What a shot! 29 amazing sports photos | CNN

CNN values your feedback

1. How relevant is this ad to you?
2. Did you encounter any technical issues?
Thank You!
Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much appreciated.
Close
Ad Feedback
Sports
Football
Tennis
Golf
Motorsport
US Sports
Olympics
Climbing
Esports
Hockey
More
Football Tennis Golf Motorsport US Sports Olympics Climbing Esports Hockey
Watch Listen Live TV
My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

Live TV Listen Watch
Edition
US
International
Arabic
Español
Edition
  • US
  • International
  • Arabic
  • Español

Football
Tennis
Golf
Motorsport
US Sports
Olympics
Climbing
Esports
Hockey

Follow CNN

  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
  • US Politics
    • Trump
    • Facts First
    • CNN Polls
    • 2025 Elections
  • Business
    • Tech
    • Media
    • Calculators
    • Videos
  • Markets
    • Pre-markets
    • After-Hours
    • Fear & Greed
    • Investing
    • Markets Now
    • Nightcap
  • Health
    • Life, But Better
    • Fitness
    • Food
    • Sleep
    • Mindfulness
    • Relationships
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Celebrity
  • Tech
    • Innovate
    • Foreseeable Future
    • Mission: Ahead
    • Work Transformed
    • Innovative Cities
  • Style
    • Arts
    • Design
    • Fashion
    • Architecture
    • Luxury
    • Beauty
    • Video
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Food & Drink
    • Stay
    • News
    • Videos
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • US Sports
    • Olympics
    • Climbing
    • Esports
    • Hockey
  • Science
    • Space
    • Life
    • Unearthed
  • Climate
    • Solutions
    • Weather
  • Weather
    • Video
    • Climate
  • Ukraine-Russia War
  • Israel-Hamas War
  • Features
    • As Equals
    • Call to Earth
    • Freedom Project
    • Impact Your World
    • Inside Africa
    • CNN Heroes
  • Watch
    • Live TV
    • CNN Fast
    • Shows A-Z
    • CNN10
    • CNN Max
    • CNN TV Schedules
  • Listen
    • CNN 5 Things
    • Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    • The Assignment with Audie Cornish
    • One Thing
    • Tug of War
    • CNN Political Briefing
    • The Axe Files
    • All There Is with Anderson Cooper
    • All CNN Audio podcasts
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Jumble Crossword
    • Sudoblock
    • Sudoku
    • 5 Things Quiz
  • About CNN
    • Photos
    • Investigations
    • CNN Profiles
    • CNN Leadership
    • CNN Newsletters
    • Work for CNN
CNN Photos
CNN Photos
Ad Feedback
Sports

What a shot! 29 amazing sports photos

Published 12:51 AM EDT, Mon March 9, 2020
Link Copied!
Villanova's Jermaine Samuels falls after he was fouled by Georgetown's Jagan Mosely during the second half of the game in Washington on March 7. Villanova won 70-69.
Villanova's Jermaine Samuels falls after he was fouled by Georgetown's Jagan Mosely during the second half of the game in Washington on March 7. Villanova won 70-69.
Nick Wass/AP
Dogs run in the Open World Championship Sled Dog Races during the Fur Rendezvous on March 1 in Anchorage, Alaska.
Dogs run in the Open World Championship Sled Dog Races during the Fur Rendezvous on March 1 in Anchorage, Alaska.
Lance King/Getty Images
Mika Zibanejad, No. 93, and Tony DeAngelo, No. 77, of the New York Rangers celebrate Zibanejad's fifth goal of the game in overtime to defeat the Washington Capitals 5-4 at Madison Square Garden on March 5 in New York City.
Mika Zibanejad, No. 93, and Tony DeAngelo, No. 77, of the New York Rangers celebrate Zibanejad's fifth goal of the game in overtime to defeat the Washington Capitals 5-4 at Madison Square Garden on March 5 in New York City.
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
Meg Lanning celebrates victory with her teammates during the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup Final match between India and Australia on March 8 in Melbourne.
Meg Lanning celebrates victory with her teammates during the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup Final match between India and Australia on March 8 in Melbourne.
Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde of Norway competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Alpine Combined on March 1 in Hinterstoder, Austria.
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde of Norway competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Alpine Combined on March 1 in Hinterstoder, Austria.
Hans Bezard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images
Sumo wrestlers contest a bout at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 8. It was the first time ever that a grand sumo tournament was held in the absence of spectators, due to the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F01%2F23%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fwuhan-coronavirus-outbreak%2Findex.html" target="_blank">ongoing coronavirus outbreak</a>.
Sumo wrestlers contest a bout at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 8. It was the first time ever that a grand sumo tournament was held in the absence of spectators, due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Kyodo/AP
Sri Lanka's team captain Lasith Malinga catches a ball during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka on March 3.
Sri Lanka's team captain Lasith Malinga catches a ball during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka on March 3.
Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images
Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 on March 1 in Fontana, California.
Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 on March 1 in Fontana, California.
Stacy Revere/Getty Images
UFC women's strawweight champion Weili Zhang, left, takes a punch from former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk during UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 7.
UFC women's strawweight champion Weili Zhang, left, takes a punch from former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk during UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 7.
Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun/AP
Milwaukee Brewers' Jace Peterson tries to catch a ball during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 1 in Phoenix.
Milwaukee Brewers' Jace Peterson tries to catch a ball during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 1 in Phoenix.
Darron Cummings/AP
Cassius Stanley of the Duke Blue Devils dunks against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game on March 2 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 88-69.
Cassius Stanley of the Duke Blue Devils dunks against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game on March 2 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 88-69.
Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Giorgia Villa of Italy performs on the bars during the America Cup gymnastics competition March 7, in Milwaukee.
Giorgia Villa of Italy performs on the bars during the America Cup gymnastics competition March 7, in Milwaukee.
Morry Gash/AP
Edmonton Oilers' Tyler Ennis reaches for the puck as Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne blocks a shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game March 2 in Nashville.
Edmonton Oilers' Tyler Ennis reaches for the puck as Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne blocks a shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game March 2 in Nashville.
Mark Humphrey/AP
Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde speeds down the course during training for the men's World Cup downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, March 6.
Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde speeds down the course during training for the men's World Cup downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, March 6.
Gabriele Facciotti/AP
Australia's Sophie Molineux celebrates victory after their ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup Final match against India on March 8, in Melbourne.
Australia's Sophie Molineux celebrates victory after their ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup Final match against India on March 8, in Melbourne.
Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Players compete for the ball in a lineout during the round six Super Rugby match between the Sunwolves and the Brumbies on March 6 in Wollongong, Australia.
Players compete for the ball in a lineout during the round six Super Rugby match between the Sunwolves and the Brumbies on March 6 in Wollongong, Australia.
Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
David Terans of Peñarol and Thiago Heleno of Athletico PR fight for the ball during a match on March 3 in Curitiba, Brazil.
David Terans of Peñarol and Thiago Heleno of Athletico PR fight for the ball during a match on March 3 in Curitiba, Brazil.
Buda Mendes/Getty Images
People sit in the stands of Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England before the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Bournemouth on March 7.
People sit in the stands of Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England before the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Bournemouth on March 7.
Jon Super/AP
Jae'Sean Tate of the Sydney Kings shoots during Game 2 of the NBL Semi Final Series against Melbourne United on March 2 in Melbourne, Australia.
Jae'Sean Tate of the Sydney Kings shoots during Game 2 of the NBL Semi Final Series against Melbourne United on March 2 in Melbourne, Australia.
Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
Madisyn Cox competes in the Women's 400m IM Final on Day 3 of the TYR Pro Swim Series in Des Moines, Iowa on March 6.
Madisyn Cox competes in the Women's 400m IM Final on Day 3 of the TYR Pro Swim Series in Des Moines, Iowa on March 6.
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Robbie Robinson of Inter Miami and Steve Birnbaum of D.C. United battle for a loose ball during a match on March 7 in Washington, DC.
Robbie Robinson of Inter Miami and Steve Birnbaum of D.C. United battle for a loose ball during a match on March 7 in Washington, DC.
Patrick Smith/Getty Images
New York Islanders' Johnny Boychuk <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F03%2F04%2Fus%2Fjohnny-boychuk-islanders-eye-stitches-spt-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">takes a skate to the face</a> during the third period of an NHL hockey game on March 3, in New York.
New York Islanders' Johnny Boychuk takes a skate to the face during the third period of an NHL hockey game on March 3, in New York.
Kathy Willens/AP
Norway's Johannes Thingnes Boe competes in the men's Biathlon World Cup 10 km sprint event in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic on March 6.
Norway's Johannes Thingnes Boe competes in the men's Biathlon World Cup 10 km sprint event in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic on March 6.
Petr David Josek/AP
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo goes up for a shot against Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler in the first quarter in Miami on March 2.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo goes up for a shot against Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler in the first quarter in Miami on March 2.
Jim Rassol/USA Today Sports
Frankie Dettori riding Cemhaan leads the pack at The 32Red Casino Novice Stakes at Kempton Park Racecourse on March 4 in Sunbury, England.
Frankie Dettori riding Cemhaan leads the pack at The 32Red Casino Novice Stakes at Kempton Park Racecourse on March 4 in Sunbury, England.
Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Francesco Friedrich, Candy Bauer, Martin Grothkopp and Alexander Schueller of Germany compete during the final heat for the Men's Bobsleigh at the BMW IBSF World Championships Altenberg 2020 on March 1 in Altenberg, Germany.
Francesco Friedrich, Candy Bauer, Martin Grothkopp and Alexander Schueller of Germany compete during the final heat for the Men's Bobsleigh at the BMW IBSF World Championships Altenberg 2020 on March 1 in Altenberg, Germany.
Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty images
Aleksandr Selevko of Estonia performs in the Gala Exhibition at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships on March 8 in Tallinn, Estonia.
Aleksandr Selevko of Estonia performs in the Gala Exhibition at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships on March 8 in Tallinn, Estonia.
Joosep Martinson/International Skating Union/Getty Images
Australia Rebels player Matt Philip attempts to break through the South Africa Lions defense during the Super Rugby match in Melbourne on March 7.
Australia Rebels player Matt Philip attempts to break through the South Africa Lions defense during the Super Rugby match in Melbourne on March 7.
William West/AFP/Getty Images
Utah State Aggies head coach Craig Smith throws the net to his players after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference tournament final in Las Vegas on March 7. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F03%2F02%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-0301%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 26 amazing photos from last week.</a>
Utah State Aggies head coach Craig Smith throws the net to his players after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference tournament final in Las Vegas on March 7. See 26 amazing photos from last week.
Orlando Ramirez/USA Today Sports

My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

Live TV Listen Watch
  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
  • US Politics
    • Trump
    • Facts First
    • CNN Polls
    • 2025 Elections
  • Business
    • Tech
    • Media
    • Calculators
    • Videos
  • Markets
    • Pre-markets
    • After-Hours
    • Fear & Greed
    • Investing
    • Markets Now
    • Nightcap
  • Health
    • Life, But Better
    • Fitness
    • Food
    • Sleep
    • Mindfulness
    • Relationships
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Celebrity
  • Tech
    • Innovate
    • Foreseeable Future
    • Mission: Ahead
    • Work Transformed
    • Innovative Cities
  • Style
    • Arts
    • Design
    • Fashion
    • Architecture
    • Luxury
    • Beauty
    • Video
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Food & Drink
    • Stay
    • News
    • Videos
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • US Sports
    • Olympics
    • Climbing
    • Esports
    • Hockey
  • Science
    • Space
    • Life
    • Unearthed
  • Climate
    • Solutions
    • Weather
  • Weather
    • Video
    • Climate
  • Ukraine-Russia War
  • Israel-Hamas War
  • Features
    • As Equals
    • Call to Earth
    • Freedom Project
    • Impact Your World
    • Inside Africa
    • CNN Heroes
  • Watch
    • Live TV
    • CNN Fast
    • Shows A-Z
    • CNN10
    • CNN Max
    • CNN TV Schedules
  • Listen
    • CNN 5 Things
    • Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    • The Assignment with Audie Cornish
    • One Thing
    • Tug of War
    • CNN Political Briefing
    • The Axe Files
    • All There Is with Anderson Cooper
    • All CNN Audio podcasts
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Jumble Crossword
    • Sudoblock
    • Sudoku
    • 5 Things Quiz
  • About CNN
    • Photos
    • Investigations
    • CNN Profiles
    • CNN Leadership
    • CNN Newsletters
    • Work for CNN

Sports
Watch Listen Live TV
Follow CNN
My Account
  • Settings
  • Newsletters
  • Topics you follow
  • Sign out
Your CNN account Sign in to your CNN account

Terms of Use Privacy Policy Ad Choices Accessibility & CC About Newsletters Transcripts

© 2025 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved.
CNN Sans ™ & © 2016 Cable News Network.