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What a shot! 22 amazing sports photos

Published 6:47 AM EDT, Tue July 5, 2016
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Novak Djokovic slips in his third-round Wimbledon match against Sam Querrey on Saturday, July 2. Djokovic, the world's top-ranked player, lost in four sets. It was his <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F02%2Ftennis%2Fnovak-djokovic-wimbledon%2Findex.html" target="_blank">first loss in a Grand Slam</a> since the French Open final in June 2015.
Novak Djokovic slips in his third-round Wimbledon match against Sam Querrey on Saturday, July 2. Djokovic, the world's top-ranked player, lost in four sets. It was his first loss in a Grand Slam since the French Open final in June 2015.
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Swimming legend Michael Phelps gestures after winning the 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials on Wednesday, June 29. He will be competing <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F30%2Fsport%2Fmichael-phelps-olympics-rio-trials%2Findex.html" target="_blank">in his fifth Olympic Games</a> next month.
Swimming legend Michael Phelps gestures after winning the 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials on Wednesday, June 29. He will be competing in his fifth Olympic Games next month.
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German defender Jerome Boateng grabs the shorts of Italian forward Eder during a Euro 2016 quarterfinal match on Saturday, July 2. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F02%2Ffootball%2Fgermany-italy-euro-2016%2F" target="_blank">Germany advanced</a> after a dramatic penalty shootout.
German defender Jerome Boateng grabs the shorts of Italian forward Eder during a Euro 2016 quarterfinal match on Saturday, July 2. Germany advanced after a dramatic penalty shootout.
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Ryan Crouser competes in the shot put at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday, July 1. He won the event to clinch a spot in Rio de Janeiro.
Ryan Crouser competes in the shot put at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday, July 1. He won the event to clinch a spot in Rio de Janeiro.
Matt Slocum/AP
Adam Eaton, outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, leaps over Houston catcher Evan Gattis on Saturday, July 2. He was tagged out on the play.
Adam Eaton, outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, leaps over Houston catcher Evan Gattis on Saturday, July 2. He was tagged out on the play.
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Cyclists begin the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, July 2. The starting point was Mont Saint-Michel, an island in Normandy, France.
Cyclists begin the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, July 2. The starting point was Mont Saint-Michel, an island in Normandy, France.
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Dimitri Payet kisses the boot of his French teammate, Antoine Griezmann, after Griezmann scored a goal against Iceland on Sunday, July 3. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F03%2Ffootball%2Ffrance-iceland-euro-2016-quarterfinal%2F" target="_blank">France won 5-2 </a>to advance to the semifinals of Euro 2016.
Dimitri Payet kisses the boot of his French teammate, Antoine Griezmann, after Griezmann scored a goal against Iceland on Sunday, July 3. France won 5-2 to advance to the semifinals of Euro 2016.
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Toronto catcher Russell Martin is restrained by coach DeMarlo Hale after being ejected from a game on Friday, July 1. Martin was ejected for arguing a third called strike.
Toronto catcher Russell Martin is restrained by coach DeMarlo Hale after being ejected from a game on Friday, July 1. Martin was ejected for arguing a third called strike.
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Formula One leader Nico Rosberg practices on Friday, July 1, ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Formula One leader Nico Rosberg practices on Friday, July 1, ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Serena Williams celebrates a point during her first-round Wimbledon win over Amara Safikovic on Tuesday, June 28. Williams, the world's No. 1 tennis player, is seeking her 22nd Grand Slam title.
Serena Williams celebrates a point during her first-round Wimbledon win over Amara Safikovic on Tuesday, June 28. Williams, the world's No. 1 tennis player, is seeking her 22nd Grand Slam title.
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Alberto Contador, injured in a crash during the first stage of the Tour de France, grimaces as he rides to catch up with the pack on Saturday, July 2.
Alberto Contador, injured in a crash during the first stage of the Tour de France, grimaces as he rides to catch up with the pack on Saturday, July 2.
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Coastal Carolina players celebrate after winning the College World Series on Thursday, June 30. The Chanticleers defeated Arizona to claim their first-ever national title.
Coastal Carolina players celebrate after winning the College World Series on Thursday, June 30. The Chanticleers defeated Arizona to claim their first-ever national title.
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Runners compete in the 10,000 meters during the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday, July 1. Galen Rupp, seen here in second place, would go on to win the race.
Runners compete in the 10,000 meters during the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday, July 1. Galen Rupp, seen here in second place, would go on to win the race.
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Germany fans display a giant jersey in the stands during a Euro 2016 quarterfinal match in Bordeaux, France, on Saturday, July 2.
Germany fans display a giant jersey in the stands during a Euro 2016 quarterfinal match in Bordeaux, France, on Saturday, July 2.
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Hendrik Tui wins a lineout ball for the Queensland Reds during a Super Rugby match in Canberra, Australia, on Friday, July 1.
Hendrik Tui wins a lineout ball for the Queensland Reds during a Super Rugby match in Canberra, Australia, on Friday, July 1.
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Brad Keselowski celebrates with his crew in Victory Lane after winning a Sprint Cup in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Saturday, July 2.
Brad Keselowski celebrates with his crew in Victory Lane after winning a Sprint Cup in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Saturday, July 2.
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Connor Jaeger swims the 1,500-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials on Saturday, July 2. Jaegar won the event the next day to qualify for the Olympics.
Connor Jaeger swims the 1,500-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials on Saturday, July 2. Jaegar won the event the next day to qualify for the Olympics.
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Gregor Blanco is hit by a pitch during a Major League Baseball game in San Francisco on Tuesday, June 28.
Gregor Blanco is hit by a pitch during a Major League Baseball game in San Francisco on Tuesday, June 28.
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Decathlete Zach Ziemek throws the discus during the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday, July 3. Ziemek made the Olympic team after finishing in third place overall.
Decathlete Zach Ziemek throws the discus during the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday, July 3. Ziemek made the Olympic team after finishing in third place overall.
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Numerous cars are collected in a wreck during the Sprint Cup race at Daytona on Saturday, July 2.
Numerous cars are collected in a wreck during the Sprint Cup race at Daytona on Saturday, July 2.
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Ashton Eaton competes in the pole vault during the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday, July 3. Eaton won the decathlon and will represent the United States in Rio de Janeiro.
Ashton Eaton competes in the pole vault during the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday, July 3. Eaton won the decathlon and will represent the United States in Rio de Janeiro.
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Military helicopters fly over a field at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, prior to <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F01%2Fsport%2Fmarlins-braves-at-fort-bragg%2F" target="_blank">a special Major League Baseball game </a>between Miami and Atlanta on Sunday, July 3. The vast majority of seats were reserved for U.S. service members and their families. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F28%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-0628%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 27 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Military helicopters fly over a field at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, prior to a special Major League Baseball game between Miami and Atlanta on Sunday, July 3. The vast majority of seats were reserved for U.S. service members and their families. See 27 amazing sports photos from last week
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