routine on Saturday, March 5, as it tries to qualify for this summer's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Canada's synchronized swimming team performs its technical routine on Saturday, March 5, as it tries to qualify for this summer's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
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Otto Porter Jr. and LeBron James reach for a loose ball during an NBA game in Cleveland on Friday, March 4.
Otto Porter Jr. and LeBron James reach for a loose ball during an NBA game in Cleveland on Friday, March 4.
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Illinois's Zane Richards, bottom, wrestles Iowa's Cory Clark during the Big Ten Championships on Sunday, March 6. Clark won the match and the 133-pound weight class.
Illinois's Zane Richards, bottom, wrestles Iowa's Cory Clark during the Big Ten Championships on Sunday, March 6. Clark won the match and the 133-pound weight class.
Matthew Holst/AP
Members of the Red Bull Racing Team take part in a pit-stop practice session during winter testing in Montmelo, Spain, on Wednesday, March 2. The Formula One season begins in Australia on March 20.
Members of the Red Bull Racing Team take part in a pit-stop practice session during winter testing in Montmelo, Spain, on Wednesday, March 2. The Formula One season begins in Australia on March 20.
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U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath reacts to a tackle by England's Alex Greenwood during a match in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday, March 3.  The Americans won 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup, a four-team tournament that ends March 9.
U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath reacts to a tackle by England's Alex Greenwood during a match in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday, March 3. The Americans won 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup, a four-team tournament that ends March 9.
Mike Carlson/AP
Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell, left, celebrates with teammate Harrison Niego, right, after the Hoosiers defeated Iowa and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title on Tuesday, March 1. Ferrell, the team's starting point guard, finished with 20 points.
Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell, left, celebrates with teammate Harrison Niego, right, after the Hoosiers defeated Iowa and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title on Tuesday, March 1. Ferrell, the team's starting point guard, finished with 20 points.
Charlie Neibergall/AP
Jackson Hastings, a rugby player with the Sydney Roosters, is tackled by South Sydney Rabbitohs during a league match on Sunday, March 6.
Jackson Hastings, a rugby player with the Sydney Roosters, is tackled by South Sydney Rabbitohs during a league match on Sunday, March 6.
Matt King/Getty Images
Riot police detain a fan during a Greek Cup soccer match in Thessaloniki on Wednesday, March 2. The semifinal match between Olympiakos and PAOK was stopped in the final minute after angry PAOK fans threw flares onto the field and clashed with police.
Riot police detain a fan during a Greek Cup soccer match in Thessaloniki on Wednesday, March 2. The semifinal match between Olympiakos and PAOK was stopped in the final minute after angry PAOK fans threw flares onto the field and clashed with police.
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A soccer fan looks at his cell phone during an MLS game in Houston on Sunday, March 6.
A soccer fan looks at his cell phone during an MLS game in Houston on Sunday, March 6.
Leslie Plaza Johnson/AP
Ibrahim Hamato, a Paralympic table tennis champion from Egypt, returns a shot during an exhibition match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, March 6.
Ibrahim Hamato, a Paralympic table tennis champion from Egypt, returns a shot during an exhibition match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, March 6.
Vincent Thian/AP
British cyclist Jonathan Dibben wins gold in the points race at the Track Cycling World Championships on Friday, March 4.
British cyclist Jonathan Dibben wins gold in the points race at the Track Cycling World Championships on Friday, March 4.
Tim Ireland/AP
Penn State's Zain Retherford is wrapped around Iowa's Brandon Sorensen during the 149-pound final at the Big Ten Championships on Sunday, March 6. Retherford won the match and was named the conference's wrestler of the year.
Penn State's Zain Retherford is wrapped around Iowa's Brandon Sorensen during the 149-pound final at the Big Ten Championships on Sunday, March 6. Retherford won the match and was named the conference's wrestler of the year.
Matthew Holst/AP
Bangladesh's cricket team celebrates after defeating Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Wednesday, March 2.
Bangladesh's cricket team celebrates after defeating Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Wednesday, March 2.
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Andy Murray pumps his fist after he defeated Kei Nishikori to clinch a Davis Cup victory for Great Britain on Sunday, March 6.
Andy Murray pumps his fist after he defeated Kei Nishikori to clinch a Davis Cup victory for Great Britain on Sunday, March 6.
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A NASCAR pit crew kneels in prayer before the Sprint Cup race in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 6.
A NASCAR pit crew kneels in prayer before the Sprint Cup race in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 6.
Isaac Brekken/AP
French biathlete Martin Fourcade celebrates after winning the sprint race at the Biathlon World Championships on Saturday, March 5. Fourcade has won nine world titles and two Olympic golds in his prestigious career.
French biathlete Martin Fourcade celebrates after winning the sprint race at the Biathlon World Championships on Saturday, March 5. Fourcade has won nine world titles and two Olympic golds in his prestigious career.
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American gymnast Gabby Douglas, the 2012 Olympic champion, competes on the uneven bars during the American Cup on Saturday, March 5. She finished first in the all-around competition.
American gymnast Gabby Douglas, the 2012 Olympic champion, competes on the uneven bars during the American Cup on Saturday, March 5. She finished first in the all-around competition.
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Cyclists participate in the Cape Town Cycle Tour in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday, March 6.
Cyclists participate in the Cape Town Cycle Tour in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday, March 6.
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