SPORTSBest sports photos of 2019USA TODAYJan. 1: An A-10 flyover occurs during the playing of the national anthem before the 2019 Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins at Notre Dame Stadium.Matt Cashore, USA TODAY SportsJan. 1: Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer celebrates during the Buckeyes' win over the Washington Huskies in the Rose Bowl. It was Meyer's final game as Ohio State head coach.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsJan. 2: Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward dunks the ball during the first half of a game against the Northwestern Wildcats.Mike Carter, USA TODAY SportsJan. 5: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott dives for the end zone in the wild card game against the Seattle Seahawks.Tim Heitman, USA TODAY SportsJan. 6: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson stiff-arms Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (33) during the third quarter of their AFC wild card game.Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY SportsJan. 6: Brooklyn Nets forward Ed Davis dunks against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center.Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY SportsJan. 6: Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey reacts to his "Double Doink" miss against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC wild card game.Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY SportsJan. 7: Clemson Tigers wide receiver Justyn Ross makes a circus catch during the national championship game win against the Alabama Crimson Tide.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsJan. 12: Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks an extra point against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of their AFC divisional round game.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsJan. 16: New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis fights for a rebound against the Golden State Warriors.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsJan. 19: Manny Pacquiao punches Adrien Broner during their match at MGM Grand Garden Arena.Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY SportsJan. 20: Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass - without drawing a PI penalty - intended or New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game.Chuck Cook, USA TODAY SportsJan. 20: Tom Brady reacts after the New England Patriots' overtime win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.Denny Medley, USA TODAY SportsJan. 24: Tiger Woods plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open.Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY SportsJan. 27: Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee defends a shot by Phoenix Suns guard Elie Okobo in the first half of the game at Staples Center.Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 1: Gary Woodland hits out of a bunker on the 14th hole during second round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.Rob Schumacher, The RepublicFeb. 1: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts after dunking the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena.Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 3: Tom Brady and Julian Edelman celebrate after the New England Patriots' victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 7: Broadcaster Bill Walton holds up a drawing for the camera during the Arizona Wildcats-Washington Huskies game at McKale Center.Casey Sapio, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 9: St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo is slammed into the boards by Nashville Predators forward Ryan Hartman as they battle for the puck during the second period at Enterprise Center.Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 9: Wuliji Buren (red gloves) fights Jonathan Martinez (blue gloves) during UFC 234 at Melbourne, Australia's Rod Laver Arena.Jasmin Frank, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 10: Lindsey Vonn reacts in the finish area during the ladies' downhill alpine skiing race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships.Jerome Prevost, Presse Sports/USA TODAY SportsFeb. 15: NASCAR Truck Series driver Bryan Dauzat (28) hits a member of his crew in the pits during the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 16: Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Shaquille Doorson reacts after Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) made the game-winning basket during the second half at the Rutgers Athletic Center.Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 16: Oklahoma City Thunder forward Hamidou Diallo dunks over Shaquille O'Neal in the Slam Dunk Contest.Bob Donnan, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 17: A big crash occurs during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 17: Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (34) dunks the ball during the first quarter of the All Star Game.Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY SportsFeb 17: Team LeBron forward Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors raises his All-Star Game MVP trophy.Bob Donnan, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 19: "Seinfeld" actor Patrick Warburton takes the ice to drop the puck before the start of the game between the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center.Ed Mulholland, USA TODAY SportsFeb 20: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson's shoe blows apart during the first half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium.Rob Kinnan, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 23: Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Patric Hornqvist battle for the puck with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov during the first period of their Stadium Series game.Eric Hartline, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 24: Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero slides safely head first into home plate during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.Butch Dill, USA TODAY SportsFeb. 28: Trey Millinax plays his ball from the mud off the ninth fairway during the first round of The Honda Classic golf tournament.Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsMarch 2: Colorado Rapids midfielder Benny Feilhaber (6) slides on Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana (4) in the second half of the match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsMarch 2: Former Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla and his family watch his banner being raised to the rafters during his jersey retirement ceremony.Candice Ward, USA TODAY SportsMarch 2: Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is sprayed with water after the team's win against the Milwaukee Bucks at Vivint Smart Home Arena.Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY SportsMarch 2: Utah State Aggies forward Justin Bean (12) celebrates with fans after the win against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.Rob Gray, USA TODAY SportsMarch 2: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James passes the ball in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsMarch 3: NFL Network's Rich Eisen runs the 40-yard dash for charity during the NFL Draft Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsMarch 3: Roberto Castro plays a shot from the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of The Honda Classic.Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsMarch 15: LSU Tigers forward Naz Reid puts in a rebound behind pressure from Florida Gators center Kevarrius Hayes in the SEC conference tournament at Bridgestone Arena.Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsMarch 15: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson dunks the ball in the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC tournament at Spectrum Center.Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY SportsMarch 16: Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) and forward Grant Williams celebrate after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena.Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsMarch 17: New York Knicks forward Mario Hezonja blocks Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James' shot at the buzzer in the Knicks' 124-123 victory at Madison Square Garden.Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY SportsMarch 17: Rory McIlroy celebrates winning The Players Championship golf tournament.Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsMarch 21: Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) waves to fans after the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Tokyo Dome.Darren Yamashita, USA TODAY SportsMarch 21: Florida State Seminoles forward Mfiondu Kabengele dunks against the Vermont Catamounts in the first round of the NCAA tournament.David Butler II, USA TODAY SportsMarch 22: Virginia Cavaliers guard De'Andre Hunter celebrates after making a basket during the second half against the Gardner Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA tournament.Bob Donnan, USA TODAY SportsMarch 22: North Carolina State wrestler Justin Oliver (black) wrestles Navy wrestler Jared Prince (blue) in the 149-pound weight class during the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsMarch 22: Liberty Flames players celebrate on the bench during their NCAA tournament upset of Mississippi State.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsMarch 23: The LSU Tigers celebrate their last-second win over the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA tournament.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsMarch 23: Phil Booth comforts forward Eric Paschall after the Villanova Wildcats' loss to the Purdue Boilermakers in the second round of the NCAA tournament.David Butler II, USA TODAY SportsMarch 29: Auburn Tigers forward Anfernee McLemore celebrates after a basket at the halftime buzzer against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their NCAA tournament game.Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY SportsMarch 30: The Virginia Cavaliers mob Mamadi Diakite after he forced overtime with a buzzer-beater against the Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAA tournament.Jamie Rhodes, USA TODAY SportsMarch 31: Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston celebrates after beating the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA tournament.Amber Searls, USA TODAY SportsApril 6: Virginia Cavaliers guard Kyle Guy, who hit three late free throws, celebrates after a win over the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four.Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY SportsApril 7: Chloe Jackson cuts the net after the Baylor Lady Bears defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win the national championship.Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsApril 8: Kyle Guy celebrates after the Virginia Cavaliers' win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the national championship game.Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY SportsApril 9: Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade jumps on the scorers' table after his final home game.Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY SportsApril 10: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki high-fives fans while leaving the court after his final NBA game.Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsApril 11: Honorary starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus walk to the first tee during the first round of the Masters.Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Tiger Woods celebrates after winning the Masters.Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY SportsApril 16: The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate a third-period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of their first-round series.Aaron Doster, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: UCLA gymnast Madison Kocian during the NCAA Nationals at Fort Worth Convention Center.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook celebrates a basket during Game 3 of the first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers.Alonzo Adams, USA TODAY SportsApril 22: The Dallas Stars celebrate defenseman John Klingberg's series-winning goal in overtime of Game 6 against the Nashville Predators.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsApril 23: Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard celebrates his Game 5 series-winning, buzzer-beating 3-pointer that ousted the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsApril 23: San Jose Sharks right wing Barclay Goodrow (23) celebrates his series-winning goal in overtime of Game 7 that beat the Vegas Golden Knights.Stan Szeto, USA TODAY SportsApril 24: Carolina Hurricanes forward Brock McGinn scores the game-winning goal in double overtime of Game 7 to eliminate the Washington Capitals in the first round.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsApril 25: Christian Wilkins (Clemson) celebrates with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected as the No. 13 overall pick to the Miami Dolphins in the NFL draft.Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsApril 25: Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle scores the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsMay 7: St. Louis Blues forward Pat Maroon is mobbed by teammates after scoring in double overtime of Game 7 vs. the Dallas Stars.Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsMay 7: Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers celebrates after throwing a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at the Oakland Coliseum.Stan Szeto, USA TODAY SportsMay 10: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after defeating the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their second-round series.Thomas Shea, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Kawhi Leonard watches as his game-winning, buzzer-beater in Game 7 bounces in to give the Toronto Raptors the series win over the Philadelphia 76ers.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 15: John Daly on the first hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship.Peter Casey, USA TODAY SportsMay 18: Zak Cummings punches Trevin Giles during UFC Fight Night at Blue Cross Arena.Tom Szczerbowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 21: St. Louis Blues forward Sammy Blais (9) celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 6 of the Western Conference finals.Billy Hurst, USA TODAY SportsMay 27: Virginia Cavaliers midfielder Jeff Conner (4) cuts a piece of the goal netting after defeating the Yale Bulldogs in the men's lacrosse national championship game.