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Sport pictures of the week
Towcester Races(01 of32)
TOWCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Tony McCoy riding Mountain Tunes (C) celebrates victory to give Tony McCoy his 4000th career win in The Weatherbys Novices' Hurdle Race with daughter Eve and son Archie Peter and wife Chanelle at Towcester racecourse on November 07, 2013 in Towcester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots(03 of32)
FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 03: Emmanuel Sanders #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers misses an attempted pass in the endzone in front of Kyle Arrington #25 of the New England Patriots in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium on November 3, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships - Day 1(04 of32)
ARCADIA, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Mike Smith celebrates London Bridge fater winning the Marathon during the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park on November 1, 2013 in Arcadia, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Miami Heat v Brooklyn Nets(05 of32)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: Andrei Kirilenko #47 of the Brooklyn Nets reaches for the ball against the Miami Heat during their game at the Barclays Center on November 1, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Boston Red Sox Victory Parade(06 of32)
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 02: Jonny Gomes #5 and Jarrod Saltalamacchia #39 of the Boston Red Sox lay the World Series trophy and the 'Boston Strong 617' jerseys onto the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Boylston Street during the World Series victory parade on November 2, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
San Jose State v UNLV(07 of32)
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 02: Marcus Sullivan #18 of the UNLV Rebels tries to catch a pass in the end zone as Bene Benwikere #21 of the San Jose State Spartans defends during the fourth quarter of their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. San Jose State won 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Joel Diaz Jr. vs. Bryne Green(08 of32)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 02: Joel Diaz Jr. punches Bryne Green during their Junior Lightweight fight at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 2, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Mike Perez vs. Magomed Abdusalamov(09 of32)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 02: Magomed Abdusalamov punches Mike Perez during their Heavyweight fight at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 2, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 ING New York City Marathon(10 of32)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Runners cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at the start of the ING New York City Marathon on November 3, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 ING New York City Marathon(11 of32)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya crosses the finish line in Central Park to win the 2013 ING New York City Marathon on November 3, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers(12 of32)
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers is introduced before their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on November 3, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints v New York Jets(13 of32)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 03: Dawan Landry #26 of the New York Jets tips an interception to DeMario Davis #56 of the New York Jets against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 3, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Miami v Florida State(14 of32)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: James Wilder Jr. #32 of the Florida State Seminoles dives for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
AAA Texas 500(15 of32)
FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway) (credit:Getty Images)
Saracens v Newcastle Falcons - Aviva Premiership(16 of32)
BARNET, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Kieran Brookes of Newcastle puts a big tackle in on Richard Barrington of Saracens during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Newcastle Falcons at Allianz Park on November 03, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Race(17 of32)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 03: (EDITORS NOTE: THIS IMAGE WAS CREATED USING A SPECIAL EFFECTS FILTER) Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Infiniti Red Bull Racing drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 3, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UCI Track Cycling World Cup - Day Three(18 of32)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Gillian Carleton of Canada in action during the Women's Omnium Individual Pursuit on day three of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup at Manchester Velodrome on November 3, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Auckland Marathon(19 of32)
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 03: Runners run over the Auckland harbour bridge during the Auckland Marathon on November 3, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Temple v Rutgers(20 of32)
PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 02: Zaire Williams #23 of the Temple Owls is tackled by Delon Stephenson #27 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter at High Point Solutions Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeat Temple 23-20. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
West Ham United v Aston Villa - Barclays Premier League(21 of32)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Mark Noble of West Ham challenges with Karim El Ahmadi of Villa for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at Upton Park on November 02, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Gloucester v London Wasps - Aviva Premiership(22 of32)
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Charlie Hayter of London Wasps tackles James Simpson-Daniel of of Gloucester during the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester and London Wasps at Kingsholm Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Gloucester, England (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 02(23 of32)
Nigeria celebrate victory at the final whistle during the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 Quarter Final match between Uruguay and Nigeria at the Sharjah Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 03: (24 of32)
Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Infiniti Red Bull Racing during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 3, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Vladimir Rys Photography/Getty Images)
Japan v New Zealand(25 of32)
TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Tawera Kerr Barlow of New Zealand is tackled by Fumiaki Tanaka of Japan during the International Rugby Test Match between Japan and the New Zealand All Blacks at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
WA Chairman's XI v England - Day 3(26 of32)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Chris Tremlett of England successfully appeals for the wicket of Ashton Turner of Chairman's XI during day three of the Tour match between the Western Australia Chairman's XI and England at the WACA on November 2, 2013 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
New Zealand v France - Rugby League World Cup: Group B(27 of32)
AVIGNON, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 01: Roger Tuivasa Scheck of New Zealand slips the tackle of Theo Fages during the Rugby League World Cup group B match between New Zealand and France at Parc des Sports on November 1, 2013 in Avignon, France. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
HSBC Champions - Day Two(28 of32)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 01: Rory McIroy of Northern Ireland in action during the second round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 1, 2013 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NBL Rd 4 - Townsville v Sydney(29 of32)
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mitch Norton of the Crocodiles attempts a lay up past Jesse Sanders of the Kings during the round four NBL match between the Townsville Crocodiles and the Sydney Kings at Townsville Entertainment Centre in November 1, 2013 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Trackwork Session At Flemington(30 of32)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: High Design enjoys a wash at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-EVERTON-TOTTENHAM(31 of32)
Referee Kevin Friend (L) and Tottenham Hotspur's English defender Michael Dawson (2nd L) summon assistance for Tottenham Hotspur's French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (R) during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park in Liverpool, northwest England, on November 3, 2013. The game ended 0-0. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 01(32 of32)
Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 AdvoCare Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 1, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)