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TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Last updated on: March 21, 2012 12:25 IST

Brandon Grochala of Australia competes in the Heats of the Men's 50m backstroke of the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials at the South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Adelaide.

Photograph: Quinn Rooney / Getty Images

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Last updated on: March 21, 2012 12:25 IST

Barcelona's Lionel Messi (right) celebrates with teammate Xavi Hernandez after scoring the record-breaking goal against Granada during their La Liga match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.

Messi's stunning hat-trick against Granada set a Barcelona scoring record of 234 goals.

Photograph: Albert Gea / Reuters

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Last updated on: March 21, 2012 12:25 IST

Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks dunks in the second half during their NBA match against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden.

Photograph: Chris Chambers / Getty Images

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Last updated on: March 21, 2012 12:25 IST

Toronto Maple Leafs fans wear paper bags on their heads during the their NHL ice hockey game against the New York Islanders in Toronto.

Photograph: Mike Cassese / Reuters

 

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Last updated on: March 21, 2012 12:25 IST

Jay Bouwmeester of the Calgary Flames puts a hit on Steve Downie of the Colorado Avalanche during their National Hockey League match in Denver.

Photograph: Doug Pensinger / Getty Images

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Last updated on: March 21, 2012 12:25 IST

Kevin Grosskreutz of Borussia Dortmund sports a tattoo showing the skyline of his hometown Dortmund prior to their German Cup semi-final against Spvgg Greuther Fuerth in Fuerth.

Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters