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What a shot! 32 amazing sports photos

Published 10:23 PM EDT, Sun September 9, 2018
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Naomi Osaka, left, of Japan, is hugged by Serena Williams after Osaka defeated Williams in the women's final of the US Open tennis tournament on Saturday, September 8, in New York.
Naomi Osaka, left, of Japan, is hugged by Serena Williams after Osaka defeated Williams in the women's final of the US Open tennis tournament on Saturday, September 8, in New York.
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Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro is hit by a pitch in the seventh inning at Marlins Park on Wednesday, September 5.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro is hit by a pitch in the seventh inning at Marlins Park on Wednesday, September 5.
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An NHRA funny car driven by Bob Tasca III catches fire during the US Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway on Monday, September 3. Tasca was not injured.
An NHRA funny car driven by Bob Tasca III catches fire during the US Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway on Monday, September 3. Tasca was not injured.
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Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his men's singles finals match against Juan Martin del Potro on day 14 of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, September 9, in New York.
Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his men's singles finals match against Juan Martin del Potro on day 14 of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, September 9, in New York.
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Wide receiver Dalton Schoen of the Kansas State Wildcats catches a touchdown pass against safety Jaquarius Landrews of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half of play on Saturday, September 8, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
Wide receiver Dalton Schoen of the Kansas State Wildcats catches a touchdown pass against safety Jaquarius Landrews of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half of play on Saturday, September 8, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
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Swimmers compete at the FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Eilat, Israel, on Friday, September 7.
Swimmers compete at the FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Eilat, Israel, on Friday, September 7.
Gilad Kavalerchik/AP
Rory McIlroy tosses his club after playing his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of the BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Thursday, September 6, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Rory McIlroy tosses his club after playing his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of the BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Thursday, September 6, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Serena Williams yells at chair umpire Carlos Ramos in the women's final against Naomi Osaka during the 2018 US Open tennis tournament on Saturday, September 8.
Serena Williams yells at chair umpire Carlos Ramos in the women's final against Naomi Osaka during the 2018 US Open tennis tournament on Saturday, September 8.
Danielle Parhizkaran/USA TODAY Sports
The Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on Monday, September 3.
The Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on Monday, September 3.
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France midfielder Paul Pogba vies with Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich during the UEFA Nations League football match on Thursday, September 6, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
France midfielder Paul Pogba vies with Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich during the UEFA Nations League football match on Thursday, September 6, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
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Johnboy Smith finishes second in the Men's Wheelchair Race during the 2018 Simplyhealth Great North Run on Sunday, September 9, in Newcastle, Great Britain.
Johnboy Smith finishes second in the Men's Wheelchair Race during the 2018 Simplyhealth Great North Run on Sunday, September 9, in Newcastle, Great Britain.
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Aryna Sabalenka serves during the women's singles fourth round match against Naomi Osaka on day eight of the 2018 US Open on Monday, September 3.
Aryna Sabalenka serves during the women's singles fourth round match against Naomi Osaka on day eight of the 2018 US Open on Monday, September 3.
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North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren with his team before they take the field against the Georgia State Panthers at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, September 8, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren with his team before they take the field against the Georgia State Panthers at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, September 8, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Tatiana Suarez takes down Carla Esparza in their women's strawweight fight during the UFC 228 event at American Airlines Center on Saturday, September 8, in Dallas.
Tatiana Suarez takes down Carla Esparza in their women's strawweight fight during the UFC 228 event at American Airlines Center on Saturday, September 8, in Dallas.
Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Image
Colorado State Rams' Preston Williams hauls in a touchdown catch over Arkansas' Jarques McClellion. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins on Saturday, September 8.
Colorado State Rams' Preston Williams hauls in a touchdown catch over Arkansas' Jarques McClellion. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins on Saturday, September 8.
Derek Regensburger/AP
The peloton exits a mountain tunnel during the 73rd Tour of Spain on Friday, September 7, in La Camperona, Spain.
The peloton exits a mountain tunnel during the 73rd Tour of Spain on Friday, September 7, in La Camperona, Spain.
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby pushes Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones out of bounds on the final pay of the game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 6.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby pushes Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones out of bounds on the final pay of the game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 6.
James Lang/USA TODAY Sports
Gary Hunt dives from the 27 meter platform on Stari Most Bridge during the final competition day of the sixth stop at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series on September 8 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Gary Hunt dives from the 27 meter platform on Stari Most Bridge during the final competition day of the sixth stop at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series on September 8 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Romina Amato/Red Bull/Getty Images
A woman shoots a bow and arrow with her feet at the 2018 World Nomad Games in the town of Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday, September 4. The event is held every two years and includes 37 sporting events, such as horse riding, national wrestling, martial arts, archery and traditional mind games.
