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What a shot! 33 amazing sports photos

Updated 10:02 PM EDT, Sun August 12, 2018
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Germany's Arthur Abele gets emotional after winning the decathlon at the 24th European Athletics Championships in Berlin on Wednesday, August 8. Glasgow, Scotland was the co-host of the championships.
Germany's Arthur Abele gets emotional after winning the decathlon at the 24th European Athletics Championships in Berlin on Wednesday, August 8. Glasgow, Scotland was the co-host of the championships.
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Francisco Lindor is mobbed by his Cleveland teammates after hitting a game-winning home run against Minnesota on Wednesday, August 8.
Francisco Lindor is mobbed by his Cleveland teammates after hitting a game-winning home run against Minnesota on Wednesday, August 8.
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German swimmer Jenny Mensing balances a paper cup on her head as she warms up for a race at the European Championships on Thursday, August 6.
German swimmer Jenny Mensing balances a paper cup on her head as she warms up for a race at the European Championships on Thursday, August 6.
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Brooks Koepka hugs his girlfriend, Jena Sims, after Koepka won the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club on Sunday, August 12, outside St. Louis.
Brooks Koepka hugs his girlfriend, Jena Sims, after Koepka won the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club on Sunday, August 12, outside St. Louis.
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Belgian long jumper Corentin Campener competes at the European Championships on Monday, August 6.
Belgian long jumper Corentin Campener competes at the European Championships on Monday, August 6.
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Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas after their men's final match at the Rogers Cup on Sunday, August 12, in Toronto.
Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas after their men's final match at the Rogers Cup on Sunday, August 12, in Toronto.
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Brisbane's Jamayne Isaako is crunched by three of the North Queensland Cowboys during a rugby match in Townsville, Australia, on Thursday, August 9.
Brisbane's Jamayne Isaako is crunched by three of the North Queensland Cowboys during a rugby match in Townsville, Australia, on Thursday, August 9.
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Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis slides into home as Washington Nationals' catcher Matt Wieters waits for the throw on a two-run single during the ninth inning of the game on Tuesday, August 7, in Washington. The Braves won 3-1.
Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis slides into home as Washington Nationals' catcher Matt Wieters waits for the throw on a two-run single during the ninth inning of the game on Tuesday, August 7, in Washington. The Braves won 3-1.
Alex Brandon/AP
A synchronized swimmer from Italy is thrown into the air during a team routine at the European Championships on Monday, August 6.
A synchronized swimmer from Italy is thrown into the air during a team routine at the European Championships on Monday, August 6.
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Tiger Woods walks past spectators on his way to the eighth tee during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on Friday, August 10, outside of St. Louis.
Tiger Woods walks past spectators on his way to the eighth tee during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on Friday, August 10, outside of St. Louis.
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Czech athlete Tomas Stanek throws the shot put at the European Championships on Tuesday, August 7.
Czech athlete Tomas Stanek throws the shot put at the European Championships on Tuesday, August 7.
Kai Pfaffenbach/REUTERS/Newscom
Washington Redskins linebacker Vontae Diggs tackles New England Patriots running back Ralph Webb during the fourth quarter on Thursday, August 9, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Washington Redskins linebacker Vontae Diggs tackles New England Patriots running back Ralph Webb during the fourth quarter on Thursday, August 9, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Andrew Pozzi, top, and Koen Smet compete in the Men's 110 meters hurdles heats during day four of the European Championships on Friday, August 10.
Andrew Pozzi, top, and Koen Smet compete in the Men's 110 meters hurdles heats during day four of the European Championships on Friday, August 10.
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Angel Lucena of Paraguay's Libertad, left, heads the ball alongside Edwin Cardona of Argentina's Boca Juniors during a Copa Libertadores soccer match in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, August 8.
Angel Lucena of Paraguay's Libertad, left, heads the ball alongside Edwin Cardona of Argentina's Boca Juniors during a Copa Libertadores soccer match in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, August 8.
Gustavo Garello/AP
German gymnast Kim Bui competes on the uneven bars during the European Championships on Sunday, August 5.
German gymnast Kim Bui competes on the uneven bars during the European Championships on Sunday, August 5.
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Philadelphia outfielder Odubel Herrera dives for a ball but is unable to make the catch during a Major League Baseball game in Phoenix on Wednesday, August 8.
Philadelphia outfielder Odubel Herrera dives for a ball but is unable to make the catch during a Major League Baseball game in Phoenix on Wednesday, August 8.
Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports
Canada celebrates the game-tying goal against the United States during the third period of a Hlinka Gretzky Cup hockey semifinal in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday, August 10.
Canada celebrates the game-tying goal against the United States during the third period of a Hlinka Gretzky Cup hockey semifinal in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday, August 10.
CODIE MCLACHLAN/The Canadian Press/AP
Simona Halep watches the ball as she returns to Caroline Garcia, during women's quarterfinal play at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal on Friday, August 10.
