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10 Things to See in Sports: AP's Top Sports Photos

The Philippine Star

July 17, 2014 | 12:43pm

Here's a look at some of the defining moments, exciting scenes, triumphs and defeats from the world of sports.

This week's images include Germany's Mario Goetze celebrating after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup final; fans cheering outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland after LeBron James announced he's returning to the Cavaliers; and Tour de France cyclists riding through the fog.

This gallery contains photos published July 9-15.

Argentina soccer fans wave flags as they wait for the arrival of Argentina's team to the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, July 14, 2014. Fans came out to welcome home Argentina's team after it was defeated 1-0 by Germany at the the Brazil World Cup final match on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ivan Fernandez, File)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Junior Lake, left, and left fielder Chris Coghlan, right, miss the catch on a double hit by Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, July 11, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles, File)

Cullen Jones dives off a starting block in the final heat of the men's 50-meter freestyle at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

The San Antonio Spurs' Darius Morris writhes on the court after injuring a knee against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Monday, July 14, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Members of the German soccer squad wave to fans after the arrival of the German national soccer team in Berlin Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Germany’s World Cup-winning team has returned home from Brazil to celebrate the country’s fourth title with huge crowds of fans. The team’s Boeing 747 touched down at Berlin’s Tegel airport midmorning Tuesday after flying a lap of honor over the “fan mile” in front of the landmark Brandenburg Gate. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer celebrates after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Fans cheer behind an ESPN reporter outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, after NBA basketball star LeBron James announced he would return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, July 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

Netherlands' goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen reacts after being scored on by Argentina's Maxi Rodriguez during a penalty shootout after extra time during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie to advance to the finals. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

France's Christophe Riblon, rear, Switzerland's Marcel Wyss, second left, and France's Amael Moinard, front, ride through the fog during the tenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 161.5 kilometers (100.4 miles) with start in Mulhouse and finish in La Planche des Belles Filles, France, Monday, July 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)