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:

Kyle Larson waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Cup Series in Concord, North Carolina. He wears a bright pink cap and a light-coloured racing suit with sponsor logos, under vivid blue lighting and a backdrop of glowing circular lights.

Kyle Larson waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series in Concord, North Carolina. Photo by Jared C. Tilton

Napoli’s Rasmus Hojlund celebrates after scoring the first goal in a Champions League match against Sporting Clube de Portugal in Naples. He wears a bright blue Napoli jersey with white trim, sponsor logos, he's celebrating under stadium floodlights.

Napoli's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League match against Sporting in Naples. Photo by Francesco Pecoraro

Elena Lilik competes in the Women’s Canoe Slalom heats at the Slalom World Championships in Penrith, Australia. She maneuvers a black Vajda canoe through churning whitewater, gripping a paddle while passing a green slalom pole as water splashes forcefully around her.

Elena Lilik competes in the Women's Canoe Slalom heats during the Slalom World Championships in Penrith, Australia. Photo by Cameron Spencer

Dimitri Pavade competes in the Men’s Long Jump F64 Final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. He lands in a sandpit wearing a blue uniform and a curved carbon-fiber prosthetic blade, with sand spraying upward against a stadium backdrop.

Dimitri Pavade competes during the Men's Long Jump F64 final on day seven of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. Photo by Nikola Krstic

New York Yankees’ Ryan McMahon leaps over the dugout wall to catch a pop fly during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York City. His legs are visible above the railing, he's upside down with team mates looking on.

New York Yankees' Ryan McMahon leaps over the dugout wall to catch a ball during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Photo by Ishika Samant

Arizona Wildcats’ Tre Spivey scores a 13-yard touchdown reception against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half of an NCAA football game in Tucson, Arizona. The image shows a hard collision, with Spivey’s red helmet flying off as he secures the ball.

Arizona Wildcats' Tre Spivey scores a 13-yard touchdown reception against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half of their NCAA game in Tucson, Arizona. Photo by Christian Petersen

Milwaukee Brewers’ Aaron Ashby delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during Game One of the National League Division Series in Wisconsin. The image shows Ashby on a sunlit mound inside a large stadium with a partially open retractable roof, contrasting bright sky and shadowed stands filled with spectators.

Milwaukee Brewers' Aaron Ashby delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during game one of the National League Division Series in Wisconsin. Photo by Michael Reaves

Merab Dvalishvili lands a punch against Cory Sandhagen during a bantamweight title bout at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. The image shows Dvalishvili in white shorts striking Sandhagen, who is wearing blue gloves, inside the octagon cage.

Merab Dvalishvili lands a punch against Cory Sandhagen during a bantamweight title bout in UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Photo by Sean M. Haffey

A panoramic view of Lumen Field during the NFL 2025 game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The stadium is packed with fans, a large American flag is on the field, and fireworks rise above the scoreboard against a clear blue sky.

A panoramic view during the NFL 2025 game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle. Photo by Steph Chambers

Arsenal’s Declan Rice attempts a header as Olympiacos goalkeeper Kostas Tzolakis punches the ball clear during a Uefa Champions League match in London. The action takes place in front of the goal, with multiple players contesting under bright stadium lights.

Arsenal's Declan Rice tries to head the ball as Olympiacos goalkeeper Kostas Tzolakis punches clear during their Champions League match in London. Photo by Julian Finney

Charles Leclerc drives a red Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 car during practice for the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The image, taken from above, shows the car racing at high speed with motion blur emphasizing its aerodynamic shape on the narrow track.

Charles Leclerc driving the Scuderia Ferrari during practice before the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Photo by Clive Mason

Olivia Breen competes in the Women’s Long Jump T38 Final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. She lands in the sandpit wearing a blue competition uniform, creating a dramatic spray of sand.

Olivia Breen competes during the Women's Long Jump T38 Final on day five of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos

Iga Swiatek serves during her match against Camila Osorio in the Women’s Singles at the 2025 China Open, held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing. The image captures Swiatek mid-serve, fully extending her arm and racket toward a bright green tennis ball against a dark background, with dramatic lighting highlighting her motion.

Iga Swiatek serves as she plays with Camila Osorio in the women's singles in the China Open at National Tennis Center in Beijing. Photo by Lintao Zhang

Race winner George Russell celebrates during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The image shows Russell in a black racing suit and reflective helmet, raising both arms in victory while holding a steering wheel, with bright lights illuminating the night background.

George Russell celebrates after winning the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Photo by Bryn Lennon

Nishad Kumar wins the gold medal in the Men’s High Jump T14 Final during day seven of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. The image shows him mid-air, arching backward over the bar in a blue and black uniform with bright neon green shoes, as stadium seating blurs in the background.

Nishad Kumar wins the gold medal in the Men's High Jump T14 Final during day seven of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match against Sunderland at Old Trafford. Sesko leaps mid-air in a red Manchester United jersey and white shorts, arms extended, legs bent, pink boots visible, with a packed stadium crowd in the background.

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their Premier League match against Sunderland at Old Trafford. Photo by Gareth Copley

South Africa's Siya Kolisi poses for a selfie with members of the crowd as he celebrates following the team's victory during The Rugby Championship match against Argentina at the Allianz Stadium in London. Kolisi, in a green rugby jersey, holds a smartphone for a selfie among cheering fans. Many raise phones and flags, with stadium seating and banners visible in the background.

South Africa's Siya Kolisi poses for a selfie with members of the crowd as he celebrates following the team's victory during the Rugby Championship match against Argentina at the Allianz Stadium in London. Photo by Ryan Pierse

George Russell leaps from his Mercedes after winning the Grand Prix of Singapore. Russell, in a black Petronas racing suit and helmet, jumps beside a sleek black Mercedes Formula 1 car. Behind them, a glowing backdrop displays “VICTORY” in bold letters with bright green and white light effects.

George Russell leaps from his Mercedes after winning the Grand Prix in Singapore. Photo by Mark Thompson

Michael Maguire, head coach of the Broncos, celebrates victory following the NRL Grand Final match against the Melbourne Storm in Sydney. Maguire is drenched as water pours from a large blue-and-white cooler over his head, splashing heavily. A cheering crowd and bright stadium lights fill the background.

Brisbane Broncos head coach Michael Maguire celebrates victory after the NRL Grand Final against the Melbourne Storm in Sydney. Photo by Darrian Traynor

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