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What a shot! 30 amazing sports photos

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Russia's Dina Averina competes in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual Multiple event at the European Games in Minsk, Belarus, on Saturday, June 22.
Russia's Dina Averina competes in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual Multiple event at the European Games in Minsk, Belarus, on Saturday, June 22.
Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy during the team's NBA Championship victory parade in Toronto, Canada on Monday, June 17. On June 14, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F13%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fnba-finals-2019%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the Raptors claimed their first ever NBA title</a>, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy during the team's NBA Championship victory parade in Toronto, Canada on Monday, June 17. On June 14, the Raptors claimed their first ever NBA title, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.
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New York Mets left fielder Jeff McNeil dives for a ball hit by Josh Donaldson of the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of an MLB game in Atlanta on Monday, June 17. McNeil failed to make the catch.
New York Mets left fielder Jeff McNeil dives for a ball hit by Josh Donaldson of the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of an MLB game in Atlanta on Monday, June 17. McNeil failed to make the catch.
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Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels receives a standing ovation from St. Louis Cardinals fans prior to his first at bat of a baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, June 21. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2842340-video-angels-albert-pujols-gets-standing-ovation-from-cardinals-crowd-after-hr" target="_blank" target="_blank">Pujols, who was once the face of the Cardinals franchise</a>, made his first return trip to St. Louis since leaving the organization following the 2011 season.
Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels receives a standing ovation from St. Louis Cardinals fans prior to his first at bat of a baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, June 21. Pujols, who was once the face of the Cardinals franchise, made his first return trip to St. Louis since leaving the organization following the 2011 season.
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Russia's Sergey Bida, left, and Denmark's Patrick Jorgensen hit each other almost simultaneously during the European Fencing Championships held in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Friday, June 21.
Russia's Sergey Bida, left, and Denmark's Patrick Jorgensen hit each other almost simultaneously during the European Fencing Championships held in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Friday, June 21.
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Lindsey Horan of United States, right, celebrates with her teammate Rose Lavelle after scoring a goal during their group F Women's World Cup match against Sweden in Le Havre, France on Thursday, June 20. The United States defeated Sweden 2-0.
Lindsey Horan of United States, right, celebrates with her teammate Rose Lavelle after scoring a goal during their group F Women's World Cup match against Sweden in Le Havre, France on Thursday, June 20. The United States defeated Sweden 2-0.
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Zion Williamson smiles after being selected as the number one overall draft pick by the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, June 20.
Zion Williamson smiles after being selected as the number one overall draft pick by the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, June 20.
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Michael Chavis of the Boston Red Sox dives into the netting as he attempts to catch a fly ball during the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston on Saturday, June 22.
Michael Chavis of the Boston Red Sox dives into the netting as he attempts to catch a fly ball during the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston on Saturday, June 22.
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Andy Murray serves a ball during a practice session ahead of his doubles match on Day 4 of the Fever-Tree Championship at the Queen's Club in London on June 20.
Andy Murray serves a ball during a practice session ahead of his doubles match on Day 4 of the Fever-Tree Championship at the Queen's Club in London on June 20.
Steven Paston/AP
A swimmer competes in Le Defi de Monte-Cristo swimming event at the Chateau d'If, off the coast of Marseille, France, on June 21.
A swimmer competes in Le Defi de Monte-Cristo swimming event at the Chateau d'If, off the coast of Marseille, France, on June 21.
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Jefferson Farfan of Peru heads the ball near teammates Paolo Guerrero and Carlos Zambrano during the Copa America group A match between Bolivia and Peru at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday, June 18.
Jefferson Farfan of Peru heads the ball near teammates Paolo Guerrero and Carlos Zambrano during the Copa America group A match between Bolivia and Peru at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday, June 18.
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Fans walk their dogs on the field during the Bark in the Park parade before a game between the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, June 17.
Fans walk their dogs on the field during the Bark in the Park parade before a game between the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, June 17.
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Tony Browne of Ireland, left, ducks under the right hand of Toni Filipi of Croatia during their Men's Heavyweight fight at Uruchie Sports Palace on Day 3 of the 2nd European Games in Minsk, Belarus on Sunday, June 23.
Tony Browne of Ireland, left, ducks under the right hand of Toni Filipi of Croatia during their Men's Heavyweight fight at Uruchie Sports Palace on Day 3 of the 2nd European Games in Minsk, Belarus on Sunday, June 23.
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Rhiannan Iffland of Australia dives from a 21 metre cliff at the Snakehead on Islet Vila Franca do Campo at the fourth stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal on Thursday, June 20.
Rhiannan Iffland of Australia dives from a 21 metre cliff at the Snakehead on Islet Vila Franca do Campo at the fourth stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal on Thursday, June 20.
Romina Amato/Red Bull Content Pool
Aliaksandr Koksha of Belarus, right, wrestles with Mindia Liluashvili of Georgia in the Men's - 68kg Sambo Gold Medal Final during the 2nd European Games held in Minsk, Belarus on Saturday, June 22.
