Adrien Broner lands a punch against Carlos Molina during their super-lightweight boxing match Saturday, May 3, in Las Vegas. Broner won the 10-round bout by unanimous decision to earn the vacant WBA International title.
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Adrien Broner lands a punch against Carlos Molina during their super-lightweight boxing match Saturday, May 3, in Las Vegas. Broner won the 10-round bout by unanimous decision to earn the vacant WBA International title.
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Victor Espinoza rides California Chrome to victory in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3. California Chrome was the pre-race favorite, entering at 2-1 odds.
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Victor Espinoza rides California Chrome to victory in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3. California Chrome was the pre-race favorite, entering at 2-1 odds.
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Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao controls the ball Tuesday, April 29, during a UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Madrid won the semifinal match 4-0 and will play Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid in the final on May 24.
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Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao controls the ball Tuesday, April 29, during a UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Madrid won the semifinal match 4-0 and will play Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid in the final on May 24.
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Mark Selby plays a shot during the World Snooker Championship final Sunday, May 4, in Sheffield, England. Selby defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan to win his first world championship and prevent O'Sullivan from winning his third straight.
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Mark Selby plays a shot during the World Snooker Championship final Sunday, May 4, in Sheffield, England. Selby defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan to win his first world championship and prevent O'Sullivan from winning his third straight.
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From left, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch and David Ragan wreck Sunday, May 4, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Talladega, Alabama. Denny Hamlin won the race for his first win of the season.
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From left, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch and David Ragan wreck Sunday, May 4, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Talladega, Alabama. Denny Hamlin won the race for his first win of the season.
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Nicolas Graesser, top, starts a 100-meter backstroke heat on Sunday, May 4, during the German Swimming Championships in Berlin.
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Nicolas Graesser, top, starts a 100-meter backstroke heat on Sunday, May 4, during the German Swimming Championships in Berlin.
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Pro tennis player Maria Sharapova jumps to deliver a serve during the Madrid Open on Sunday, May 4. She beat Klara Koukalova 6-1, 6-2 in the first-round match.
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Pro tennis player Maria Sharapova jumps to deliver a serve during the Madrid Open on Sunday, May 4. She beat Klara Koukalova 6-1, 6-2 in the first-round match.
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Kevin Garnett of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets is congratulated by rapper Jay-Z during Brooklyn's Game 6 playoff victory against Toronto on Friday, May 2. Brooklyn went on to win Game 7 in Toronto and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Kevin Garnett of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets is congratulated by rapper Jay-Z during Brooklyn's Game 6 playoff victory against Toronto on Friday, May 2. Brooklyn went on to win Game 7 in Toronto and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Japan's Jun Mizutani eyes the ball as he hits a return during a match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday, April 29. China eventually won both the men's and women's competitions.
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Japan's Jun Mizutani eyes the ball as he hits a return during a match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday, April 29. China eventually won both the men's and women's competitions.
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Thick smoke from a machine trails rugby player Willem Alberts at a Super Rugby match in Melbourne on Friday, May 2. Alberts' team, the Natal Sharks, defeated the Melbourne Rebels 22-16.
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Thick smoke from a machine trails rugby player Willem Alberts at a Super Rugby match in Melbourne on Friday, May 2. Alberts' team, the Natal Sharks, defeated the Melbourne Rebels 22-16.
Golfer Jenny Shin hits a tee shot Friday, May 2, during the second round of the North Texas LPGA Shootout in Irving, Texas. Shin finished the tournament eight strokes behind winner Stacy Lewis.
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Golfer Jenny Shin hits a tee shot Friday, May 2, during the second round of the North Texas LPGA Shootout in Irving, Texas. Shin finished the tournament eight strokes behind winner Stacy Lewis.
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Clayton Stoner of the Minnesota Wild, right, knocks down Ben Smith of the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, May 4, in Game 2 of their NHL playoff series. Chicago won the home game 4-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Clayton Stoner of the Minnesota Wild, right, knocks down Ben Smith of the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, May 4, in Game 2 of their NHL playoff series. Chicago won the home game 4-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Moto2 rider Alex de Angelis falls Friday, May 2, at a practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Mika Kallio won the race two days later.
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Moto2 rider Alex de Angelis falls Friday, May 2, at a practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Mika Kallio won the race two days later.
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Two shirtless supporters of the Wigan Athletic soccer club are seen during Wigan's match at Birmingham City on Tuesday, April 29. Wigan won the match 1-0 to clinch a playoff spot in the the second division of English soccer.
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Two shirtless supporters of the Wigan Athletic soccer club are seen during Wigan's match at Birmingham City on Tuesday, April 29. Wigan won the match 1-0 to clinch a playoff spot in the the second division of English soccer.
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Justin Morneau of the Colorado Rockies fields a ground ball as he warms up for a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, April 30, in Phoenix.
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Justin Morneau of the Colorado Rockies fields a ground ball as he warms up for a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, April 30, in Phoenix.
