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What a shot! 36 amazing sports photos

Updated 10:12 PM EDT, Sun September 16, 2018
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole pulls in a one-handed pass reception for a first down on the Jaguars' first touchdown drive in the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 16. The Jaguars defeated the Patriots 31-20.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole pulls in a one-handed pass reception for a first down on the Jaguars' first touchdown drive in the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 16. The Jaguars defeated the Patriots 31-20.
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Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a Series A soccer match between Juventus and Sassuolo, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, on Sunday, September 16.
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a Series A soccer match between Juventus and Sassuolo, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, on Sunday, September 16.
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Canelo Alvarez poses with the championship belts after his majority decision win against Gennady Golovkin during their WBC/WBA middleweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, September 15.
Canelo Alvarez poses with the championship belts after his majority decision win against Gennady Golovkin during their WBC/WBA middleweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, September 15.
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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden, top, breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday, September 9.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden, top, breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday, September 9.
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Roberto Firmino of Liverpool receives a finger in the eye from Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 15.
Roberto Firmino of Liverpool receives a finger in the eye from Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 15.
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A participant competes in the swim leg during IRONMAN 70.3 in Nice, France, on Sunday, September 16.
A participant competes in the swim leg during IRONMAN 70.3 in Nice, France, on Sunday, September 16.
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Left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after the game against the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, September 14.
Left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after the game against the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, September 14.
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The pack rides during the 21th stage of the 73rd edition of "La Vuelta" Tour of Spain cycling race from Alcorcon to Madrid on Sunday, September 16.
The pack rides during the 21th stage of the 73rd edition of "La Vuelta" Tour of Spain cycling race from Alcorcon to Madrid on Sunday, September 16.
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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge celebrates winning the Berlin Marathon <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F09%2F16%2Fsport%2Fkenyan-eliud-kipchoge-berlin-marathon%2Findex.html" target="_blank">and breaking the World Record</a> in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, September 16.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge celebrates winning the Berlin Marathon and breaking the World Record in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, September 16.
Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
Baltimore Ravens tight end Maxx Williams is upended by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Hardy Nickerson and defensive back Darqueze Dennard in the second half of the game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday, September 13.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Maxx Williams is upended by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Hardy Nickerson and defensive back Darqueze Dennard in the second half of the game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday, September 13.
Aaron Doster/USA TODAY Sports
Ivan Zaytsev of Italy celebrates at Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy on Thursday, September 13.
Ivan Zaytsev of Italy celebrates at Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy on Thursday, September 13.
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Japan's Aya Ohori returns a shot against her compatriot Nozomi Okuhara during the women's semi-final match at the Japan Open Badminton Championships in Tokyo on Saturday, September 15.
Japan's Aya Ohori returns a shot against her compatriot Nozomi Okuhara during the women's semi-final match at the Japan Open Badminton Championships in Tokyo on Saturday, September 15.
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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman David Freese, right, throws the ball to first base, but St. Louis Cardinals' José Martínez, left, is safe on an error during the fifth inning of the game in St. Louis, on Thursday, September 13.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman David Freese, right, throws the ball to first base, but St. Louis Cardinals' José Martínez, left, is safe on an error during the fifth inning of the game in St. Louis, on Thursday, September 13.
Billy Hurst/AP
England's Joe Root and teammates celebrate after the cricket match between England and India in London, England on Tuesday, September 11.
England's Joe Root and teammates celebrate after the cricket match between England and India in London, England on Tuesday, September 11.
Paul Childs/Reuters
England's James Anderson celebrates the wicket of India's Mohammed Shami at the cricket match between England and India in London, England on Tuesday, September 11.
England's James Anderson celebrates the wicket of India's Mohammed Shami at the cricket match between England and India in London, England on Tuesday, September 11.
Paul Childs/Reuters
Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets makes a diving catch in the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday, September 15.
Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets makes a diving catch in the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday, September 15.
Adam Glanzman/Getty Images
Albania's Thomas Strakosha, Berat Djimsiti and Rey Manaj fight for the ball during the match between Scotland and Albania in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday, September 10.
Albania's Thomas Strakosha, Berat Djimsiti and Rey Manaj fight for the ball during the match between Scotland and Albania in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday, September 10.
Lee Smith/Reuters
Vladimir Morozov and Evgenia Tarasova perform during the Russian national figure skating team's training session in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, September 9, 2018.
Vladimir Morozov and Evgenia Tarasova perform during the Russian national figure skating team's training session in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, September 9, 2018.
Vladimir Fedorenko/Sputnik/AP
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is sacked by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole during the first half of the NFL game in Atlanta on Sunday, September 16.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is sacked by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole during the first half of the NFL game in Atlanta on Sunday, September 16.
