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What a shot! 30 amazing sports photos

Published 1:34 AM EDT, Mon April 8, 2019
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Kalani Brown of the Baylor Lady Bears, center, hoists the National Championship trophy with her teammates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, April 7. Baylor, the top overall seed of the tournament, defeated the Irish 82-81 to earn its <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F04%2F07%2Fsport%2Fncaa-womens-basketball-championship%2Findex.html" target="_blank">third national title</a> and first since 2012.
Kalani Brown of the Baylor Lady Bears, center, hoists the National Championship trophy with her teammates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, April 7. Baylor, the top overall seed of the tournament, defeated the Irish 82-81 to earn its third national title and first since 2012.
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Natsumi Sakai of Japan competes in the women's 200 meter backstroke during the Japan Swimming Championships at the Tatsumi International Swimming Center in Tokyo on Sunday, April 7.
Natsumi Sakai of Japan competes in the women's 200 meter backstroke during the Japan Swimming Championships at the Tatsumi International Swimming Center in Tokyo on Sunday, April 7.
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Washington Nationals fans taunt Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper with shirts that spell out 'Traitor' during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, April 2. Harper, who played for the Nationals from 2012-2018, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2736846-bryce-harper-phillies-reportedly-agree-to-13-year-330-million-contract" target="_blank" target="_blank">signed a $330 million contract</a> with the Phillies during the offseason.
Washington Nationals fans taunt Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper with shirts that spell out 'Traitor' during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, April 2. Harper, who played for the Nationals from 2012-2018, signed a $330 million contract with the Phillies during the offseason.
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Kyle Guy of the Virginia Cavaliers is fouled by Auburn Tigers guard Samir Doughty while attempting a three-point shot with seconds remaining in their Final Four game on April 6, in Minneapolis. Guy made all three of his foul shots to win the game and <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F04%2F06%2Fsport%2Fncaa-mens-final-four-virginia-auburn-michigan-state-texas-tech%2Findex.html" target="_blank">advance the Cavaliers</a> to the championship game on Monday, April 8.
Kyle Guy of the Virginia Cavaliers is fouled by Auburn Tigers guard Samir Doughty while attempting a three-point shot with seconds remaining in their Final Four game on April 6, in Minneapolis. Guy made all three of his foul shots to win the game and advance the Cavaliers to the championship game on Monday, April 8.
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Jennifer Kupcho of the United States plays her shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6. The event is the first women's tournament to be held at August National, which hosts the annual Masters Tournament. Kupcho went on to win the tournament by two strokes over Maria Fassi.
Jennifer Kupcho of the United States plays her shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6. The event is the first women's tournament to be held at August National, which hosts the annual Masters Tournament. Kupcho went on to win the tournament by two strokes over Maria Fassi.
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Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey, right, and her daughter Makenzie Marie Robertson celebrate with grandson Kannon Reid Fuller after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2830095-chloe-jackson-baylor-beat-notre-dame-to-win-2019-ncaa-womens-championship" target="_blank" target="_blank">winning the NCAA National Championship</a> basketball game over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Amalie Arena on April 7.
Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey, right, and her daughter Makenzie Marie Robertson celebrate with grandson Kannon Reid Fuller after winning the NCAA National Championship basketball game over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Amalie Arena on April 7.
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Atlanta Braves teammates Ozzie Albies, left, and Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrate their win against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5.
Atlanta Braves teammates Ozzie Albies, left, and Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrate their win against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5.
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Jockey Nico de Boinville riding Topofthegame clears the last fence in the Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase during Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on April 5.
Jockey Nico de Boinville riding Topofthegame clears the last fence in the Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase during Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on April 5.
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Denmark's Anders Antonsen hits a return against China's Shi Yuqi during their men's singles match at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on April 4.
Denmark's Anders Antonsen hits a return against China's Shi Yuqi during their men's singles match at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on April 4.
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From left, Duke Blue Devils teammates Tre Jones and Cam Reddish sit in front of their lockers after a 68-67 loss to the Michigan State Spartans in the East Regional finals of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31.
From left, Duke Blue Devils teammates Tre Jones and Cam Reddish sit in front of their lockers after a 68-67 loss to the Michigan State Spartans in the East Regional finals of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31.
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St. Mark's Nick Pisorchik slides into home plate under the tag of Appoquinimink pitcher Mason Keene during the third inning of a baseball game at St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, Delaware, on April 5.
St. Mark's Nick Pisorchik slides into home plate under the tag of Appoquinimink pitcher Mason Keene during the third inning of a baseball game at St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, Delaware, on April 5.
