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What a shot! 37 amazing sports photos

Updated 12:52 PM EDT, Mon June 17, 2019
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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard celebrates after the Raptors <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F13%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fnba-finals-2019%2Findex.html" target="_blank">dethroned the Golden State Warriors</a> to win their first NBA title on Thursday, June 13. Leonard was named Finals MVP.
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard celebrates after the Raptors dethroned the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title on Thursday, June 13. Leonard was named Finals MVP.
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Gary Woodland celebrates on the 18th green after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F16%2Fgolf%2Fus-open-winner%2Findex.html" target="_blank">winning the US Open</a> on Sunday, June 16. It is the first major title of his career.
Gary Woodland celebrates on the 18th green after winning the US Open on Sunday, June 16. It is the first major title of his career.
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St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo lifts the Stanley Cup after the Blues <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F12%2Fsport%2Fst-louis-blues-win-first-stanley-cup%2Findex.html" target="_blank">defeated the Boston Bruins</a> in Game 7 of the Cup Final on Wednesday, June 12. It is the first championship in the Blues' 52-year history.
St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo lifts the Stanley Cup after the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Cup Final on Wednesday, June 12. It is the first championship in the Blues' 52-year history.
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US soccer players Alex Morgan, left, and Megan Rapinoe celebrate the team's 12th goal during their 13-0 victory over Thailand on Tuesday, June 11. It was the largest win in World Cup history for any team, men or women. But the team was criticized for the way it celebrated many of its late goals. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F12%2Fus%2Fuswnt-world-cup-sportsmanship-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">What's the proper way to celebrate a 13-0 soccer win? Hmm, let's see ...</a>
US soccer players Alex Morgan, left, and Megan Rapinoe celebrate the team's 12th goal during their 13-0 victory over Thailand on Tuesday, June 11. It was the largest win in World Cup history for any team, men or women. But the team was criticized for the way it celebrated many of its late goals. What's the proper way to celebrate a 13-0 soccer win? Hmm, let's see ...
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after teammate Klay Thompson injured his knee in Game 6 of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F13%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fnba-finals-2019%2Findex.html" target="_blank">NBA Finals</a> on Thursday, June 13. It was later revealed that Thompson tore his ACL. In Game 5, Warriors forward Kevin Durant ruptured his Achilles tendon.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after teammate Klay Thompson injured his knee in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 13. It was later revealed that Thompson tore his ACL. In Game 5, Warriors forward Kevin Durant ruptured his Achilles tendon.
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Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera hangs on a railing after attempting to catch a foul ball during a Major League Baseball game against Oakland Athletics on Sunday, June 9.
Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera hangs on a railing after attempting to catch a foul ball during a Major League Baseball game against Oakland Athletics on Sunday, June 9.
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Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury celebrates after his second-round knockout of Tom Schwarz on Saturday, June 15.
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury celebrates after his second-round knockout of Tom Schwarz on Saturday, June 15.
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Jeff Henderson competes in the long jump during a Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, June 16.
Jeff Henderson competes in the long jump during a Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, June 16.
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American soccer player Allie Long jumps over Chile's Daniela Zamora during a Women's World Cup match on Sunday, June 16.
American soccer player Allie Long jumps over Chile's Daniela Zamora during a Women's World Cup match on Sunday, June 16.
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The Golden State Warriors call a timeout with less than a second to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 13. The Warriors didn't have a timeout, so they were called for a technical foul instead.
The Golden State Warriors call a timeout with less than a second to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 13. The Warriors didn't have a timeout, so they were called for a technical foul instead.
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Harry Bannister tries to protect himself after falling off Sitron during a hurdles race in Fontwell, England, on Wednesday, June 12.
Harry Bannister tries to protect himself after falling off Sitron during a hurdles race in Fontwell, England, on Wednesday, June 12.
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Tiger Woods plays a shot during the first round of the US Open on Thursday, June 13. The tournament was played at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California.
Tiger Woods plays a shot during the first round of the US Open on Thursday, June 13. The tournament was played at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California.
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Toronto's Kawhi Leonard attempts a shot during Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 13. Leonard was named Finals MVP for the second time in his career. He also won with San Antonio in 2014.
Toronto's Kawhi Leonard attempts a shot during Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 13. Leonard was named Finals MVP for the second time in his career. He also won with San Antonio in 2014.
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Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso ride during a MotoGP practice session in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, June 15.
Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso ride during a MotoGP practice session in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, June 15.
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Italy's Aurora Galli, left, and Jamaica's Deneisha Blackwood chase down a ball during a World Cup match on Friday, June 14.
Italy's Aurora Galli, left, and Jamaica's Deneisha Blackwood chase down a ball during a World Cup match on Friday, June 14.
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A member of the Cincinnati Reds' grounds crew loses his gum bubble on Friday, June 14.
A member of the Cincinnati Reds' grounds crew loses his gum bubble on Friday, June 14.
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Thailand's Alongkorn, top, competes against Malaysia's Muhammad Noraizat Binmohd Nordin during a sepak takraw match in Kunming, China, on Wednesday, June 12.
Thailand's Alongkorn, top, competes against Malaysia's Muhammad Noraizat Binmohd Nordin during a sepak takraw match in Kunming, China, on Wednesday, June 12.
