Shalane Flanagan crosses the finish line to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 5. It was the first time an American took the women's title since 1977.
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The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, November 1. It is the first time the Astros have won the World Series.
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Georges St-Pierre applies a rear-naked choke to Michael Bisping on his way to winning the UFC middleweight title on Saturday, November 4. It was the first fight in nearly four years for St-Pierre, a former champion who retired in 2013.
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Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant leaps for a pass during an NFL game against Kansas City on Sunday, November 5.
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New Orleans forward Anthony Davis is defended by Minnesota's Shabazz Muhammad during an NBA game on Wednesday, November 1.
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Filip Krajinovic celebrates his win over John Isner in the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Saturday, November 4.
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Colorado defensive back Dante Wigley, left, breaks up a pass intended for Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry during a college football game in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday, November 4.
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Referee Arthur Mercante pulls Deontay Wilder away from Bermane Stiverne after Wilder's first-round victory in New York on Saturday, November 4. Mercante stopped the fight after Wilder, the WBC heavyweight champion, floored Stiverne for the third time in the round.
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Florent Geroux celebrates aboard Gun Runner after they won the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, November 4. Gun Runner dominated the race, leading from wire to wire.
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Jesus Rueda, a defender for Cypriot soccer club APOEL, falls into the goal during a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, November 1.
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Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. breaks through a banner before a college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, November 4. Georgia is the No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff rankings.
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Oklahoma City guard Raymond Felton, right, competes for a loose ball with Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during an NBA game on Tuesday, October 31.
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Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer is tackled by Kansas cornerback Kyle Mayberry during a college football game in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, November 4.
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Vegas forward David Perron, center, celebrates a teammate's goal during an NHL game in Ottawa on Saturday, November 4. Vegas won 5-4 to continue its hot start to the season. The expansion team improved to 9-4 with the victory.
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Gremio midfielder Jailson jumps over Barcelona's Matias Oyola during a Libertadores Cup match in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on Wednesday, November 1.
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Michael Marinaro tosses Kirsten Moore-Towers into the air during the Cup of China, a Grand Prix figure-skating event in Beijing on Friday, November 3. The Canadian pair finished in third place.
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Camille Gerondeau, a flanker for French rugby club Clermont, grabs the ball during a lineout against Montpellier on Sunday, November 5.
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New York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King keeps his feet inbounds as he catches a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 5. It was one of the few bright spots for the Giants, who lost 51-17.
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Marcos Lopes, center, is swarmed by his Monaco teammates after scoring the opening goal of their Champions League match against Besiktas on Wednesday, November 1. The match ended 1-1 in Istanbul.
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France's Benjamin Garcia is tackled by Australian players during a Rugby League World Cup match on Friday, November 3.
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Swiss athlete Manuela Schar celebrates after she won the New York City Marathon's wheelchair division on Sunday, November 5.
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New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara celebrates a touchdown with fans during an NFL game against Tampa Bay on Sunday, November 5. Kamara scored two touchdowns in the Saints' 30-10 victory.