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:

Tasmania player Jordan Silk leaps to attempt a catch ahead of the Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Australia

Tasmania player Jordan Silk dives to attempt a catch before their Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Australia

Newcastle United's Eddie Howe returns to Newcastle with the Carabao Cup having won the clubs first trophy in 70 years

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe returns to the city with the Carabao Cup - the Magpies' first trophy for 70 years

Ireland's Callum Walsh knocks out Dean Sutherland of Scotland in the first round during their Super Featherweights fight at The Theater at Madison Square Garden

Ireland's Callum Walsh knocks out Scot Dean Sutherland in the first round of their super-featherweight fight at Madison Square Garden, New York

Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates match point against Aryna Sabalenka during the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California

Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates beating Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final at Indian Wells, California

Great Britain's Jack Draper lunges for a ball while playing Taylor Fritz during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California

Britain's Jack Draper lunges for a backhand while playing Taylor Fritz at Indian Wells, California

GWS Giants player Jack Buckley blocks Melbourne Demons' Jacob van Rooyen during the round one AFL match at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia

GWS Giants' Jack Buckley blocks Melbourne Demons' Jacob van Rooyen during their AFL match at Melbourne Cricket Ground

France's Nolann Le Garrec lifts the Six Nations Trophy celebrating with teammates in front of fans having beaten Scotland during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match at the Stade de France in Paris

France's Nolann le Garrec lifts the Six Nations trophy during their celebrations at the Stade de France, Paris

Wales' Blair Murray is tackled by Fraser Dingwall of England during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales

England's Fraser Dingwall and Blair Murray of Wales vie for the ball during their Six Nations match at Principality Stadium in Cardiff

Brightons Pervis Estupinan celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium

Brighton's Pervis Estupinan celebrates scoring his team's first goal during their 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium

Fans have a kickaround outside Goodison Park before Everton's Premier League match against West Ham

Young fans play having a kick around ahead of the the Premier League match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park

Fulham's Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz jumps over Ryan Sessegnon to celebrate him scoring his team second goal during the match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage

Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz jumps over team-mate Ryan Sessegnon to celebrate him scoring his team's second goal during their victory over Tottenham at Craven Cottage

Liverpool's Olivia Smith celebrates scoring her team's third goal with team mates during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Liverpool and Manchester Untied

Olivia Smith celebrates scoring her team's third goal during the WSL victory over Manchester United

Horses compete in the Sothebys International Realty Schofield Handicap Open during the The Castlepoint Racing Club annual beach meeting in Castlepoint Beach, New Zealand

Horses compete in the Sothebys International Realty Schofield Handicap Open during the the Castlepoint Racing Club annual beach meeting in New Zealand

Purdue Boilermaker player Gicarri Harris goes up for a layup against Michigan Wolverine's Roddy Gayle Jr of the during the first half in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament quarterfinals in Indianapolis, Indiana

Purdue Boilermakers player Gicarri Harris is blocked by Michigan Wolverine's Roddy Gayle Jr during the first half of their Big Ten men's match in Indianapolis, Indiana

Team Australia's Airleigh Frigo in action during the warm-up for the FIS World Cup Aerials & Moguls in Livigno, Italy

Australia's Airleigh Frigo in action during the warm-up for the FIS World Cup Aerials & Moguls in Livigno, Italy

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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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