Aliaksandr Koksha of Belarus, right, wrestles with Mindia Liluashvili of Georgia in the Men's - 68kg Sambo Gold Medal Final during the 2nd European Games held in Minsk, Belarus on Saturday, June 22.
Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images
Marta of Brazil celebrates scoring the game-winning goal during a Women's World Cup match between Italy and Brazil in Valenciennes, France on June 18. The goal was the 17th FIFA World Cup goal of her career, making her the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history.
Marta of Brazil celebrates scoring the game-winning goal during a Women's World Cup match between Italy and Brazil in Valenciennes, France on June 18. The goal was the 17th FIFA World Cup goal of her career, making her the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history.
Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 22.
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 22.
Matt Slocum/AP
Azerbaijan's Ruhidil Gurbanli and Abdulla Al-Mashaykhi compete in the Acrobatic Gymnastics Mixed Pairs Balance competition of the 2019 European Games at Minsk Arena in Minsk, Belarus, on June 22.
Azerbaijan's Ruhidil Gurbanli and Abdulla Al-Mashaykhi compete in the Acrobatic Gymnastics Mixed Pairs Balance competition of the 2019 European Games at Minsk Arena in Minsk, Belarus, on June 22.
Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters
J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners collides with teammate Mac Williamson while catching a fly ball during the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California on June 16.
J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners collides with teammate Mac Williamson while catching a fly ball during the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California on June 16.
Daniel Shirey/Getty Images
Cyclists ride through the mountains during stage 6 of the 83rd Tour of Switzerland in Flumserberg, Switzerland on June 20.
Cyclists ride through the mountains during stage 6 of the 83rd Tour of Switzerland in Flumserberg, Switzerland on June 20.
Tim de Waele/Velo/Getty Images
Nikola Ogrodnikova of the Czech Republic competes in the women's javelin throw during the European Games in Minsk, Belarus on June 23.
Nikola Ogrodnikova of the Czech Republic competes in the women's javelin throw during the European Games in Minsk, Belarus on June 23.
Sergei Grits/AP
Pakistan's Mohammad Amir looks on after spilling a catch off his own bowling during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Sunday, June 23.
Pakistan's Mohammad Amir looks on after spilling a catch off his own bowling during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Sunday, June 23.
Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox, left, douses Christian Vazquez with Gatorade after Vazquez's game winning walk-off two run home run during the tenth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on Thursday, June 21.
Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox, left, douses Christian Vazquez with Gatorade after Vazquez's game winning walk-off two run home run during the tenth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on Thursday, June 21.
Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images
Sebastian Vettel of Germany drives during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, on Saturday, June 22.
Sebastian Vettel of Germany drives during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, on Saturday, June 22.
Dan Istitene/Getty Images
Frankie Dettori makes a flying dismount from Stradivarius after winning The Gold Cup on Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20.
Frankie Dettori makes a flying dismount from Stradivarius after winning The Gold Cup on Day 3 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20.
Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for Ascot Racecours
A runner jumps in a mud pit as he takes part in the Mud Day, a 13km race with obstacles in Beynes, France on June 16.
A runner jumps in a mud pit as he takes part in the Mud Day, a 13km race with obstacles in Beynes, France on June 16.
Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images
Russia's Dina Averina competes in the ribbon event of the rhythmic gymnastics individual final at the European Games in Minsk on June 23.
Russia's Dina Averina competes in the ribbon event of the rhythmic gymnastics individual final at the European Games in Minsk on June 23.
Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images
Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia celebrates winning the Oi Rio Pro for the third time in her career in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 23.
Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia celebrates winning the Oi Rio Pro for the third time in her career in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 23.
Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images
Sudanese wrestlers fight during a traditional Nuba wrestling match at the Haj Youssef stadium in the district of Khartoum, Sudan on June 21.
Sudanese wrestlers fight during a traditional Nuba wrestling match at the Haj Youssef stadium in the district of Khartoum, Sudan on June 21.
Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images
Cameron Munster of Queensland has his shorts pulled down while being tackled during Game 2 of the State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia on June 23. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F16%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0616%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 37 sports photos from last week</a>
Cameron Munster of Queensland has his shorts pulled down while being tackled during Game 2 of the State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia on June 23. See 37 sports photos from last week
Paul Kane/Getty Images
Russia's Dina Averina competes in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual Multiple event at the European Games in Minsk, Belarus, on Saturday, June 22.
Russia's Dina Averina competes in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual Multiple event at the European Games in Minsk, Belarus, on Saturday, June 22.
Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images
Russia's Dina Averina competes in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual Multiple event at the European Games in Minsk, Belarus, on Saturday, June 22.
Russia's Dina Averina competes in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual Multiple event at the European Games in Minsk, Belarus, on Saturday, June 22.
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