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Daniel Carrico, bottom, and his Sevilla teammates celebrate a goal Thursday, May 1, that would clinch their spot in the final of the Europa League soccer competition. Sevilla lost the match to Valencia 3-1, but Stephane Mbia's late goal in stoppage time meant Sevilla would advance on away goals. Sevilla had already beaten Valencia 2-0 in the first leg of the semifinal.
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Daniel Carrico, bottom, and his Sevilla teammates celebrate a goal Thursday, May 1, that would clinch their spot in the final of the Europa League soccer competition. Sevilla lost the match to Valencia 3-1, but Stephane Mbia's late goal in stoppage time meant Sevilla would advance on away goals. Sevilla had already beaten Valencia 2-0 in the first leg of the semifinal.
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Andrea Petkovic focuses on the tennis ball during her first-round match in the Madrid Open on Saturday, May 3. She lost to Sara Errani in straight sets.
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Andrea Petkovic focuses on the tennis ball during her first-round match in the Madrid Open on Saturday, May 3. She lost to Sara Errani in straight sets.
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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Francis Boullion leaps into the arms of teammate P.K. Subban on Thursday, May 1, after Subban scored the game-winning goal against Boston in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series. The goal came in the second overtime period.
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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Francis Boullion leaps into the arms of teammate P.K. Subban on Thursday, May 1, after Subban scored the game-winning goal against Boston in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series. The goal came in the second overtime period.
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Kentucky Derby entrant Uncle Sigh grazes after a morning workout Friday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. He would go on to finish 14th in the race, which was won by California Chrome.
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Kentucky Derby entrant Uncle Sigh grazes after a morning workout Friday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. He would go on to finish 14th in the race, which was won by California Chrome.
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The pit crew of Danica Patrick jumps over the wall Sunday, May 4, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Talladega, Alabama. Patrick finished 22nd in the race, which was won by Denny Hamlin.
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The pit crew of Danica Patrick jumps over the wall Sunday, May 4, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Talladega, Alabama. Patrick finished 22nd in the race, which was won by Denny Hamlin.
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West Ham United midfielder Mohamed Diame attempts an overhead kick during the English Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, May 3, in London. West Ham won the home match 2-0 to ensure they would stay clear of the league's relegation zone this season.
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West Ham United midfielder Mohamed Diame attempts an overhead kick during the English Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, May 3, in London. West Ham won the home match 2-0 to ensure they would stay clear of the league's relegation zone this season.
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Tommy Kahnle, a rookie pitcher with the Colorado Rockies, wears a pink backpack as he walks to the bullpen before a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, April 30.
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Tommy Kahnle, a rookie pitcher with the Colorado Rockies, wears a pink backpack as he walks to the bullpen before a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, April 30.
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A cow in Fribourg, Switzerland, watches the peloton during stage four of the Tour de Romandie on Saturday, May 3. Chris Froome won the overall race.
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A cow in Fribourg, Switzerland, watches the peloton during stage four of the Tour de Romandie on Saturday, May 3. Chris Froome won the overall race.
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk is unable to catch a deep fly ball during a Major League Baseball game at Chicago's Wrigley Field on Friday, May 2. The Cubs won the game 6-5.
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk is unable to catch a deep fly ball during a Major League Baseball game at Chicago's Wrigley Field on Friday, May 2. The Cubs won the game 6-5.
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Huo Liang of China competes in the men's 10-meter platform event, which he won Saturday, May 3, at the FINA Diving Grand Prix in Gatineau, Quebec.
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Huo Liang of China competes in the men's 10-meter platform event, which he won Saturday, May 3, at the FINA Diving Grand Prix in Gatineau, Quebec.
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Atlanta point guard Jeff Teague, center, is fouled by Indiana's Paul George, right, during Game 6 of their NBA playoff series Thursday, May 1, in Atlanta. The Pacers, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, would go on to win the game and the series.
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Atlanta point guard Jeff Teague, center, is fouled by Indiana's Paul George, right, during Game 6 of their NBA playoff series Thursday, May 1, in Atlanta. The Pacers, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, would go on to win the game and the series.
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Jordan Lewis of the Hawthorn Hawks is congratulated by teammates after kicking a goal against the St. Kilda Saints during an Australian Football League match won by the Hawks on Saturday, May 3, in Melbourne. It was Lewis' 200th match with the team.
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Jordan Lewis of the Hawthorn Hawks is congratulated by teammates after kicking a goal against the St. Kilda Saints during an Australian Football League match won by the Hawks on Saturday, May 3, in Melbourne. It was Lewis' 200th match with the team.
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A knight of the Danish team falls on top of a knight from the Polish team during the International Medieval Combat event Thursday, May 1, in Belmonte, Spain. The contact sport uses blunt weapons and is based on the medieval tournaments of the 14th and 15th centuries.
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A knight of the Danish team falls on top of a knight from the Polish team during the International Medieval Combat event Thursday, May 1, in Belmonte, Spain. The contact sport uses blunt weapons and is based on the medieval tournaments of the 14th and 15th centuries.
