In pictures: Sporting photos of the week

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

Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers battles with Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers during Game Two of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo by Bruce Bennett

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder attempts a shot against the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter in Game Two of the 2025 NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. Photo by Matthew Stockman

Horses head to the finish line during a race prior to the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in New York. Photo by Al Bello

An aerial view of the San Francisco Giants playing agains the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park stadium in California. Photo by Ezra Shaw

Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers is congratulated by Aaron Nesmith after scoring a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in Oklahoma. Photo by Matthew Stockman

The Texas Longhorns celebrate after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win the Division I Women's Softball Championship series in Oklahoma City. Photo by Justin Tafoya

Thomas Jenkins of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try against the Wests Tigers in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Jeremy Ng

Jy Simpkin of the Kangaroos celebrates a goal against the West Coast Eagles at the Hands Oval in Bunbury, Australia. Photo by Paul Kane

Aziz Behich of the Socceroos celebrates scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match with Japan at Optus Stadium. Photo by Robert Cianflone

Scott Drinkwater of the Cowboys is tackled during the match at Melbourne Storm in Melbourne. Photo by Quinn Rooney

Francisca Veselko of Portugal in action at the Burton Automotive Newcastle Surfest at Merewether in Australia. Photo by Roni Bintang

Charlie Curnow marks the ball in front of Jayden Laverde during the match between Carlton Blues and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photo by Quinn Rooney

Coco Gauff with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy after her victory over Aryna Sabalenka at the 2025 French Open in Paris. Photo by Julian Finney

Miles Blackson-Dunbar competes in the Men's 50m Backstroke Heats on day three of the Toyota National Championships at Indiana University Natatorium. Photo by Maddie Meyer

West Indies batsman Johnson Charles dives to make his ground, loosing his helmet in the process as Jos Buttler whips the bails off in the game between England and the West Indies. Photo by Gareth Copley

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning championship point against Jannik Sinner in the French Open Men's Singles Final in Paris. Photo by Adam Pretty

Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia celebrates at the finish line as stage winner of the Critérium du Dauphiné ahead of Jonas Vingegaard in Montlucon, France. Photo by Dario Belingheri

Interim head coach Shannon Harris of the the DC Defenders has ice water dumped on him following the victory against the St. Louis Battlehawks. Photo by Dilip Vishwanat

Cristiano Ronaldo poses for a photo with the UEFA Nations League trophy after the UEFA Nations League Final between Spain and Portugal. Photo by Sebastian Widmann

Tom Welland throws a punch against Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce during the Super Featherweight bout at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle. Photo by George Wood

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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.