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What a shot! 32 amazing sports photos

Updated 12:24 PM EDT, Mon August 12, 2019
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Bianca Andreescu, left, consoles Serena Williams after Williams' back spasms forced her to retire from the Rogers Cup final in Toronto on Sunday, August 11.
Bianca Andreescu, left, consoles Serena Williams after Williams' back spasms forced her to retire from the Rogers Cup final in Toronto on Sunday, August 11.
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Simone Biles performs her floor routine during the US Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, August 11. Biles <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F08%2F12%2Fsport%2Fsimone-biles-national-title%2Findex.html" target="_blank">made history</a> during the routine by becoming the first woman to land a triple-double in competition. She also won her sixth national all-around title.
Simone Biles performs her floor routine during the US Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, August 11. Biles made history during the routine by becoming the first woman to land a triple-double in competition. She also won her sixth national all-around title.
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Benfica soccer players celebrate after winning Portugal's Super Cup on Sunday, August 4.
Benfica soccer players celebrate after winning Portugal's Super Cup on Sunday, August 4.
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From left, Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas, Cuba's Liadagmis Povea and Jamaica's Shanieka Ricketts celebrate at the Pan American Games on Friday, August 9. Rojas won gold in the triple jump. Ricketts won silver and Povea won bronze.
From left, Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas, Cuba's Liadagmis Povea and Jamaica's Shanieka Ricketts celebrate at the Pan American Games on Friday, August 9. Rojas won gold in the triple jump. Ricketts won silver and Povea won bronze.
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Mike Perry's nose was disfigured during his UFC fight against Vicente Luque on Saturday, August 10. Luque won the bout by split decision.
Mike Perry's nose was disfigured during his UFC fight against Vicente Luque on Saturday, August 10. Luque won the bout by split decision.
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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone holds Brett Gardner from going after umpire Chris Segal during a Major League Baseball game in Toronto on Friday, August 9. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fftw.usatoday.com%2F2019%2F08%2Fyankees-brett-gardner-gets-ejected-while-sitting-quietly-erupts-on-umpire" target="_blank" target="_blank">Gardner was angry</a> because Segal had thrown him out of the game.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone holds Brett Gardner from going after umpire Chris Segal during a Major League Baseball game in Toronto on Friday, August 9. Gardner was angry because Segal had thrown him out of the game.
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Baltimore's Kenny Young sacks Jacksonville's Gardner Minshew during an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 8.
Baltimore's Kenny Young sacks Jacksonville's Gardner Minshew during an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 8.
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Antigua's Priscilla Frederick competes in the high jump at the Pan American Games on Thursday, August 8.
Antigua's Priscilla Frederick competes in the high jump at the Pan American Games on Thursday, August 8.
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Fans of Greek soccer club PAOK chant slogans during a Champions League qualifier in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Tuesday, August 6.
Fans of Greek soccer club PAOK chant slogans during a Champions League qualifier in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Tuesday, August 6.
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American swimmer Margo Geer competes at the Pan American Games on Thursday, August 8. She won gold in the 100-meter freestyle.
American swimmer Margo Geer competes at the Pan American Games on Thursday, August 8. She won gold in the 100-meter freestyle.
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Cincinnati's Clayton Fejedelem tackles Kansas City's Tremon Smith during an NFL preseason game on Saturday, August 10.
Cincinnati's Clayton Fejedelem tackles Kansas City's Tremon Smith during an NFL preseason game on Saturday, August 10.
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Las Vegas' Dearica Hamby shoots the ball during a WNBA game against Washington on Monday, August 5.
Las Vegas' Dearica Hamby shoots the ball during a WNBA game against Washington on Monday, August 5.
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Horses race in Louth, Australia, on Saturday, August 10.
Horses race in Louth, Australia, on Saturday, August 10.
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Pitcher Fernando Cruz celebrates after Puerto Rico defeated Canada in the gold-medal game of the Pan American Games on Sunday, August 4.
Pitcher Fernando Cruz celebrates after Puerto Rico defeated Canada in the gold-medal game of the Pan American Games on Sunday, August 4.
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Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo heads the ball over Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier during a preseason match in Solna, Sweden, on Saturday, August 10.
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo heads the ball over Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier during a preseason match in Solna, Sweden, on Saturday, August 10.
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Bodybuilders flex at the Pan American Games on Saturday, August 10.
