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What a shot! 33 amazing sports photos

Published 1:21 AM EST, Mon February 4, 2019
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The New England Patriots celebrate after the Los Angeles Rams missed a late field goal in <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F02%2F03%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fsuper-bowl-2019%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Super Bowl LIII</a> on Sunday, February 3. The miss virtually assured a victory for the Patriots, who have won three of the last five Super Bowls.
The New England Patriots celebrate after the Los Angeles Rams missed a late field goal in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, February 3. The miss virtually assured a victory for the Patriots, who have won three of the last five Super Bowls.
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Kentucky's Nick Richards tries to block the shot of Vanderbilt's Simisola Shittu during an SEC basketball game on Tuesday, January 29.
Kentucky's Nick Richards tries to block the shot of Vanderbilt's Simisola Shittu during an SEC basketball game on Tuesday, January 29.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates skate in the exhibition event that ended the US Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, January 27. A day earlier, they won the silver in ice dancing.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates skate in the exhibition event that ended the US Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, January 27. A day earlier, they won the silver in ice dancing.
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Germany's Tim Hronek and Russia's Maxim Vikhrov crash in a ski-cross race at the World Championships on Saturday, February 2.
Germany's Tim Hronek and Russia's Maxim Vikhrov crash in a ski-cross race at the World Championships on Saturday, February 2.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LIII, holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the game on Sunday, February 3. Edelman caught 10 passes for 141 yards as the Patriots won 13-3. It was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl of all time.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LIII, holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the game on Sunday, February 3. Edelman caught 10 passes for 141 yards as the Patriots won 13-3. It was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl of all time.
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Sergey Kovalev is hit by Eleider Alvarez during a light-heavyweight title fight on Sunday, February 3. Kovalev won by unanimous decision, avenging his August loss to Alvarez.
Sergey Kovalev is hit by Eleider Alvarez during a light-heavyweight title fight on Sunday, February 3. Kovalev won by unanimous decision, avenging his August loss to Alvarez.
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Jockeys ride camels during a race in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, February 2.
Jockeys ride camels during a race in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, February 2.
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California's Angel Haro performs on the parallel bars during a gymnastics meet against Stanford on Sunday, January 27.
California's Angel Haro performs on the parallel bars during a gymnastics meet against Stanford on Sunday, January 27.
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Qatari soccer players throw coach Felix Sanchez into the air after they defeated Japan <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F02%2F01%2Ffootball%2Fqatar-japan-asian-cup-final-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">to win their first Asian Cup</a> on Friday, February 1.
Qatari soccer players throw coach Felix Sanchez into the air after they defeated Japan to win their first Asian Cup on Friday, February 1.
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Australia's Ellia Green tackles France's Caroline Drouin during a rugby sevens tournament in Sydney on Saturday, February 2.
Australia's Ellia Green tackles France's Caroline Drouin during a rugby sevens tournament in Sydney on Saturday, February 2.
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Welsh rugby players bind for a scrum during a Six Nations match against France on Friday, February 1.
Welsh rugby players bind for a scrum during a Six Nations match against France on Friday, February 1.
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In this photo, taken with a slow shutter speed, Japanese speedskater Nao Kodaira competes at a World Cup event in Hamar, Norway, on Saturday, February 2. She finished second in the 1,000 meters. Earlier in the day, she won the 500.
In this photo, taken with a slow shutter speed, Japanese speedskater Nao Kodaira competes at a World Cup event in Hamar, Norway, on Saturday, February 2. She finished second in the 1,000 meters. Earlier in the day, she won the 500.
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A competitor falls in a muddy pool during a Tough Guy endurance race that was held near Wolverhampton, England, on Sunday, January 27.
A competitor falls in a muddy pool during a Tough Guy endurance race that was held near Wolverhampton, England, on Sunday, January 27.
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Montreal's Jordie Benn, left, collides with New Jersey's Brett Seney during an NHL hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, February 2.
Montreal's Jordie Benn, left, collides with New Jersey's Brett Seney during an NHL hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, February 2.
Graham Hughes/AP
Italian ice dancers Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri skate at the gala exhibition of the European Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, January 27. They won a bronze medal at the event.
Italian ice dancers Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri skate at the gala exhibition of the European Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, January 27. They won a bronze medal at the event.
