Switzerland's Thomas Rufenacht, bottom, collides with Germany's Frank Hordler during a game Wednesday, May 14, at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus. Switzerland won the game 3-2, but neither team was able to advance out of the group stage of the tournament, which ends later this month.
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Switzerland's Thomas Rufenacht, bottom, collides with Germany's Frank Hordler during a game Wednesday, May 14, at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus. Switzerland won the game 3-2, but neither team was able to advance out of the group stage of the tournament, which ends later this month.
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Washington Nationals first baseman Tyler Moore makes a diving catch during a home game against the New York Mets on Sunday, May 18. The Nationals won the game 6-3 to take two of three in the weekend series.
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Washington Nationals first baseman Tyler Moore makes a diving catch during a home game against the New York Mets on Sunday, May 18. The Nationals won the game 6-3 to take two of three in the weekend series.
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An engine explodes on the funny car of NHRA driver Jack Beckman, sending pieces of the car's carbon-fiber body into the air Saturday, May 17, during qualifying for the Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Beckman was unhurt in the explosion.
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An engine explodes on the funny car of NHRA driver Jack Beckman, sending pieces of the car's carbon-fiber body into the air Saturday, May 17, during qualifying for the Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Beckman was unhurt in the explosion.
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A dog jumps into the water during a dog diving competition in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday, May 18.
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A dog jumps into the water during a dog diving competition in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday, May 18.
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Members of the Red Bull Air Force -- Jon Devore, Jeff Provenzano, Amy Chmelecki and Sean MacCormac -- soar past One World Trade Center during a wingsuit flight in New York City on Sunday, May 18. It was the first time a wingsuit flight was permitted to take place over New York.
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Members of the Red Bull Air Force -- Jon Devore, Jeff Provenzano, Amy Chmelecki and Sean MacCormac -- soar past One World Trade Center during a wingsuit flight in New York City on Sunday, May 18. It was the first time a wingsuit flight was permitted to take place over New York.
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A cricket ball is seen on the edge of outer space after it was attached to a helium balloon and launched to an altitude of 110,000 feet -- approximately three times the cruising altitude of a commercial airplane. The England and Wales Cricket Board worked with a team of engineers for the launch, which announced the start of the NatWest T20 Blast competition on Friday, May 16. The ball landed safely back to Earth in near-perfect condition.
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A cricket ball is seen on the edge of outer space after it was attached to a helium balloon and launched to an altitude of 110,000 feet -- approximately three times the cruising altitude of a commercial airplane. The England and Wales Cricket Board worked with a team of engineers for the launch, which announced the start of the NatWest T20 Blast competition on Friday, May 16. The ball landed safely back to Earth in near-perfect condition.
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To show support for a united Ukraine, about 2,000 fans from six Ukrainian soccer clubs gathered Sunday, May 18, and burned flares on a bridge in the country's capital of Kiev.
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To show support for a united Ukraine, about 2,000 fans from six Ukrainian soccer clubs gathered Sunday, May 18, and burned flares on a bridge in the country's capital of Kiev.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II watches competitors in the Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix, an equestrian event held Saturday, May 17, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. The Royal Windsor Horse Show has been held annually since 1943.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II watches competitors in the Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix, an equestrian event held Saturday, May 17, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. The Royal Windsor Horse Show has been held annually since 1943.
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Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is showered with beer after his team won the German Cup final Saturday, May 17, in Berlin. Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to complete the domestic double this season. They also won the German league title.
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Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is showered with beer after his team won the German Cup final Saturday, May 17, in Berlin. Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to complete the domestic double this season. They also won the German league title.
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Mark Foley falls off his horse Saturday, May 17, at a race in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. There were no injuries.
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Mark Foley falls off his horse Saturday, May 17, at a race in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. There were no injuries.
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The Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem, center, loses control of the ball during Game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference finals Sunday, May 18, in Indianapolis. The Indiana Pacers won the series-opening game 107-96.
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The Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem, center, loses control of the ball during Game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference finals Sunday, May 18, in Indianapolis. The Indiana Pacers won the series-opening game 107-96.
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Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria competes in the long jump during the IAAF Diamond League event in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, May 18. Okagbare won the women's title with a jump of 6.86 meters (22.51 feet).
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Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria competes in the long jump during the IAAF Diamond League event in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, May 18. Okagbare won the women's title with a jump of 6.86 meters (22.51 feet).
