American skier Bode Miller crashes Thursday, February 5, during a super-G run at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Miller severed a hamstring tendon in the crash and had surgery later that day. "Feeling lucky since things could have been way worse," <a target="_blank" target="_blank">he tweeted</a> from his hospital bed.
American skier Bode Miller crashes Thursday, February 5, during a super-G run at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Miller severed a hamstring tendon in the crash and had surgery later that day. "Feeling lucky since things could have been way worse," he tweeted from his hospital bed.
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Ivory Coast soccer players take a selfie as they celebrate winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, February 8. "The Elephants" defeated Ghana in a penalty shootout after the final finished 0-0 in Bata, Equatorial Guinea.
Ivory Coast soccer players take a selfie as they celebrate winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, February 8. "The Elephants" defeated Ghana in a penalty shootout after the final finished 0-0 in Bata, Equatorial Guinea.
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A beachgoer watches Jennifer Rosales line up a putt during the second round of the Bahamas LPGA Classic on Friday, February 6.
A beachgoer watches Jennifer Rosales line up a putt during the second round of the Bahamas LPGA Classic on Friday, February 6.
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Taiyoo is patted on the head after winning a race Saturday, February 7, at Melbourne's Sandown Racecourse.
Taiyoo is patted on the head after winning a race Saturday, February 7, at Melbourne's Sandown Racecourse.
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Cyclists compete in Stage 3 of the Ladies Tour of Qatar on Thursday, February 5.
Cyclists compete in Stage 3 of the Ladies Tour of Qatar on Thursday, February 5.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady kisses his son Benjamin during a Super Bowl victory parade held Wednesday, February 4, in Boston. Brady was named <a target="_blank">Most Valuable Player</a> after the Patriots defeated Seattle 28-24 in <a target="_blank">Super Bowl XLIX.</a>
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady kisses his son Benjamin during a Super Bowl victory parade held Wednesday, February 4, in Boston. Brady was named Most Valuable Player after the Patriots defeated Seattle 28-24 in Super Bowl XLIX.
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Waitress Deila Barr loses a tray of beer after Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee ran into her while chasing a loose ball Saturday, February 7, in Washington.
Waitress Deila Barr loses a tray of beer after Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee ran into her while chasing a loose ball Saturday, February 7, in Washington.
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Canada's Jane Channel crashes with a broom Sunday, February 8, during a World Cup skeleton race in Igls, Austria. The broom was accidentally left behind by staff cleaning the ice.
Canada's Jane Channel crashes with a broom Sunday, February 8, during a World Cup skeleton race in Igls, Austria. The broom was accidentally left behind by staff cleaning the ice.
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Denver's Kenneth Faried, bottom, is fouled by Philadelphia's Nerlens Noel during an NBA game in Philadelphia on Tuesday, February 3.
Denver's Kenneth Faried, bottom, is fouled by Philadelphia's Nerlens Noel during an NBA game in Philadelphia on Tuesday, February 3.
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Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton sits in his car during winter testing in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, on Wednesday, February 4.
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton sits in his car during winter testing in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, on Wednesday, February 4.
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Marquette's Steve Taylor Jr., left, and Villanova's Daniel Ochefu leap for a rebound during a game Wednesday, February 4, in Philadelphia.
Marquette's Steve Taylor Jr., left, and Villanova's Daniel Ochefu leap for a rebound during a game Wednesday, February 4, in Philadelphia.
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Heather Watson of Great Britain serves to Cagla Buyukakcay of Turkey during a Fed Cup match in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday, February 5.
Heather Watson of Great Britain serves to Cagla Buyukakcay of Turkey during a Fed Cup match in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday, February 5.
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Calgary forward Lance Bouma checks San Jose defenseman Matt Irwin during an NHL game played Wednesday, February 4, in Calgary, Alberta.
Calgary forward Lance Bouma checks San Jose defenseman Matt Irwin during an NHL game played Wednesday, February 4, in Calgary, Alberta.
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Joe Joyce of the British Lionhearts celebrates his win over Mohamed Grimes of the Algeria Desert Hawks during a World Series of Boxing event Thursday, February 5, in London. The Lionhearts defeated the Desert Hawks 4-1.
Joe Joyce of the British Lionhearts celebrates his win over Mohamed Grimes of the Algeria Desert Hawks during a World Series of Boxing event Thursday, February 5, in London. The Lionhearts defeated the Desert Hawks 4-1.
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Freestyle skiers race during a World Cup event in Arosa, Switzerland, on Saturday, February 7.
Freestyle skiers race during a World Cup event in Arosa, Switzerland, on Saturday, February 7.
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Formula One driver Romain Grosjean tests his Lotus in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, on Wednesday, February 4.
Formula One driver Romain Grosjean tests his Lotus in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, on Wednesday, February 4.
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Horses jump a fence during a steeplechase race in Bangor, Wales, on Friday, February 6.
Horses jump a fence during a steeplechase race in Bangor, Wales, on Friday, February 6.
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England wing Sydney Gregson is tackled by two Welsh players during a Six Nations match Sunday, February 8, in Swansea, Wales. Wales won 13-0 in what was the opening tournament match for both teams.
England wing Sydney Gregson is tackled by two Welsh players during a Six Nations match Sunday, February 8, in Swansea, Wales. Wales won 13-0 in what was the opening tournament match for both teams.
