Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp just misses a touchdown pass Saturday, November 1, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers still won comfortably, however, defeating Purdue 35-14.
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Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp just misses a touchdown pass Saturday, November 1, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers still won comfortably, however, defeating Purdue 35-14.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, right, hugs catcher Buster Posey after the Giants won the World Series on Wednesday, October 29. Bumgarner was named the World Series' Most Valuable Player after he gave up only one run in 21 innings. It was the Giants' third World Series title in the last five years.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, right, hugs catcher Buster Posey after the Giants won the World Series on Wednesday, October 29. Bumgarner was named the World Series' Most Valuable Player after he gave up only one run in 21 innings. It was the Giants' third World Series title in the last five years.
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Jesse Ryder of the Otago Volts is bowled out by the Auckland Aces during a Twenty20 cricket match Saturday, November 1, in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Jesse Ryder of the Otago Volts is bowled out by the Auckland Aces during a Twenty20 cricket match Saturday, November 1, in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Matt Walter of the Calgary Stampeders runs the ball against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during a CFL game played Saturday, November 1, in Calgary, Alberta. Walter rushed for 109 yards in the game, but Winnipeg won 18-13.
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Matt Walter of the Calgary Stampeders runs the ball against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during a CFL game played Saturday, November 1, in Calgary, Alberta. Walter rushed for 109 yards in the game, but Winnipeg won 18-13.
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Players collide in front of Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson during an NHL game played Tuesday, October 28, in Chicago. Gibson shut out the home team as the Ducks won 1-0.
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Players collide in front of Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson during an NHL game played Tuesday, October 28, in Chicago. Gibson shut out the home team as the Ducks won 1-0.
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NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne stands near his car after crashing during the Nationwide Series race Saturday, November 1, at Texas Motor Speedway.
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NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne stands near his car after crashing during the Nationwide Series race Saturday, November 1, at Texas Motor Speedway.
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College basketball player Lauren Hill, wearing sunglasses, hugs an opponent Sunday, November 2, before playing her team's season opener in Cincinnati. Hill, a freshman at Mount St. Joseph University, has terminal brain cancer, and the NCAA granted her team a special waiver so it could start its season early. Hill <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2253368-terminally-ill-cancer-patient-lauren-hill-scores-in-college-basketball-game" target="_blank" target="_blank">scored the opening basket</a> in the game and finished with four points.
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College basketball player Lauren Hill, wearing sunglasses, hugs an opponent Sunday, November 2, before playing her team's season opener in Cincinnati. Hill, a freshman at Mount St. Joseph University, has terminal brain cancer, and the NCAA granted her team a special waiver so it could start its season early. Hill scored the opening basket in the game and finished with four points.
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Daniel Tozser, right, and Watford teammate Keith Andrews celebrate Saturday, November 1, after Tozser scored a goal against Millwall in Watford, England. With a 3-1 victory, Watford moved to the top of the Championship, which is the second tier of professional soccer in England.
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Daniel Tozser, right, and Watford teammate Keith Andrews celebrate Saturday, November 1, after Tozser scored a goal against Millwall in Watford, England. With a 3-1 victory, Watford moved to the top of the Championship, which is the second tier of professional soccer in England.
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The world's top-ranked tennis player, Novak Djokovic, arrives to play Milos Raonic in the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday, November 2. Djokovic won in straight sets.
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The world's top-ranked tennis player, Novak Djokovic, arrives to play Milos Raonic in the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday, November 2. Djokovic won in straight sets.
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Formula One driver Nico Rosberg practices Friday, October 31, for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Rosberg finished second in the race two days later, behind Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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Formula One driver Nico Rosberg practices Friday, October 31, for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Rosberg finished second in the race two days later, behind Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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Runners cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at the start of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2.
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Runners cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at the start of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2.
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis scrambles out of the pocket during the Rams' 13-10 victory at San Francisco on Sunday, November 2.
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis scrambles out of the pocket during the Rams' 13-10 victory at San Francisco on Sunday, November 2.
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Martin Garcia, atop Bayern on the right, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, November 1, in Arcadia, California.
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Martin Garcia, atop Bayern on the right, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, November 1, in Arcadia, California.
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Fans in Columbus, Ohio, watch a fight between Ottawa's Mark Borowiecki, left, and Columbus' Jared Boll during an NHL game Tuesday, October 28.
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Fans in Columbus, Ohio, watch a fight between Ottawa's Mark Borowiecki, left, and Columbus' Jared Boll during an NHL game Tuesday, October 28.
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K.J. McDaniels of the Philadelphia 76ers hangs onto the rim after a dunk against Miami on Saturday, November 1.
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K.J. McDaniels of the Philadelphia 76ers hangs onto the rim after a dunk against Miami on Saturday, November 1.
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The Miami Dolphins' cheerleaders perform during a home game on Sunday, November 2.
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The Miami Dolphins' cheerleaders perform during a home game on Sunday, November 2.
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Canadian figure skater Alaine Chartrand performs her short program Friday, October 31, during the Skate Canada International event in Kelowna, British Columbia.
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Canadian figure skater Alaine Chartrand performs her short program Friday, October 31, during the Skate Canada International event in Kelowna, British Columbia.
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Cleveland's LeBron James shoots the ball during a game at Chicago on Friday, October 31. The Cavaliers defeated the Bulls in overtime to give James his first regular-season win since returning to Cleveland.
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Cleveland's LeBron James shoots the ball during a game at Chicago on Friday, October 31. The Cavaliers defeated the Bulls in overtime to give James his first regular-season win since returning to Cleveland.
