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What a shot! 27 amazing sports photos

Updated 9:54 AM EDT, Tue April 15, 2014
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Eric Ress, as seen from below the surface of the water, competes in the 200-meter backstroke during the French Swimming Championships on Saturday, April 12. Ress won the event and will represent France at the European Championships in August.
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Eric Ress, as seen from below the surface of the water, competes in the 200-meter backstroke during the French Swimming Championships on Saturday, April 12. Ress won the event and will represent France at the European Championships in August.
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Philadelphia defenseman Andrew MacDonald, left, checks Pittsburgh forward Jayson Megna during an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 12, in Pittsburgh. Philadelphia won 4-3 in overtime.
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Philadelphia defenseman Andrew MacDonald, left, checks Pittsburgh forward Jayson Megna during an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 12, in Pittsburgh. Philadelphia won 4-3 in overtime.
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Atletico Madrid forward David Villa jumps on teammate Diego Godin after Godin's goal Sunday, April 13, in a Spanish league soccer game versus Getafe. Atletico won the game 2-0 to stay atop the league.
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Atletico Madrid forward David Villa jumps on teammate Diego Godin after Godin's goal Sunday, April 13, in a Spanish league soccer game versus Getafe. Atletico won the game 2-0 to stay atop the league.
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Timothy Bradley, left, and Manny Pacquiao clash during their welterweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 12. Pacquiao won by unanimous decision, avenging a controversial loss to Bradley in 2012.
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Timothy Bradley, left, and Manny Pacquiao clash during their welterweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 12. Pacquiao won by unanimous decision, avenging a controversial loss to Bradley in 2012.
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Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen makes a diving catch Sunday, April 13, during a Major League Baseball game in Milwaukee.
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Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen makes a diving catch Sunday, April 13, during a Major League Baseball game in Milwaukee.
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Pro golfer Bubba Watson holds his son, Caleb, after winning the Masters tournament on Sunday, April 13, in Augusta, Georgia. It was the second Masters win for Watson, who also won the major in 2012.
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Pro golfer Bubba Watson holds his son, Caleb, after winning the Masters tournament on Sunday, April 13, in Augusta, Georgia. It was the second Masters win for Watson, who also won the major in 2012.
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Greg Van Avermaet crashes Sunday, April 13, during the 112th Paris-Roubaix cycling race in Roubaix, France. Dutch cyclist Niki Terpstra won the one-day road race, which was first held in 1896.
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Greg Van Avermaet crashes Sunday, April 13, during the 112th Paris-Roubaix cycling race in Roubaix, France. Dutch cyclist Niki Terpstra won the one-day road race, which was first held in 1896.
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San Diego pitcher Andrew Cashner is dumped with Powerade after he threw a one-hitter Friday, April 11, in a home game versus Detroit. San Diego won 6-0.
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San Diego pitcher Andrew Cashner is dumped with Powerade after he threw a one-hitter Friday, April 11, in a home game versus Detroit. San Diego won 6-0.
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Runners pass the judges box during the 32Red On The App Store Maiden Stakes, which was held Wednesday, April 9, in Lingfield, England. Morning Watch won the race.
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Runners pass the judges box during the 32Red On The App Store Maiden Stakes, which was held Wednesday, April 9, in Lingfield, England. Morning Watch won the race.
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Connecticut's Stefanie Dolson celebrates Tuesday, April 8, after she and her team defeated Notre Dame in the final of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. It was the second-straight NCAA title for UConn, which finished its season with a 40-0 record.
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Connecticut's Stefanie Dolson celebrates Tuesday, April 8, after she and her team defeated Notre Dame in the final of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. It was the second-straight NCAA title for UConn, which finished its season with a 40-0 record.
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Li Xuerui, the world's No. 1 women's badminton player, competes in the first round of the Singapore Open on Wednesday, April 9. She would advance to the final, which she lost to Wang Yihan.
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Li Xuerui, the world's No. 1 women's badminton player, competes in the first round of the Singapore Open on Wednesday, April 9. She would advance to the final, which she lost to Wang Yihan.
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Cleveland forward Alonzo Gee dunks on Boston center Joel Anthony during an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 12, in Cleveland. The Celtics won the game 111-99.
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Cleveland forward Alonzo Gee dunks on Boston center Joel Anthony during an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 12, in Cleveland. The Celtics won the game 111-99.
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Pro golfer Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of azalea bushes during the second round of the Masters tournament on Friday, April 11. McIlroy, a two-time major winner, finished tied for eighth.
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Pro golfer Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of azalea bushes during the second round of the Masters tournament on Friday, April 11. McIlroy, a two-time major winner, finished tied for eighth.
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Members of the Union College men's hockey team celebrate after defeating Minnesota 7-4 and winning the NCAA championship on Saturday, April 12. It was the first-ever title for Union, a small private school in Schenectady, New York.
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Members of the Union College men's hockey team celebrate after defeating Minnesota 7-4 and winning the NCAA championship on Saturday, April 12. It was the first-ever title for Union, a small private school in Schenectady, New York.
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UFC fighter Roy Nelson celebrates on top of the cage Friday, April 11, after knocking out Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira during UFC Fight Night 39. The heavyweight finished Nogueira with a right hand in the first round.
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UFC fighter Roy Nelson celebrates on top of the cage Friday, April 11, after knocking out Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira during UFC Fight Night 39. The heavyweight finished Nogueira with a right hand in the first round.
