Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

Jack Rice of the Mid-Atlantic team from Philadelphia is hit in the face as he attempts to slide home in front of Clayton Broeder of the Southwest Region team from Pearland, Texas.

A leaping catch by Kole Calhoun prevented a three-run homer by Boston's Brock Holt and helped the Angels win 4-3 on Tuesday.

Estonia's Grit Sadeiko lands during the long jump portion of the heptathlon during the European Athletics Championships.

Kyle Larson quickly exits his car after it caught fire in a crash off Turn 4 of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400.

A motorcyclist drives through a fire ring during celebrations of India's 68th Independence Day at The Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.

Miami's Damien Williams, an undrafted free-agent running back, maneuvers past Euclid Cummings of the Bucs during both team's second preseason game.

Anthony Dirrell lands a punch on Sakio Bika in their WBC super middleweight world championship bout. Dirrell won by unanimous decision.

Oakland Raiders tight end Scott Simonson loses his helmet and a fumble as he's hit by Detroit Lions defensive back DeJon Gomes.

Xavier Simeon of Belgium crashes during the Indianapolis Moto 2 race in Indianapolis on Sunday, Aug. 17.

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Joe Young of the Jaguars upends Eric Weems of the Bears on a punt return.

A member of the grounds crew has his hands full after a heavy rain soaked Wrigley Field on Tuesday.

Lauren Fendrick (left) tries to stop Kerri Walsh Jennings during the final of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open. The Fendrick/Sweat team ended up forfeiting the final match due to an injury to Sweat.

The Chicago Cubs pour ice water on themselves to raise money for ALS after their game against the Brewers.

A picador and his horse are hit by a bull during the Dax corrida, part of the 'Fetes de Dax' traditionnal feria on Aug. 15.

Linda Cerruti and Costanza Ferro, from Italy, perform during the duet synchronized final at the European Championships in Berlin.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Shaw gets flipped during a kickoff return against the Buffalo Bills.

Lolita Anasova and Anna Voloshyna of Ukraine perform during the Duet Free Synchronized Swimming Final.

Jenny Shin (left), Meena Lee (center) and Illhee Lee spray champion Inbee Park after she won the Wegmans LPGA golf championship on Sunday. Park won in a sudden death playoff round.

Mo'ne Davis, a 5-foot-4 inch, 111-pound eighth grader, throws during one of her appearances in the Little League World Series.

Participants struggle to reach the prizes during a greased-pole climbing competition in Jakarta, Indonesia. The country is celebrating the 69th anniversary of its independence from the Dutch colonial rule.

Silver-medalist Pawel Wojciechowski of Poland competes in the pole vault final at the 22nd European Athletics Championships in Zurich.

Adam Jones gets hit with a pie after the Orioles defeated the Yankees 5-3 at Camden Yards.

Casey Hayward of the Packers breaks up a pass intended for Austin Pettis of the Rams during the preseason game at the Edward Jones Dome.

Australiaís Javier Pelkonen is mobbed by teammates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Czech Republic at the Little League World Series. Australia won 10-1.

A bird takes flight as Rays relief pitcher Jeff Beliveau delivers to the Detroit Tigers in the 11th inning.

Brent Celek of the Eagles loses his helmet in a 42-35 loss to the Patriots.

Goalkeeper Meike Kaemper of Germany saves a shot against Canada during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2014.

Thomas Bjorn of Denmark bites his putter after missing on the first hole during the Made In Denmark.

Lorenzo Taliaferro of the Ravens loses a grip on the ball during a preseason game against the Cowboys. Baltimore won 37-30.

Dugout, the offical Little League World Series mascot, rides down the third base line.

The Mid-Atlantic Region team from Philadelphia heads to practice the day before their game against the Southeast team from Nashville.

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