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Sergio Garcia reacts after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 9. It is <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/09/sport/masters-2017-augusta-round-four/index.html" target="_blank">the first major title for Garcia,</a> who defeated Justin Rose in a playoff.
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Sergio Garcia reacts after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 9. It is the first major title for Garcia, who defeated Justin Rose in a playoff.
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Nicola Adams throws a punch at Virginia Noemi Carcamo during their flyweight boxing bout in Manchester, England, on Saturday, April 8. It was the professional debut for Adams, a two-time Olympic gold medalist from England. She won on points.
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Nicola Adams throws a punch at Virginia Noemi Carcamo during their flyweight boxing bout in Manchester, England, on Saturday, April 8. It was the professional debut for Adams, a two-time Olympic gold medalist from England. She won on points.
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A competitor lands in mud Saturday, April 8, during the Barjot Run obstacle race in Biere, Switzerland.
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A competitor lands in mud Saturday, April 8, during the Barjot Run obstacle race in Biere, Switzerland.
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Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez tries to tag Milwaukee's Orlando Arcia during a Major League Baseball game in Milwaukee on Friday, April 7.
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Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez tries to tag Milwaukee's Orlando Arcia during a Major League Baseball game in Milwaukee on Friday, April 7.
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Andy Murray returns a ball to Roger Federer, right, as they promote a charity tennis match in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, April 10.
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Andy Murray returns a ball to Roger Federer, right, as they promote a charity tennis match in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, April 10.
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Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (No. 0) celebrates after hitting a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win at Denver on Sunday, April 9. Westbrook finished with his 42nd triple-double of the season -- an NBA record.
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Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (No. 0) celebrates after hitting a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win at Denver on Sunday, April 9. Westbrook finished with his 42nd triple-double of the season -- an NBA record.
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American gymnast Victoria Nguyen competes on the balance beam during a World Cup meet in London on Saturday, April 8. She won silver in the all-around.
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American gymnast Victoria Nguyen competes on the balance beam during a World Cup meet in London on Saturday, April 8. She won silver in the all-around.
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Yakult outfielder Wladimir Balentien shoves over Hanshin coach Akihiro Yano during a bench-clearing scuffle in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday, April 4. Both were ejected.
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Yakult outfielder Wladimir Balentien shoves over Hanshin coach Akihiro Yano during a bench-clearing scuffle in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday, April 4. Both were ejected.
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New Orleans forward Anthony Davis throws down a dunk during a home game against Denver on Tuesday, April 4.
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New Orleans forward Anthony Davis throws down a dunk during a home game against Denver on Tuesday, April 4.
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A security officer puts on a rain poncho Thursday, April 6, as he works at the site of the Formula One race in Shanghai, China.
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A security officer puts on a rain poncho Thursday, April 6, as he works at the site of the Formula One race in Shanghai, China.
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Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga celebrates a hat trick during a T20 international against Bangladesh on Thursday, April 6.
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Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga celebrates a hat trick during a T20 international against Bangladesh on Thursday, April 6.
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Minnesota's Brian Dozier steals second base during a home game against Kansas City on Wednesday, April 5.
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Minnesota's Brian Dozier steals second base during a home game against Kansas City on Wednesday, April 5.
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Vancouver's Troy Stecher reacts after getting hit in the face by a puck during an NHL game on Saturday, April 8.
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Vancouver's Troy Stecher reacts after getting hit in the face by a puck during an NHL game on Saturday, April 8.
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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany heads the ball during a Premier League match in London on Wednesday, April 5. He was returning from injury to make his first start in months.
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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany heads the ball during a Premier League match in London on Wednesday, April 5. He was returning from injury to make his first start in months.
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Horses clear a fence during a steeplechase in Liverpool, England, on Thursday, April 6.
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Horses clear a fence during a steeplechase in Liverpool, England, on Thursday, April 6.