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Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, walks to the mound with San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain before <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F04%2F09%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Fbatkid-throws-first-pitch%2Findex.html">throwing out the ceremonial first pitch</a> at the Giants' home opener on Tuesday, April 8. Miles, a 5-year-old who has been fighting leukemia since he was a baby, made headlines in November when, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, he became Batman for a day and got to "save" the city.
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Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, walks to the mound with San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Giants' home opener on Tuesday, April 8. Miles, a 5-year-old who has been fighting leukemia since he was a baby, made headlines in November when, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, he became Batman for a day and got to "save" the city.
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Xavier Simeon slides on his motorcycle during a turn at the Moto2 race in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, April 13. Simeon crashed and didn't finish the race, which was won by Maverick Vinales.
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Xavier Simeon slides on his motorcycle during a turn at the Moto2 race in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, April 13. Simeon crashed and didn't finish the race, which was won by Maverick Vinales.
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Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, right, celebrates with teammate Arturo Vidal after scoring a goal against Lyon during the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal Thursday, April 10, in Turin, Italy. Juventus won the game 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals of the European soccer tournament.
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Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, right, celebrates with teammate Arturo Vidal after scoring a goal against Lyon during the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal Thursday, April 10, in Turin, Italy. Juventus won the game 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals of the European soccer tournament.
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Jessica Fullalove competes in the 200-meter backstroke at the British Swimming Championships on Saturday, April 12. She finished third in the event, which was won by Lauren Quigley.
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Jessica Fullalove competes in the 200-meter backstroke at the British Swimming Championships on Saturday, April 12. She finished third in the event, which was won by Lauren Quigley.
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From left, cyclists Michal Kwiatkowski, Alberto Contador and Jean-Christoph Peraud spray cava (Spanish wine) after finishing the last stage of the Vuelta al Pais Vasco event Saturday, April 12, in Markina, Spain. Contador won the race for the third time. Kwiatkowski and Peraud finished second and third overall.<br />
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From left, cyclists Michal Kwiatkowski, Alberto Contador and Jean-Christoph Peraud spray cava (Spanish wine) after finishing the last stage of the Vuelta al Pais Vasco event Saturday, April 12, in Markina, Spain. Contador won the race for the third time. Kwiatkowski and Peraud finished second and third overall.
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Cincinnati outfielder Ryan Ludwick catches a line drive during a game at St. Louis on Tuesday, April 8. St. Louis won the game 7-5.
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Cincinnati outfielder Ryan Ludwick catches a line drive during a game at St. Louis on Tuesday, April 8. St. Louis won the game 7-5.
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Victor Hugo Giraldo, a soccer player with Colombian club Deportivo Cali, protests a penalty called by referee Dario Ubriaco during a Copa Libertadores match Tuesday, April 8, against Paraguayan club Cerro Porteno. Cerro Porteno won the match 3-2 in Asuncion, Paraguay, advancing to the knockout stage of the tournament.
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Victor Hugo Giraldo, a soccer player with Colombian club Deportivo Cali, protests a penalty called by referee Dario Ubriaco during a Copa Libertadores match Tuesday, April 8, against Paraguayan club Cerro Porteno. Cerro Porteno won the match 3-2 in Asuncion, Paraguay, advancing to the knockout stage of the tournament.
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Golf legend Gary Player salutes the gallery Wednesday, April 9, during the annual Par 3 Contest that is held prior to the Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Ryan Moore won the Par 3 Contest but missed the cut during the actual tournament. No Par 3 winner has ever won the Masters in the same year.
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Golf legend Gary Player salutes the gallery Wednesday, April 9, during the annual Par 3 Contest that is held prior to the Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Ryan Moore won the Par 3 Contest but missed the cut during the actual tournament. No Par 3 winner has ever won the Masters in the same year.
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Prior to the FA Cup semifinal match between English soccer clubs Arsenal and Wigan Athletic, Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen holds a commemorative wreath to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. In 1989, before an FA Cup semifinal, 96 fans of Liverpool Football Club were crushed to death by an overflow at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England.
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Prior to the FA Cup semifinal match between English soccer clubs Arsenal and Wigan Athletic, Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen holds a commemorative wreath to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. In 1989, before an FA Cup semifinal, 96 fans of Liverpool Football Club were crushed to death by an overflow at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England.
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Horses race Wednesday, April 9, at the Lingfield Park Racecourse in Lingfield, England.
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Horses race Wednesday, April 9, at the Lingfield Park Racecourse in Lingfield, England.
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Flensburg-Handewitt's Thomas Mogensen, right, competes with Alexander Petersson of Rhein-Neckar Loewen during a DHB-Pokal handball semifinal Saturday, April 12, in Hamburg, Germany. Flensburg-Handewitt won the match 30-26 but would go on to lose to Fuchse Berlin in the final.<br />
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Flensburg-Handewitt's Thomas Mogensen, right, competes with Alexander Petersson of Rhein-Neckar Loewen during a DHB-Pokal handball semifinal Saturday, April 12, in Hamburg, Germany. Flensburg-Handewitt won the match 30-26 but would go on to lose to Fuchse Berlin in the final.
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Milwaukee's Scooter Gennett, right, hangs in the air Saturday, April 12, after throwing to first base to complete a double play against Pittsburgh. Milwaukee won the game 3-2 for their eighth straight victory. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F04%2F08%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-0408%2Findex.html">See 33 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
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Milwaukee's Scooter Gennett, right, hangs in the air Saturday, April 12, after throwing to first base to complete a double play against Pittsburgh. Milwaukee won the game 3-2 for their eighth straight victory. See 33 amazing sports photos from last week
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