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What a shot! 28 amazing sports photos

Updated 1:18 AM EDT, Mon October 7, 2019
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American gymnast Simone Biles performs her floor-exercise routine at the World Championships on Saturday, October 5. She landed a triple-double — a double backflip with three twists. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F10%2F05%2Fus%2Fsimone-biles-world-championships-elements-named-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The move will be named after her,</a> as will a double-double dismount she nailed on the balance beam.
American gymnast Simone Biles performs her floor-exercise routine at the World Championships on Saturday, October 5. She landed a triple-double — a double backflip with three twists. The move will be named after her, as will a double-double dismount she nailed on the balance beam.
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New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius trots to first after connecting on a grand slam against Minnesota on Saturday, October 5. The Yankees won the playoff game 8-2 to take a 2-0 series lead.
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius trots to first after connecting on a grand slam against Minnesota on Saturday, October 5. The Yankees won the playoff game 8-2 to take a 2-0 series lead.
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New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas reaches for the end zone during an NFL game against Tampa Bay on Sunday, October 6. Thomas had two touchdowns in the Saints' 31-24 victory.
New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas reaches for the end zone during an NFL game against Tampa Bay on Sunday, October 6. Thomas had two touchdowns in the Saints' 31-24 victory.
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From left, American sprinters Kiara Parker, Morolake Akinosun, Teahna Daniels and Dezerea Bryant celebrate at the World Championships after winning bronze in the 4x100 relay on Saturday, October 5. Jamaica won the gold.
From left, American sprinters Kiara Parker, Morolake Akinosun, Teahna Daniels and Dezerea Bryant celebrate at the World Championships after winning bronze in the 4x100 relay on Saturday, October 5. Jamaica won the gold.
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Juan Soto gets a kiss from his father after the Washington Nationals came from behind to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League wild-card game on Tuesday, October 1. Soto had the game-winning hit for the Nationals.
Juan Soto gets a kiss from his father after the Washington Nationals came from behind to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League wild-card game on Tuesday, October 1. Soto had the game-winning hit for the Nationals.
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Supporters of the Russian soccer club Zenit St. Petersburg unveil a tifo before their Champions League match against Benfica on Wednesday, October 2.
Supporters of the Russian soccer club Zenit St. Petersburg unveil a tifo before their Champions League match against Benfica on Wednesday, October 2.
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Reza, left, takes on Munner during an Indian-style wrestling competition in Katra, a town in Indian-controlled Kashmir, on Wednesday, October 2.
Reza, left, takes on Munner during an Indian-style wrestling competition in Katra, a town in Indian-controlled Kashmir, on Wednesday, October 2.
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Buffalo wide receiver Duke Williams scores the game-winning touchdown against Tennessee during an NFL game on Sunday, October 6. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F10%2F06%2Fus%2Fbuffalo-bills-duke-williams-touchdown-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">It was Williams' first NFL game.</a>
Buffalo wide receiver Duke Williams scores the game-winning touchdown against Tennessee during an NFL game on Sunday, October 6. It was Williams' first NFL game.
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Jamaica's Demish Gaye prepares to run the 400-meter final at the World Championships on Friday, October 4. The World Championships were held in Doha, Qatar.
Jamaica's Demish Gaye prepares to run the 400-meter final at the World Championships on Friday, October 4. The World Championships were held in Doha, Qatar.
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New Zealand's rugby team performs its traditional haka before taking on Namibia at the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F09%2F20%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Frugby-world-cup-2019%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Rugby World Cup</a> on Sunday, October 6. The tournament is being held in Japan.
New Zealand's rugby team performs its traditional haka before taking on Namibia at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, October 6. The tournament is being held in Japan.
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South Africa's RG Snyman, right, charges at Italy's Tito Tebaldi during a Rugby World Cup match on Friday, October 4.
South Africa's RG Snyman, right, charges at Italy's Tito Tebaldi during a Rugby World Cup match on Friday, October 4.
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the Rakuten Open in Tokyo on Sunday, October 6.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the Rakuten Open in Tokyo on Sunday, October 6.
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Exhausted decathletes rest after their 1,500-meter race at the World Championships on Thursday, October 3. At center is Germany's Niklas Kaul, who won gold.
Exhausted decathletes rest after their 1,500-meter race at the World Championships on Thursday, October 3. At center is Germany's Niklas Kaul, who won gold.
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MotoGP racer Franco Morbidelli practices in Buriram, Thailand, on Saturday, October 5.
MotoGP racer Franco Morbidelli practices in Buriram, Thailand, on Saturday, October 5.
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American long jumper Tori Bowie competes at the World Championships on Saturday, October 5.
American long jumper Tori Bowie competes at the World Championships on Saturday, October 5.
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Kansas' Azur Kamara tackles Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb during a college football game in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, October 5.
Kansas' Azur Kamara tackles Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb during a college football game in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, October 5.
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Invincible Don, with jockey RIchard Johnson, leaps over a fence during a race in Huntingdon, England, on Wednesday, October 2.
Invincible Don, with jockey RIchard Johnson, leaps over a fence during a race in Huntingdon, England, on Wednesday, October 2.
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Italy's Luca Bigi looks out from the ruck during the Rugby World Cup match against Italy on Friday, October 4.
Italy's Luca Bigi looks out from the ruck during the Rugby World Cup match against Italy on Friday, October 4.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is tackled by Seattle's Bobby Wagner and Al Woods during an NFL game on Thursday, October 3.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is tackled by Seattle's Bobby Wagner and Al Woods during an NFL game on Thursday, October 3.
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Italy's Daisy Osakue throws the discus at the World Championships on Wednesday, October 2.
Italy's Daisy Osakue throws the discus at the World Championships on Wednesday, October 2.
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NASCAR driver Chase Elliott celebrates after winning a Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 29.
NASCAR driver Chase Elliott celebrates after winning a Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 29.
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LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson pulls in a pass during a college football game against Utah State on Saturday, October 5.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson pulls in a pass during a college football game against Utah State on Saturday, October 5.
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Serbian volleyball players celebrate after winning the European Championship on Sunday, September 29.
Serbian volleyball players celebrate after winning the European Championship on Sunday, September 29.
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Nigerian long jumper Ese Brume lands in the sand pit while competing at the World Championships on Sunday, October 6. She finished with the bronze.
Nigerian long jumper Ese Brume lands in the sand pit while competing at the World Championships on Sunday, October 6. She finished with the bronze.
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Atlanta's Adam Duvall celebrates with teammates after hitting a pinch-hit home run in the playoff game against St. Louis on Friday, October 4. Duvall also hit a go-ahead single on Sunday to help give the Braves a 2-1 series lead.
Atlanta's Adam Duvall celebrates with teammates after hitting a pinch-hit home run in the playoff game against St. Louis on Friday, October 4. Duvall also hit a go-ahead single on Sunday to help give the Braves a 2-1 series lead.
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A Japan supporter poses for the camera before a Rugby World Cup match against Samoa on Saturday, October 5.
A Japan supporter poses for the camera before a Rugby World Cup match against Samoa on Saturday, October 5.
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Boston's Karson Kuhlman is hit in the face by Dallas' Jamie Benn during an NHL game on Thursday, October 3.
Boston's Karson Kuhlman is hit in the face by Dallas' Jamie Benn during an NHL game on Thursday, October 3.
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Rugby fans attend a World Cup match between Australia and Uruguay on Saturday, October 5. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2019%2F09%2F30%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-0930%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 26 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Rugby fans attend a World Cup match between Australia and Uruguay on Saturday, October 5. See 26 amazing sports photos from last week
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