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What a shot! 33 amazing sports photos

Published 12:28 AM EST, Mon November 19, 2018
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Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils dunks against the Eastern Michigan Eagles during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 14 in Durham, North Carolina. Williamson, a freshman, has quickly become a college basketball sensation, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fzion-williamson" target="_blank" target="_blank">known for his high-flying dunks.</a>
Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils dunks against the Eastern Michigan Eagles during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 14 in Durham, North Carolina. Williamson, a freshman, has quickly become a college basketball sensation, known for his high-flying dunks.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson during the first half of an NFL game on Thursday, November 15, in Seattle, Washington.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson during the first half of an NFL game on Thursday, November 15, in Seattle, Washington.
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Germany's Leroy Sane, left, and Russia's Kirill Nababkin challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Germany and Russia in Leipzig, Germany, Thursday, November 15.
Germany's Leroy Sane, left, and Russia's Kirill Nababkin challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Germany and Russia in Leipzig, Germany, Thursday, November 15.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the turf after being sacked in the second half their game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 11 in Nashville, Tennessee.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the turf after being sacked in the second half their game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 11 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Spain's Lidia Rodriguez, Marta Garcia and Raquel Roy compete in the female team Kata final during the 24th Karate World Championships in Madrid, Spain on November 11.
Spain's Lidia Rodriguez, Marta Garcia and Raquel Roy compete in the female team Kata final during the 24th Karate World Championships in Madrid, Spain on November 11.
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Rutgers forward Stasha Carey pours confetti on Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer after the Scarlet Knight's 73-44 victory over the Central Connecticut Blue Devils in Piscataway, New Jersey on November 13. The win was the 1,000th of Stringer's career, making her only the sixth women's coach in NCAA history to reach that mark.
Rutgers forward Stasha Carey pours confetti on Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer after the Scarlet Knight's 73-44 victory over the Central Connecticut Blue Devils in Piscataway, New Jersey on November 13. The win was the 1,000th of Stringer's career, making her only the sixth women's coach in NCAA history to reach that mark.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott hurdles over Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Tre Sullivan during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 11.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott hurdles over Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Tre Sullivan during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 11.
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Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov perform during the exhibition program at the Rostelecom Cup figure skating competition in Moscow, Russia on November 18.
Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov perform during the exhibition program at the Rostelecom Cup figure skating competition in Moscow, Russia on November 18.
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Runners take off from the starting line during the Division I Women's Cross Country Championship held at the snow-covered Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 17 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Runners take off from the starting line during the Division I Women's Cross Country Championship held at the snow-covered Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 17 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Tommy Makinson of England scores a try while being challenged by Jamayne Isaako of New Zealand during the International Series match between England and New Zealand at Elland Road on November 11 in Leeds, England. The try was later disallowed and New Zealand won the match 34-0.
Tommy Makinson of England scores a try while being challenged by Jamayne Isaako of New Zealand during the International Series match between England and New Zealand at Elland Road on November 11 in Leeds, England. The try was later disallowed and New Zealand won the match 34-0.
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Wales' Tyler Roberts is surrounded by smoke after fans threw a flare onto the pitch during a soccer match between Wales and Denmark on November 16 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Wales' Tyler Roberts is surrounded by smoke after fans threw a flare onto the pitch during a soccer match between Wales and Denmark on November 16 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
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United States skier Mikaela Shiffrin makes friends with her new reindeer after winning the women's World Cup slalom event in Levi, Finland on Saturday, November 17. In lieu of a first place medal, the annual event awards a reindeer to its champion. Shiffrin now has three reindeer to her name, winning the event previously in 2013 and 2016.
United States skier Mikaela Shiffrin makes friends with her new reindeer after winning the women's World Cup slalom event in Levi, Finland on Saturday, November 17. In lieu of a first place medal, the annual event awards a reindeer to its champion. Shiffrin now has three reindeer to her name, winning the event previously in 2013 and 2016.
Gabriele Facciotti/AP
LSU Tigers guard Tremont Waters shoots an underhand layup against Memphis Tigers guard Tyler Harris in the second half of their game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 13.
LSU Tigers guard Tremont Waters shoots an underhand layup against Memphis Tigers guard Tyler Harris in the second half of their game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 13.
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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn fights Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Josh Anderson during the first period of a November 12 game in Dallas, Texas.
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn fights Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Josh Anderson during the first period of a November 12 game in Dallas, Texas.
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Tonga's Steve Mafi reaches for the ball during a match between Wales and Tonga at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, United Kingdom on November 17.
Tonga's Steve Mafi reaches for the ball during a match between Wales and Tonga at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, United Kingdom on November 17.
