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What a shot! 36 amazing sports photos

Updated 10:05 PM EST, Mon December 12, 2016
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Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson poses with the Heisman Trophy <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F12%2F10%2Fsport%2Fheisman-trophy%2Findex.html" target="_blank">after winning the award</a> in New York on Saturday, December 10.  Jackson, a sophomore who scored 51 touchdowns this year and amassed 4,928 yards of total offense, is the youngest player ever to win the award. He is also the first player in Louisville history to win it.
Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson poses with the Heisman Trophy after winning the award in New York on Saturday, December 10. Jackson, a sophomore who scored 51 touchdowns this year and amassed 4,928 yards of total offense, is the youngest player ever to win the award. He is also the first player in Louisville history to win it.
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Army cadets get raucous as they watch <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F12%2F10%2Fsport%2Farmy-navy-football%2F" target="_blank">the annual Army-Navy football game</a> in Baltimore on Saturday, December 10. Army defeated Navy 21-17, breaking a 14-game losing streak in the series.
Army cadets get raucous as they watch the annual Army-Navy football game in Baltimore on Saturday, December 10. Army defeated Navy 21-17, breaking a 14-game losing streak in the series.
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Several Green Bay Packers tackle Seattle running back Thomas Rawls during an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, December 11. The Packers blew out the Seahawks 38-10.
Several Green Bay Packers tackle Seattle running back Thomas Rawls during an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, December 11. The Packers blew out the Seahawks 38-10.
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Ashley Yoder accidentally gouges the eye of Justine Kish during a UFC bout in Albany, New York, on Friday, December 9. Kish won by unanimous decision.
Ashley Yoder accidentally gouges the eye of Justine Kish during a UFC bout in Albany, New York, on Friday, December 9. Kish won by unanimous decision.
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A rainbow appears over a pole vaulter during a competition in Melbourne on Thursday, December 8.
A rainbow appears over a pole vaulter during a competition in Melbourne on Thursday, December 8.
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Mark Walsh, center front, rides Cantlow to a steeplechase win in Cheltenham, England, on Friday, December 9.
Mark Walsh, center front, rides Cantlow to a steeplechase win in Cheltenham, England, on Friday, December 9.
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American ice dancers Lorraine McNamara, Quinn Carpenter, Michael Parsons and Rachel Parsons perform during an exhibition gala in Marseille, France, on Sunday, December 11.
American ice dancers Lorraine McNamara, Quinn Carpenter, Michael Parsons and Rachel Parsons perform during an exhibition gala in Marseille, France, on Sunday, December 11.
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A young NHL hockey fan watches a puck battle in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday, December 6.
A young NHL hockey fan watches a puck battle in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday, December 6.
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San Diego defensive back Casey Hayward, left, tries to pull in a tipped pass during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 11.
San Diego defensive back Casey Hayward, left, tries to pull in a tipped pass during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 11.
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Skiers race during a World Cup event in Val Thorens, France, on Saturday, December 10.
Skiers race during a World Cup event in Val Thorens, France, on Saturday, December 10.
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Lando Vannata warms up in the locker room before his UFC bout in Toronto on Saturday, December 10.
Lando Vannata warms up in the locker room before his UFC bout in Toronto on Saturday, December 10.
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Los Angeles defenseman Matt Greene, left, fights Ottawa defenseman Mark Borowiecki during an NHL hockey game on Saturday, December 10.
Los Angeles defenseman Matt Greene, left, fights Ottawa defenseman Mark Borowiecki during an NHL hockey game on Saturday, December 10.
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T-Rac, the mascot of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, rides in a sleigh with Santa Claus before a home game against Denver on Sunday, December 11.
T-Rac, the mascot of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, rides in a sleigh with Santa Claus before a home game against Denver on Sunday, December 11.
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Richmond wide receiver Brian Brown is tackled during a FCS playoff game at Eastern Washington on Saturday, December 10. Eastern Washington won 38-0 to advance to the semifinals.
Richmond wide receiver Brian Brown is tackled during a FCS playoff game at Eastern Washington on Saturday, December 10. Eastern Washington won 38-0 to advance to the semifinals.
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Fans of the Buenos Aires soccer club River Plate cheer for their team before a match with city rivals Boca Juniors on Sunday, December 11. Boca won the match 4-2.
Fans of the Buenos Aires soccer club River Plate cheer for their team before a match with city rivals Boca Juniors on Sunday, December 11. Boca won the match 4-2.
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Spanish handball players Elizabeth Chavez, left, and Judith Sans try to stop Germany's Anna Loerper during a European Championship match in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Monday, December 12. The match ended 20-20.
Spanish handball players Elizabeth Chavez, left, and Judith Sans try to stop Germany's Anna Loerper during a European Championship match in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Monday, December 12. The match ended 20-20.
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New York's Joakim Noah, left, battles DeMarcus Cousins for a rebound during an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California, on Friday, December 9.
