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What a shot! 35 amazing sports photos

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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward catches a fly ball during Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday, October 30. The Cubs <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F30%2Fsport%2Fworld-series-game-5-cleveland-indians-chicago-cubs%2F" target="_blank">won the game</a> but still trail the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.
Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward catches a fly ball during Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday, October 30. The Cubs won the game but still trail the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.
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New England's Devin McCourty hits Buffalo's Brandon Tate during an NFL game in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, October 30. Tate left the game after the hit.
New England's Devin McCourty hits Buffalo's Brandon Tate during an NFL game in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, October 30. Tate left the game after the hit.
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Casey Cizikas, a forward with the New York Islanders, watches the puck during an NHL game against Toronto on Sunday, October 30.
Casey Cizikas, a forward with the New York Islanders, watches the puck during an NHL game against Toronto on Sunday, October 30.
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Chicago Cubs fans pose for pictures before Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday, October 29. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F25%2Fsport%2Fchicago-cubs-cleveland-indians-world-series-game-1%2F" target="_blank">It has been 108 years</a> since the Cubs last won a World Series.
Chicago Cubs fans pose for pictures before Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday, October 29. It has been 108 years since the Cubs last won a World Series.
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Louisville's Zykiesis Cannon knocks down a pass intended for Virginia's Andre Levrone during a college football game in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, October 29.
Louisville's Zykiesis Cannon knocks down a pass intended for Virginia's Andre Levrone during a college football game in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, October 29.
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Dominika Cibulkova celebrates her win over Svetlana Kuznetsova at the WTA Finals in Singapore on Saturday, October 29. Cibulkova <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F31%2Ftennis%2Fcibulkova-tennis-wta-finals-kerber%2Findex.html" target="_blank">won the tournament the next day</a> with a victory over top seed Angelique Kerber.
Dominika Cibulkova celebrates her win over Svetlana Kuznetsova at the WTA Finals in Singapore on Saturday, October 29. Cibulkova won the tournament the next day with a victory over top seed Angelique Kerber.
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A fan tries to kiss NASCAR driver Danica Patrick during driver introductions in Martinsville, Virginia, on Sunday, October 30.
A fan tries to kiss NASCAR driver Danica Patrick during driver introductions in Martinsville, Virginia, on Sunday, October 30.
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Jim Campbell's engine caught fire Saturday, October 29, during NHRA qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He was unhurt.
Jim Campbell's engine caught fire Saturday, October 29, during NHRA qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He was unhurt.
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Edmonton's Zack Kassian, left, and Vancouver's Erik Gudbranson trade punches during an NHL game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Friday, October 28.
Edmonton's Zack Kassian, left, and Vancouver's Erik Gudbranson trade punches during an NHL game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Friday, October 28.
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German golfer Alexander Knappe hits a ball off a boat during a promotional event for the Challenge Tour event in Muscat, Oman, on Monday, October 31.
German golfer Alexander Knappe hits a ball off a boat during a promotional event for the Challenge Tour event in Muscat, Oman, on Monday, October 31.
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LeBron James shows off the championship ring that he and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers received on Tuesday, October 25.
LeBron James shows off the championship ring that he and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers received on Tuesday, October 25.
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Players from the New Zealand Breakers and the Adelaide 36ers try to box each other out during an NBL game in Auckland, New Zealand, on Friday, October 29.
Players from the New Zealand Breakers and the Adelaide 36ers try to box each other out during an NBL game in Auckland, New Zealand, on Friday, October 29.
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The rally car of Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia speeds through a forest in Mynydd Hiraethog, Wales, on Thursday, October 27.
The rally car of Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia speeds through a forest in Mynydd Hiraethog, Wales, on Thursday, October 27.
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Denver wide receiver Jordan Norwood is dragged down by San Diego safety Dwight Lowery during an NFL game in Denver on Sunday, October 30.
Denver wide receiver Jordan Norwood is dragged down by San Diego safety Dwight Lowery during an NFL game in Denver on Sunday, October 30.
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Cyclist Joachim Eilers celebrates after winning a sprint race at the Six Day London event on Sunday, October 30.
Cyclist Joachim Eilers celebrates after winning a sprint race at the Six Day London event on Sunday, October 30.
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Balaram Stack takes part in a surfing competition in Nazare, Portugal, on Monday, October 31.
Balaram Stack takes part in a surfing competition in Nazare, Portugal, on Monday, October 31.
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Michigan's Jabrill Peppers dives for a touchdown at Michigan State on Saturday, October 29. Peppers <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freep.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Funiversity-michigan%2Fwolverines%2F2016%2F10%2F30%2Fmichigan-jabrill-peppers%2F93006116%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">played at least 10 different positions</a> during the rivalry game, which Michigan won 32-23.