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Eric Hosmer of the Kansas City Royals slides into third base during a Major League Baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, May 3, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Tigers won the game 9-2.
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Eric Hosmer of the Kansas City Royals slides into third base during a Major League Baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, May 3, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Tigers won the game 9-2.
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Frankie Dettori celebrates after riding Tac De Boistron to victory in the Sagaro Stakes, which was held Wednesday, April 30, in Ascot, England.
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Frankie Dettori celebrates after riding Tac De Boistron to victory in the Sagaro Stakes, which was held Wednesday, April 30, in Ascot, England.
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Beach volleyball player Emanuel Rego dives during a match Saturday, May 3, at the Shanghai Jinshan Grand Slam in China. Rego and Pedro Salgado lost in the semifinals to the eventual tournament winners, Paolo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo of Italy.
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Beach volleyball player Emanuel Rego dives during a match Saturday, May 3, at the Shanghai Jinshan Grand Slam in China. Rego and Pedro Salgado lost in the semifinals to the eventual tournament winners, Paolo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo of Italy.
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Oakland's Josh Donaldson lands on his back after a close pitch Sunday, May 4, during a Major League Baseball game in Boston. Oakland won the game 3-2.
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Oakland's Josh Donaldson lands on his back after a close pitch Sunday, May 4, during a Major League Baseball game in Boston. Oakland won the game 3-2.
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Ma'a Nonu of the Blues is tackled Friday, May 2, during a Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds in Auckland, New Zealand. The Blues triumphed 44-14.
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Ma'a Nonu of the Blues is tackled Friday, May 2, during a Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds in Auckland, New Zealand. The Blues triumphed 44-14.
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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason tries to keep the puck between his legs during Game 6 of the NHL playoff series against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, April 29. The Flyers won the game 5-2 but lost the deciding Game 7 to end their season.
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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason tries to keep the puck between his legs during Game 6 of the NHL playoff series against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, April 29. The Flyers won the game 5-2 but lost the deciding Game 7 to end their season.
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Baltimore's Manny Machado ducks Thursday, May 1, as Pittsburgh catcher Tony Sanchez tries to catch a wide pitch during a Major League Baseball game in Baltimore. Machado and the Orioles won both games of a doubleheader that day.
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Baltimore's Manny Machado ducks Thursday, May 1, as Pittsburgh catcher Tony Sanchez tries to catch a wide pitch during a Major League Baseball game in Baltimore. Machado and the Orioles won both games of a doubleheader that day.
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Marko Arnautovic of Stoke City, left, and John Arne Riise of Fulham challenge for the ball Saturday, May 3, as Stoke City manager Mark Hughes appeals in the background. Stoke City won the match 4-1, and the result meant that Fulham would be relegated from the English Premier League after a 13-year stay.
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Marko Arnautovic of Stoke City, left, and John Arne Riise of Fulham challenge for the ball Saturday, May 3, as Stoke City manager Mark Hughes appeals in the background. Stoke City won the match 4-1, and the result meant that Fulham would be relegated from the English Premier League after a 13-year stay.
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MotoGP competitor Maverick Vinales crashes out during practice at the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, May 2. The race was won two days later by Marc Marquez, who has won the first four MotoGP events this season.
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MotoGP competitor Maverick Vinales crashes out during practice at the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, May 2. The race was won two days later by Marc Marquez, who has won the first four MotoGP events this season.
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Jesper Nielsen of Fuchse Berlin looks toward goal during a German league handball match against TuS Nettelstedt-Lubbecke on Sunday, May 4.
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Jesper Nielsen of Fuchse Berlin looks toward goal during a German league handball match against TuS Nettelstedt-Lubbecke on Sunday, May 4.
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Tennis player Jamie Murray celebrates after winning the men's doubles final with John Peers at the BMW Open in Munich, Germany, on Sunday, May 4.
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Tennis player Jamie Murray celebrates after winning the men's doubles final with John Peers at the BMW Open in Munich, Germany, on Sunday, May 4.
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Jamal Crawford and DeAndre Jordan, two players with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, embrace Tuesday, April 29, during the final minute of a playoff game against the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers won the game hours after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned their owner, Donald Sterling, for racist remarks. The Clippers would later go on to win the series in seven games.
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Jamal Crawford and DeAndre Jordan, two players with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, embrace Tuesday, April 29, during the final minute of a playoff game against the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers won the game hours after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned their owner, Donald Sterling, for racist remarks. The Clippers would later go on to win the series in seven games.
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A dejected Steven Gerrard of Liverpool walks off the pitch following his team's 3-3 draw against Crystal Palace in London on Monday, May 5. The result means Manchester City is now the favorite to win the Premier League title. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F04%2F29%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-0429%2Findex.html">See 37 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
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A dejected Steven Gerrard of Liverpool walks off the pitch following his team's 3-3 draw against Crystal Palace in London on Monday, May 5. The result means Manchester City is now the favorite to win the Premier League title. See 37 amazing sports photos from last week
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