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Sports celebrations

View a slide show of celebrations in various sporting events from around the world on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. From a Dodgers game to the Indian Premier League cricket, all these photos showcase the rush and excitement of sports excellence.

Richard Gasquet of France celebrates winning against Marcel Granollers of Spain during the second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday May 25, 2011.

Christophe Ena Associated Press


Yeom Ki-hun of South Korea’s Suwon Samsung Bluewings, top, celebrates with his teammate Choi Sung-kuk after scoring a goal against Japan’s Nagoya Grampus during a Round of 16 soccer match of the AFC Champions League at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea, Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Suwon Samsung Bluewings defeated Nagoya Grampus with 2-0.

Ahn Young-joon Associated Press


Los Angeles Dodgers’ Jay Gibbons (31) watches as Matt Kemp (27) celebrates as he crosses home after Kemp hit a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Houston.

David J. Phillip Associated Press


Mumbai Indians players, in blue, celebrate the dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders Manoj Tiwary, second right, during their Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket eliminator match in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

Aijaz Rahi Associated Press


CSKA players celebrate after winning the Bulgarian National Cup final soccer match at Vassil Levski stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria, Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

Oleg Popov Associated Press


Boston Red Sox’s left fielder Darnell McDonald, left, and center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury celebrate after a 14-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in a baseball game, Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Cleveland.

Mark Duncan Associated Press


Japan’s Kashima Antlers’ Daiki Iwamasa reacts as South Korea’s FC Seoul’s Koh Myong-jin, fourth from left, celebrates his goal with teammates during their Round of 16 soccer match of the AFC Champions League at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 25, 2011. FC Seoul won 3-0.

Lee Jin-man Associated Press


Overall leader Alberto Contador sprays sparkling wine on the podium after completing the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race from Feltre to Tirano, Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Diego Ulissi won a contentious three-man sprint finish in the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday, while Alberto Contador maintained his overall lead.

Alessandro Trovati Associated Press


Donetsck’s Shakhtar team celebrate victory of Ukraine’s Cup against FC Dynamo Kiev at Ubileyniy Stadium in Sumy, Ukraine, Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

Andrey Lukatsky Associated Press

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