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A pile of stadium seats sits inside San Francisco's Candlestick Park on Wednesday, February 4. The stadium's demolition is under way and expected to take three months to complete.
A pile of stadium seats sits inside San Francisco's Candlestick Park on Wednesday, February 4. The stadium's demolition is under way and expected to take three months to complete.
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James Rodriguez heads in a goal for Real Madrid during a Spanish league match against Sevilla on Wednesday, February 4. Madrid won the home match 2-1.
James Rodriguez heads in a goal for Real Madrid during a Spanish league match against Sevilla on Wednesday, February 4. Madrid won the home match 2-1.
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Orlando's Victor Oladipo lays the ball in during an NBA game against Chicago on Sunday, February 8.
Orlando's Victor Oladipo lays the ball in during an NBA game against Chicago on Sunday, February 8.
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Fin the Whale, the mascot of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks, feasts on a fan's popcorn during a game on Tuesday, February 3.
Fin the Whale, the mascot of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks, feasts on a fan's popcorn during a game on Tuesday, February 3.
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Liang Wenbo eyes the ball Saturday, February 7, while playing Shaun Murphy in the German Masters snooker tournament in Berlin. Murphy won the semifinal 6-4 and advanced to the final, which he lost to Mark Selby.
Liang Wenbo eyes the ball Saturday, February 7, while playing Shaun Murphy in the German Masters snooker tournament in Berlin. Murphy won the semifinal 6-4 and advanced to the final, which he lost to Mark Selby.
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Long jumper Talissa Scott competes Saturday, February 7, at the Canberra Track Classic in Canberra, Australia.
Long jumper Talissa Scott competes Saturday, February 7, at the Canberra Track Classic in Canberra, Australia.
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Montreal's Andrei Markov and Boston's Carl Soderberg reach for the puck during an NHL game played in Boston on Sunday, February 8.
Montreal's Andrei Markov and Boston's Carl Soderberg reach for the puck during an NHL game played in Boston on Sunday, February 8.
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Delhi Waveriders captain Sardara Singh jumps over a Dabang Mumbai player during a field hockey match Thursday, February 5, in Mumbai, India.
Delhi Waveriders captain Sardara Singh jumps over a Dabang Mumbai player during a field hockey match Thursday, February 5, in Mumbai, India.
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Trotters race in the snow Sunday, February 8, in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Trotters race in the snow Sunday, February 8, in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
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Suzann Pettersen takes cover under an umbrella during the first round of the Bahamas LPGA Classic on Thursday, February 5.
Suzann Pettersen takes cover under an umbrella during the first round of the Bahamas LPGA Classic on Thursday, February 5.
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Jason Clark of the South Sydney Rabbitohs is tackled during a preseason match against the St. George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday, February 7. The two teams tied 12-12 in Sydney in what was the Charity Shield match for the National Rugby League.
Jason Clark of the South Sydney Rabbitohs is tackled during a preseason match against the St. George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday, February 7. The two teams tied 12-12 in Sydney in what was the Charity Shield match for the National Rugby League.
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Connecticut basketball players share a lighthearted moment on the bench during the second half of a game against Cincinnati on Tuesday, February 3. Connecticut won 96-36 to earn head coach Geno Auriemma his 900th career victory.
Connecticut basketball players share a lighthearted moment on the bench during the second half of a game against Cincinnati on Tuesday, February 3. Connecticut won 96-36 to earn head coach Geno Auriemma his 900th career victory.
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Duke's Grayson Allen is fouled by Notre Dame's V.J. Beachem during a game Saturday, February 7, in Durham, North Carolina.
Duke's Grayson Allen is fouled by Notre Dame's V.J. Beachem during a game Saturday, February 7, in Durham, North Carolina.
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Zack Kassian of the Vancouver Canucks, left, fights Robert Bortuzzo of the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL game played Saturday, February 7, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Zack Kassian of the Vancouver Canucks, left, fights Robert Bortuzzo of the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL game played Saturday, February 7, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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French skier Adrien Theaux competes in the downhill Saturday, February 7, at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
French skier Adrien Theaux competes in the downhill Saturday, February 7, at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
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Two costumed participants ride their sled Sunday, February 8, during the traditional Schnablerrennen race in Gaissach, Germany.
Two costumed participants ride their sled Sunday, February 8, during the traditional Schnablerrennen race in Gaissach, Germany.
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Ghana soccer player John Boye carries teammate Harrison Afful as they celebrate winning a semifinal Thursday, February 5, at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana defeated the host nation, Equatorial Guinea, 3-0 in a match that was <a target="_blank">marred by crowd trouble.</a>
Ghana soccer player John Boye carries teammate Harrison Afful as they celebrate winning a semifinal Thursday, February 5, at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana defeated the host nation, Equatorial Guinea, 3-0 in a match that was marred by crowd trouble.
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Seattle Seahawks center Patrick Lewis packs up his jerseys and other items Tuesday, February 3, at the team's locker room in Renton, Washington. <a target="_blank">See 35 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Seattle Seahawks center Patrick Lewis packs up his jerseys and other items Tuesday, February 3, at the team's locker room in Renton, Washington. See 35 amazing sports photos from last week
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