John Bazemore/AP
Volleyball players go for the ball during the match between Bulgaria and Puerto Rico in Varna, Bulgaria on Friday, September 14.
Volleyball players go for the ball during the match between Bulgaria and Puerto Rico in Varna, Bulgaria on Friday, September 14.
Vassil Donev/EPA-EFE
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders flips into the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium on Sunday, September 9.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders flips into the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium on Sunday, September 9.
Isaiah J. Downing/USA TODAY Sports
Australia's Israel Folau is tackled by Argentina's Pablo Matera, left, and Tomas Lavanini, right, during the Rugby Championship match between Australia and Argentina on Sunday, September 15.
Australia's Israel Folau is tackled by Argentina's Pablo Matera, left, and Tomas Lavanini, right, during the Rugby Championship match between Australia and Argentina on Sunday, September 15.
Patrick Hamilton/AFP/Getty Images
Lexi Thompson of The United States plays a shot out of the bunker during day two of the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Friday, September 14.
Lexi Thompson of The United States plays a shot out of the bunker during day two of the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Friday, September 14.
Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox slides into second base as Amed Rosario of the New York Mets jumps to attempt to catch an overthrown ball during the first inning of the game at Fenway Park on Saturday, September 15.
Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox slides into second base as Amed Rosario of the New York Mets jumps to attempt to catch an overthrown ball during the first inning of the game at Fenway Park on Saturday, September 15.
Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images
Tourists watch a wingsuit flyer jump off a mountain during the 7th World Wingsuit Championship at Tianmen Mountain on Saturday, September 15.
Tourists watch a wingsuit flyer jump off a mountain during the 7th World Wingsuit Championship at Tianmen Mountain on Saturday, September 15.
Wang He/Getty Images
Heid's Sara Larsson Fridman and Elin Svensson stop Boden's Julie Soulard during a handball match in Gothenburg, Sweden on Thursday, September 13.
Heid's Sara Larsson Fridman and Elin Svensson stop Boden's Julie Soulard during a handball match in Gothenburg, Sweden on Thursday, September 13.
Michael Erichsen/Zuma Press/Newscom
New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa catches a pass that was ruled out of bounds during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 16.
New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa catches a pass that was ruled out of bounds during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 16.
Julio Cortez/AP
Edmonton Oilers Matthew Benning is checked by Tobias Rieder during NHL hockey training camp in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday, September 14.
Edmonton Oilers Matthew Benning is checked by Tobias Rieder during NHL hockey training camp in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday, September 14.
JASON FRANSON/AP
Disabled Palestinians take part in a local wheelchair basketball championship game in Gaza City on Thursday, September 13.
Disabled Palestinians take part in a local wheelchair basketball championship game in Gaza City on Thursday, September 13.
Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis' bat goes flying into the stands, hitting a fan, center, in the head during the eighth inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday, September 12.
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis' bat goes flying into the stands, hitting a fan, center, in the head during the eighth inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday, September 12.
Matt Stone/Digital First Media/Boston Herald/Getty Images
St. Louis Cardinals' Francisco Peña throws Gatorade on first baseman Matt Adams after the team's victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on Monday, September 10.
St. Louis Cardinals' Francisco Peña throws Gatorade on first baseman Matt Adams after the team's victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on Monday, September 10.
Jeff Curry/USA TODAY Sports
Arina Averina of Russia competes using the clubs during the final at the 36th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Armeec arena in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Thursday, September 13.
Arina Averina of Russia competes using the clubs during the final at the 36th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Armeec arena in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Thursday, September 13.
Vladimir Pesnya/Sputnik/AP
Barcelona's Luis Suarez shoots at goal during the match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona in San Sebastián, Spain, on Saturday, September 15.
Barcelona's Luis Suarez shoots at goal during the match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona in San Sebastián, Spain, on Saturday, September 15.
Paul Hanna/Reuters
New York Jets defensive back Jamal Adams celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of the game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Monday, September 10.
New York Jets defensive back Jamal Adams celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of the game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Monday, September 10.
Rick Osentoski/AP
Antoine Griezmann of France receives a yellow card for a foul on Georginio Wijnaldum of Netherlands during the Nations League match between France and the Netherlands in Paris on Sunday, September 9.
Antoine Griezmann of France receives a yellow card for a foul on Georginio Wijnaldum of Netherlands during the Nations League match between France and the Netherlands in Paris on Sunday, September 9.
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Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel drives during the third practice session ahead of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on Saturday, September 15. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F09%2F09%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0909%2Findex.html"><strong>See 32 amazing sports photos from last week.</strong></a>
Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel drives during the third practice session ahead of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on Saturday, September 15. See 32 amazing sports photos from last week.
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