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St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington celebrates with fans during the Blues' Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday, June 15.
St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington celebrates with fans during the Blues' Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday, June 15.
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Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo heads the ball during the Nations League final on Sunday, June 9. Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1-0.
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo heads the ball during the Nations League final on Sunday, June 9. Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1-0.
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Seattle's Dee Gordon steals second base ahead of the tag from Oakland's Marcus Semien on Friday, June 14.
Seattle's Dee Gordon steals second base ahead of the tag from Oakland's Marcus Semien on Friday, June 14.
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British canoeist Adam Burgess competes in a World Cup event in Lee Valley, England, on Saturday, June 15.
British canoeist Adam Burgess competes in a World Cup event in Lee Valley, England, on Saturday, June 15.
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The Melbourne Storm's Joe Stimson scores a try during a rugby match against the Newcastle Knights on Saturday, June 15.
The Melbourne Storm's Joe Stimson scores a try during a rugby match against the Newcastle Knights on Saturday, June 15.
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Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin celebrates after the Raptors won the NBA title on Thursday, June 13. Lin is now <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F14%2Fsport%2Ftoronto-raptors-nba-jeremy-lin-finals-asian-american-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the first Asian American to ever to be crowned an NBA champ.</a>
Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin celebrates after the Raptors won the NBA title on Thursday, June 13. Lin is now the first Asian American to ever to be crowned an NBA champ.
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Kosovo's Vedat Muriqi heads the ball over Bulgaria's Anton Nedyalkov during a Euro 2020 qualifier on Monday, June 10.
Kosovo's Vedat Muriqi heads the ball over Bulgaria's Anton Nedyalkov during a Euro 2020 qualifier on Monday, June 10.
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Desirae Krawczyk and Giuliana Olmos celebrate after winning the Nature Valley Open doubles title on Sunday, June 16. The tennis tournament took place in Nottingham, England.
Desirae Krawczyk and Giuliana Olmos celebrate after winning the Nature Valley Open doubles title on Sunday, June 16. The tennis tournament took place in Nottingham, England.
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The car of drag racer Jeremy Ray flips over after crashing into a wall in Topeka, Kansas, on Sunday, June 9. Ray was uninjured.
The car of drag racer Jeremy Ray flips over after crashing into a wall in Topeka, Kansas, on Sunday, June 9. Ray was uninjured.
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Sweden's Lina Hurtig celebrates after scoring her team's fourth goal against Thailand during the Women's World Cup on Sunday, June 16. Sweden won 5-1.
Sweden's Lina Hurtig celebrates after scoring her team's fourth goal against Thailand during the Women's World Cup on Sunday, June 16. Sweden won 5-1.
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A Colombia soccer fan shows off his haircut before a Copa America match on Saturday, June 15.
A Colombia soccer fan shows off his haircut before a Copa America match on Saturday, June 15.
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Boston's Brandon Carlo, bottom, is checked by St. Louis' Oskar Sundqvist during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 12.
Boston's Brandon Carlo, bottom, is checked by St. Louis' Oskar Sundqvist during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 12.
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India's Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot against Australia during the Cricket World Cup on Sunday, June 9. The tournament is taking place in England and Wales.
India's Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot against Australia during the Cricket World Cup on Sunday, June 9. The tournament is taking place in England and Wales.
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Atlanta's Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrate after a win over Pittsburgh on Thursday, June 13.
Atlanta's Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrate after a win over Pittsburgh on Thursday, June 13.
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West Indies cricketer Shimron Hetmyer ducks to avoid a bouncer during a World Cup match against England on Friday, June 14.
West Indies cricketer Shimron Hetmyer ducks to avoid a bouncer during a World Cup match against England on Friday, June 14.
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Belgian forward Eden Hazard kisses the ball as he is revealed as <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F07%2Ffootball%2Feden-hazard-transfer-real-madrid-chelsea-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Real Madrid's newest signing</a> on Thursday, June 13. Madrid acquired the 28-year-old playmaker from Chelsea.
Belgian forward Eden Hazard kisses the ball as he is revealed as Real Madrid's newest signing on Thursday, June 13. Madrid acquired the 28-year-old playmaker from Chelsea.
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Houston's Jack Mayfield slides safely into second base, beating the tag of Toronto's Eric Sogard on Saturday, June 15.
Houston's Jack Mayfield slides safely into second base, beating the tag of Toronto's Eric Sogard on Saturday, June 15.
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Jordan Spieth plays a shot during the first round of the US Open on Thursday, June 13.
Jordan Spieth plays a shot during the first round of the US Open on Thursday, June 13.
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Spanish midfielder Virginia Torrecilla tackles Germany's Sara Dabritz during a World Cup match in Valenciennes, France, on Wednesday, June 12.
Spanish midfielder Virginia Torrecilla tackles Germany's Sara Dabritz during a World Cup match in Valenciennes, France, on Wednesday, June 12.
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Boston defenseman Zdeno Chara helps keep a puck from going past goalie Tuukka Rask during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 12. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F06%2F03%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0602%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 28 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Boston defenseman Zdeno Chara helps keep a puck from going past goalie Tuukka Rask during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 12. See 28 amazing sports photos from last week
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