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What a shot! 29 amazing sports photos

Updated 11:23 AM EDT, Tue May 30, 2017
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Washington's Bryce Harper hits San Francisco's Hunter Strickland in the face after being hit with a pitch during a Major League Baseball game in San Francisco on Monday, May 29. Both players were ejected after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2712437-bryce-harper-ejected-after-throwing-helmet-punches-during-bench-clearing-fight" target="_blank" target="_blank">the benches-clearing brawl.</a>
Washington's Bryce Harper hits San Francisco's Hunter Strickland in the face after being hit with a pitch during a Major League Baseball game in San Francisco on Monday, May 29. Both players were ejected after the benches-clearing brawl.
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Scott Dixon's car goes over Jay Howard's during a crash at <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F28%2Fsport%2Findianapolis-500%2F" target="_blank">the Indianapolis 500</a> on Sunday, May 28. Howard had clipped the wall and bounced into Dixon, sending him airborne with flames firing out the back of the car. Neither driver was injured.
Scott Dixon's car goes over Jay Howard's during a crash at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 28. Howard had clipped the wall and bounced into Dixon, sending him airborne with flames firing out the back of the car. Neither driver was injured.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate a basket from the bench during Game 5 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 25. The Cavaliers blew out Boston to clinch the series and set up <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F26%2Fsport%2F2017-nba-finals-preview%2Findex.html" target="_blank">a much-anticipated rematch</a> with the Golden State Warriors.
The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate a basket from the bench during Game 5 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 25. The Cavaliers blew out Boston to clinch the series and set up a much-anticipated rematch with the Golden State Warriors.
Elise Amendola/AP
Soccer players from Arsenal and Chelsea pause for a minute's silence before the FA Cup final in London on Saturday, May 27. They were paying tribute to victims of <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F22%2Feurope%2Fgallery%2Fmanchester-arena-incident%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the recent bomb attack</a> in Manchester, England.
Soccer players from Arsenal and Chelsea pause for a minute's silence before the FA Cup final in London on Saturday, May 27. They were paying tribute to victims of the recent bomb attack in Manchester, England.
Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP
Angelique Kerber, the world's No. 1 tennis player, reacts during her French Open match against Ekaterina Makarova on Sunday, May 28. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F28%2Ftennis%2Fangelique-kerber-french-open-ekaterina-makarova%2F" target="_blank">Kerber lost 6-2, 6-2,</a> becoming the first top-seeded woman ever to lose in the tournament's first round.
Angelique Kerber, the world's No. 1 tennis player, reacts during her French Open match against Ekaterina Makarova on Sunday, May 28. Kerber lost 6-2, 6-2, becoming the first top-seeded woman ever to lose in the tournament's first round.
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Minnesota's Brian Dozier gets a bubble-gum shower from a teammate after hitting a home run against Tampa Bay on Saturday, May 27. The two-run blast in the eighth inning lifted the Twins to a 5-3 victory.
Minnesota's Brian Dozier gets a bubble-gum shower from a teammate after hitting a home run against Tampa Bay on Saturday, May 27. The two-run blast in the eighth inning lifted the Twins to a 5-3 victory.
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Pittsburgh's Chris Kunitz, bottom, scores a goal against Ottawa during Game 7 of the NHL's Eastern Conference Final on Thursday, May 25. Kunitz also scored the game-winning goal in double overtime.
Pittsburgh's Chris Kunitz, bottom, scores a goal against Ottawa during Game 7 of the NHL's Eastern Conference Final on Thursday, May 25. Kunitz also scored the game-winning goal in double overtime.
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San Francisco's Mac Williamson leaps into the Wrigley Field ivy, but he can't reach the ball hit by the Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant on Thursday, May 25.
San Francisco's Mac Williamson leaps into the Wrigley Field ivy, but he can't reach the ball hit by the Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant on Thursday, May 25.
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Grand champion Hakuho, top, defeats Goeido at a sumo tournament in Tokyo on Wednesday, May 24.
Grand champion Hakuho, top, defeats Goeido at a sumo tournament in Tokyo on Wednesday, May 24.
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People watch <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F28%2Fmotorsport%2Fsebastian-vettel-ferrari-monaco-grand-prix%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the Monaco Grand Prix</a> from boats on Sunday, May 28.
People watch the Monaco Grand Prix from boats on Sunday, May 28.
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Errol Spence Jr. punches Kell Brook during their welterweight title fight in Sheffield, England, on Saturday, May 27. Spence won after the fight was stopped in the 11th round.
Errol Spence Jr. punches Kell Brook during their welterweight title fight in Sheffield, England, on Saturday, May 27. Spence won after the fight was stopped in the 11th round.
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Takuma Sato dumps milk on his head Sunday, May 28, after becoming the first Japanese driver <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F28%2Fsport%2Findianapolis-500%2F" target="_blank">to win the Indianapolis 500.</a> Milk has long been a tradition at the legendary race.