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Athletes swim during the Ironman triathlon held Saturday, May 17, in Lanzarote, Spain. The swimming portion of an Ironman triathlon is 2.4 miles, and it precedes a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. Romain Guillaume of France won the men's race in Lanzarote with a time of 8 hours, 47 minutes and 39 seconds, while Lucy Gossage of Great Britain won the women's race with a time of 9 hours, 41 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Athletes swim during the Ironman triathlon held Saturday, May 17, in Lanzarote, Spain. The swimming portion of an Ironman triathlon is 2.4 miles, and it precedes a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. Romain Guillaume of France won the men's race in Lanzarote with a time of 8 hours, 47 minutes and 39 seconds, while Lucy Gossage of Great Britain won the women's race with a time of 9 hours, 41 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Linesman Steve Barton is helped up after he fell into the Montreal Canadiens' bench Saturday, May 17, in Game 1 of the NHL's Eastern Conference finals. Montreal lost 7-2 in the series-opening game against the New York Rangers.
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Linesman Steve Barton is helped up after he fell into the Montreal Canadiens' bench Saturday, May 17, in Game 1 of the NHL's Eastern Conference finals. Montreal lost 7-2 in the series-opening game against the New York Rangers.
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David Price, a pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays, takes part in a cow-milking contest held prior to a game with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Friday, May 16. Price lost to Angels infielder Luis Jimenez in the contest, which has been held annually at Angels games for 40 years.
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David Price, a pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays, takes part in a cow-milking contest held prior to a game with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Friday, May 16. Price lost to Angels infielder Luis Jimenez in the contest, which has been held annually at Angels games for 40 years.
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German gymnast Janine Berger performs on the uneven bars Saturday, May 17, at the European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. The German team finished fourth in the team competition, which was won by Romania.
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German gymnast Janine Berger performs on the uneven bars Saturday, May 17, at the European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. The German team finished fourth in the team competition, which was won by Romania.
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Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny falls over Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor as he scores a goal in the FA Cup final Saturday, May 17, in London. Arsenal won the game 3-2, collecting its first trophy since 2005.
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Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny falls over Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor as he scores a goal in the FA Cup final Saturday, May 17, in London. Arsenal won the game 3-2, collecting its first trophy since 2005.
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Pro golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez prepares to hit a shot Friday, May 16, at the Spanish Open in Girona, Spain. Jimenez won the tournament in a playoff and became the European Tour's first-ever winner over the age of 50.
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Pro golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez prepares to hit a shot Friday, May 16, at the Spanish Open in Girona, Spain. Jimenez won the tournament in a playoff and became the European Tour's first-ever winner over the age of 50.
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Rafael Nadal celebrates Friday, May 16, after defeating Andy Murray in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open in Rome. Nadal would eventually advance to the tournament final, which he lost to Novak Djokovic.
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Rafael Nadal celebrates Friday, May 16, after defeating Andy Murray in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open in Rome. Nadal would eventually advance to the tournament final, which he lost to Novak Djokovic.
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Sarah Freutel of Essen jumps for a header during the Women's German Cup final between Essen and Frankfurt, which Frankfurt won 3-0 on Saturday, May 17, in Cologne, Germany.
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Sarah Freutel of Essen jumps for a header during the Women's German Cup final between Essen and Frankfurt, which Frankfurt won 3-0 on Saturday, May 17, in Cologne, Germany.
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California Chrome is seen Thursday, May 15, two days before he went on to win the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. The horse is now two-thirds of the way to what would be the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.
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California Chrome is seen Thursday, May 15, two days before he went on to win the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. The horse is now two-thirds of the way to what would be the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.
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Maximilian Kieffer lines up a putt at the Spanish Open on Thursday, May 15. The German finished the tournament two strokes behind winner Miguel Angel Jimenez.
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Maximilian Kieffer lines up a putt at the Spanish Open on Thursday, May 15. The German finished the tournament two strokes behind winner Miguel Angel Jimenez.
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Bryan Norrie of the Melbourne Storm is tackled by Sam Burgess of the South Sydney Rabbitohs during a National Rugby League match Friday, May 16, in Sydney. The Storm won the match 27-14.
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Bryan Norrie of the Melbourne Storm is tackled by Sam Burgess of the South Sydney Rabbitohs during a National Rugby League match Friday, May 16, in Sydney. The Storm won the match 27-14.
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Northampton rugby player Salesi Ma'afu, left, hits Leicester's Tom Youngs during an English Premiership semifinal match Friday, May 16, in Northampton, England. Ma'afu was sent off by the referee for the punch, but Northampton won 21-20 to book a spot in the final against Saracens. There were no hard feelings afterward: Youngs congratulated Ma'afu on Twitter and wished him well in the final, and Ma'afu responded by tweeting "I owe you a pint."
