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What a shot! 31 amazing sports photos

Updated 9:32 PM EST, Sun December 2, 2018
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Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. grabs Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship game on Saturday, December 1, in Atlanta. The top-ranked Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 35-28.
Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. grabs Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship game on Saturday, December 1, in Atlanta. The top-ranked Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 35-28.
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Tyson Fury kneels after getting knocked down by Deontay Wilder in the 12th round of the WBC Heavyweight Championship bout at the Staples Center on Saturday, December 1, in Los Angeles. The fight was ruled a split draw after 12 rounds.
Tyson Fury kneels after getting knocked down by Deontay Wilder in the 12th round of the WBC Heavyweight Championship bout at the Staples Center on Saturday, December 1, in Los Angeles. The fight was ruled a split draw after 12 rounds.
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Mauricio Isla of Fenerbahce is kicked in the face during a match against GNK Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday, November 29, in Istanbul.
Mauricio Isla of Fenerbahce is kicked in the face during a match against GNK Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday, November 29, in Istanbul.
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Danish driver Kevin Magnussen removes his helmet after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday, November 25, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Danish driver Kevin Magnussen removes his helmet after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday, November 25, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Dom Polling competes in the Men's 200 meter individual medley during the Swimming Winter National Championships on Thursday, November 29, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Dom Polling competes in the Men's 200 meter individual medley during the Swimming Winter National Championships on Thursday, November 29, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods catches a pass while being defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay in an NFL game on Sunday, December 2, in Detroit.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods catches a pass while being defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay in an NFL game on Sunday, December 2, in Detroit.
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Duke basketball fans, also known as the "Cameron Crazies," attempt to distract Indiana Hoosiers player De'Ron Davis during a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday, November 27. The No. 3 ranked Blue Devils won the game 90-69 to improve their record to 5-1.
Duke basketball fans, also known as the "Cameron Crazies," attempt to distract Indiana Hoosiers player De'Ron Davis during a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday, November 27. The No. 3 ranked Blue Devils won the game 90-69 to improve their record to 5-1.
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AS Monaco's midfielder Han-Noah Massengo heads the ball during a UEFA Champions League football match between Atletico Madrid and Monaco in Madrid on Wednesday, November 28.
AS Monaco's midfielder Han-Noah Massengo heads the ball during a UEFA Champions League football match between Atletico Madrid and Monaco in Madrid on Wednesday, November 28.
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Charles Leclerc of Monaco is pushed back into the garage during day two of F1 end of season testing at Yas Marina Circuit on Wednesday, November 28, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Charles Leclerc of Monaco is pushed back into the garage during day two of F1 end of season testing at Yas Marina Circuit on Wednesday, November 28, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley leaps over Chicago Bears safety Adrian Amos during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, December 2, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 30-27 in overtime.
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley leaps over Chicago Bears safety Adrian Amos during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, December 2, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 30-27 in overtime.
Bill Kostroun/AP
Klaus Brandner of Germany competes in the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill on Friday, November 30, in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Klaus Brandner of Germany competes in the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill on Friday, November 30, in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
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Claudia Pina, right, of Spain celebrates scoring a goal during the final match of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup between Spain and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on Saturday, December 1, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Spain defeated Mexico 2-1.
Claudia Pina, right, of Spain celebrates scoring a goal during the final match of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup between Spain and Mexico at Estadio Charrua on Saturday, December 1, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Spain defeated Mexico 2-1.
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Horses and their jockeys clear a fence in the back straight at Taunton Racecourse on Thursday, November 29, in Taunton, England.
Horses and their jockeys clear a fence in the back straight at Taunton Racecourse on Thursday, November 29, in Taunton, England.
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Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, right, grabs Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Air Force Reserve Hoophall Miami Invitational on Saturday, December 1, in Miami.
Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens, right, grabs Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Air Force Reserve Hoophall Miami Invitational on Saturday, December 1, in Miami.
Joel Auerbach/AP
Chris Herndon of the New York Jets takes the field before a game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, November 25, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Chris Herndon of the New York Jets takes the field before a game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, November 25, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Calgary Stampeders' Alex Singleton hoists the Grey Cup after the Stampeders defeated the Ottawa Redblacks during the Canadian Football League Grey Cup in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday, November 25.
