In pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days:

Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier celebrate with the Carabao Cup on Newcastle United's open-top bus parade after they defeated Liverpool in the final to end their 70-year domestic trophy drought.

Newcastle United's players celebrate with the Carabao Cup on their open-top bus parade after they beat Liverpool in last month's final to end their 70-year domestic trophy drought

Pirmin Werner of Team Switzerland warms up during mixed team aerials finals during day 11 of the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships.

Pirmin Werner warms up before winning bronze for Team Switzerland in the mixed team aerials finals at FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships

Zach Merrett of the Bombers is challenged by Sam Powell-Pepper of the Power during the round three AFL match at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.

Zach Merrett of the Bombers and Power's Sam Powell-Pepper compete for the ball during an AFL match at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne

Ellie Beer of Queensland celebrates winning the Women's 400m Final as part of the Maurie Pant Meet at the Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne.

Ellie Beer of Queensland celebrates winning the women's 400m final as part of the Maurie Pant Meet at Melbourne's Lakeside Stadium

Competitors pose in the Men's Overall during the 2025 IFBB Pro League Melbourne Bodybuilding Championships.

Competitors pose in the men's overall during the Melbourne Bodybuilding Championships

Tahaad Pettiford of the Auburn Tigers reacts after drawing a foul against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Tahaad Pettiford of the Auburn Tigers takes flight after drawing a foul against the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA men's basketball tournament in Atlanta, Georgia

Michela Moioli of Italy, Julia Pereira de Sousa of France, Josie Baff of Australia and Manon Petit Lenoir of France compete during snowboard cross semi-final heat two.

Michela Moioli of Italy, Julia Pereira de Sousa of France, Josie Baff of Australia and Manon Petit Lenoir of France compete in the snowboard cross semi-final at the World Championships in Switzerland

The peloton leaders climbing the Oude Kruisberg during the 68th E3 Saxo Bank Classic, a 208.8km one day race from Harelbeke to Harelbeke.

Cyclists climb the Oude Kruisberg during the 68th E3 Saxo Bank Classic, a 208.8km one day race that starts and finishes in Harelbeke, Belgium

Harrison Sawyer of Macarthur FC celebrates a goal during the round 24 A-League men match against the Newcastle Jets.

Harrison Sawyer of Macarthur FC celebrates scoring a goal during their 3-3 draw against the Newcastle Jets in Australia's A-League

Chongsong Han of Dpr Korea wins against Milad Jahangir Valizadeh of Iran in the 57kg 57kg men's freestyle final during the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships.

Chongsong Han of North Korea takes down Milad Jahangir Valizadeh of Iran to win the 57kg men's freestyle final during the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships

Aimee Medwin of Western United and Devon Jackson of the Jets compete for the ball during the round 21 A-League women's match.

Aimee Medwin of Western United and Devon Jackson of the Jets tussle for the ball during United's 2-0 win in their A-League women's match in Australia

Xindi Wang of China crashes as he competes during Aerials Finals during Day 14 of the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships in St Moritz, Switzerland.

Xindi Wang of China crashes out in the aerials finals at the Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships in St Moritz, Switzerland

Fans watch on as Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City takes a throw-in during the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final match against Bournemouth.

Fans watch on as Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly takes a throw-in during their FA Cup quarter-final win against Bournemouth

Daniel Munoz of Crystal Palace is challenged by Joachim Andersen of Fulham during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match at Craven Cottage.

Joachim Andersen of Fulham slides to block the cross of Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz during the visitors' 3-0 FA Cup quarter-final win at Craven Cottage

Fonua Pole of the Wests Tigers celebrates a try during the round four NRL match between against the New Zealand Warriors at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney.

Fonua Pole of the Wests Tigers celebrates scoring a try during an NRL match against the New Zealand Warriors at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney

Kenan Yildiz of Juventus celebrates his goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Genoa

Kenan Yildiz lets out a roar after scoring the winning goal for Juventus as they beat Genoa 1-0 in Serie A.

Sofiia Holichenko and Artem Darenskyi of the Ukraine compete during the Pairs Free Skating in the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

Sofiia Holichenko peeks through the legs of partner Artem Darenskyi as the Ukrainian pair compete in the pairs free skating at the World Figure Skating Championships

Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Pilot Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident under caution to end the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Sammy Smith, driver of the number 8 Pilot Chevrolet, spins after intentionally taking out rival Taylor Gray during the NASCAR Xfinity Series

Carlos Santana and Bo Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians collide while attempting to catch a pop up against the Kansas City Royals.

Carlos Santana and Bo Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians collide while attempting to catch a pop up in their 7-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on the opening day of the MLB season

Jakub Mensik serves against Arthur Fils during their match on Day 10 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.

Jakub Mensik serves from the shadows against Arthur Fils during the Miami Open - the Czech teenager went on to win the tournament

Assistant referee Rodriguez Moreno lands on his head after a collision with Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone during a La Liga match against Espanyol

Assistant referee Rodriguez Moreno falls awkwardly after colliding with Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone during their 1-1 draw at Espanyol

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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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