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Lexi Thompson and her brother, Curtis Thompson, who is also her caddie, are showered in champagne after winning the LPGA CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida on Sunday, November 18. The win marked Thompson's 10th of her career and first since September 2017.
Lexi Thompson and her brother, Curtis Thompson, who is also her caddie, are showered in champagne after winning the LPGA CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida on Sunday, November 18. The win marked Thompson's 10th of her career and first since September 2017.
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Lim Eun-soo of South Korea competes during the ladies' free skating competition at the Rostelecom Cup in Moscow, Russia on November 17.
Lim Eun-soo of South Korea competes during the ladies' free skating competition at the Rostelecom Cup in Moscow, Russia on November 17.
MAXIM SHEMETOV/REUTERS
Charlotte Hornets mascot "Super Hugo" performs during a break in the second half of a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 17.
Charlotte Hornets mascot "Super Hugo" performs during a break in the second half of a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 17.
Jim Dedmon/USA TODAY Sports
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins pulls in a touchdown pass while being defended by Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman during the first half of their game on Sunday, November 18 in Landover, Maryland.
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins pulls in a touchdown pass while being defended by Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman during the first half of their game on Sunday, November 18 in Landover, Maryland.
Alex Brandon/AP
Fans of Boca Juniors scale a fence during a match between Boca Juniors and River Plate at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 11 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The match was scheduled be played on November 10, but was rescheduled because of heavy storms in Buenos Aires.
Fans of Boca Juniors scale a fence during a match between Boca Juniors and River Plate at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 11 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The match was scheduled be played on November 10, but was rescheduled because of heavy storms in Buenos Aires.
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Scotland's Scott McKenna, right, and Albania's Rei Manaj jump for the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Albania and Scotland at Loro Borici Stadium, in Shkoder, Albania on Saturday, November 17.
Scotland's Scott McKenna, right, and Albania's Rei Manaj jump for the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Albania and Scotland at Loro Borici Stadium, in Shkoder, Albania on Saturday, November 17.
Hektor Pustina/AP
French skipper Francis Joyon sails off the coast of Guadeloupe before crossing the finish line of the Route du Rhum solo sailing race on November 11.
French skipper Francis Joyon sails off the coast of Guadeloupe before crossing the finish line of the Route du Rhum solo sailing race on November 11.
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Utah State wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver attempts to catch a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Colorado State on November 17 in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Utah State wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver attempts to catch a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Colorado State on November 17 in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Jack Dempsey/AP
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo catches a stray ball during a tennis match between Novak Djokovic and John Isner at the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament in London on November 12.
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo catches a stray ball during a tennis match between Novak Djokovic and John Isner at the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament in London on November 12.
GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Peter Budaj enters the ice before the start of the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 13 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Peter Budaj enters the ice before the start of the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 13 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports
Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer dives over the goal line for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game against TCU on November 17 in Waco, Texas.
Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer dives over the goal line for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game against TCU on November 17 in Waco, Texas.
Michael Bancale/AP
Novak Djokovic returns the ball against John Isner during their men's singles round-robin match on day two of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London on November 12.
Novak Djokovic returns the ball against John Isner during their men's singles round-robin match on day two of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London on November 12.
GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images
Colorado senior Dani Jones receives a hug from her mother after winning the NCAA cross country championship individual title at Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 17 in Verona, Wisconsin. The Colorado women won both the team and individual titles for the first time since 2000.
Colorado senior Dani Jones receives a hug from her mother after winning the NCAA cross country championship individual title at Thomas Zimmer Championship Course on November 17 in Verona, Wisconsin. The Colorado women won both the team and individual titles for the first time since 2000.
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Syracuse Orange quarterback Tommy DeVito hands the ball off to running back Dontae Strickland during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Yankee Stadium in New York, on November 17.
Syracuse Orange quarterback Tommy DeVito hands the ball off to running back Dontae Strickland during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Yankee Stadium in New York, on November 17.
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Cierra Walker strips the ball from University of Connecticut Huskies guard Christyn Williams during a women's college basketball game on November 17 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Cierra Walker strips the ball from University of Connecticut Huskies guard Christyn Williams during a women's college basketball game on November 17 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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Germany's Alexander Zverev serves against John Isner of the United States during their men's singles round-robin match on day six of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London on November 16.
Germany's Alexander Zverev serves against John Isner of the United States during their men's singles round-robin match on day six of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London on November 16.
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DePaul's Dee Bekelja fights for a rebound between Notre Dame players Abby Prohaska, left, and Jessica Shepard, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on November 17 in Chicago, Illinois.
DePaul's Dee Bekelja fights for a rebound between Notre Dame players Abby Prohaska, left, and Jessica Shepard, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on November 17 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Young people play soccer at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 13.
Young people play soccer at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 13.
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