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What a shot! 23 amazing sports photos

Published 7:31 PM EDT, Sun July 22, 2018
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Washington slugger Bryce Harper celebrates in front of his home crowd after winning Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby on Monday, July 16. He defeated Kyle Schwarber in the finals.
Washington slugger Bryce Harper celebrates in front of his home crowd after winning Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby on Monday, July 16. He defeated Kyle Schwarber in the finals.
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Francesco Molinari celebrates after sinking a putt on the last hole of the British Open on Sunday, July 22. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F07%2F22%2Fsport%2Fbritish-open-carnoustie-final-round-golf-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">He won by two strokes</a> for his first career major.
Francesco Molinari celebrates after sinking a putt on the last hole of the British Open on Sunday, July 22. He won by two strokes for his first career major.
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France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, lifts the World Cup trophy with help from Paul Pogba as the country's soccer team is received at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday, July 16.
France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, lifts the World Cup trophy with help from Paul Pogba as the country's soccer team is received at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday, July 16.
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Tiger Woods plays a shot during the second round of the Open Championship on Friday, July 20.
Tiger Woods plays a shot during the second round of the Open Championship on Friday, July 20.
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Nils Politt passes an exuberant fan during the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, July 18.
Nils Politt passes an exuberant fan during the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, July 18.
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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F07%2F16%2Ffootball%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-medical-juventus%2Findex.html" target="_blank">poses with his new Juventus jersey</a> as he is welcomed by the Italian club on Monday, July 16.
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his new Juventus jersey as he is welcomed by the Italian club on Monday, July 16.
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Arkansas' Taliyah Brooks competes in the long jump during the Muller Anniversary Games in London on Saturday, July 21.
Arkansas' Taliyah Brooks competes in the long jump during the Muller Anniversary Games in London on Saturday, July 21.
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British diver Robyn Birch trains in London on Wednesday, July 18.
British diver Robyn Birch trains in London on Wednesday, July 18.
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Seattle's Mitch Haniger breaks his bat during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 17.
Seattle's Mitch Haniger breaks his bat during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 17.
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Robert Litauszki, who plays for Hungarian club Ujpest, goes over Neftci's Bagaliy Dabo during a Europa League match in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday, July 19.
Robert Litauszki, who plays for Hungarian club Ujpest, goes over Neftci's Bagaliy Dabo during a Europa League match in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday, July 19.
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Fans reach for a ball during the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby on Monday, July 16.
Fans reach for a ball during the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby on Monday, July 16.
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Dustin Johnson hits a tee shot during the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday, July 19.
Dustin Johnson hits a tee shot during the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday, July 19.
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With help from Nancy Zalewski, Kendal Kunelius competes at the Lumberjack World Championships on Thursday, July 19. The competition took place in Hayward, Wisconsin.
With help from Nancy Zalewski, Kendal Kunelius competes at the Lumberjack World Championships on Thursday, July 19. The competition took place in Hayward, Wisconsin.
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Harry Bink competes in the Moto X Freestyle final at the X Games in Minneapolis on Friday, July 20.
Harry Bink competes in the Moto X Freestyle final at the X Games in Minneapolis on Friday, July 20.
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Cyclists climb a winding mountain road during the 12th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, July 19.
Cyclists climb a winding mountain road during the 12th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, July 19.
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Japan's Noriko Taniguchi, left, breaks a tackle from Brazil's Amanda Araujo during a Rugby World Cup Sevens match on Friday, July 20.
Japan's Noriko Taniguchi, left, breaks a tackle from Brazil's Amanda Araujo during a Rugby World Cup Sevens match on Friday, July 20.
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Rory McIlroy hits a shot during the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday, July 19.
Rory McIlroy hits a shot during the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday, July 19.
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Colorado's Trevor Story had to hit the deck to avoid a wild pitch at the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 17.
Colorado's Trevor Story had to hit the deck to avoid a wild pitch at the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 17.
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Dutch water-polo player Brigitte Sleeking looks for a shot against Italy as the two countries play during the European Water Polo Championships on Tuesday, July 17.
Dutch water-polo player Brigitte Sleeking looks for a shot against Italy as the two countries play during the European Water Polo Championships on Tuesday, July 17.
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Masanori Kobayashi finds trouble during the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday, July 19.
Masanori Kobayashi finds trouble during the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday, July 19.
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A gymnast from Puerto Rico trains in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Wednesday, July 18. Barranquilla is hosting the Central American and Caribbean Games.
A gymnast from Puerto Rico trains in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Wednesday, July 18. Barranquilla is hosting the Central American and Caribbean Games.
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Josh Hart, left, and Collin Sexton battle for the ball during an NBA summer-league game between Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, July 16.
Josh Hart, left, and Collin Sexton battle for the ball during an NBA summer-league game between Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, July 16.
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Pole vaulter Scott Houston competes at London Stadium  during the Muller Anniversary Games on Saturday, July 21.
Pole vaulter Scott Houston competes at London Stadium during the Muller Anniversary Games on Saturday, July 21.
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