New York's Joakim Noah, left, battles DeMarcus Cousins for a rebound during an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California, on Friday, December 9.
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German skier Stefan Luitz speeds down the giant-slalom course during a World Cup event in Val d'Isere, France, on Saturday, December 10.
German skier Stefan Luitz speeds down the giant-slalom course during a World Cup event in Val d'Isere, France, on Saturday, December 10.
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NHL officials break up Calgary's Garnet Hathaway, left, and Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien on Saturday, December 10.
NHL officials break up Calgary's Garnet Hathaway, left, and Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien on Saturday, December 10.
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Leicester City defender Wes Morgan, left, heads the ball near Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho during a Premier League match in Leicester, England on Saturday, December 10.
Leicester City defender Wes Morgan, left, heads the ball near Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho during a Premier League match in Leicester, England on Saturday, December 10.
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Deer walk on the golf course during a European Senior Tour event in Poste de Flacq, Mauritius, on Friday, December 9.
Deer walk on the golf course during a European Senior Tour event in Poste de Flacq, Mauritius, on Friday, December 9.
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Cleveland's Tristan Thompson flips over Miami's Hassan Whiteside during an NBA basketball game in Cleveland on Friday, December 9.
Cleveland's Tristan Thompson flips over Miami's Hassan Whiteside during an NBA basketball game in Cleveland on Friday, December 9.
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Sterling Crawley gets tossed off a horse Saturday, December 10, at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
Sterling Crawley gets tossed off a horse Saturday, December 10, at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
John Locher/AP
The Miami Dolphins celebrate after Andrew Franks kicked a last-second field goal to defeat Arizona on Sunday, December 11.
The Miami Dolphins celebrate after Andrew Franks kicked a last-second field goal to defeat Arizona on Sunday, December 11.
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Connecticut guard Gabby Willams, left, blocks the shot of Kansas State forward Peyton Williams during a college basketball game in Manhattan, Kansas, on Sunday, December 11.
Connecticut guard Gabby Willams, left, blocks the shot of Kansas State forward Peyton Williams during a college basketball game in Manhattan, Kansas, on Sunday, December 11.
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An under-12 baseball team from Japan huddles during a tournament in Zhongshan, China, on Monday, December 12.
An under-12 baseball team from Japan huddles during a tournament in Zhongshan, China, on Monday, December 12.
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Toronto forward Sebastian Giovinco is sandwiched between Seattle's Cristian Roldan, left, and Tyrone Mears during the MLS Cup final on Saturday, December 10. After the match finished scoreless, Seattle won the title in a penalty shootout.
Toronto forward Sebastian Giovinco is sandwiched between Seattle's Cristian Roldan, left, and Tyrone Mears during the MLS Cup final on Saturday, December 10. After the match finished scoreless, Seattle won the title in a penalty shootout.
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Kylie Walker plays a shot during the Dubai Ladies Masters on Friday, December 9.
Kylie Walker plays a shot during the Dubai Ladies Masters on Friday, December 9.
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Horses race in New Orleans on Saturday, December 10.
Horses race in New Orleans on Saturday, December 10.
Amanda Hodges Weir/Hodges Photography/AP
Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz is tackled by Washington's Ryan Kerrigan during an NFL football game on Sunday, December 11.
Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz is tackled by Washington's Ryan Kerrigan during an NFL football game on Sunday, December 11.
Matt Rourke/AP
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby slides on the ice as he scores a goal past Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy on Saturday, December 10. Crosby had two goals in the 4-3 victory.
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby slides on the ice as he scores a goal past Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy on Saturday, December 10. Crosby had two goals in the 4-3 victory.
Chris O'Meara/AP
Kansas State's Isaiah Maurice, right, blocks a shot by Washington State's Conor Clifford during a college basketball game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, December 10.
Kansas State's Isaiah Maurice, right, blocks a shot by Washington State's Conor Clifford during a college basketball game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, December 10.
Charlie Riedel/AP
Anthony Joshua knocks out Eric Molina to retain the IBF heavyweight title Saturday, December 10, in Manchester, England.
Anthony Joshua knocks out Eric Molina to retain the IBF heavyweight title Saturday, December 10, in Manchester, England.
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Players from Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund compete for a header during a Champions League match in Madrid on Wednesday, December 7.
Players from Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund compete for a header during a Champions League match in Madrid on Wednesday, December 7.
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Notre Dame's Mychal Johnson fends off Connecticut's Saniya Chong during a college basketball game in South Bend, Indiana, on Wednesday, December 7.
Notre Dame's Mychal Johnson fends off Connecticut's Saniya Chong during a college basketball game in South Bend, Indiana, on Wednesday, December 7.
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A Green Bay Packers fan makes his way to Lambeau Field before the team's home game against Seattle on Sunday, December 11.
A Green Bay Packers fan makes his way to Lambeau Field before the team's home game against Seattle on Sunday, December 11.
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