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Rodrigo Baez is tackled by Philip van der Walt, top, and Jean-Luc du Preez during a Super Rugby match in Durban, South Africa, on Saturday, April 8. Baez plays for the Argentinean club Jaguares. His opponents play for the Sharks, who are based in Durban.
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Rodrigo Baez is tackled by Philip van der Walt, top, and Jean-Luc du Preez during a Super Rugby match in Durban, South Africa, on Saturday, April 8. Baez plays for the Argentinean club Jaguares. His opponents play for the Sharks, who are based in Durban.
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Valentino Rossi rides his Yamaha motorcycle during the MotoGP race in Argentina on Sunday, April 9.
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Valentino Rossi rides his Yamaha motorcycle during the MotoGP race in Argentina on Sunday, April 9.
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Jack Nicklaus raises his cap to the sky, honoring Arnold Palmer before hitting a ceremonial tee shot at the Masters on Thursday, April 6. Palmer, a four-time Masters winner, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/25/us/arnold-palmer-death/index.html" target="_blank">died in September</a> at the age of 87.
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Jack Nicklaus raises his cap to the sky, honoring Arnold Palmer before hitting a ceremonial tee shot at the Masters on Thursday, April 6. Palmer, a four-time Masters winner, died in September at the age of 87.
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Toronto center Auston Matthews sprays Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy as he tries to redirect a shot near the net on Thursday, April 6.
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Toronto center Auston Matthews sprays Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy as he tries to redirect a shot near the net on Thursday, April 6.
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Runners wait at the starting line of the Pyongyang Marathon in North Korea on Sunday, April 9.
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Runners wait at the starting line of the Pyongyang Marathon in North Korea on Sunday, April 9.
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German fencer Lorenz Kempf celebrates a win Tuesday, April 4, at the Junior and Cadet World Fencing Championships.
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German fencer Lorenz Kempf celebrates a win Tuesday, April 4, at the Junior and Cadet World Fencing Championships.
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Stuttgart takes on Karlsruher during a German league match in Stuttgart on Sunday, April 9.
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Stuttgart takes on Karlsruher during a German league match in Stuttgart on Sunday, April 9.
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Cliff Pennington, an infielder with the Los Angeles Angels, celebrates his walk-off hit against Seattle on Sunday, April 9.
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Cliff Pennington, an infielder with the Los Angeles Angels, celebrates his walk-off hit against Seattle on Sunday, April 9.
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Lin Dan throws his racket during a semifinal match at the Malaysia Open on Saturday, April 8. He would go on to win the badminton tournament.
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Lin Dan throws his racket during a semifinal match at the Malaysia Open on Saturday, April 8. He would go on to win the badminton tournament.
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Hockey players from the University of Denver celebrate after winning the NCAA title on Saturday, April 8. The Pioneers defeated Minnesota-Duluth 3-2 to capture their first championship since 2005.
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Hockey players from the University of Denver celebrate after winning the NCAA title on Saturday, April 8. The Pioneers defeated Minnesota-Duluth 3-2 to capture their first championship since 2005.
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. prevents a home run during a Major League Baseball game in St. Louis on Tuesday, April 4.
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. prevents a home run during a Major League Baseball game in St. Louis on Tuesday, April 4.
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New Zealand field hockey players -- from left, Brooke Neal, Elizabeth Keddell and Pippa Hayward -- celebrate a goal against Japan during the Festival of Hockey on Sunday, April 9.
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New Zealand field hockey players -- from left, Brooke Neal, Elizabeth Keddell and Pippa Hayward -- celebrate a goal against Japan during the Festival of Hockey on Sunday, April 9.
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Runners go through a cooling water stream as they compete in the Paris Marathon on Sunday, April 9. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/04/sport/gallery/what-a-shot-sports-0404/index.html" target="_blank">See 33 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
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Runners go through a cooling water stream as they compete in the Paris Marathon on Sunday, April 9. See 33 amazing sports photos from last week
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Take a look at 28 amazing sports photos from April 4 through April 10.