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What a shot! 29 amazing sports photos

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Villanova's Kris Jenkins shoots a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to defeat North Carolina 77-74 in the NCAA Tournament final on Monday, April 4. It is the second national title in Villanova history. The Wildcats also won it all in 1985.
Villanova's Kris Jenkins shoots a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to defeat North Carolina 77-74 in the NCAA Tournament final on Monday, April 4. It is the second national title in Villanova history. The Wildcats also won it all in 1985.
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Cricket players from the West Indies celebrate during the final of the World Twenty20, which they won Sunday, April 3, in Kolkata, India. The "Windies" defeated England for their second Twenty20 title.
Cricket players from the West Indies celebrate during the final of the World Twenty20, which they won Sunday, April 3, in Kolkata, India. The "Windies" defeated England for their second Twenty20 title.
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Bradley Smith falls off his motorcycle during a MotoGP qualifying session on Saturday, April 2. He raced the next day and finished eighth in the Argentina Grand Prix.
Bradley Smith falls off his motorcycle during a MotoGP qualifying session on Saturday, April 2. He raced the next day and finished eighth in the Argentina Grand Prix.
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Adam Jones is introduced before the Baltimore Orioles' Opening Day baseball game on Monday, April 4.
Adam Jones is introduced before the Baltimore Orioles' Opening Day baseball game on Monday, April 4.
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Lambs race in Ascot, England, on Sunday, April 3.
Lambs race in Ascot, England, on Sunday, April 3.
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Greg Bird suffered a cut to the face during a National Rugby League match in Gold Coast, Australia, on Friday, April 1.
Greg Bird suffered a cut to the face during a National Rugby League match in Gold Coast, Australia, on Friday, April 1.
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The Belgian national soccer team, right, and the Portuguese national team observe a minute of silence Tuesday, March 29, for the victims of the Brussels terror attacks. The international friendly match, initially scheduled for the Belgian capital, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F29%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Ffootball-brussels-paris-portugal%2Findex.html" target="_blank">was moved to Leiria, Portugal.</a>
The Belgian national soccer team, right, and the Portuguese national team observe a minute of silence Tuesday, March 29, for the victims of the Brussels terror attacks. The international friendly match, initially scheduled for the Belgian capital, was moved to Leiria, Portugal.
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Atlanta's Al Horford fouls Cleveland's LeBron James during an NBA game in Atlanta on Friday, April 1.
Atlanta's Al Horford fouls Cleveland's LeBron James during an NBA game in Atlanta on Friday, April 1.
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Mark Morgan splashes into the mud during a "Mudda-Cross" event in Jacksonville, Texas, on Friday, April 1.
Mark Morgan splashes into the mud during a "Mudda-Cross" event in Jacksonville, Texas, on Friday, April 1.
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Lydia Ko leads the leap into Poppie's Pond after winning the ANA Inspiration, a golf tournament in Rancho Mirage, California, on Sunday, April 3. It's the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F04%2F04%2Fgolf%2Flydia-ko-golf-ana-inspiration-california-lpga%2Findex.html" target="_blank">second major in a row</a> for Ko, an 18-year-old from New Zealand who won the Evian Championship in September.
Lydia Ko leads the leap into Poppie's Pond after winning the ANA Inspiration, a golf tournament in Rancho Mirage, California, on Sunday, April 3. It's the second major in a row for Ko, an 18-year-old from New Zealand who won the Evian Championship in September.
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Jeremy Stravius swims the 200-meter freestyle at France's Olympic qualifiers on Wednesday, March 30.
Jeremy Stravius swims the 200-meter freestyle at France's Olympic qualifiers on Wednesday, March 30.
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Syracuse forward Michael Gbinije sits on the bench during the second half of a Final Four game in Houston on Saturday, April 2. The Orange lost to North Carolina 83-66, ending their season as well as Gbinije's collegiate career.
Syracuse forward Michael Gbinije sits on the bench during the second half of a Final Four game in Houston on Saturday, April 2. The Orange lost to North Carolina 83-66, ending their season as well as Gbinije's collegiate career.
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Skiers climb Sunday, April 3, during the Trophees du Muveran, a mountaineering race in the Swiss Alps.