Takuma Sato dumps milk on his head Sunday, May 28, after becoming the first Japanese driver to win the Indianapolis 500. Milk has long been a tradition at the legendary race.
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Sideline reporter Guerin Austin is caught in the crossfire as Boston pitcher Brian Johnson is doused by his teammates on Saturday, May 27. Johnson had just shut out Seattle in what was his third major-league start.
Sideline reporter Guerin Austin is caught in the crossfire as Boston pitcher Brian Johnson is doused by his teammates on Saturday, May 27. Johnson had just shut out Seattle in what was his third major-league start.
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Boston College lacrosse players celebrate after winning their NCAA semifinal against Navy on Friday, May 26.
Boston College lacrosse players celebrate after winning their NCAA semifinal against Navy on Friday, May 26.
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Seattle's Yovani Gallardo pitches against Boston on Friday, May 26.
Seattle's Yovani Gallardo pitches against Boston on Friday, May 26.
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A man tries to pull his opponent over the table during a finger-wrestling match Thursday, May 25, at the Alpine Country Championships in Wornsmuhl, Germany.
A man tries to pull his opponent over the table during a finger-wrestling match Thursday, May 25, at the Alpine Country Championships in Wornsmuhl, Germany.
Matthias Schrader/AP
Houston's George Springer slides under Baltimore catcher Caleb Joseph during a Major League Baseball game in Houston on Saturday, May 27.
Houston's George Springer slides under Baltimore catcher Caleb Joseph during a Major League Baseball game in Houston on Saturday, May 27.
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Cyclists crash Wednesday, May 24, during the first stage of the Tour of Belgium.
Cyclists crash Wednesday, May 24, during the first stage of the Tour of Belgium.
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NASCAR driver Austin Dillon and his crew celebrate their Cup Series win at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28.
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon and his crew celebrate their Cup Series win at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28.
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Paul Pogba hugs Manchester United teammate Henrikh Mkhitaryan after Mkhitaryan scored the second goal in the Europa League final on Wednesday, May 24. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F24%2Ffootball%2Fmanchester-united-ajax-europa-league%2Findex.html" target="_blank">United defeated Ajax 2-0</a> to win the title and clinch a spot in next season's Champions League.
Paul Pogba hugs Manchester United teammate Henrikh Mkhitaryan after Mkhitaryan scored the second goal in the Europa League final on Wednesday, May 24. United defeated Ajax 2-0 to win the title and clinch a spot in next season's Champions League.
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Teammates wait on Texas A&M's Riley Sartain after she hit a home run against Tennessee in their NCAA softball game on Sunday, May 28. Texas A&M won the game to advance to the College World Series.
Teammates wait on Texas A&M's Riley Sartain after she hit a home run against Tennessee in their NCAA softball game on Sunday, May 28. Texas A&M won the game to advance to the College World Series.
Scott Keller/The Daily Times/AP
Fans of the soccer club Eintracht Frankfurt participate in a pre-match tifo display before the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday, May 27.
Fans of the soccer club Eintracht Frankfurt participate in a pre-match tifo display before the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday, May 27.
Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters/Newscom
The Formula One car of Kimi Raikkonen is reflected on a firefighter's helmet during practice in Monaco on Thursday, May 25.
The Formula One car of Kimi Raikkonen is reflected on a firefighter's helmet during practice in Monaco on Thursday, May 25.
Frank Augstein/AP
Lanus goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punches the ball away during a Copa Libertadores match in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Tuesday, May 23.
Lanus goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punches the ball away during a Copa Libertadores match in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Tuesday, May 23.
Matilde Campodonico/AP
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker lifts the FA Cup after a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, May 27. Arsenal has won England's premier cup competition a record 13 times.
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker lifts the FA Cup after a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, May 27. Arsenal has won England's premier cup competition a record 13 times.
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Yuri Ogasawara competes at the World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France, on Saturday, May 27.
Yuri Ogasawara competes at the World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France, on Saturday, May 27.
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Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goes horizontal as he celebrates his goal in the German Cup final on Saturday, May 27. Dortmund won the match 2-1.
Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goes horizontal as he celebrates his goal in the German Cup final on Saturday, May 27. Dortmund won the match 2-1.
Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters/Newscom
San Francisco left fielder Eduardo Nunez runs into the wall at AT&T Park after Atlanta's Rio Ruiz hit a double on Saturday, May 27.
San Francisco left fielder Eduardo Nunez runs into the wall at AT&T Park after Atlanta's Rio Ruiz hit a double on Saturday, May 27.
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Martin Truex Jr. leads Jimmie Johnson during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F22%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0523%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 31 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Martin Truex Jr. leads Jimmie Johnson during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28. See 31 amazing sports photos from last week
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