In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

BBC Sport and Getty Images present the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Alpine skier in red and white racing suit carving through snow on a steep slope, leaning sharply with poles extended, snow spraying behind against a clear blue sky.

Team Switzerland's Tanguy Nef in action during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup men's slalom in Gurgl, Austria. Photo by Christophe Pallot

Football player in a dark blue Scotland kit holding a corner flag while team-mates celebrate in the background during a match.

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates his team's fourth goal scored by Kenny McLean during the Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Denmark at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo by Stu Forster

Two athletes facing off during a pre-fight event, standing close together on stage with sponsor logos including MVP and Netflix visible in the background

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off during a press conference at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui

England cricket players in white uniforms gather on the field, celebrating a wicket. They wear caps and sunglasses, with visible sponsor logos on their shirts, and appear to be in a stadium under bright sunlight.

England's Ben Stokes celebrates with team-mates after taking his fifth wicket of the innings during day one of the Ashes Test against Australia at Perth Stadium. Photo by Cameron Spencer

A group of jockeys walks along a paved path toward the parade ring, wearing colorful racing silks with bold patterns, white riding pants, tall black boots, and helmets. Green hedges line the walkway.

Jockeys make their way to the parade ring at Kempton Park Racecourse in Sunbury, England. Photo by Alan Crowhurst

A cricketer dives forward in full stretch, clutching the ball with one hand as he lands on the pitch, showcasing athleticism and quick reflexes during a fielding effort.

Australia's Mitchell Starc catches a return chance off his own bowling to dismiss Zak Crawley during day two of the First 2025-26 Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, Australia. Photo by Paul Kane

A bright pink Lego-style Cadillac is driving on a racetrack, equipped with cameras mounted on the front. The car has detailed blocky construction, headlights and a Cadillac emblem, with barriers and advertisements visible in the background.

Terry Crews drives a Lego pink Cadillac in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Nevada. Photo by Clive Rose

Football player in a yellow jersey performing an acrobatic bicycle kick during a match, with an opponent in black attempting to block and a crowd of spectators in the background.

Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo scores their fourth goal with an athletic overhead kick during the Saudi Pro League match between against Al-Khaleej at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Abdullah Ahmed

Four Elvis impersonators in vibrant, glittering outfits pose playfully near the Las Vegas sign, lifting a decorated racing helmet as they smile and strike dramatic stances in the bright sunlight.

Elvis Presley impersonators pose for a photo in the Paddock before the F1 Grand Prix practice at Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Nevada. Photo by James Sutton

A golfer follows through on a powerful swing, wearing a white cap and maroon-blue sweater, with sunlight glinting off her visor against a soft, blurred green background.

Japan's Shuri Sakuma hits her tee shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the 44th Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. Photo by Yoshimasa Nakano

A Formula 1 car speeds through a brightly-lit Las Vegas night circuit, captured with dramatic motion blur against a huge, swirling neon display that fills the background with vibrant pinks, reds and purples.

Australia's Oscar Piastri driving the McLaren MCL39 Mercedes during qualifying before the F1 Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Nevada. Photo by Hector Vivas

A cricket bowler delivers a ball under dramatic shadows as the batter defends, surrounded by slips and close fielders standing in bright light against a mostly dark outfield.

England's Ben Stokes bowls to Alex Carey of Australia during day one of the first 2025-26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium in Australia. Photo by Matt King

A player in a blue jersey stretches toward the hoop for a layup while a defender reaches over from behind, creating a tense, high-energy moment of contact under bright arena lights.

Melbourne United's Dash Daniels is challenged by an Illawarra Hawks defender during the round 10 NBL match at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Australia. Photo by Mark Metcalfe

A Nottingham Forest player leaps in celebration after scoring, with team-mates rushing toward him as the crowd fills the stadium and Liverpool players look on in the background.

Nottingham Forest's Murillo celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield. Photo by Shaun Botterill

A group of jockeys race across a sandy track, horses kicking up dust as they sprint side by side under a clear blue sky, with bare trees and distant structures in the background.

Riders compete in a horse racing competition at a racetrack in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. Photo by Nian Lei

Three Formula 1 drivers celebrate on the podium, spraying champagne from large bottles. They wear racing suits and gold caps, with bright lights illuminating the scene and champagne mist filling the air against a dark background.

Max Verstappen celebrates victory on the Las Vegas Grand Prix podium alongside Lando Norris and George Russell. Post-race checks later disqualified Norris and Oscar Piastri for technical regulation breaches, altering the final results. Photo by Mark Thompson

A Formula 1 car is seen from behind on a dimly lit track at night, with bright red taillights glowing and reflecting off a blurred surface in the foreground, creating a dramatic, high-speed atmosphere.

France's Pierre Gasly driving the Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during final practice before the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Hector Vivas

Football player wearing a red and white jersey with number 10 kneeling on the pitch, arms raised in celebration, with team-mates and opponents visible in the background under stadium lights.

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane

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Take a look at last week's gallery and come back next Tuesday for more great sport photos of the week.

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