Calgary Stampeders' Alex Singleton hoists the Grey Cup after the Stampeders defeated the Ottawa Redblacks during the Canadian Football League Grey Cup in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday, November 25.
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Oklahoma Sooners tight end Grant Calcaterra catches a touchdown pass against Texas Longhorns defensive back B.J. Foster in the fourth quarter of the Big 12 championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Oklahoma Sooners tight end Grant Calcaterra catches a touchdown pass against Texas Longhorns defensive back B.J. Foster in the fourth quarter of the Big 12 championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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A surfer rides the Backdoor Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on Wednesday, November 28.
A surfer rides the Backdoor Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on Wednesday, November 28.
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Denmark's Mette Tranborg is swarmed by Sweden players during a preliminary match between Denmark and Sweden at the European Women's Handball Championships on Friday, November 30, in Nantes, France.
Denmark's Mette Tranborg is swarmed by Sweden players during a preliminary match between Denmark and Sweden at the European Women's Handball Championships on Friday, November 30, in Nantes, France.
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Juan Espino kicks Justin Frazier during a heavyweight bout at The Pearl in Las Vegas on Friday, November 30. Espino defeated Frazier by submission.
Juan Espino kicks Justin Frazier during a heavyweight bout at The Pearl in Las Vegas on Friday, November 30. Espino defeated Frazier by submission.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Megan Gustafson grabs a rebound in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Thursday, November 29.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Megan Gustafson grabs a rebound in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Thursday, November 29.
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Germany's Dajana Eitberger races down the track during a World Cup women's luge event in Whistler, British Columbia, on Saturday, December 1.
Germany's Dajana Eitberger races down the track during a World Cup women's luge event in Whistler, British Columbia, on Saturday, December 1.
Darryl Dyck/AP
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is unable to make a save on a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, November 25, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is unable to make a save on a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, November 25, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, December 2. Green Bay lost the game 17-20, prompting the firing of head coach Mike McCarthy.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, December 2. Green Bay lost the game 17-20, prompting the firing of head coach Mike McCarthy.
Mike Roemer/AP
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks rebounds the ball against the New York Knicks on Saturday, December 1, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks rebounds the ball against the New York Knicks on Saturday, December 1, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images
Fans set off flares as players walk out before a match between Manchester United and BSC Young Boys on Tuesday, November 27, in Manchester, England.
Fans set off flares as players walk out before a match between Manchester United and BSC Young Boys on Tuesday, November 27, in Manchester, England.
PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS
North Carolina midfielder Brianna Pinto heads the ball during a match against Georgetown. The Tar Heels defeated the Hoyas 1-0 in overtime at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, on Friday, November 30.
North Carolina midfielder Brianna Pinto heads the ball during a match against Georgetown. The Tar Heels defeated the Hoyas 1-0 in overtime at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, on Friday, November 30.
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Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown on an 8-yard pass from Cam Newton during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, December 2, in Tampa, Florida. The Panthers lost the game 17-24.
Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown on an 8-yard pass from Cam Newton during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, December 2, in Tampa, Florida. The Panthers lost the game 17-24.
Will Vragovic/Getty Images
Participants compete in the 2018 Siberian Snowkiting Cup on the frozen Novosibirsk Reservoir near the Novosibirsk hydroelectric power plant in Novosibirsk, Russia, on Wednesday, November 28.
Participants compete in the 2018 Siberian Snowkiting Cup on the frozen Novosibirsk Reservoir near the Novosibirsk hydroelectric power plant in Novosibirsk, Russia, on Wednesday, November 28.
Kirill Kukhmar/TASS/Getty Images
St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron crashes into Blues center Robby Fabbri and defenseman Patrik Nemeth during the third period of a Friday, November 30, game at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron crashes into Blues center Robby Fabbri and defenseman Patrik Nemeth during the third period of a Friday, November 30, game at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports
Paris Saint-Germain player Neymar celebrates a goal with teammates Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani during a match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool on Wednesday, November 28, in Paris. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F11%2F26%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-1125%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 28 amazing sports photos from last week</a>.
Paris Saint-Germain player Neymar celebrates a goal with teammates Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani during a match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool on Wednesday, November 28, in Paris. See 28 amazing sports photos from last week.
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