Simona Halep watches the ball as she returns to Caroline Garcia, during women's quarterfinal play at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal on Friday, August 10.
Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press/AP
Greek pole vaulter Ekaterini Stefanidi celebrates her victory at the European Championships on Thursday, August 9. Stefanidi also won the event at the 2016 Olympics and the 2017 World Championships.
Greek pole vaulter Ekaterini Stefanidi celebrates her victory at the European Championships on Thursday, August 9. Stefanidi also won the event at the 2016 Olympics and the 2017 World Championships.
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Japan's Ryosuke Irie swims the 100-meter backstroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo on Friday, August 10. He finished with the silver medal.
Japan's Ryosuke Irie swims the 100-meter backstroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo on Friday, August 10. He finished with the silver medal.
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Guy Clarke is thrown from his mount as he competes in the bareback competition of the 2018 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo on Friday, August 10, in Mount Isa, Australia.
Guy Clarke is thrown from his mount as he competes in the bareback competition of the 2018 Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo on Friday, August 10, in Mount Isa, Australia.
Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
BMX rider Larry Edgar soars through the air on Sunday, August 5, during a Pro Cup event in Huntington Beach, California.
BMX rider Larry Edgar soars through the air on Sunday, August 5, during a Pro Cup event in Huntington Beach, California.
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Houston's Josh Thornton, left, breaks up a pass in the end zone that was intended for Kansas City tight end Alex Ellis during an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 9.
Houston's Josh Thornton, left, breaks up a pass in the end zone that was intended for Kansas City tight end Alex Ellis during an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 9.
Ed Zurga/AP
Rickie Fowler hits a shot out of the bunker during the first round of the PGA Championship in Town and Country, Missouri, on Thursday, August 9.
Rickie Fowler hits a shot out of the bunker during the first round of the PGA Championship in Town and Country, Missouri, on Thursday, August 9.
Charlie Riedel/AP
Some of the 80,000 participants in the annual City2surf fun run make their way along the 8.7-mile course in Sydney on Sunday, August 12.
Some of the 80,000 participants in the annual City2surf fun run make their way along the 8.7-mile course in Sydney on Sunday, August 12.
Rick Rycroft/AP
Former San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds, right, is lifted up by former Pittsburgh Pirates teammate Bobby Bonilla at a ceremony to retire Bonds' jersey number before a baseball game between the Giants and the Pirates in San Francisco, on Saturday, August 11.
Former San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds, right, is lifted up by former Pittsburgh Pirates teammate Bobby Bonilla at a ceremony to retire Bonds' jersey number before a baseball game between the Giants and the Pirates in San Francisco, on Saturday, August 11.
Lachlan Cunningham/Pool/AP
Magdalena Kuras and Louise Hansson pass each other as they compete in the qualifications for the women's 4x100 meter medley relay  during the European Championships on Thursday, August 9.
Magdalena Kuras and Louise Hansson pass each other as they compete in the qualifications for the women's 4x100 meter medley relay during the European Championships on Thursday, August 9.
Joel Marklund/Bildbyran/ZUMA Press
Dutch triathlete Els Visser celebrates after winning an Ironman race in Maastricht, Netherlands, on Sunday, August 5.
Dutch triathlete Els Visser celebrates after winning an Ironman race in Maastricht, Netherlands, on Sunday, August 5.
Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images
Athletes compete in a steeplechase race during the European Championships on Friday, August 10.
Athletes compete in a steeplechase race during the European Championships on Friday, August 10.
Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters/Newscom
The mother of American tennis player Frances Tiafoe reacts after he missed a shot at the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Wednesday, August 8. Tiafoe went on to defeat Canadian Milos Raonic.
The mother of American tennis player Frances Tiafoe reacts after he missed a shot at the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Wednesday, August 8. Tiafoe went on to defeat Canadian Milos Raonic.
Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
Buffalo wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin celebrates in the stands after scoring a preseason touchdown against Carolina on Thursday, August 9.
Buffalo wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin celebrates in the stands after scoring a preseason touchdown against Carolina on Thursday, August 9.
Rich Barnes/USA TODAY Sports
South African cricketer Andile Phehlukwayo leaves the pitch after a practice session in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, August 7.
South African cricketer Andile Phehlukwayo leaves the pitch after a practice session in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, August 7.
Dinuka Liyanawatte/REUTERS/Newscom
Turkey's Ramil Guliyev celebrates after winning the 200 meters at the European Championships on Thursday, August 9. He also won the event at last year's World Championships. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F08%2F05%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0805%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 43 amazing sports photos from last week </a>
Turkey's Ramil Guliyev celebrates after winning the 200 meters at the European Championships on Thursday, August 9. He also won the event at last year's World Championships. See 43 amazing sports photos from last week
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