Bodybuilders flex at the Pan American Games on Saturday, August 10.
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US wrestler Whitney Conder runs with an American flag after winning gold in her weight class at the Pan American Games on Thursday, August 8.
US wrestler Whitney Conder runs with an American flag after winning gold in her weight class at the Pan American Games on Thursday, August 8.
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A video screen shows archery Saturday, August 10, during the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
A video screen shows archery Saturday, August 10, during the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
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New York Jets cornerback Parry Nickerson tries to corral New York Giants wide receiver Russell Shepard during an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 8. Shepard scored a touchdown on the play.
New York Jets cornerback Parry Nickerson tries to corral New York Giants wide receiver Russell Shepard during an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 8. Shepard scored a touchdown on the play.
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BMX racers compete at the Pan American Games on Friday, August 9.
BMX racers compete at the Pan American Games on Friday, August 9.
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US fencer Anne-Elizabeth Stone celebrates after winning gold in the sabre at the Pan American Games on Tuesday, August 6.
US fencer Anne-Elizabeth Stone celebrates after winning gold in the sabre at the Pan American Games on Tuesday, August 6.
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Argentina's Maria Vargas dives for a ball hit by Mexico's Paola Longoria during a racquetball match at the Pan American Games on Wednesday, August 7. Longoria won the match and the gold medal.
Argentina's Maria Vargas dives for a ball hit by Mexico's Paola Longoria during a racquetball match at the Pan American Games on Wednesday, August 7. Longoria won the match and the gold medal.
Rebecca Blackwell/AP
Brenda Castillo, a volleyball player for the Dominican Republic, competes in the gold-medal match at the Pan American Games on Sunday, August 11. The Dominicans defeated Colombia in four sets.
Brenda Castillo, a volleyball player for the Dominican Republic, competes in the gold-medal match at the Pan American Games on Sunday, August 11. The Dominicans defeated Colombia in four sets.
Rebecca Blackwell/AP
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, left, scores his team's second goal during a preseason match against Roma on Sunday, August 11.
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, left, scores his team's second goal during a preseason match against Roma on Sunday, August 11.
Gregorio Borgia/AP
A horse competes in the annual beach race in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain, on Friday, August 9.
A horse competes in the annual beach race in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain, on Friday, August 9.
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Atlanta's Ozzie Albies, left, and Ronald Acuna Jr. do their trademark postgame celebration after winning in Miami on Friday, August 9.
Atlanta's Ozzie Albies, left, and Ronald Acuna Jr. do their trademark postgame celebration after winning in Miami on Friday, August 9.
Brynn Anderson/AP
Brazilian swimmers toss a team member into the empty diving pool at the end of the Pan American Games swimming competition on Saturday, August 10.
Brazilian swimmers toss a team member into the empty diving pool at the end of the Pan American Games swimming competition on Saturday, August 10.
Rebecca Blackwell/AP
Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton makes a save against Tottenham during a Premier League match in London on Saturday, August 10.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton makes a save against Tottenham during a Premier League match in London on Saturday, August 10.
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Colombian wrestler Jackeline Renteria, right, competes against Puerto Rico's Abnelis Yambo at the Pan American Games on Friday, August 9.
Colombian wrestler Jackeline Renteria, right, competes against Puerto Rico's Abnelis Yambo at the Pan American Games on Friday, August 9.
Juan Karita/AP
Argentina field-hockey players celebrate after defeating Chile in the semifinals of the Pan American Games on Tuesday, August 6. They went on to win the gold.
Argentina field-hockey players celebrate after defeating Chile in the semifinals of the Pan American Games on Tuesday, August 6. They went on to win the gold.
Silvia Izquierdo/AP
Kansas City catcher Meibrys Viloria tags out Boston's Xander Bogaerts during a Major League Baseball game in Boston on Monday, August 5.
Kansas City catcher Meibrys Viloria tags out Boston's Xander Bogaerts during a Major League Baseball game in Boston on Monday, August 5.
Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports
Paragliders are seen over Krusevo, Macedonia, as they compete in the Paragliding World Championship on Wednesday, August 7. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F08%2F05%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0804%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 24 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Paragliders are seen over Krusevo, Macedonia, as they compete in the Paragliding World Championship on Wednesday, August 7. See 24 amazing sports photos from last week
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