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 29: The St. Louis Blues celebrate after a goal by defenseman Carl Gunnarsson during overtime against the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsJune 8: Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus gives one more touch of the head to Adrian Beltre after presenting him with a robe from the team during a ceremony retiring Beltre's No. 29 prior to a game between the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Park in Arlington.Raymond Carlin III, USA TODAY SportsJune 9: Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera grabs the railing after attempting to catch a foul ball during the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Park in Arlington.Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsJune 10: Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant sits on the court after suffering an injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsJune 12: The St. Louis Blues celebrate after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game 7 to win the Stanley Cup.Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY SportsJune 13: Tiger Woods hits a shot on the ninth fairway during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links.Michael Madrid, USA TODAY SportsJune 13: Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson suffers a knee injury during Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsJune 13: Kawhi Leonard celebrates after the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 to win the NBA championship.Sergio Estrada, USA TODAY SportsJune 14: Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open.Michael Madrid, USA TODAY SportsJune 19: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer pitches with a black eye after suffering a broken nose.Brad Mills, USA TODAY SportsJune 20: United States forward Tobin Heath celebrates with defender Kelley O'Hara after scoring a goal against Sweden during the second half of a World Cup group stage game.Michael Chow, USA TODAY SportsJune 20: RJ Barrett (Duke) takes a selfie with fans in the stands after being selected as the No. 3 overall pick by the New York Knicks in the NBA draft.Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsJune 22: Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols salutes the fans prior to an at-bat against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.Joe Puetz, USA TODAY SportsJune 28: United States forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates with defender Kelley O'Hara after scoring a goal against France in the World Cup quarterfinals.Michael Chow, USA TODAY SportsJuly 2: United States forward Alex Morgan celebrates a first-half goal against England in the World Cup semifinals.Frederic Mons, Presse Sports/USA TODAY SportsJuly 5: NASCAR Xfinity Series driver John Hunter Nemechek (23) wrecks in the trioval during the Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsJuly 5: Coco Gauff (USA) celebrates match point during her match against Polona Hercog on Day 5 of Wimbledon.Susan Mullane, USA TODAY SportsJuly 6: Jorge Masvidal knocks out Ben Askren with a flying knee during UFC 239 at T-Mobile Arena.Stephen R. Sylvanie, USA TODAY SportsJuly 7: United States forward Megan Rapinoe hoists the World Cup trophy after the Americans' final win over the Netherlands.Michael Chow, USA TODAY SportsJuly 7: Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick collides with Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy on a play at the plate during the eighth inning at Minute Maid Park.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsJuly 8: Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during the first round of the Home Run Derby at Progressive Field.Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportsJuly 10: United States forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates with the World Cup trophy at New York City Hall.Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsJuly 12: The Los Angeles Angels place jerseys of the late Tyler Skaggs on the pitching mound after they recorded a combined no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners.Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsJuly 13: Simona Halep celebrates match point during her match in the Wimbledon final against Serena Williams.Susan Mullane, USA TODAY SportsJuly 16: Ian Poulter checks his clubs while on the range during a practice round of The Open Championship.Thomas J. Russo, USA TODAY SportsJuly 18: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone argues with home plate umpire Brennan Millerafter being ejected during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium.Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsJuly 20: Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman fight during their WBA welterweight championship bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena.Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY SportsJuly 21: Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez tracks down a fly ball hit by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Great American Ball Park.Aaron Doster, USA TODAY SportsJuly 24: Cavalry FC defender Mason Trafford holds Vancouver Whitecaps forward Joaquin Ardaiz during the second half at BC Place Stadium.Anne-Marie Sorvin, USA TODAY SportsJuly 26: San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado reacts after being called out on strikes by umpire Jansen Visconti during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park.Jake Roth, USA TODAY SportsJuly 27: The San Diego Chicken kisses umpire Joe West during the sixth inning between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres at Petco Park.Jake Roth, USA TODAY SportsJuly 28: Brooks Koepka reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament at TPC Southwind.Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsJuly 30: Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Amir Garrett is held back during a brawl with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park.David Kohl, USA TODAY SportsAug. 8: New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita fixes the pitch during the second half against the Houston Dynamo at Yankee Stadium.Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY SportsAug. 10: Serena Williams plays a shot against Marie Bouzkova during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament at Aviva Centre.Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsAug. 10: Mike Perry walks off after his fight against Vicente Luque during UFC Fight Night at Antel Arena.Jason Da Silva, USA TODAY SportsAug. 13: Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann attempts to catch a foul ball during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field.Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY SportsAug. 15: Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper is doused after hitting a walk-off grand slam to beat the Chicago Cubs.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsAug. 17: Nate Diaz reacts following his match against Anthony Pettis during UFC 241 at Honda Center.Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsAug. 21: Texas Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence is doused by shortstop Elvis Andrus after Pence drove in Andrus for the game-winning run against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsAug. 25: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster celebrates a touchdown by taking control of a camera during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsAug. 31: Georgia State Panthers head coach Shawn Elliott is doused after his team's win against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.Randy Sartin, USA TODAY SportsAug. 31: Naomi Osaka consoles Coco Gauff after their match in the third round of the U.S. Open.Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY SportsSept. 1: Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander celebrates after throwing a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.Kevin Sousa, USA TODAY SportsSept. 1: A fan is tackled by an usher after running on the field during the fifth inning of a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium.Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsSept. 6: Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson celebrates with an umbrella after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning at SunTrust Park.Brett Davis, USA TODAY SportsSept. 6: New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso celebrates after drawing a walk-off walk in the 10th inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY SportsSept. 7: A young fan helps carry third base before a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park.Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY SportsSept. 7: Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) fights Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 242 at The Arena in Abu Dhabi.Per Haljestam, USA TODAY SportsSept. 7: Bianca Andreescu greets Serena Williams after the U.S. Open's womenβs singles final.Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY SportsSept. 8: Rafael Nadal celebrates with the U.S. Open championship trophy after beating Daniil Medvedev in the menβs singles final.Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY SportsSept. 9: Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz talks to the crowd and throws out the first pitch before the game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsSept. 14: The Citadel Bulldogs celebrate in the crowd after defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in overtime at Bobby Dodd Stadium.Adam Hagy, USA TODAY SportsSept. 14: Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington.Andrew Dieb, USA TODAY SportsSept. 15: Crews work to put out a fire on the field from pregame pyrotechnics before a game between the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium.Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsSept. 18: Former Boston Red Sox player Carl Yastrzemski hugs his grandson, San Francisco Giants right fielder Mike Yastrzemski, before a game at Fenway Park.Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY SportsSept. 20: Center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after the Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East with a win vs. the San Francisco Giants at SunTrust Park.Brett Davis, USA TODAY SportsSept. 21: Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau wears the turnover chain during the first quarter against the Central Michigan Chippewas.Sam Navarro, USA TODAY SportsSept. 21: Appalachian State Mountaineers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz and his players celebrate after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium.James Guillory, USA TODAY SportsSept. 21: Mo Osling III celebrates after UCLA's huge comeback to beat Washington State.James Snook, USA TODAY SportsSept. 22: New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsSept. 25: Broadcaster Bob Uecker celebrates in the clubhouse after the Milwaukee Brewers clinched a playoff berth.David Kohl, USA TODAY SportsSept. 29: San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy holds his grandson Braxton in the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park.Ed Szczepanski, USA TODAY SportsSept. 29: St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Tyler O'Neill rips off his shirt as teammates shower him in beer after the Cardinals clinched the NL Central.Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsOct. 1: Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto reacts after hitting a three-run, go-ahead single during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL wild card game.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsOct. 2: The St. Louis Blues raise their Stanley Cup championship banner before the home opener.Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsOct. 3: Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson catches a touchdown during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at CenturyLink Field.Steven Bisig, USA TODAY SportsOct. 6: United States forward Carli Lloyd celebrates after scoring a goal against South Korea during the USWNT's Victory Tour.Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY SportsOct. 6: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is helped from the field after being knocked out during the game against the Baltimore Ravens.Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportsOct. 7: St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (16) celebrates with third baseman Matt Carpenter after scoring on an RBI sacrifice fly hit by catcher Yadier Molina in the 10th inning to defeat the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS.Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsOct. 9: Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the NLDS.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsOct. 12: Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts wears the Golden Hat after the win against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl.Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsOct. 13: Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa celebrates after hitting a walk-off home in the 11th inning of Game 2 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees.Thomas Shea, USA TODAY SportsOct 15: The Washington Nationals celebrate after clinching the NL pennant with their Game 4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.Brad Mills, USA TODAY SportsOct 18: Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Damar Hamlin tackles Syracuse Orange wide receiver Nykeim Johnson during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome.Rich Barnes, USA TODAY SportsOct. 19: Illinois Fighting Illini kicker James McCourt celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium.Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY SportsOct. 19: The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees to win the AL pennant on Jose Altuve's walk-off home run in Game 6.Thomas Shea, USA TODAY SportsOct. 20: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsOct. 20: The San Francisco 49ers celebrate their win over the Washington Redskins at FedExField.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsOct. 20: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen attempts to hang on to a pass during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsOct. 20: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at CenturyLink Field.Steven Bisig, USA TODAY SportsOct. 20: Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott spits water into the air before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium.Tim Heitman, USA TODAY SportsOct. 