Michigan's Jabrill Peppers dives for a touchdown at Michigan State on Saturday, October 29. Peppers played at least 10 different positions during the rivalry game, which Michigan won 32-23.
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Francisco Lindor, left, and Rajai Davis celebrate after the Cleveland Indians won Game 3 of the World Series on Friday, October 28. The Indians are seeking their first World Series title since 1948.
Francisco Lindor, left, and Rajai Davis celebrate after the Cleveland Indians won Game 3 of the World Series on Friday, October 28. The Indians are seeking their first World Series title since 1948.
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Formula One drivers celebrate on the podium after the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, October 30. Lewis Hamilton, top, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F30%2Fmotorsport%2Fmotorsport-mexico-gp-hamilton-rosberg%2Findex.html" target="_blank">won his eighth race of the season.</a>
Formula One drivers celebrate on the podium after the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, October 30. Lewis Hamilton, top, won his eighth race of the season.
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Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir catches a ball Monday, October 31, during a Test match against the West Indies in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir catches a ball Monday, October 31, during a Test match against the West Indies in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform at the Skate Canada International on Friday, October 29. They finished in first.
Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform at the Skate Canada International on Friday, October 29. They finished in first.
Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY Sports
Angers goalkeeper Denis Petric can't stop a shot from Nantes' Adrien Thomasson during a League Cup match in Nantes, France, on Tuesday, October 25. Nantes won 2-1.
Angers goalkeeper Denis Petric can't stop a shot from Nantes' Adrien Thomasson during a League Cup match in Nantes, France, on Tuesday, October 25. Nantes won 2-1.
JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD/AFP/Getty Images
An official stands between Carolina's Tre Boston, left, and Arizona's Jermaine Gresham during an NFL game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 30.
An official stands between Carolina's Tre Boston, left, and Arizona's Jermaine Gresham during an NFL game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 30.
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Gary Hunt dives off a platform in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday, October 28. It was the final stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, which Hunt has won six years in a row.
Gary Hunt dives off a platform in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday, October 28. It was the final stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, which Hunt has won six years in a row.
Romina Amato/Red Bull Content Pool
The leg of Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian catches the chin of Burnley forward Sam Vokes during a Premier League match in Manchester, England, on Saturday, October 29.
The leg of Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian catches the chin of Burnley forward Sam Vokes during a Premier League match in Manchester, England, on Saturday, October 29.
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Xiong Zong hits his ball out of the water during a pro-am event in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, October 26.
Xiong Zong hits his ball out of the water during a pro-am event in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, October 26.
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Houston's Andre Hal grabs the jersey of Detroit's Theo Riddick during an NFL game in Houston on Sunday, October 30.
Houston's Andre Hal grabs the jersey of Detroit's Theo Riddick during an NFL game in Houston on Sunday, October 30.
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Jamaica's Nicole Dixon, left, and New Zealand's Sam Sinclair compete for the ball during a netball match in Melbourne on Sunday, October 30.
Jamaica's Nicole Dixon, left, and New Zealand's Sam Sinclair compete for the ball during a netball match in Melbourne on Sunday, October 30.
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Texas football players celebrate after their 35-34 home win against Baylor on Saturday, October 29. It was Baylor's first loss of the season.
Texas football players celebrate after their 35-34 home win against Baylor on Saturday, October 29. It was Baylor's first loss of the season.
Erich Schlegel/USA TODAY Sports
The ball hits the helmet of Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim as he bats against England in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday, October 28.
The ball hits the helmet of Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim as he bats against England in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday, October 28.
A.M. Ahad/AP
Houston guard James Harden reacts after being called for a foul in Dallas on Friday, October 28.
Houston guard James Harden reacts after being called for a foul in Dallas on Friday, October 28.
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New Zealand rugby players perform a traditional haka dance prior to a Four Nations match against England on Saturday, October 29.
New Zealand rugby players perform a traditional haka dance prior to a Four Nations match against England on Saturday, October 29.
John Clifton/ZUMA/Newscom
Hundreds of seagulls fly over the cricket pitch in Melbourne during a Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Tasmania on Wednesday, October 26.
Hundreds of seagulls fly over the cricket pitch in Melbourne during a Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Tasmania on Wednesday, October 26.
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Viki Gomez performs during the finals of the BMX Flatland World Championship, which took place in Kobe, Japan, on Sunday, October 30. Gomez finished in first.
Viki Gomez performs during the finals of the BMX Flatland World Championship, which took place in Kobe, Japan, on Sunday, October 30. Gomez finished in first.
Jason Halayko/Red Bull Content Pool
Supporters of the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense cheer for their team during a Copa Sudamericana match in Chapeco, Brazil, on Wednesday, October 26. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F25%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-1025%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 34 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Supporters of the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense cheer for their team during a Copa Sudamericana match in Chapeco, Brazil, on Wednesday, October 26. See 34 amazing sports photos from last week
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