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111 Times People Took A Photograph Only To Realize They'd Captured A Renaissance Masterpiece (New Pics)

Photographers, like any other artists, have to work year after year to hone their craft. Throughout the process, they learn about composition, the exposure triangle, lighting, and many other tricks. Some expertsestimateit might take three to six months with a course to become proficient inphotography, and about three years to learn it on your own.

But sometimes, the right photograph might just manifest itself accidentally. The light comes in just at the right angle, the subject poses just right for a millisecond, and you snap a picture that looks more like a painting by the 15th-century masters. The online community "Accidental Renaissance" celebrates these stunning "oopsies," and we're bringing you the newest collection of masterpieces!

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111 Times People Took A Photograph Only To Realize They’d Captured A Renaissance Masterpiece (New Pics)

Photographers, like any other artists, have to work year after year to hone their craft. Throughout the process, they le...

Cale Makar, Parker Kelly lead Avalanche past Ducks 5-1 for a SoCal sweep

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cale Makar had a goal and two assists, Nathan MacKinnon secured his fourth consecutive 100-point season with a third-period assist, and the NHL-leadingColorado Avalanchesnapped the Anaheim Ducks' five-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Tuesday night.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, center, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier, left, celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns (84) and Anaheim Ducks left wing Ross Johnston exchange words during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Colorado Avalanche left wing Victor Olofsson celebrates a goal by teammate center Parker Kelly during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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Parker Kelly scored two goals and Scott Wedgewood made 27 saves for the Avs, who have won three straight and four of five since the Olympic break. Martin Necas got his 27th goal and Gabriel Landeskog also scored to completeColorado's back-to-back sweepof the Southern California clubs.

Cutter Gauthier scored his 29th goal and Lukas Dostal stopped 21 shots for the Ducks, whose eight-game home winning streak since Jan. 2 also ended.

Anaheim would have moved into first place in the Pacific Division with a point, but the loss kept Vegas one point ahead. The Ducks are in a playoff race down the stretch for the first time since 2018.

After two fruitless Ducks power plays in the opening minutes, Makar put the Avs ahead from the slot with his 18th goal.

Necas added his seventh power-play goal of the season 2 1/2 minutes later, beating his Czech Olympic teammate with a high shot. The goal was just the second on the power play in the last 12 games for the Avalanche, who inexplicably have the NHL's worst man-advantage unit despite their overall excellence.

Gauthier hammered home a one-timer early in the second after a superb cross-ice pass from Jackson LaCombe, but Kelly got his 14th goal later in the period.

Landeskog then scored a goal in his second straight game, connecting early in the third on a one-timer from MacKinnon, who got his 59th assist to go with his NHL-leading 41 goals.

Up next

Avalanche: At Dallas on Friday night.

Ducks: Host New York Islanders on Wednesday night.

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Hurley goes out a winner in what could be his final home game at Arizona State

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Fans spilled out of the stands onto the court, jumping and shouting in celebration of Arizona State's massive upset.

Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley talks with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State guard Maurice Odum celebrates with fans after defeating Kansas during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) fouls Arizona State forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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As the chaos swirled around him, Bobby Hurley, a coach known for his fiery sideline demeanor, calmly walked along the scorer's table shaking hands with Kansas' coaches and players before heading up the ramp.

No fist pumps, no shouts of joy, even if may have been his final home game.

Just a coach proud of the way his team fought through adversity — just as he did throughout his career.

"These kids care about the game, they want to play the right way, and a lot of them are underdogs, like I always was," Hurley said afterArizona State's 70-60 victoryover No. 14 Kansas on Tuesday night. "And that's why I could relate to them."

Hurley's role as the ultimate underdog was part of what made his hiring 12 years ago such a big splash.

An undersized point guard, he won two national championships at Duke and is still the NCAA's career assists leader. He played five seasons in the NBA before a car accident cut his career short.

Hurley won almost immediately after becoming a head coach, taking Buffalo to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in his second season.

He also won at Arizona State, just not enough.

Through 11 years of ups and downs, Hurley entered the final season of his contract likely needing an NCAA Tournament berth to keep his job. The Sun Devils fell well short, leaving them needing a miracle run at the Big 12 Tournament or bust.

"He is the greatest coach that's ever coached me," said Arizona State guard Moe Odum, who had 23 points against Kansas. "I'd go to war with him anytime. I don't care what anybody says."

If Tuesday night was his final home game, it was quite a way to go out.

Two of the biggest highlights of Hurley's tenure — outside of three NCAA Tournament appearances — were wins over Kansas in consecutive seasons.

The Sun Devils won at Allen Fieldhouse in 2017 against the second-ranked Jayhawks, part of a 12-0 start that propelled them to No. 3 in the AP Top 25, matching the highest ranking in program history.

The Sun Devils did it again the following season in Tempe, taking down Kansas for their only home win over a No. 1 team.

Fate brought the Jayhawks back for the potential end of Hurley's home finale in the desert.

The Sun Devils came out with the same fire their coach has on the sideline and during his playing days, smothering the Jayhawks while building a 20-point lead.

A coach was ejected and it wasn't Hurley — Bill Self was tossed for arguing an offensive call on Jayhawks star freshman Darryn Peterson.

Kansas stormed back, pulling with four, then back to two after Arizona State again stretched the lead to double digits.

Unlike some of the games they couldn't find a way to finish, the Sun Devils pushed back, shoving the Jayhawks out the door and Hurley to a win in what could be his final game at Desert Financial Arena.

"I don't think it was me," Hurley said. "It would have been a nice storyline, but I really believe that's who they are."

Competitive to the end, just like their coach.

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100 days to the World Cup: Half a billion viewers? That's just a Tuesday for soccer

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on. Each day ahead of the tournament's return to North America, Yahoo Sports will bring you an insight or moment that helps explain how the world's biggest sporting event became what it is today.

The World Cup is 100 days away and soccer's global reach has never been bigger.

Tuesday's Copa del Rey match between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona (3 p.m. ET, ESPN+)has the possibility of drawing a worldwide audience of 550 million viewers. That number would not even crack the10 most-watched soccer matches ever.

A pair ofEl Clásicosbetween Real Madrid and Barcelona each brought in a worldwide audience of 650 million viewers in 2017 and 2025. That's nearly one-third of the 2022 World Cup final (1.5 billion) between Argentina and France, which saw Lionel Messi help his country to its third World Cup title.

In fact, the top seven most-watched soccer games worldwide are all World Cup finals. Other than the 2017-18 and 2025-26El Clásicos, the only other non-World Cup final in the top 10 is the 2022 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool. That match, which Real Madrid won 1-0, saw 700 million viewers tune in around the world.

That's the scale the World Cup operates on.

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