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

Images this week include a soccer game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea in the English Premier League and the Royals defeat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in Game 4 of the American League baseball championship series.

This gallery contains photos published Oct. 15-22.

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This gallery was curated by photo editor Alyssa Goodman in New York.

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