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Australian long jumper Audrey Kyriacou competes at the Canberra Festival of Athletics on Monday, January 28.
Australian long jumper Audrey Kyriacou competes at the Canberra Festival of Athletics on Monday, January 28.
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In this photo, taken with a slow shutter speed, Switzerland's Fanny Smith competes in a ski-cross race at the World Championships on Friday, February 1. She later won a silver medal.
In this photo, taken with a slow shutter speed, Switzerland's Fanny Smith competes in a ski-cross race at the World Championships on Friday, February 1. She later won a silver medal.
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New England linebacker Dont'a Hightower sacks Jared Goff during the first half of the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. Hightower had two of the Patriots' four sacks as they shut down the Rams' high-powered offense.
New England linebacker Dont'a Hightower sacks Jared Goff during the first half of the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. Hightower had two of the Patriots' four sacks as they shut down the Rams' high-powered offense.
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Rennes defender Damien Da Silva eyes the ball during a French league match against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, January 27.
Rennes defender Damien Da Silva eyes the ball during a French league match against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, January 27.
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Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr. drives to the basket during an ACC game at Miami on Wednesday, January 30.
Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr. drives to the basket during an ACC game at Miami on Wednesday, January 30.
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Washington's Darcy Rees, left, and Oregon's Ruthy Hebard box out during a Pac-12 basketball game on Sunday, January 27.
Washington's Darcy Rees, left, and Oregon's Ruthy Hebard box out during a Pac-12 basketball game on Sunday, January 27.
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A diver competes at the British National Diving Cup on Sunday, February 3.
A diver competes at the British National Diving Cup on Sunday, February 3.
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Golden State's DeMarcus Cousins throws down a dunk against Indiana during an NBA game on Monday, January 28.
Golden State's DeMarcus Cousins throws down a dunk against Indiana during an NBA game on Monday, January 28.
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Martin Laird plays a shot at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday, February 2.
Martin Laird plays a shot at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday, February 2.
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Buffalo's Jack Eichel collides with the goalpost during an NHL game in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 29.
Buffalo's Jack Eichel collides with the goalpost during an NHL game in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 29.
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New England tight end Rob Gronkowski catches a 29-yard pass that set up the only touchdown of the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. Sony Michel ran it in from two yards on the very next play.
New England tight end Rob Gronkowski catches a 29-yard pass that set up the only touchdown of the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. Sony Michel ran it in from two yards on the very next play.
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Australian pole vaulter Declan Carruthers clears the bar at the Canberra Festival of Athletics on Monday, January 28.
Australian pole vaulter Declan Carruthers clears the bar at the Canberra Festival of Athletics on Monday, January 28.
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Steam comes off the head of Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku during a Premier League match against Burnley on Tuesday, January 29.
Steam comes off the head of Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku during a Premier League match against Burnley on Tuesday, January 29.
JASON CAIRNDUFF/Action Images/Reuters
Tom Pages performs a stunt in Mumbai, India, during the Red Bull FMX Jam on Saturday, February 2.
Tom Pages performs a stunt in Mumbai, India, during the Red Bull FMX Jam on Saturday, February 2.
Ali Bharmal/Red Bull Content Pool
The New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, January 30.
The New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, January 30.
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Sweden's Mikael Ymer hits a shot during Davis Cup qualifiers in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday, February 1.
Sweden's Mikael Ymer hits a shot during Davis Cup qualifiers in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday, February 1.
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Dutch ice skaters participate in a 200-kilometer (124-mile) marathon on Lake Weissensee, in the Austrian Alps, on Thursday, January 31.
Dutch ice skaters participate in a 200-kilometer (124-mile) marathon on Lake Weissensee, in the Austrian Alps, on Thursday, January 31.
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New England quarterback Tom Brady kisses his daughter, Vivian, after the Patriots won the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. In Brady's 18 NFL seasons, he's played in the Super Bowl nine times and won six of them. No player has won more. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F01%2F27%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0127%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 25 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
New England quarterback Tom Brady kisses his daughter, Vivian, after the Patriots won the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. In Brady's 18 NFL seasons, he's played in the Super Bowl nine times and won six of them. No player has won more. See 25 amazing sports photos from last week
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