BYU wide receiver Mitch Mathews pulls down a "Hail Mary" pass, scoring the game-winning touchdown as time expired Saturday, September 5, at Nebraska. It was one of the most exciting finishes of college football's opening weekend.
BYU wide receiver Mitch Mathews pulls down a "Hail Mary" pass, scoring the game-winning touchdown as time expired Saturday, September 5, at Nebraska. It was one of the most exciting finishes of college football's opening weekend.
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Lightning strikes in the distance as a grounds crew pulls a tarp over the field at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park on Saturday, September 5.
Lightning strikes in the distance as a grounds crew pulls a tarp over the field at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park on Saturday, September 5.
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Serena Williams shouts during her U.S. Open victory over Bethanie Mattek-Sands on Friday, September 4. Williams dropped the opening set but rallied to win the next two and move on to the fourth round. She is aiming to win all four major tournaments in one season. She has already won the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon.
Serena Williams shouts during her U.S. Open victory over Bethanie Mattek-Sands on Friday, September 4. Williams dropped the opening set but rallied to win the next two and move on to the fourth round. She is aiming to win all four major tournaments in one season. She has already won the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon.
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Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton showers a crowd after winning the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, September 6. Hamilton, last year's Formula One champion, has won seven of this year's 12 races.
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton showers a crowd after winning the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, September 6. Hamilton, last year's Formula One champion, has won seven of this year's 12 races.
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Freddie Martino hauls in a touchdown catch for the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL preseason game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Thursday, September 3.
Freddie Martino hauls in a touchdown catch for the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL preseason game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Thursday, September 3.
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Anthony Dirrell celebrates with a back flip after his bout against Marco Antonio Rubio on Sunday, September 6. Dirrell won the fight by unanimous decision.
Anthony Dirrell celebrates with a back flip after his bout against Marco Antonio Rubio on Sunday, September 6. Dirrell won the fight by unanimous decision.
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Wayne Rooney reacts after his opening goal against San Marino tied Bobby Charlton's record for most goals scored by an England player. Rooney's 49th international goal helped England claim a 6-0 victory on Saturday, September 5, and the team clinched a spot in next year's European Championship.
Wayne Rooney reacts after his opening goal against San Marino tied Bobby Charlton's record for most goals scored by an England player. Rooney's 49th international goal helped England claim a 6-0 victory on Saturday, September 5, and the team clinched a spot in next year's European Championship.
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Austria's Christoph Dressler jumps for a block during a beach volleyball match in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, September 4. The tournament held there was a test event for next year's Olympic Games.
Austria's Christoph Dressler jumps for a block during a beach volleyball match in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, September 4. The tournament held there was a test event for next year's Olympic Games.
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Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan Hanigan watches fans catch a foul ball during a Major League Baseball game in Boston on Friday, September 4.
Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan Hanigan watches fans catch a foul ball during a Major League Baseball game in Boston on Friday, September 4.
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Pittsburgh quarterback Michael Vick is tackled by Carolina's Kawann Short during an NFL preseason game in Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 3.
Pittsburgh quarterback Michael Vick is tackled by Carolina's Kawann Short during an NFL preseason game in Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 3.
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Leinster rugby player Mike McCarthy takes possession in a line-out during a Pro12 match in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, September 4.
Leinster rugby player Mike McCarthy takes possession in a line-out during a Pro12 match in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, September 4.
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American kayaker Dane Jackson competes in the K1 final Saturday, September 5, at the World Championships in Beachburg, Ontario. He won the event.
American kayaker Dane Jackson competes in the K1 final Saturday, September 5, at the World Championships in Beachburg, Ontario. He won the event.
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Terrance Marbra lands a right hand to the head of Ernest Zeus Mazyck during a heavyweight boxing match Saturday, September 5, in Hollywood, Florida. Marbra won the four-round bout by majority decision.
Terrance Marbra lands a right hand to the head of Ernest Zeus Mazyck during a heavyweight boxing match Saturday, September 5, in Hollywood, Florida. Marbra won the four-round bout by majority decision.
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Mud covers the face of Swiss cyclist Ramona Forchini after she won a cross-country race in La Massana, Andorra, on Friday, September 4.
Mud covers the face of Swiss cyclist Ramona Forchini after she won a cross-country race in La Massana, Andorra, on Friday, September 4.
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China's Sun Ke, center, is crunched by two Hong Kong players during a World Cup qualifying match in Shenzhen, China, on Thursday, September 3. The match ended scoreless.
China's Sun Ke, center, is crunched by two Hong Kong players during a World Cup qualifying match in Shenzhen, China, on Thursday, September 3. The match ended scoreless.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Myles White is congratulated by fans after he scored a preseason touchdown on Thursday, September 3.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Myles White is congratulated by fans after he scored a preseason touchdown on Thursday, September 3.
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Roger Federer returns a shot to Philipp Kohlschreiber during their third-round match at the U.S. Open on Saturday, September 5. Federer won in straight sets.
Roger Federer returns a shot to Philipp Kohlschreiber during their third-round match at the U.S. Open on Saturday, September 5. Federer won in straight sets.
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Miguel Ruiz of Venezuela, left, competes against Puerto Rico's Renaldo Balkman during a preliminary-round game at the FIBA Americas Championship on Wednesday, September 2.
