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What a shot! 27 amazing sports photos

Published 6:39 AM EDT, Tue August 2, 2016
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Jimmy Walker pumps his fist after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F31%2Fgolf%2Fpga-championship-jimmy-walker-jason-day%2F" target="_blank">winning the PGA Championship</a> with a par putt on the last hole Sunday, July 31. It was the first major title for Walker, who edged Jason Day by one shot at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey.
Jimmy Walker pumps his fist after winning the PGA Championship with a par putt on the last hole Sunday, July 31. It was the first major title for Walker, who edged Jason Day by one shot at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey.
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Jorge Masvidal punches Ross Pearson during their UFC bout in Atlanta on Saturday, July 30. Masvidal won by unanimous decision.
Jorge Masvidal punches Ross Pearson during their UFC bout in Atlanta on Saturday, July 30. Masvidal won by unanimous decision.
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Ketchup trips Onion as hot dogs race at a Cleveland Indians baseball game on Wednesday, July 27.
Ketchup trips Onion as hot dogs race at a Cleveland Indians baseball game on Wednesday, July 27.
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Heather Clatworthy celebrates Wednesday, July 27, after she became the first swimmer in nearly 90 years to cross a 13-mile stretch of sea off Ireland's north coast. She <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swimmingworldmagazine.com%2Fnews%2Fheather-clatworthy-becomes-first-to-swim-moville-to-portstewart-since-1929%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">swam from Moville to Portstewart</a> in four hours and 15 minutes.
Heather Clatworthy celebrates Wednesday, July 27, after she became the first swimmer in nearly 90 years to cross a 13-mile stretch of sea off Ireland's north coast. She swam from Moville to Portstewart in four hours and 15 minutes.
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The Maracana Stadium is seen behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, July 31. The Summer Olympics begin in Rio on August 5.
The Maracana Stadium is seen behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, July 31. The Summer Olympics begin in Rio on August 5.
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Houston's Jose Altuve reacts after being hit by a pitch during a Major League Baseball game in Detroit on Sunday, July 31.
Houston's Jose Altuve reacts after being hit by a pitch during a Major League Baseball game in Detroit on Sunday, July 31.
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A supporter of the Danish soccer club Brondby lights fireworks during a Europa League match in Berlin on Thursday, July 28.
A supporter of the Danish soccer club Brondby lights fireworks during a Europa League match in Berlin on Thursday, July 28.
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John Brown, wide receiver with the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, drops a ball during training-camp practice on Friday, July 29.
John Brown, wide receiver with the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, drops a ball during training-camp practice on Friday, July 29.
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Rougned Odor is doused by his Texas Rangers teammates after a home win over Kansas City on Friday, July 29. Odor had two home runs in the 8-3 victory.
Rougned Odor is doused by his Texas Rangers teammates after a home win over Kansas City on Friday, July 29. Odor had two home runs in the 8-3 victory.
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Jason Day tosses his putter Sunday, July 31, after a missed putt in the final round of the PGA Championship. Day, the No. 1 golfer in the World Golf Ranking, finished second to Jimmy Walker.
Jason Day tosses his putter Sunday, July 31, after a missed putt in the final round of the PGA Championship. Day, the No. 1 golfer in the World Golf Ranking, finished second to Jimmy Walker.
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Carolina long snapper J.J. Jansen holds the ball for his son, Luke, after a training-camp practice in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Sunday, July 31.
Carolina long snapper J.J. Jansen holds the ball for his son, Luke, after a training-camp practice in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Sunday, July 31.
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Caleb Bennett competes in the bareback event during a rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Wednesday, July 27.
Caleb Bennett competes in the bareback event during a rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Wednesday, July 27.
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Chinese Olympians Li Xiaoxia, left, and Ding Ning practice in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, July 30.
Chinese Olympians Li Xiaoxia, left, and Ding Ning practice in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, July 30.
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Ariya Jutanugarn, left, celebrates victory at the Women's British Open on Sunday, July 31. Jutanugarn, 20, is the first Thai golfer to ever win a major.
Ariya Jutanugarn, left, celebrates victory at the Women's British Open on Sunday, July 31. Jutanugarn, 20, is the first Thai golfer to ever win a major.
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Russian hurdlers compete Thursday, July 28, at the "Stars of 2016" meet in Moscow. Russia <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F28%2Fsport%2Frussia-doping-alternate-games-for-expelled-drug-cheats%2Findex.html" target="_blank">organized the competition</a> after nearly all of its track athletes were banned from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Russian hurdlers compete Thursday, July 28, at the "Stars of 2016" meet in Moscow. Russia organized the competition after nearly all of its track athletes were banned from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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Kolten Wong, second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, dives into the stands to make a catch in Miami on Friday, July 29.
Kolten Wong, second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, dives into the stands to make a catch in Miami on Friday, July 29.
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American basketball player Carmelo Anthony grabs a rebound against Venezuela during an Olympic tune-up in Chicago on Friday, July 29.
American basketball player Carmelo Anthony grabs a rebound against Venezuela during an Olympic tune-up in Chicago on Friday, July 29.
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Chinese field hockey players Guo Jiajia and Li Dongxiao train at the Olympic Hockey Center in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, July 31.
Chinese field hockey players Guo Jiajia and Li Dongxiao train at the Olympic Hockey Center in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, July 31.
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Miami shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria throws out a runner on Thursday, July 28.
Miami shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria throws out a runner on Thursday, July 28.
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Simona Halep kisses her trophy after winning the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday, July 31. She defeated Madison Keys in the final.
Simona Halep kisses her trophy after winning the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday, July 31. She defeated Madison Keys in the final.
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Leo Santa Cruz punches Carl Frampton during a title fight in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, July 30. Frampton won a majority decision to claim the WBA featherweight belt.
Leo Santa Cruz punches Carl Frampton during a title fight in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, July 30. Frampton won a majority decision to claim the WBA featherweight belt.
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James Connor, an Olympic diver from Australia, practices in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, July 29.
James Connor, an Olympic diver from Australia, practices in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, July 29.
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Marcelo Melo hits a shot next to his doubles partner, Ivan Dodig, during the Rogers Cup final in Toronto on Sunday, July 31. Melo and Dodig won in straight sets over Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares.
Marcelo Melo hits a shot next to his doubles partner, Ivan Dodig, during the Rogers Cup final in Toronto on Sunday, July 31. Melo and Dodig won in straight sets over Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares.
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Montreal's Samuel Giguere, right, and Saskatchewan's Justin Cox go up for the ball during a CFL game in Montreal on Friday, July 29.
Montreal's Samuel Giguere, right, and Saskatchewan's Justin Cox go up for the ball during a CFL game in Montreal on Friday, July 29.
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Sparks fly from the car of Sebastian Vettel during practice for the German Grand Prix on Saturday, July 30.
Sparks fly from the car of Sebastian Vettel during practice for the German Grand Prix on Saturday, July 30.
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Kansas City's Jarrod Dyson steals third during a Major League Baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, July 31.
Kansas City's Jarrod Dyson steals third during a Major League Baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, July 31.
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Jake Evans, a midfielder for English soccer club Swindon Town, warms up before a preseason friendly against Swansea City on Wednesday, July 27. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F26%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0726%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 25 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Jake Evans, a midfielder for English soccer club Swindon Town, warms up before a preseason friendly against Swansea City on Wednesday, July 27. See 25 amazing sports photos from last week
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