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What a shot! 31 amazing sports photos

Published 11:47 PM EDT, Sun April 21, 2019
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Juan Cuadrado after winning the Italian championship Serie A match between Juventus and ACF Fiorentina on Saturday, April 20, in Turin, Italy. The win makes Ronaldo the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F04%2F20%2Ffootball%2Fjuventus-champions-serie-a-cristiano-ronaldo-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">first player to win</a> the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Juan Cuadrado after winning the Italian championship Serie A match between Juventus and ACF Fiorentina on Saturday, April 20, in Turin, Italy. The win makes Ronaldo the first player to win the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.
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New York Yankees' Austin Romine, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a walk off single in the 10th inning against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, April 21, in New York.
New York Yankees' Austin Romine, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a walk off single in the 10th inning against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, April 21, in New York.
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Canada's Denis Shapovalov returns the ball to Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff during their tennis match on day 3 of the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series tournament on Monday, April 15, in Monaco.
Canada's Denis Shapovalov returns the ball to Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff during their tennis match on day 3 of the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series tournament on Monday, April 15, in Monaco.
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The team from the University of Oklahoma celebrates after winning the NCAA college women's gymnastics championship on Saturday, April 20, in Fort Worth, Texas.
The team from the University of Oklahoma celebrates after winning the NCAA college women's gymnastics championship on Saturday, April 20, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Lawrence Cherono of Kenya wins the men's race of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F04%2F15%2Fsport%2F123rd-boston-marathon%2Findex.html" target="_blank">123rd Boston Marathon</a>, on Monday, April 15. Cherono beat out two-time Boston Marathon campion Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia, at right.
Lawrence Cherono of Kenya wins the men's race of the 123rd Boston Marathon, on Monday, April 15. Cherono beat out two-time Boston Marathon campion Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia, at right.
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Artemi Panarin and Josh Anderson of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate after scoring an empty net goal in Game 4 of the First Round of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, April 16, in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Tampa Bay 7-3 to win the series 4-0. It was the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2831701-blue-jackets-win-1st-ever-playoff-series-with-historic-sweep-of-lightning" target="_blank" target="_blank">first ever playoff series win</a> for the Blue Jackets franchise.
Artemi Panarin and Josh Anderson of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate after scoring an empty net goal in Game 4 of the First Round of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, April 16, in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Tampa Bay 7-3 to win the series 4-0. It was the first ever playoff series win for the Blue Jackets franchise.
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Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic is seen prior to Game Two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, April 16, in Toronto.
Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic is seen prior to Game Two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, April 16, in Toronto.
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Yusake Legard blows water as he prepares for the Men's 50m Freestyle heats during Day Five of the British Swimming Championships on Saturday, April 20, in Glasgow.
Yusake Legard blows water as he prepares for the Men's 50m Freestyle heats during Day Five of the British Swimming Championships on Saturday, April 20, in Glasgow.
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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez, left, and center fielder Starling Marte collide while chasing a fly ball against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, April 19, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez, left, and center fielder Starling Marte collide while chasing a fly ball against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, April 19, in Pittsburgh.
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Fans cheer on the third wave of runners at the start of the 123rd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Fans cheer on the third wave of runners at the start of the 123rd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
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Borna Coric of Croatia serves to Fabio Fognini of Italy in their quarterfinal match during day six of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Friday, April 19, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Fognini would go on to <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F04%2F20%2Ftennis%2Frafael-nadal-fabio-fognini-monte-carlo-masters-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">defeat Rafael Nadal in the semifinals</a>.
Borna Coric of Croatia serves to Fabio Fognini of Italy in their quarterfinal match during day six of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Friday, April 19, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Fognini would go on to defeat Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.
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Darren Collison of the Indiana Pacers, left, charges into Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter on Wednesday, April 17, in Boston.
Darren Collison of the Indiana Pacers, left, charges into Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter on Wednesday, April 17, in Boston.
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Manchester City's Leroy Sane jumps for the ball over Tottenham Hotspur's Victor Wanyama during the English Premier League football match on Saturday, April 20, in Manchester.
Manchester City's Leroy Sane jumps for the ball over Tottenham Hotspur's Victor Wanyama during the English Premier League football match on Saturday, April 20, in Manchester.
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French Yamaha rider Gregory Ortiz competes during the 42nd Le Mans 24-hour endurance moto race, on Saturday, April 20.
French Yamaha rider Gregory Ortiz competes during the 42nd Le Mans 24-hour endurance moto race, on Saturday, April 20.
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Sweat drips from the nose of Spain's Rafael Nadal during his tennis match against fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut on Wednesday, April 17, in Monaco.
Sweat drips from the nose of Spain's Rafael Nadal during his tennis match against fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut on Wednesday, April 17, in Monaco.
