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What a shot! 23 amazing sports photos

Published 10:48 PM EST, Mon November 6, 2017
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Shalane Flanagan crosses the finish line <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F11%2F05%2Fsport%2Fshalane-flanagan-new-york-city-marathon-first-american-woman-40-years%2Findex.html" target="_blank">to win the New York City Marathon</a> on Sunday, November 5. It was the first time an American took the women's title since 1977.
Shalane Flanagan crosses the finish line to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 5. It was the first time an American took the women's title since 1977.
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The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F11%2F01%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fworld-series-game-7-astros-dodgers%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Game 7 of the World Series</a> on Wednesday, November 1. It is the first time the Astros have won the World Series.
The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, November 1. It is the first time the Astros have won the World Series.
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Georges St-Pierre applies a rear-naked choke to Michael Bisping on his way to winning the UFC middleweight title on Saturday, November 4. It was the first fight in nearly four years for St-Pierre, a former champion who retired in 2013.
Georges St-Pierre applies a rear-naked choke to Michael Bisping on his way to winning the UFC middleweight title on Saturday, November 4. It was the first fight in nearly four years for St-Pierre, a former champion who retired in 2013.
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Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant leaps for a pass during an NFL game against Kansas City on Sunday, November 5.
Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant leaps for a pass during an NFL game against Kansas City on Sunday, November 5.
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New Orleans forward Anthony Davis is defended by Minnesota's Shabazz Muhammad during an NBA game on Wednesday, November 1.
New Orleans forward Anthony Davis is defended by Minnesota's Shabazz Muhammad during an NBA game on Wednesday, November 1.
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Filip Krajinovic celebrates his win over John Isner in the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Saturday, November 4.
Filip Krajinovic celebrates his win over John Isner in the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Saturday, November 4.
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Colorado defensive back Dante Wigley, left, breaks up a pass intended for Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry during a college football game in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday, November 4.
Colorado defensive back Dante Wigley, left, breaks up a pass intended for Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry during a college football game in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday, November 4.
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Referee Arthur Mercante pulls Deontay Wilder away from Bermane Stiverne after Wilder's first-round victory in New York on Saturday, November 4. Mercante stopped the fight after Wilder, the WBC heavyweight champion, floored Stiverne for the third time in the round.
Referee Arthur Mercante pulls Deontay Wilder away from Bermane Stiverne after Wilder's first-round victory in New York on Saturday, November 4. Mercante stopped the fight after Wilder, the WBC heavyweight champion, floored Stiverne for the third time in the round.
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Florent Geroux celebrates aboard Gun Runner after they won the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, November 4. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F11%2F04%2Fsport%2Fbreeders-cup%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Gun Runner dominated the race,</a> leading from wire to wire.
Florent Geroux celebrates aboard Gun Runner after they won the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, November 4. Gun Runner dominated the race, leading from wire to wire.
Gregory Bull/AP
Jesus Rueda, a defender for Cypriot soccer club APOEL, falls into the goal during a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, November 1.
Jesus Rueda, a defender for Cypriot soccer club APOEL, falls into the goal during a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, November 1.
Martin Meissner/AP
Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. breaks through a banner before a college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, November 4. Georgia is the No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. breaks through a banner before a college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, November 4. Georgia is the No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff rankings.
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Oklahoma City guard Raymond Felton, right, competes for a loose ball with Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during an NBA game on Tuesday, October 31.
Oklahoma City guard Raymond Felton, right, competes for a loose ball with Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during an NBA game on Tuesday, October 31.
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Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer is tackled by Kansas cornerback Kyle Mayberry during a college football game in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, November 4.
Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer is tackled by Kansas cornerback Kyle Mayberry during a college football game in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, November 4.
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Vegas forward David Perron, center, celebrates a teammate's goal during an NHL game in Ottawa on Saturday, November 4. Vegas won 5-4 to continue its hot start to the season. The expansion team improved to 9-4 with the victory.
Vegas forward David Perron, center, celebrates a teammate's goal during an NHL game in Ottawa on Saturday, November 4. Vegas won 5-4 to continue its hot start to the season. The expansion team improved to 9-4 with the victory.
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Gremio midfielder Jailson jumps over Barcelona's Matias Oyola during a Libertadores Cup match in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on Wednesday, November 1.
Gremio midfielder Jailson jumps over Barcelona's Matias Oyola during a Libertadores Cup match in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on Wednesday, November 1.
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Michael Marinaro tosses Kirsten Moore-Towers into the air during the Cup of China, a Grand Prix figure-skating event in Beijing on Friday, November 3. The Canadian pair finished in third place.
Michael Marinaro tosses Kirsten Moore-Towers into the air during the Cup of China, a Grand Prix figure-skating event in Beijing on Friday, November 3. The Canadian pair finished in third place.
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Camille Gerondeau, a flanker for French rugby club Clermont, grabs the ball during a lineout against Montpellier on Sunday, November 5.
Camille Gerondeau, a flanker for French rugby club Clermont, grabs the ball during a lineout against Montpellier on Sunday, November 5.
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New York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King keeps his feet inbounds as he catches a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 5. It was one of the few bright spots for the Giants, who lost 51-17.
New York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King keeps his feet inbounds as he catches a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 5. It was one of the few bright spots for the Giants, who lost 51-17.
Bill Kostroun/AP
Marcos Lopes, center, is swarmed by his Monaco teammates after scoring the opening goal of their Champions League match against Besiktas on Wednesday, November 1. The match ended 1-1 in Istanbul.
Marcos Lopes, center, is swarmed by his Monaco teammates after scoring the opening goal of their Champions League match against Besiktas on Wednesday, November 1. The match ended 1-1 in Istanbul.
Lefteris Pitarakis/AP
France's Benjamin Garcia is tackled by Australian players during a Rugby League World Cup match on Friday, November 3.
France's Benjamin Garcia is tackled by Australian players during a Rugby League World Cup match on Friday, November 3.
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Swiss athlete Manuela Schar celebrates after she won the New York City Marathon's wheelchair division on Sunday, November 5.
Swiss athlete Manuela Schar celebrates after she won the New York City Marathon's wheelchair division on Sunday, November 5.
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New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara celebrates a touchdown with fans during an NFL game against Tampa Bay on Sunday, November 5. Kamara scored two touchdowns in the Saints' 30-10 victory.
New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara celebrates a touchdown with fans during an NFL game against Tampa Bay on Sunday, November 5. Kamara scored two touchdowns in the Saints' 30-10 victory.
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Smoke fills the air during a soccer match between Brazilian clubs Corinthians and Palmeiras on Sunday, November 5. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F10%2F16%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-1017%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 23 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Smoke fills the air during a soccer match between Brazilian clubs Corinthians and Palmeiras on Sunday, November 5. See 23 amazing sports photos from last week
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