23: Simone Biles performs a flip before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 2 of the World Series.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsOct. 25: Washington Nationals fans do the "Baby Shark" dance during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series.Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY SportsOct. 26: Auburn Tigers defensive back Smoke Monday pulls the facemask of LSU Tigers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. during the first half at Tiger Stadium.Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsOct. 27: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray loses his helmet after a sack by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan in the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.Chuck Cook, USA TODAY SportsOct. 27: Liubov Ilyushechkina and Charlie Bilodeau (CAN) perform in the exhibition gala during the Skate Canada International figure skating competition at Prospera Place.Dominique Belanger-Gagne, USA TODAY SportsOct. 29: Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is restrained after being ejected during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsOct. 30: Washington Nationals pitcher Daniel Hudson celebrates after recording the final out of Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsOct. 31: San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle dives towards the end zone in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsNov. 1: Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis reacts during overtime against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsNov. 2: Utah Utes wide receiver Samson Nacua high-fives fans after a win against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium.Jennifer Buchanan, USA TODAY SportsNov. 2: Kevin Lee knocks out Gregor Gillespie during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden.Sarah Stier, USA TODAY SportsNov. 2: Oregon Ducks wide receiver Juwan Johnson dives for a touchdown against the USC Trojans.Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY SportsNov. 4: President Donald Trump hugs Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki at the podium during a ceremony honoring the World Series champions.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsNov. 8: A dog wears earmuffs in the NASCAR Cup Series garage area during practice for the Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsNov. 9: LSU head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates midfield with his players following the Tigers' 46-41 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsNov. 10: Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz kisses the MLS Cup after the win against Toronto FC at CenturyLink Field.Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY SportsNov. 14: Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett hits Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph with the QB's own helmet.Ken Blaze, USA TODAY SportsNov. 16: Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is helped off the field after suffering a hip injury against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium.Mickey Welsh, Montgomery Advertiser/USA TODAY SportsNov. 16: Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Tarik Black and linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Trophy after defeating the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium.Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsNov. 16: Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts fumbles the ball as he is about score against the Baylor Bears.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsNov. 17: Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsNov. 17: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after a dunk by guard Danny Green during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center.Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsNov. 20: Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson fights with New York Rangers left wing Brendan Lemieux during the third period at Madison Square Garden.Adam Hunger, USA TODAY SportsNov. 23: Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Myles Jones tackles Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift in the third quarter at Sanford Stadium.Brett Davis, USA TODAY SportsNov. 23: Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Frank Darby celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Oregon Ducks in the fourth quarter at Sun Devil Stadium.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsNov. 26: Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunks the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center.Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsNov. 26: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks forward Sama'Zha Hart hugs Kevon Harris after their win over the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium.Rob Kinnan, USA TODAY SportsNov. 27: Seton Hall Pirates guard Myles Powell (13) and Oregon Ducks forward Francis Okoro battle for the ball during the first half at Imperial Arena.Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsNov. 28: Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Elijah Moore is flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after a late touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.Matt Bush, USA TODAY SportsNov. 29: Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard and players celebrate winning the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsNov. 30: Wisconsin Badgers defensive end David Pfaff holds up Paul Bunyan's Axe after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium.Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY SportsNov. 30: Auburn Tigers fans storm the field after the win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsNov. 30: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid jokes around with former teammate and Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell after the game at Wells Fargo Center.James Lang, USA TODAY SportsDec. 1: Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker celebrates with teammates after making the game-winning field goal to beat the San Francisco 49ers at M&T Bank Stadium.Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY SportsDec. 3: Cincinnati Bearcats guard Keith Williams dunks the ball against the Vermont Catamounts in the second half at Fifth Third Arena.Aaron Doster, USA TODAY SportsDec. 7: Appalachian State Mountaineers offensive lineman Victor Johnson celebrates after defeating the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns in the Sun Belt title game at Kidd Brewer Stadium.Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY SportsDec. 8: San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle sets up a game-winning field goal with the New Orleans Saints.Chuck Cook, USA TODAY SportsDec. 11: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shakes hands with Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry in the Finals MVP's return to Scotiabank Arena.Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsDec. 14: The Navy Midshipmen sing after beating the Army Black Knights at Lincoln Financial Field.Peter Casey, USA TODAY SportsDec. 16: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates his record-setting touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.Chuck Cook, USA TODAY SportsFeatured Weekly Ad