In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

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

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto a figure skater in a blue costume performs a deep lunge on ice, arching backward with one arm extended and the other reaching down, against a smooth white background.

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto competes in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Angers, France. Photo by Joosep Martinson

Red Bull Formula 1 drivers celebrate on the podium, spraying champagne as red, white, and blue confetti fills the air. Racing suits display Oracle and Mobil 1 logos.

Race winner Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after the American Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Photo by Mark Thompson

Samoan players in white and blue uniforms celebrate on the field. They gesture with raised arms and point upward after a match, with stadium lights and flags in the background.

Tournament debutants Samoa react after a 4-2 defeat by France in their Under-17 Women's World Cup opener in Morocco. Photo by Florencia Tan Jun

American football player in teal uniform runs with the ball while being tackled by an opponent in white and blue on a grassy field during a game.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' Johnny Mundt, tackled by Kam Curl of the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL 2025 game in London. Photo by Dan Istitene

A rally car with Red Bull and sponsor logos is airborne on a narrow road, kicking up autumn leaves. Trees with golden foliage frame the scene, suggesting a forest setting during a race.

Gregoire Munster and Louis Louka compete with their WRT Ford Puma Rally1 during day 2 of the WRC Central European Rally in Passau, Germany. Photo by Massimo Bettiol

Gymnast in a red uniform performs on the rings under bright arena lights, suspended mid-air with blurred lights creating a dramatic effect in the background.

Great Britain's Harry Hepworth on the still rings during day one of the World Championships in Jakarta. Photo by Yong Teck Lim

Cyclists race on a wet mountain road with lush greenery and a waterfall in the background. A helicopter hovers overhead, and a blue road sign with Chinese characters is visible above the cyclists.

The peloton passing through the spectacular landscape of Chongzuo during the 6th Gree-Tour, en route to Jingxi in China. Photo by Tim de Waele

A packed arena with tiered seating surrounds a brightly lit boxing ring at the center. Blue circular panels hang from the ceiling, and dramatic lighting highlights the venue’s grand architecture.

A panoramic view of day one of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Photo by Ryan Pierse

A Formula 1 car with Red Bull and Oracle branding speeds along a track featuring a large star design in red, white, and blue, resembling the Texas flag.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen driving on track during the American Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Photo by Clive Mason

Two sumo wrestlers grapple in a match, one pushing against the other’s face while both wear traditional mawashi belts in a dimly lit arena.

Kinbozan Haruki battles with Tamawashi Ichiro during day two of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Photo by Ryan Pierse

Gymnast in a blue and white uniform performs a high bar routine, captured mid-flip above the apparatus under bright spotlights in an indoor arena.

Daniel Marinov competes on the horizontal bar during day one of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta. Photo by Tom Weller

A group of cyclists races along a sunlit road lined with lush greenery and colorful flowers, passing under decorative metal arches covered in vines.

The peloton competing during the sixth stage of the Gree-Tour Of Guangxi, a 134.3km stage from Nanning. Photo by Tim de Waele

Two Australian rules football players contest possession, one holding the ball tightly while being tackled by an opponent in a black jersey during a physical play.

The Tigers' Sarah Hosking marks the ball under pressure from Georgia Knight of the Magpies during the AFLW round 10 match in Melbourne. Photo by Daniel Pockett

Motorcycle racer in black and red gear speeds along a track on a Dynavolt-branded bike, with motion blur emphasizing high speed against a colorful background.

Australia's Senna Agius leads competitors in the Moto2 race at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. Photo by Robert Cianflone

A single sculler rows across calm water in a long, narrow boat, with blurred autumn foliage in shades of yellow and orange reflected on the surface.

Gavin O'Dwyer competes in the Head of the Charles Regatta 2025 on the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photo by Maddie Meyer

A packed baseball stadium at sunset with bright floodlights illuminating the field. A silhouetted fan waves a towel in the foreground as players are positioned on the diamond.

A view from the bleachers during the second inning between the LA Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers, in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Photo by Luke Hales

American football player in orange catches the ball near the end zone as three defenders in white and red dive and reach to block during a crowded stadium game.

The Denver Broncos' Troy Franklin catches a touchdown while the New York Giants' Brian Burns, Andru Phillips and Deonte Banks look on in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Matthew Stockman

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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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