Skiers climb Sunday, April 3, during the Trophees du Muveran, a mountaineering race in the Swiss Alps.
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Teams walk through Nelson, New Zealand, during the GODZone Adventure Race on Sunday, April 3.
Teams walk through Nelson, New Zealand, during the GODZone Adventure Race on Sunday, April 3.
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A competitor rides a bronco during the Lang Lang Rodeo, one of Australia's oldest rodeos, on Monday, March 28.
A competitor rides a bronco during the Lang Lang Rodeo, one of Australia's oldest rodeos, on Monday, March 28.
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Russian ice dancers Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin compete at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston on Thursday, March 31.
Russian ice dancers Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin compete at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston on Thursday, March 31.
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Gervonta Davis celebrates his knockout victory over Guillermo Avila during a boxing card in Washington on Friday, April 1. Davis improved his record to 15-0.
Gervonta Davis celebrates his knockout victory over Guillermo Avila during a boxing card in Washington on Friday, April 1. Davis improved his record to 15-0.
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Novak Djokovic jumps for joy after defeating Kei Nishikori in the final of the Miami Open on Sunday, April 3. It is the sixth Miami Open title for Djokovic, the world's top-ranked tennis player.
Novak Djokovic jumps for joy after defeating Kei Nishikori in the final of the Miami Open on Sunday, April 3. It is the sixth Miami Open title for Djokovic, the world's top-ranked tennis player.
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Minnesota's Andrew Wiggins leans in for a layup during an NBA game in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 3.
Minnesota's Andrew Wiggins leans in for a layup during an NBA game in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 3.
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French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris dives for a shot but can't make the save during a friendly match against Russia on Tuesday, March 29. It was France's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F29%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Ffootball-brussels-paris-portugal%2Findex.html" target="_blank">first match at the Stade de France</a> since the Paris terror attacks in November.
French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris dives for a shot but can't make the save during a friendly match against Russia on Tuesday, March 29. It was France's first match at the Stade de France since the Paris terror attacks in November.
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Syracuse's bench reacts to a 3-pointer during the team's Final Four win on Sunday, April 3. The Orange defeated Washington 80-59 to advance to the championship game.
Syracuse's bench reacts to a 3-pointer during the team's Final Four win on Sunday, April 3. The Orange defeated Washington 80-59 to advance to the championship game.
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Runners participate in the Paris Marathon on Sunday, April 3.
Runners participate in the Paris Marathon on Sunday, April 3.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch celebrates on top of his car after winning the Sprint Cup race in Martinsville, Virginia, on Sunday, April 3. It was the first victory of the season for Busch, who won the Sprint Cup title in 2015.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch celebrates on top of his car after winning the Sprint Cup race in Martinsville, Virginia, on Sunday, April 3. It was the first victory of the season for Busch, who won the Sprint Cup title in 2015.
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IndyCars line up before the start of the Phoenix Grand Prix on Saturday, April 2.
IndyCars line up before the start of the Phoenix Grand Prix on Saturday, April 2.
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Cruz Azul's Kevin Montano slides into Pachuca's Rodolfo Pizarro during a league match in Mexico City on Saturday, April 2.
Cruz Azul's Kevin Montano slides into Pachuca's Rodolfo Pizarro during a league match in Mexico City on Saturday, April 2.
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Fans of Werder Bremen support their soccer club during a German league match at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, April 2.
Fans of Werder Bremen support their soccer club during a German league match at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, April 2.
Martin Meissner/AP
Formula One driver Nico Rosberg is sprayed by members of his team after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, April 3. Rosberg has won both of this season's F1 races.
Formula One driver Nico Rosberg is sprayed by members of his team after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, April 3. Rosberg has won both of this season's F1 races.
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Travis Cloke of the Collingwood Magpies has his vision obscured by Alex Rance of the Richmond Tigers during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Friday, April 1.
Travis Cloke of the Collingwood Magpies has his vision obscured by Alex Rance of the Richmond Tigers during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Friday, April 1.
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Clouds hover over a tennis court in Key Biscayne, Florida, during a Miami Open match on Tuesday, March 29. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F29%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0329%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 28 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Clouds hover over a tennis court in Key Biscayne, Florida, during a Miami Open match on Tuesday, March 29. See 28 amazing sports photos from last week
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