Christophe Simon, AFP/Getty ImagesFrance's Tony Yoka celebrates after winning his Heavy weight boxing bout against Belgium's Ali Baghouz, on Dec. 16, 2017 in Boulogne-Billancourt.
Patrik Stollarz, AFP/Getty ImagesFrance's Kalidiatou Niakate reacts after scoring during the IHF Womens World Championship handball final match between France and Norway on December 17, 2017 in Hamburg, nothern Germany. / AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZPATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images
Alessandro Trovati, The Associated PressAustria's Marcel Hirscher celebrates in the finish area after completing the final run of an alpine ski, men's World Cup giant slalom in Alta Badia, Italy, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Mike McCarn, The Associated PressCarolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers with Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Patrik Stollarz, AFP/Getty ImagesTOPSHOT - A supporter of Norway cheers up his team during the IHF Womens World Championship handball final match between France and Norway on Dec. 17, 2017 in Hamburg, nothern Germany.
Jean-pierre Clatot, AFP/Getty ImagesTOPSHOT - France's Justine Braisaz celebrates after winning the women's mass start event at the IBU World Cup Biathlon in Le Grand Bornand, on Dec. 17, 2017.
Thibault Camus, The Associated PressFrench skipper, Francois Gabart, waves aboard his 30m MACIF trimaran as he celebrates his world record off Brest harbor, western France, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. Gabart has broken the record for sailing around the world alone, circumnavigating the planet in just 42 days and 16 hours.
Andres Kudacki, The Associated PressIndiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo, top, competes for the ball with Brooklyn Nets' Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, bottom, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in New York.
Michael Thomas, The Associated PressTexas guard Alecia Sutton, top, and forward Audrey-Ann Caron-Gourdreau, bottom right, fight for the ball with Florida State guard Nicki Ekhoumu, center, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Austin, Texas.
Crystal LoGiudice, The Associated PressNorth Carolina guard Joel Berry II (2) is defended under the basket by Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander, left,in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Mike McCarn, The Associated PressCarolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) flies over a sliding Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Stephen B. Morton, The Associated PressJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) makes a catch for a 32-yard gain in front of Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Ron Schwane, The Associated PressBaltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle (86) is tackled by Cleveland Browns strong safety Derrick Kindred (26) after a pass reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Cleveland.
Mike McCarn, The Associated PressGreen Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Vernon Butler (92) and Wes Horton (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Seth Wenig, The Associated PressNew York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King, left, and running back Wayne Gallman celebrate King's touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Mike McCarn, The Associated PressCarolina Panthers' Damiere Byrd (18) catches a touchdown pass over Green Bay Packers' Josh Hawkins (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Ron Schwane, The Associated PressBaltimore Ravens cornerback Anthony Levine, right, breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Cleveland.
Rich Barnes, The Associated PressMiami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler (6) recovers the ball as Buffalo Bills' Adolphus Washington (92) and Ryan Davis (56) close in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Don Wright, The Associated PressPittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) dives for the end zone for a touchdown with New England Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Laurent Cipriani, The Associated PressLyon' supporters wave their flares during the French League One soccer match between Lyon and Marseille in Decines, near Lyon, central France, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
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France's Tony Yoka celebrates after winning his Heavy weight boxing bout against Belgium's Ali Baghouz, on Dec. 16, 2017 in Boulogne-Billancourt.
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Photos from the day in sports on Dec. 17, 2017.