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The All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby team, perform their traditional haka dance before taking on the United States on Saturday, November 1, in Chicago. The All Blacks demolished the home team 74-6.
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The All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby team, perform their traditional haka dance before taking on the United States on Saturday, November 1, in Chicago. The All Blacks demolished the home team 74-6.
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Chelsea's Gary Cahill, left, and QPR's Yun Suk-young lower their heads as they go for a ball Saturday, November 1, in London. Chelsea won the home match 2-1 to stay atop the Premier League.
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Chelsea's Gary Cahill, left, and QPR's Yun Suk-young lower their heads as they go for a ball Saturday, November 1, in London. Chelsea won the home match 2-1 to stay atop the Premier League.
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Marcel Siem celebrates after chipping in for a birdie to win the BMW Masters in a playoff Sunday, November 2, in Shanghai, China.
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Marcel Siem celebrates after chipping in for a birdie to win the BMW Masters in a playoff Sunday, November 2, in Shanghai, China.
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Nycke Groot, a handball player with Danish club FC Midtjylland, prepares to throw the ball during a match against Randers HK on Saturday, November 1.
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Nycke Groot, a handball player with Danish club FC Midtjylland, prepares to throw the ball during a match against Randers HK on Saturday, November 1.
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Alex Leapai punches Malik Scott during a heavyweight fight in Brisbane, Australia, on Friday, October 31. Scott won the bout by unanimous decision.
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Alex Leapai punches Malik Scott during a heavyweight fight in Brisbane, Australia, on Friday, October 31. Scott won the bout by unanimous decision.
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Omar Infante of the Kansas City Royals tries to make a play during Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29.
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Omar Infante of the Kansas City Royals tries to make a play during Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29.
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Bodybuilders and fitness competitors prepare backstage before the Strongo Cup event held Saturday, November 1, in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
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Bodybuilders and fitness competitors prepare backstage before the Strongo Cup event held Saturday, November 1, in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
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Houston Texans fans congratulate DeAndre Hopkins after he scored a touchdown against Philadelphia on Sunday, November 2.
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Houston Texans fans congratulate DeAndre Hopkins after he scored a touchdown against Philadelphia on Sunday, November 2.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams puts on his "3-point goggles" after hitting a basket against Milwaukee on Wednesday, October 29.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams puts on his "3-point goggles" after hitting a basket against Milwaukee on Wednesday, October 29.
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Pakistan's Imran Khan celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Chris Rogers during the second day of a Test match Friday, October 31, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Pakistan won the match by 356 runs.
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Pakistan's Imran Khan celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Chris Rogers during the second day of a Test match Friday, October 31, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Pakistan won the match by 356 runs.
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Texas Tech wide receiver Bradley Marquez, center, tries to make a catch while being defended by two Texas Longhorns on Saturday, November 1. Texas won the game 34-13.
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Texas Tech wide receiver Bradley Marquez, center, tries to make a catch while being defended by two Texas Longhorns on Saturday, November 1. Texas won the game 34-13.
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Real Madrid left back Marcelo celebrates after scoring against Cornella in a Copa Del Rey match played Wednesday, October 29, in Barcelona, Spain. Madrid, the defending European champions, strolled to a 4-1 victory.
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Real Madrid left back Marcelo celebrates after scoring against Cornella in a Copa Del Rey match played Wednesday, October 29, in Barcelona, Spain. Madrid, the defending European champions, strolled to a 4-1 victory.
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England rugby player Kallum Watkins has his face grabbed as he is tackled by Australians during a Four Nations match in Melbourne on Sunday, November 2. Australia won the match 16-12.
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England rugby player Kallum Watkins has his face grabbed as he is tackled by Australians during a Four Nations match in Melbourne on Sunday, November 2. Australia won the match 16-12.
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Marc Staal of the New York Rangers gets a shot off as he is flipped by Winnipeg's Adam Lowry during an NHL game played Saturday, November 1, in New York.
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Marc Staal of the New York Rangers gets a shot off as he is flipped by Winnipeg's Adam Lowry during an NHL game played Saturday, November 1, in New York.
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South Australia's Alex Carey tries to make a catch during a Futures League cricket match against Tasmania on Thursday, October 30, in Hobart, Australia.
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South Australia's Alex Carey tries to make a catch during a Futures League cricket match against Tasmania on Thursday, October 30, in Hobart, Australia.
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Fans in Durban, South Africa, express their emotions during the funeral service of Senzo Meyiwa, the captain of South Africa's soccer team who authorities say <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F10%2F27%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-world-mourns-senzo-meyiwa-death%2Findex.html">was shot and killed by intruders</a> during a botched robbery attempt.
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Fans in Durban, South Africa, express their emotions during the funeral service of Senzo Meyiwa, the captain of South Africa's soccer team who authorities say was shot and killed by intruders during a botched robbery attempt.
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Tennessee wide receiver Pig Howard is upended during a college football game at South Carolina on Saturday, November 1. Tennessee won in overtime after trailing by two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
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Tennessee wide receiver Pig Howard is upended during a college football game at South Carolina on Saturday, November 1. Tennessee won in overtime after trailing by two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
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Washington's Tom Wilson, left, and Tampa Bay's Radko Gudas brawl during an NHL game Saturday, November 1, in Tampa, Florida. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F10%2F28%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-1028%2Findex.html">See 40 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
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Washington's Tom Wilson, left, and Tampa Bay's Radko Gudas brawl during an NHL game Saturday, November 1, in Tampa, Florida. See 40 amazing sports photos from last week
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