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Northampton rugby player Salesi Ma'afu, left, hits Leicester's Tom Youngs during an English Premiership semifinal match Friday, May 16, in Northampton, England. Ma'afu was sent off by the referee for the punch, but Northampton won 21-20 to book a spot in the final against Saracens. There were no hard feelings afterward: Youngs congratulated Ma'afu on Twitter and wished him well in the final, and Ma'afu responded by tweeting "I owe you a pint."
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Juan Manuel Marquez lands a right hand to Mike Alvarado's chin in their welterweight bout Saturday, May 17, in Inglewood, California. Marquez won by unanimous decision.
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Juan Manuel Marquez lands a right hand to Mike Alvarado's chin in their welterweight bout Saturday, May 17, in Inglewood, California. Marquez won by unanimous decision.
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Cole Whitt leads Alex Bowman during the Sprint Showdown, a 40-lap race held prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race, on Friday, May 16, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
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Cole Whitt leads Alex Bowman during the Sprint Showdown, a 40-lap race held prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race, on Friday, May 16, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
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Shkodran Mustafi of Germany jumps over Arkadiusz Milik of Poland during an international match Tuesday, May 13, in Hamburg, Germany. The exhibition ended 0-0.
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Shkodran Mustafi of Germany jumps over Arkadiusz Milik of Poland during an international match Tuesday, May 13, in Hamburg, Germany. The exhibition ended 0-0.
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Ryan Blaney is hit from behind by Brian Ickler during the NASCAR Truck Series race Friday, May 16, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The drivers were OK. Kyle Busch won the race.
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Ryan Blaney is hit from behind by Brian Ickler during the NASCAR Truck Series race Friday, May 16, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The drivers were OK. Kyle Busch won the race.
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San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera avoids a sliding DJ LeMahieu to turn a double play in the Padres' 8-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, May 17, in Denver.
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San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera avoids a sliding DJ LeMahieu to turn a double play in the Padres' 8-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, May 17, in Denver.
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A fan in a horse mask talks on his cell phone before the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on Saturday, May 17.
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A fan in a horse mask talks on his cell phone before the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on Saturday, May 17.
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An injured fan receives medical assistance after a railing collapsed Sunday, May 18, during a Spanish league soccer match between Osasuna and Real Betis in Pamplona, Spain. Several fans were injured in the collapse, which happened after Osasuna's opening goal in the 12th minute of play. The match resumed after 35 minutes, and Osasuna won 2-1.
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An injured fan receives medical assistance after a railing collapsed Sunday, May 18, during a Spanish league soccer match between Osasuna and Real Betis in Pamplona, Spain. Several fans were injured in the collapse, which happened after Osasuna's opening goal in the 12th minute of play. The match resumed after 35 minutes, and Osasuna won 2-1.
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Jamie Soward of the Penrith Panthers attempts to tackle Anthony Milford of the Canberra Raiders before Milford scores a try during the National Rugby League match Sunday, May 18, in Canberra, Australia. Penrith won 26-20.
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Jamie Soward of the Penrith Panthers attempts to tackle Anthony Milford of the Canberra Raiders before Milford scores a try during the National Rugby League match Sunday, May 18, in Canberra, Australia. Penrith won 26-20.
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Men take part in Thai boxing training Wednesday, May 14, at the Barthelemy Boganda Stadium in Bangui, Central African Republic.
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Men take part in Thai boxing training Wednesday, May 14, at the Barthelemy Boganda Stadium in Bangui, Central African Republic.
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Cambridge United players celebrate a goal by Ryan Donaldson during the Conference Premier playoff final Sunday, May 18, in London. The team's 2-1 win over Gateshead secured its promotion into England's Football League.
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Cambridge United players celebrate a goal by Ryan Donaldson during the Conference Premier playoff final Sunday, May 18, in London. The team's 2-1 win over Gateshead secured its promotion into England's Football League.
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People dressed as zombies chase runners during the Zombie Run event Sunday, May 18, in Berlin. In the Zombie Run, which is based on the television series "The Walking Dead," runners have to avoid zombies and protect the small flags that are in their belts.
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People dressed as zombies chase runners during the Zombie Run event Sunday, May 18, in Berlin. In the Zombie Run, which is based on the television series "The Walking Dead," runners have to avoid zombies and protect the small flags that are in their belts.
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MotoGP rider Colin Edwards is seen in his garage before a practice session Saturday, May 17, at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans, France. The race was won by Marc Marquez, who has won all five MotoGP events this season. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F05%2F13%2Fworldsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-0513%2Findex.html">See 41 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
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MotoGP rider Colin Edwards is seen in his garage before a practice session Saturday, May 17, at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans, France. The race was won by Marc Marquez, who has won all five MotoGP events this season. See 41 amazing sports photos from last week
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