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What a shot! 25 amazing sports photos

Published 11:38 PM EST, Sun February 24, 2019
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Duke phenom Zion Williamson holds the back of his right leg, which he injured after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F02%2F21%2Fsport%2Fzion-williamson-basketball-college-sports-nike-shoe-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">his left shoe exploded</a> just 33 seconds into a much-anticipated game against North Carolina on Wednesday, February 20. Williamson, who is thought by many to be basketball's brightest prospect since LeBron James, missed the rest of the game and is day-to-day with a knee sprain.
Duke phenom Zion Williamson holds the back of his right leg, which he injured after his left shoe exploded just 33 seconds into a much-anticipated game against North Carolina on Wednesday, February 20. Williamson, who is thought by many to be basketball's brightest prospect since LeBron James, missed the rest of the game and is day-to-day with a knee sprain.
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Italian skier Sofia Goggia speeds down the course during a World Cup downhill race <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F02%2F23%2Fsport%2Fcrans-montana-downhill-alpine-skiing-spt-int%2Findex.html" target="_blank">she won</a> in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Saturday, February 23.
Italian skier Sofia Goggia speeds down the course during a World Cup downhill race she won in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Saturday, February 23.
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Chinese gymnast Liu Yang hangs upside down on the rings at a World Cup competition in Melbourne on Thursday, February 21. He finished first in the event.
Chinese gymnast Liu Yang hangs upside down on the rings at a World Cup competition in Melbourne on Thursday, February 21. He finished first in the event.
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Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey holds up her grandson Kannon Reid Fuller as she and her daughter Makenzie Fuller cut down the nets following a game against Kansas on Wednesday, February 20. The women's basketball team had just won the Big 12 regular-season title for the ninth consecutive year.
Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey holds up her grandson Kannon Reid Fuller as she and her daughter Makenzie Fuller cut down the nets following a game against Kansas on Wednesday, February 20. The women's basketball team had just won the Big 12 regular-season title for the ninth consecutive year.
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Manchester United players Romelu Lukaku, left, and Paul Pogba celebrate a goal in front of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on Monday, February 18. United defeated Chelsea 2-0 in London to advance to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. Chelsea won the competition last season.
Manchester United players Romelu Lukaku, left, and Paul Pogba celebrate a goal in front of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on Monday, February 18. United defeated Chelsea 2-0 in London to advance to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. Chelsea won the competition last season.
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Lee Selby absorbs a blow from Omar Douglas during their lightweight bout in London on Saturday, February 23. Selby won by unanimous decision.
Lee Selby absorbs a blow from Omar Douglas during their lightweight bout in London on Saturday, February 23. Selby won by unanimous decision.
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Barcelona star Lionel Messi celebrates a goal with Ousmane Dembele during a Spanish league match against Sevilla on Saturday, February 23. Messi had a hat trick in the 4-2 win. It was <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F02%2F23%2Ffootball%2Fmessi-barcelona-sevilla-tottenham-football-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the 50th hat trick of his career.</a>
Barcelona star Lionel Messi celebrates a goal with Ousmane Dembele during a Spanish league match against Sevilla on Saturday, February 23. Messi had a hat trick in the 4-2 win. It was the 50th hat trick of his career.
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Tiger Woods follows through on <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfchannel.com%2Fnews%2Ftiger-woods-makes-par-9-spectacular-shot-fairway-bunker" target="_blank" target="_blank">a spectacular bunker shot</a> while playing a tournament in Mexico City on Friday, February 22.
Tiger Woods follows through on a spectacular bunker shot while playing a tournament in Mexico City on Friday, February 22.
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Former US President Barack Obama was among the celebrity fans taking in <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F02%2F21%2Fsport%2Fzion-williamson-basketball-college-sports-nike-shoe-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the Duke-North Carolina basketball game</a> on Wednesday, February 20.
Former US President Barack Obama was among the celebrity fans taking in the Duke-North Carolina basketball game on Wednesday, February 20.
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Germany's Vinzenz Geiger practices ski jumping before a Nordic combined event in Innsbruck, Austria, on Tuesday, February 19.
Germany's Vinzenz Geiger practices ski jumping before a Nordic combined event in Innsbruck, Austria, on Tuesday, February 19.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks the ball during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 17. He and LeBron James were the two team captains for the event.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks the ball during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 17. He and LeBron James were the two team captains for the event.
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Formula One driver Lando Norris takes part in preseason testing in Montmelo, Spain, on Tuesday, February 19.
Formula One driver Lando Norris takes part in preseason testing in Montmelo, Spain, on Tuesday, February 19.
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Former American skier Lindsey Vonn, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F02%2F01%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Flindsey-vonn%2Findex.html" target="_blank">who recently called it a career,</a> poses with a Laureus World Sports Award on Monday, February 18.
Former American skier Lindsey Vonn, who recently called it a career, poses with a Laureus World Sports Award on Monday, February 18.
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Colorado goaltender Semyon Varlamov skates onto the ice before an NHL game in Denver on Monday, February 18.
Colorado goaltender Semyon Varlamov skates onto the ice before an NHL game in Denver on Monday, February 18.
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New York Yankees infielder Angel Aguilar signs autographs for fans before a spring-training game against Boston on Saturday, February 23.
New York Yankees infielder Angel Aguilar signs autographs for fans before a spring-training game against Boston on Saturday, February 23.
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Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, February 20.
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, February 20.
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Detroit's Tyler Bertuzzi, left, and Anthony Mantha juggle the puck while warming up for an NHL game against Minnesota on Friday, February 22.
Detroit's Tyler Bertuzzi, left, and Anthony Mantha juggle the puck while warming up for an NHL game against Minnesota on Friday, February 22.
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College sprinters take off from the starting line during a 4x400-meter relay race in Seattle on Friday, February 22.
College sprinters take off from the starting line during a 4x400-meter relay race in Seattle on Friday, February 22.
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Horses race at the White Turf event in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Sunday, February 17.
Horses race at the White Turf event in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Sunday, February 17.
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Utah State center Neemias Queta celebrates with a fan after a home win over New Mexico on Wednesday, February 20.
Utah State center Neemias Queta celebrates with a fan after a home win over New Mexico on Wednesday, February 20.
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A pole vaulter competes at the Sydney Track Classic on Saturday, February 23.
A pole vaulter competes at the Sydney Track Classic on Saturday, February 23.
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Members of the Brisbane Lions, an Australian Football League team, celebrate a victory over the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, February 23.
Members of the Brisbane Lions, an Australian Football League team, celebrate a victory over the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, February 23.
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Cyclists compete in the first stage of the UAE Tour on Sunday, February 24.
Cyclists compete in the first stage of the UAE Tour on Sunday, February 24.
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Japanese canoeist Yoshiko Suematsu flips over during a competition in Penrith, Australia, on Sunday, February 17.
Japanese canoeist Yoshiko Suematsu flips over during a competition in Penrith, Australia, on Sunday, February 17.
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New Orleans' Anthony Davis attempts a shot during an NBA game in Indianapolis on Friday, February 22. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F02%2F17%2Fphotos%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0217%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 26 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
New Orleans' Anthony Davis attempts a shot during an NBA game in Indianapolis on Friday, February 22. See 26 amazing sports photos from last week
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