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Emily Davies races down the rapids during the Women's Canoe Single competition during the GB Senior and Olympic Selection Races in London on Saturday, April 20.
Emily Davies races down the rapids during the Women's Canoe Single competition during the GB Senior and Olympic Selection Races in London on Saturday, April 20.
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Marina Mohar of Switzerland competes in the FEI Vaulting World Cup final in Saumur, France on Thursday, April 18.
Marina Mohar of Switzerland competes in the FEI Vaulting World Cup final in Saumur, France on Thursday, April 18.
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A skier glides over a pool of a water during a waterslide contest at the Nendaz ski resort in Switzerland on Saturday, April 20.
A skier glides over a pool of a water during a waterslide contest at the Nendaz ski resort in Switzerland on Saturday, April 20.
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Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders scores on Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray during the first period of Game 4 of their NHL first-round playoff series in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, April 16. The <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2831685-islanders-complete-series-sweep-of-sidney-crosby-penguins-with-3-1-game-4-win" target="_blank" target="_blank">Islanders won the game 3-1</a>, sweeping the Penguins to advance to the second round.
Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders scores on Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray during the first period of Game 4 of their NHL first-round playoff series in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, April 16. The Islanders won the game 3-1, sweeping the Penguins to advance to the second round.
Gene J. Puskar/AP
British driver Lewis Hamilton waves to fans after winning the Formula One Chinese Grand prix in Shanghai on Sunday, April 14.
British driver Lewis Hamilton waves to fans after winning the Formula One Chinese Grand prix in Shanghai on Sunday, April 14.
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Roxanne Modafferi, right, attempts to punch Antonina Shevchenko during their Women's Flyweight bout as part of UFC Fight Night 149 at Yubileyny Sports Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia on Saturday, April 20.
Roxanne Modafferi, right, attempts to punch Antonina Shevchenko during their Women's Flyweight bout as part of UFC Fight Night 149 at Yubileyny Sports Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia on Saturday, April 20.
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A Las Vegas Golden Knights player takes the ice before Game 4 of a first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, April 16.
A Las Vegas Golden Knights player takes the ice before Game 4 of a first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, April 16.
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Cyclists ride past a windmill in Maastricht, Netherlands, during the Amstel Gold Cycling Race on Sunday, April 21.
Cyclists ride past a windmill in Maastricht, Netherlands, during the Amstel Gold Cycling Race on Sunday, April 21.
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San Diego Padres' Ian Kinsler dodges an inside pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in San Diego on Friday, April 19.
San Diego Padres' Ian Kinsler dodges an inside pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in San Diego on Friday, April 19.
Gregory Bull/AP
UCLA gymnast Madison Kocian competes on the balance beam during the NCAA Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, April 19.
UCLA gymnast Madison Kocian competes on the balance beam during the NCAA Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, April 19.
Jerome Miron/USA TODAY Sports
Manuella Schar of Switzerland celebrates before crossing the finish line to win the Women's Wheelchair Division of the 123rd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15.
Manuella Schar of Switzerland celebrates before crossing the finish line to win the Women's Wheelchair Division of the 123rd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15.
Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald/Getty Images
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, left, and Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes fight during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Monday, April 15 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ovechkin knocked out Skevchnikov during the fight, who had to leave the game and <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2831518-video-capitals-alex-ovechkin-knocks-out-hurricanes-andrei-svechnikov-in-fight" target="_blank" target="_blank">enter the NHL's concussion protocol</a>.
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, left, and Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes fight during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Monday, April 15 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ovechkin knocked out Skevchnikov during the fight, who had to leave the game and enter the NHL's concussion protocol.
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Nathanael Soulard of France competes in the 400m freestyle event during the French swimming championships in Rennes, France on Sunday, April 21.
Nathanael Soulard of France competes in the 400m freestyle event during the French swimming championships in Rennes, France on Sunday, April 21.
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Sumo wrestlers take part in a "honozumo," a ceremonial sumo exhibition, on the grounds of Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Monday, April 15. Some of Sumo's top wrestlers took part in the annual one-day exhibition.
Sumo wrestlers take part in a "honozumo," a ceremonial sumo exhibition, on the grounds of Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Monday, April 15. Some of Sumo's top wrestlers took part in the annual one-day exhibition.
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Shakur Stevenson, right, trades punches with Christopher Diaz during their featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 20. Stevenson won a 10-round decision.
Shakur Stevenson, right, trades punches with Christopher Diaz during their featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 20. Stevenson won a 10-round decision.
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Fabio Fognini of Italy, top, returns the ball against Borna Coric of Croatia during their quarterfinal tennis match on Day 7 of the Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco on Friday, April 19. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F04%2F14%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0414%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 24 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Fabio Fognini of Italy, top, returns the ball against Borna Coric of Croatia during their quarterfinal tennis match on Day 7 of the Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco on Friday, April 19. See 24 amazing sports photos from last week
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