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From left, Theo Kidd of New South Wales stumbles over a hurdle while competing in the Under 17 Mens 110 Meter Hurdles during the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 5.
From left, Theo Kidd of New South Wales stumbles over a hurdle while competing in the Under 17 Mens 110 Meter Hurdles during the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 5.
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Horses round a turn during the third race on the opening day of the spring meet at Keeneland racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Thursday, April 4.
Horses round a turn during the third race on the opening day of the spring meet at Keeneland racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Thursday, April 4.
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Indonesia's Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, right, dives for a return while teammate Marcus Fernaldi Gideon looks on during their men's doubles quarter-final match against Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on April 5.
Indonesia's Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, right, dives for a return while teammate Marcus Fernaldi Gideon looks on during their men's doubles quarter-final match against Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on April 5.
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South African players attempt to tackle John Vaili of Samoa during their rugby match on day two of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday, April 6.
South African players attempt to tackle John Vaili of Samoa during their rugby match on day two of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday, April 6.
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Brianna Turner of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish shoots over Megan Walker of the UConn Huskies at Amalie Arena on April 5 in Tampa. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F04%2F05%2Fsport%2Fncaa-womens-final-four-baylor-oregon-notre-dame-uconn%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The Irish defeated the Huskies</a> 81-76 to reach the championship game for the second year in a row.
Brianna Turner of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish shoots over Megan Walker of the UConn Huskies at Amalie Arena on April 5 in Tampa. The Irish defeated the Huskies 81-76 to reach the championship game for the second year in a row.
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Cambridge cox Matthew Holland drinks champagne from a boot after winning the Men's Boat Race on the River Thames, London on Sunday, April 7.
Cambridge cox Matthew Holland drinks champagne from a boot after winning the Men's Boat Race on the River Thames, London on Sunday, April 7.
Adam Davy/AP
Matt McQuaid of the Michigan State Spartans walks past Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleaders after losing in their semifinal game in the NCAA Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 6.
Matt McQuaid of the Michigan State Spartans walks past Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleaders after losing in their semifinal game in the NCAA Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 6.
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Kyle Busch crosses the finish line to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 7.
Kyle Busch crosses the finish line to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 7.
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The shadow of a runner is seen on the track during the men's U17 400 Meter Hurdles of the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 7.
The shadow of a runner is seen on the track during the men's U17 400 Meter Hurdles of the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 7.
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Melbourne Rebels player Tommy English, left, is tackled by Japan Sunwolves player Jiwon Koo as a seagull flies between them during a Super Rugby match in Melbourne on April 6.
Melbourne Rebels player Tommy English, left, is tackled by Japan Sunwolves player Jiwon Koo as a seagull flies between them during a Super Rugby match in Melbourne on April 6.
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Auburn Tigers guard Samir Doughty shoots the ball against Virginia Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome during the second half their Final Four game at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 6.
Auburn Tigers guard Samir Doughty shoots the ball against Virginia Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome during the second half their Final Four game at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 6.
Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports
Maddison Coates of Queensland competes in the Women's 100 meter race during the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 5.
Maddison Coates of Queensland competes in the Women's 100 meter race during the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 5.
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Yan Gomes of the Washington Nationals breaks his bat during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 6.
Yan Gomes of the Washington Nationals breaks his bat during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 6.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper is hit in the face by the stick of Los Angeles center Trevor Lewis during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Arizona, on April 2. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 3-1.
Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper is hit in the face by the stick of Los Angeles center Trevor Lewis during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Arizona, on April 2. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 3-1.
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Sacramento Kings guard Corey Brewer falls to the court after dunking the ball during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, April 4.
Sacramento Kings guard Corey Brewer falls to the court after dunking the ball during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, April 4.
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Carolina Hurricanes forward Greg McKegg is checked into the boards by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev during the first period of their game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on April 2.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Greg McKegg is checked into the boards by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev during the first period of their game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on April 2.
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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant dunks while defended by Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton during the first half of their NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland on April 2.
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant dunks while defended by Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton during the first half of their NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland on April 2.
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A damaged car driven by Sebastian Vettel sends sparks flying during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, March 31.
A damaged car driven by Sebastian Vettel sends sparks flying during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, March 31.
THAIER AL-SUDANI/REUTERS
Olimpia player Maximiliano Olivera collides with Omar Merlo and goalkeeper Patricio Alvarez of Sporting Cristal during a Libertadores Cup soccer match at the National stadium in Lima, Peru, on April 4.
Olimpia player Maximiliano Olivera collides with Omar Merlo and goalkeeper Patricio Alvarez of Sporting Cristal during a Libertadores Cup soccer match at the National stadium in Lima, Peru, on April 4.
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