Miguel Ruiz of Venezuela, left, competes against Puerto Rico's Renaldo Balkman during a preliminary-round game at the FIBA Americas Championship on Wednesday, September 2.
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Miami's Martin Prado is showered with water and bubble gum after his sacrifice fly defeated the New York Mets on Sunday, September 6.
Miami's Martin Prado is showered with water and bubble gum after his sacrifice fly defeated the New York Mets on Sunday, September 6.
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Estonia's Olga Bogdanova competes at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships on Monday, September 7. This year's competition is being held in Stuttgart, Germany.
Estonia's Olga Bogdanova competes at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships on Monday, September 7. This year's competition is being held in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Sebastian Vettel's pit crew works on his Formula One car Thursday, September 3, in Monza, Italy. Vettel finished second in the Italian Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel's pit crew works on his Formula One car Thursday, September 3, in Monza, Italy. Vettel finished second in the Italian Grand Prix.
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West Virginia's Tyrek Cole catches a pass in front of Georgia Southern's Deshawntee Gallon during a college football game played Saturday, September 5, in Morgantown, West Virginia.
West Virginia's Tyrek Cole catches a pass in front of Georgia Southern's Deshawntee Gallon during a college football game played Saturday, September 5, in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Agnieszka Radwanska flips her racket in the air after losing a point at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, September 2.
Agnieszka Radwanska flips her racket in the air after losing a point at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, September 2.
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France's Scott Spedding looks at the rugby ball during a home match against Scotland on Saturday, September 5.
France's Scott Spedding looks at the rugby ball during a home match against Scotland on Saturday, September 5.
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Kenya's Paul Kipsiele Koech clears a jump during the 3,000-meter steeplechase, an event he won at the Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, September 3.
Kenya's Paul Kipsiele Koech clears a jump during the 3,000-meter steeplechase, an event he won at the Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, September 3.
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Italian cyclist Alessandro De Marchi clenches his fist after winning the 14th stage of the Tour of Spain on Saturday, September 5.
Italian cyclist Alessandro De Marchi clenches his fist after winning the 14th stage of the Tour of Spain on Saturday, September 5.
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Oregon State quarterback Seth Collins leaps over Weber State safety Josh Burton during a college football game in Corvallis, Oregon, on Friday, September 4.
Oregon State quarterback Seth Collins leaps over Weber State safety Josh Burton during a college football game in Corvallis, Oregon, on Friday, September 4.
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Milos Raonic returns a shot at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, September 2.
Milos Raonic returns a shot at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, September 2.
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UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson kicks John Dodson during their title bout in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 5. Johnson won by unanimous decision.
UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson kicks John Dodson during their title bout in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 5. Johnson won by unanimous decision.
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Arkansas' Keon Hatcher is tackled by UTEP's Adrian Hynson during a college football game in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Saturday, September 5.
Arkansas' Keon Hatcher is tackled by UTEP's Adrian Hynson during a college football game in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Saturday, September 5.
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Russian figure skaters Anastasia Gubanova and Alexi Sintsov perform their free program during the Junior Grand Prix event in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Saturday, September 5.
Russian figure skaters Anastasia Gubanova and Alexi Sintsov perform their free program during the Junior Grand Prix event in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Saturday, September 5.
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, right, dives to avoid a run out during a Test match against India on Tuesday, September 1.
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, right, dives to avoid a run out during a Test match against India on Tuesday, September 1.
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Eloy Vargas, a basketball player for the Dominican Republic, collides with Uruguay's Kiril Wachsmann, left, during a preliminary-round game at the FIBA Americas Championship on Thursday, September 3.
Eloy Vargas, a basketball player for the Dominican Republic, collides with Uruguay's Kiril Wachsmann, left, during a preliminary-round game at the FIBA Americas Championship on Thursday, September 3.
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Germany's Mario Gotze, far right, scores a goal against Poland during a Euro 2016 qualifying match played Friday, September 4, in Frankfurt, Germany. Germany won the match 3-1.
Germany's Mario Gotze, far right, scores a goal against Poland during a Euro 2016 qualifying match played Friday, September 4, in Frankfurt, Germany. Germany won the match 3-1.
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Tyler Collins of the Detroit Tigers is tagged out at home plate by Salvador Perez during a game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, September 1.
Tyler Collins of the Detroit Tigers is tagged out at home plate by Salvador Perez during a game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, September 1.
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Dustin Johnson hits a tee shot during the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday, September 4. The PGA Tour event was played at the TPC of Boston.
Dustin Johnson hits a tee shot during the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday, September 4. The PGA Tour event was played at the TPC of Boston.
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Hawaii running back Steven Lakalaka is stopped by Colorado's Jase Franke during a college football game in Honolulu on Thursday, September 3.
Hawaii running back Steven Lakalaka is stopped by Colorado's Jase Franke during a college football game in Honolulu on Thursday, September 3.
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Players from Japan's blind soccer team compete against China during an Asian Championships match in Tokyo on Wednesday, September 2. <a target="_blank">See 37 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Players from Japan's blind soccer team compete against China during an Asian Championships match in Tokyo on Wednesday, September 2. See 37 amazing sports photos from last week
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