2019 Sports Picture Story
First Place: Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Series of Pictures, photographed during a underwater rugby games day on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany. Underwater rugby is a wideley unknown sport. It is an team sport played underwater where two teams try to score a plastic ball, filled with saltwater, into the opponents basket at the bottom of a swimming pool. The Idea for this sport originally came from a member of a German Underwater Club. The first official game was played 1964 in Cologne, Germany. In this picture: Players of TC submarin Poessneck are waiting for their assignment during the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match between TC submarin Poessneck and WSC Langenau on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Players of TC submarin Poessneck and SSC Karlsruhe battle for the ball during the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Players of TSV Malsch come together prior to the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match between TSV Malsch and SSC Karlsruhe on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Players of TC submarin Poessneck and WSC Langenau battle for the ball during the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
A underwater rugby tattoo is seen on a leg of a player from Wiesbaden during the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match between TC Pulpo Wiesbaden and TSG Wuerzburg on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
A player from Poessneck lies exhausted next to the pool during the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match between TC submarin Poessneck and WSC Langenau on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Players of TC submarin Poessneck and SSC Karlsruhe battle for the ball during the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
A player of Wiesbaden is seen in a break during the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match between TC Pulpo Wiesbaden and TSG Wuerzburg on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Players watch from a tribune during a 2nd underwater rugby Bundesliga match on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
First Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Players of TC submarin Poessneck and SSC Karlsruhe battle for the ball during the 2nd underwater rugby 2nd Bundesliga match on November 25, 2018 at Stadtbad in Poessneck, Germany.
Sascha Fromm / Thueringer Allgemeine
Second Place: Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bullfighting in Spain is an old tradition that repeats itself every year between March and November. It has always been subject to large cotroversias, becoming banned in some regions such as Catalonia.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Second Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Bull fighting in Spain is probably one of the best-known popular customs around the world.Bullfights are considered one of the symbols of the Hispanic culture. They are not only organized in Spain but also in Portugal, France and part of Latin America, where some customs may vary. However, Spain has the longest season and it is the country in which most of the bullfights take place.Actually, bullfighting is a universe of its own called tauromaquia. Made of hundreds of rules, thousands of traditions and a little bit of superstition, bullfighting evokes one of the most passionate and controversial discussions in and out of Spain.Bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October.
Jordi Cohen
Third Place: Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
Third Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
In order to keep disputes from causing violence in the community, Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs a decade ago. The monthly fighting events, that meet in a homeowners country field in Virginia, give people the chance to settle their problems in the ring with boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing. There are also matches that don't involve a grudge. Damian "Striking Viking" Hayes, 24, of Johnson City, TN prepares to fight a mixed martial arts match during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
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William "Big Daddy William" Ash, 20, of Moreno Valley, CA, left, boxes Avery Harris, 26, right, of Compton, CA during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
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Kyle Kint, 23, of State College, PA weighs in before a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
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Shaun Sewell, 23, of Winchester, VA prepares to take part during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
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Kyle Kint, 23, top, of State College, PA fights John Nestor, 20, of Wilmington, NC in a mixed martial arts match during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
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Anthony "Italian Tyson" Russo, 23, of Frederick, MD celebrates a mixed martial arts match victory during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
Third Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Charles Surber, 36, left, boxes Jeff Spille, 35, both of Winchester, VA during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
Third Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Josh Lindsey, 35, of Huntington, WV is knocked down during a mixed martial arts match during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
Third Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Jennifer Aguirre, right, watches Shaun Sewell, 23, of Winchester, VA box during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
Third Place - 2019 Sports Picture Story
Jennifer Aguirre kisses her boyfriend, Shaun Sewell, 23, of Winchester, VA after his boxing match during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
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Jermaine "The Black Shogun" Pritchett, 35, of Richmond, VA warms up before his boxing match during a Streetbeefs event on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Winchester, VA. Chris "Scarface" Wilmore started Streetbeefs to keep violence from erupting in communities and to solve the disagreements in the ring. The event had boxing, mixed martial arts and kick boxing matches.
Matt Mcclain / The Washington Post
Honorable Mention: Matthias Hangst / Getty Images
Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 27: A IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 video board is seen during Pole Vault qualification on day one at Khalifa International Stadium on September 27, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 30: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image was created using a variable plane lens) A general view as Heat 2 competes in the Women's 200 metres heats during day four of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 29: Angelica Bengtsson of Sweden falls as she competes in the women's pole vault final during day three of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 03: Thomas Van Der Plaetsen of Belgium competes in the Men's Decathlon Javelin Throw during day seven of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 03, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 28: Christian Coleman of the United States celebrates winning gold in the Men's 100 Metres final during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 05: Introductions take place for the Men's 4x100 Metres Relay during day nine of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 27: Charlotta Fougberg of Sweden competes in the Women's Marathon during day one of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 27, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 27: Spectators wearing thobes attend day one of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 27, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 03: Katarina Johnson-Thompson of Great Britain is introduced prior to the 800 Metres Women's Heptathlon during day seven of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 03, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 01: Takele Nigate of Ethiopia climbs over the bar in the Men's 3000 Metres Steeplechase heats during day five of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 01, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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Honorable Mention - 2019 Sports Picture Story
DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 03: Keisuke Ushiro of Japan competes in the Men's Decathlon Discus Throw during day seven of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 03, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 30: Karsten Warholm of Norway celebrates winning gold in the Men's 400 metres hurdles final during day four of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Doha, Qatar.
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