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What a shot! 22 amazing sports photos

Published 6:37 AM EDT, Mon July 2, 2018
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Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the World Cup match between France and Argentina on Saturday, June 30. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2018%2F06%2F30%2Ffootball%2Ffrance-argentina-kylian-mbappe-lionel-messi-world-cup-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">France beat Argentina 4-3</a>, knocking them out of the World Cup. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F06%2F14%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Fworld-cup-2018%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See the best photos from the tournament</a>
Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the World Cup match between France and Argentina on Saturday, June 30. France beat Argentina 4-3, knocking them out of the World Cup. See the best photos from the tournament
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San Diego Padres manager Andy Green, left, argues with home plate umpire Ángel Hernández before being ejected from the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, June 29.
San Diego Padres manager Andy Green, left, argues with home plate umpire Ángel Hernández before being ejected from the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, June 29.
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Uruguay's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup match between Uruguay and Portugal on Saturday, June 30. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F06%2F30%2Ffootball%2Fportugal-uruguay-cristiano-ronaldo-world-cup-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Portugal fell to a 2-1 defeat</a> against two-time champions Uruguay.
Uruguay's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup match between Uruguay and Portugal on Saturday, June 30. Portugal fell to a 2-1 defeat against two-time champions Uruguay.
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Oklahoma Sooner gymnast Natalie Brown acrobatically throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox on Sunday, June 1. The White Sox defeated the Rangers 10-5.
Oklahoma Sooner gymnast Natalie Brown acrobatically throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox on Sunday, June 1. The White Sox defeated the Rangers 10-5.
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Igor Akinfeev of Russia saves the fifth penalty, taken by Iago Aspas of Spain, in the penalty shootout during the match between Spain and Russia on Sunday, July 1.
Igor Akinfeev of Russia saves the fifth penalty, taken by Iago Aspas of Spain, in the penalty shootout during the match between Spain and Russia on Sunday, July 1.
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Antonina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan, right, punches Jaimee Nievera of the United States during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series in Las Vegas on June 26. Shevchenko defeated Nievara in the second round.
Antonina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan, right, punches Jaimee Nievera of the United States during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series in Las Vegas on June 26. Shevchenko defeated Nievara in the second round.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal confronts referee César Ramos during the match between Uruguay and Portugal on Saturday, June 30. Uruguay knocked Portugal out of the World Cup with a 2-1 win.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal confronts referee César Ramos during the match between Uruguay and Portugal on Saturday, June 30. Uruguay knocked Portugal out of the World Cup with a 2-1 win.
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Giada Grisetti of Italy stretches during the Artistic Gymnastics finals at the Tarragona XVIII Mediterranean Games on Tuesday, June 26. Grisetti finished with a 4th place ranking in the uneven bars event.
Giada Grisetti of Italy stretches during the Artistic Gymnastics finals at the Tarragona XVIII Mediterranean Games on Tuesday, June 26. Grisetti finished with a 4th place ranking in the uneven bars event.
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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos gets drenched by teammate Jose Alvarado on Monday, June 25. The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 11-0.
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos gets drenched by teammate Jose Alvarado on Monday, June 25. The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 11-0.
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Germany's Marco Reus reacts after his team lost to South Korea and <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2018%2F06%2F27%2Ffootball%2Fgermany-south-korea-sweden-mexico-world-cup-2018-group-f-spt%2Findex.html" target="_blank">was knocked out of the World Cup</a> on Wednesday, June 27.
Germany's Marco Reus reacts after his team lost to South Korea and was knocked out of the World Cup on Wednesday, June 27.
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Oregon State players celebrate after winning the NCAA College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, June 28. Oregon State defeated Arkansas 5-0 in Game 3.
Oregon State players celebrate after winning the NCAA College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, June 28. Oregon State defeated Arkansas 5-0 in Game 3.
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Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona was in the crowd to watch his country take on Nigeria on Tuesday, June 26. And he drew attention from fans just as he did when he was a player.
Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona was in the crowd to watch his country take on Nigeria on Tuesday, June 26. And he drew attention from fans just as he did when he was a player.
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Croatian Sandra Perković competes during the women's discus throw final at the Tarragona XVIII Mediterranean Games on Thursday, June 28. Perković won the event.
Croatian Sandra Perković competes during the women's discus throw final at the Tarragona XVIII Mediterranean Games on Thursday, June 28. Perković won the event.
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An Iran supporter gets emotional following a 1-1 draw with Portugal that knocked his team out of the World Cup on Monday, June 25.
An Iran supporter gets emotional following a 1-1 draw with Portugal that knocked his team out of the World Cup on Monday, June 25.
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New York Yankees Aaron Hicks celebrates his eighth inning home run, his third of the game, against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sunday, July 1.
New York Yankees Aaron Hicks celebrates his eighth inning home run, his third of the game, against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sunday, July 1.
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Jason Castagna of the Richmond Tigers collides with Oliver Florent of the Sydney Swans during their AFL match on Thursday, June 28, in Melbourne, Australia. The Tigers defeated the Swans in the round 15 match.
Jason Castagna of the Richmond Tigers collides with Oliver Florent of the Sydney Swans during their AFL match on Thursday, June 28, in Melbourne, Australia. The Tigers defeated the Swans in the round 15 match.
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Tunisian Adam Hman eyes the ball during a men's table tennis match at the Tarragona XVIII Mediterranean Games on Friday, June 29.
Tunisian Adam Hman eyes the ball during a men's table tennis match at the Tarragona XVIII Mediterranean Games on Friday, June 29.
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Hunter Pence of the San Francisco Giants catches a fly ball in the fifth inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, June 24. The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2.
Hunter Pence of the San Francisco Giants catches a fly ball in the fifth inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, June 24. The Giants defeated the Padres 3-2.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi competes for the ball during the match between Nigeria and Argentina on Tuesday, June 26. Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1.
Argentina's Lionel Messi competes for the ball during the match between Nigeria and Argentina on Tuesday, June 26. Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1.
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Kolten Wong, left, and Jose Martinez of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Martinez's three-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning on Tuesday, June 26.
Kolten Wong, left, and Jose Martinez of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Martinez's three-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning on Tuesday, June 26.
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Russia's Fyodor Smolov dives as he celebrates with teammates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F07%2F01%2Ffootball%2Fspain-russia-world-cup-last-16-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Russia defeated Spain</a> in a penalty shootout during the World Cup match on Sunday, July 1.
Russia's Fyodor Smolov dives as he celebrates with teammates after Russia defeated Spain in a penalty shootout during the World Cup match on Sunday, July 1.
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Carlos Martinez of the St. Louis Cardinals warms up before playing against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday, June 26. The Cardinals won 11-2.  <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F06%2F24%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0625%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 23 amazing sports photos from last week.</a>
Carlos Martinez of the St. Louis Cardinals warms up before playing against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday, June 26. The Cardinals won 11-2. See 23 amazing sports photos from last week.
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