A woman shoots a bow and arrow with her feet at the 2018 World Nomad Games in the town of Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday, September 4. The event is held every two years and includes 37 sporting events, such as horse riding, national wrestling, martial arts, archery and traditional mind games.
Viktor Drachev/TASS/Getty Images
Turkey's Caglar Soyuncu in action with Russia's Aleksandr Erokhin during a UEFA Nations League match on Friday, September 7.
Turkey's Caglar Soyuncu in action with Russia's Aleksandr Erokhin during a UEFA Nations League match on Friday, September 7.
MURAD SEZER/REUTERS/Newscom
Performers take part in the Arirang Mass Games marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of North Korea, at May Day Stadium on Sunday, September 9.
Performers take part in the Arirang Mass Games marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of North Korea, at May Day Stadium on Sunday, September 9.
Alexander Demianchuk/TASS/Getty Images
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez yells from the dugout during the first inning against the Washington Nationals  on Monday, September 3, in Washington.
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez yells from the dugout during the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, September 3, in Washington.
Brad Mills/USA TODAY Sports
Jeremy Flores surfs off the lip during the qualifying round of the WSL Surf Ranch Pro at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California, on Saturday, September 8. The four-day event brings the world's top surfers to compete on perfect machine-created waves in a half-mile long wave pool situated 100 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean.
Jeremy Flores surfs off the lip during the qualifying round of the WSL Surf Ranch Pro at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California, on Saturday, September 8. The four-day event brings the world's top surfers to compete on perfect machine-created waves in a half-mile long wave pool situated 100 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean.
MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images
Mallex Smith of the Tampa Bay Rays makes a catch against the wall in the fifth inning during action against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, September 5, in Toronto.
Mallex Smith of the Tampa Bay Rays makes a catch against the wall in the fifth inning during action against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, September 5, in Toronto.
Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images
Adam Kennedy of the Giants and Dan Hannebery of the Swans compete for the ball during the 2018 AFL Second Elimination Final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, September 8, in Sydney.
Adam Kennedy of the Giants and Dan Hannebery of the Swans compete for the ball during the 2018 AFL Second Elimination Final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, September 8, in Sydney.
Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images
Participants compete in the swim leg of the race during Ironman Wales on Saturday, September 8, in Tenby, Wales.
Participants compete in the swim leg of the race during Ironman Wales on Saturday, September 8, in Tenby, Wales.
Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for IRONMAN
Rider Kevin Zannoni falls during the Moto3 race of the San Marino Grand Prix at the Marco Simoncelli Circuit in Misano, Italy, on Sunday, September 9.
Rider Kevin Zannoni falls during the Moto3 race of the San Marino Grand Prix at the Marco Simoncelli Circuit in Misano, Italy, on Sunday, September 9.
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Juan Martin del Potro returns a shot to Novak Djokovic during the men's final of the US Open tennis tournament on Sunday, September 9, in New York.
Juan Martin del Potro returns a shot to Novak Djokovic during the men's final of the US Open tennis tournament on Sunday, September 9, in New York.
Adam Hunger/AP
WBC super flyweight boxer Felipe Orucuta of Nicolas Romero, Mexico, fights Juan Francisco Estrada of Sonora, Mexico, at The Forum on Saturday, September 8, in Inglewood, California.
WBC super flyweight boxer Felipe Orucuta of Nicolas Romero, Mexico, fights Juan Francisco Estrada of Sonora, Mexico, at The Forum on Saturday, September 8, in Inglewood, California.
Meg Oliphant/Getty Images
Tiger Woods plays his shot from the seventh tee during the third round of the BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Saturday, September 8, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Tiger Woods plays his shot from the seventh tee during the third round of the BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Saturday, September 8, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Rashad Fenton of the South Carolina Gamecocks watches as Brian Herrien of the Georgia Bulldogs drives for a touchdown during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, September 8, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Rashad Fenton of the South Carolina Gamecocks watches as Brian Herrien of the Georgia Bulldogs drives for a touchdown during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, September 8, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Serena Williams after discussions with the tournament officials during her match against Naomi Osaka of Japan in the Women's Singles Final on Saturday, September 8. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F09%2F09%2Ftennis%2Fserena-williams-fine-us-open%2Findex.html">The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss.</a> <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F09%2F02%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0902%2Findex.html"><strong>See 28 amazing sports photos from last week.</strong></a>
Serena Williams after discussions with the tournament officials during her match against Naomi Osaka of Japan in the Women's Singles Final on Saturday, September 8. The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss. See 28 amazing sports photos from last week.
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