Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz acknowledges the crowd before throwing the first pitch at Fenway Park on Monday, September 9. It was <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F09%2F09%2Fsport%2Fdavid-ortiz-first-pitch-fenway-park%2Findex.html" target="_blank">his first public appearance</a> since being shot in the Dominican Republic earlier this year.
Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz acknowledges the crowd before throwing the first pitch at Fenway Park on Monday, September 9. It was his first public appearance since being shot in the Dominican Republic earlier this year.
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Chicago running back David Montgomery dives in for a touchdown during an NFL game in Denver on Sunday, September 15.
Chicago running back David Montgomery dives in for a touchdown during an NFL game in Denver on Sunday, September 15.
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US swimmer Lizzi Smith warms up at the World Para Swimming Championships on Wednesday, September 11.
US swimmer Lizzi Smith warms up at the World Para Swimming Championships on Wednesday, September 11.
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Spain's basketball team celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F09%2F15%2Fsport%2Fspain-wins-fiba-basketball-world-cup-title%2Findex.html" target="_blank">winning the World Cup</a> in Beijing on Sunday, September 15. It's the second World Cup title for Spain, which went 8-0 in this year's competition and defeated Argentina in the final.
Spain's basketball team celebrates after winning the World Cup in Beijing on Sunday, September 15. It's the second World Cup title for Spain, which went 8-0 in this year's competition and defeated Argentina in the final.
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New England wide receiver Antonio Brown catches a touchdown pass during an NFL game against Miami on Sunday, September 15. It was his <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F09%2F15%2Fus%2Fantonio-brown-sunday-patriots-vs-dolphins%2Findex.html" target="_blank">first game as a Patriot</a>, and it came five days after he was sued on allegations of rape and sexual assault. Brown has denied the allegations.
New England wide receiver Antonio Brown catches a touchdown pass during an NFL game against Miami on Sunday, September 15. It was his first game as a Patriot, and it came five days after he was sued on allegations of rape and sexual assault. Brown has denied the allegations.
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Piper Harvick, the daughter of NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, stands next to her dad, second from left, after he won a Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 8.
Piper Harvick, the daughter of NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, stands next to her dad, second from left, after he won a Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 8.
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Takilele Katoa, a rugby player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons, gets rid of the ball as she's tackled during a league match in Sydney on Sunday, September 15.
Takilele Katoa, a rugby player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons, gets rid of the ball as she's tackled during a league match in Sydney on Sunday, September 15.
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Milwaukee's Ryan Braun celebrates with teammates after a home run in Miami on Thursday, September 12.
Milwaukee's Ryan Braun celebrates with teammates after a home run in Miami on Thursday, September 12.
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Geoffrey Kamworor crosses the finish line after breaking the world record in the half marathon on Sunday, September 15. The Kenyan ran the race in 58 minutes and one second, shaving 17 seconds off the previous record.
Geoffrey Kamworor crosses the finish line after breaking the world record in the half marathon on Sunday, September 15. The Kenyan ran the race in 58 minutes and one second, shaving 17 seconds off the previous record.
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Russian figure skaters Kseniia Akhanteva and Valerii Kolesov compete in a Junior Grand Prix event in Chelyabinsk, Russia, on Friday, September 13.
Russian figure skaters Kseniia Akhanteva and Valerii Kolesov compete in a Junior Grand Prix event in Chelyabinsk, Russia, on Friday, September 13.
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Kenyan athletes compete for a spot at the World Championships during a steeplechase race in Nairobi on Friday, September 13.
Kenyan athletes compete for a spot at the World Championships during a steeplechase race in Nairobi on Friday, September 13.
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Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray catches a knee in the head as he's sacked by Detroit's Devon Kennard on Sunday, September 8.
Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray catches a knee in the head as he's sacked by Detroit's Devon Kennard on Sunday, September 8.
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Argentina's Luis Scola is defended by French players Rudy Gobert and Louis Labeyrie during a World Cup semifinal game on Friday, September 13.
Argentina's Luis Scola is defended by French players Rudy Gobert and Louis Labeyrie during a World Cup semifinal game on Friday, September 13.
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An Oakland Raiders fan wears a Chucky mask before the season opener against Denver on Monday, September 9. Oakland head coach Jon Gruden got the nickname Chucky because of his resemblance to the evil doll from the "Child's Play" horror films.
An Oakland Raiders fan wears a Chucky mask before the season opener against Denver on Monday, September 9. Oakland head coach Jon Gruden got the nickname Chucky because of his resemblance to the evil doll from the "Child's Play" horror films.
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England's Harry Kane, left, tries to shield the ball from Kosovo's Amir Rrahmani during a Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday, September 10. England won the match 5-3.
England's Harry Kane, left, tries to shield the ball from Kosovo's Amir Rrahmani during a Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday, September 10. England won the match 5-3.
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Horses race in Laytown, Ireland, on Wednesday, September 11.
Horses race in Laytown, Ireland, on Wednesday, September 11.
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Atlanta's Charlie Culberson is removed from a game in Washington after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F09%2F15%2Fus%2Fbraves-culberson-pitch-face-baseball%2Findex.html" target="_blank">getting hit in the mouth by a 90 mph fastball</a> on Saturday, September 14.
Atlanta's Charlie Culberson is removed from a game in Washington after getting hit in the mouth by a 90 mph fastball on Saturday, September 14.
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Serbia's Nemanja Petric, right, is met at the net by Germany's Simon Hirsch during a European Volleyball Championship match on Friday, September 13.
Serbia's Nemanja Petric, right, is met at the net by Germany's Simon Hirsch during a European Volleyball Championship match on Friday, September 13.
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Iris Schmidbauer dives from a platform in Bilbao, Spain, on Friday, September 13. Bilbao is the final stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
Iris Schmidbauer dives from a platform in Bilbao, Spain, on Friday, September 13. Bilbao is the final stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
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New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees injures his throwing hand while throwing a pass during an NFL game in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15. He couldn't continue playing.
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees injures his throwing hand while throwing a pass during an NFL game in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15. He couldn't continue playing.
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Cyclocross competitors carry their bicycles up a hill in Settle, England, on Sunday, September 15.
Cyclocross competitors carry their bicycles up a hill in Settle, England, on Sunday, September 15.
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Swedish golfer Suzann Pettersen celebrates after sinking a putt to win the Solheim Cup for Europe on Sunday, September 15.
Swedish golfer Suzann Pettersen celebrates after sinking a putt to win the Solheim Cup for Europe on Sunday, September 15.
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Pittsburgh's Kevin Newman slides safely into home plate as Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester tries to make a tag on Friday, September 13.
Pittsburgh's Kevin Newman slides safely into home plate as Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester tries to make a tag on Friday, September 13.
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Mississippi State quarterback Garrett Shrader <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DXefsZhdmaA0" target="_blank" target="_blank">goes high into the air</a> after being hit by Kansas State players on Saturday, September 14.
Mississippi State quarterback Garrett Shrader goes high into the air after being hit by Kansas State players on Saturday, September 14.
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US skateboarder Heimana Reynolds performs in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at the World Park Skateboarding Championships on Sunday, September 15.
US skateboarder Heimana Reynolds performs in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at the World Park Skateboarding Championships on Sunday, September 15.
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A pyrotechnics machine is extinguished before an NFL game in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, September 15. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F09%2F09%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0908%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 30 sports photos from last week</a>
A pyrotechnics machine is extinguished before an NFL game in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, September 15. See 30 sports photos from last week
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