In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

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

A rhythmic gymnast in a red leotard performs a mid-air split while holding two clubs against a blue gradient background.

Russia's Alisa Medvedeva competes during the Sky Grace Cup International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament at Beijing Shougang Ice Hockey Stadium in Beijing, China. Photo by Lintao Zhang

Rory McIlroy wearing a light blue collared shirt and dark pants, holding a golf club and clenching a fist in a celebratory gesture on a golf course.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates forcing a play-off with England's Matt Fitzpatrick on day four of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Fitzpatrick won at the first extra hole. Photo by Andrew Redington

Two boxers in a ring during a match, one delivering a powerful punch to the other’s face. The boxer being hit is wearing yellow trunks with “EUBANK” written on the waistband.

Conor Benn lands a punch on Chris Eubank Jr during his unanimous points victory on Saturday's 'Unfinished Business' card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photo by Justin Setterfield

Rugby players in white England kits celebrating on the field, one lifting another while raising arms in triumph, with an opposing player in black sitting on the ground in the background.

England's Ben Earl and Henry Pollock celebrate at the final whistle of their 33-19 autumn international victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium. Photo by Warren Little

Person throwing a dart during a game, wearing a black and orange patterned shirt with visible tattoos on the arm, against a dark background with blurred circular lights.

Raymond Smith in action during the ANZ Premier League at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia. Photo by Matt Roberts

Football player in a white England kit sliding on knees with arms outstretched in celebration on a green pitch, with an England flag visible in the background.

Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring England's first goal during their 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Serbia at Wembley. Photo by Michael Regan

Two players competing for an Australian rules football, both reaching high with extended arms, one holding the red ball, against a plain dark background.

Melbourne Demons' Tayla Harris marks the ball during their AFLW semi-final victory over Adelaide Crows at Ikon Park in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Morgan Hancock

Race car on a winding track with blue and white curbs, partially obscured by dark shadows and blurred foreground elements, creating a dramatic, high-contrast scene.

Will Brown drives his Red Bull Ampol Racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 during practice for the Penrite Oil Sandown 500 at Sandown International Motor Raceway in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Robert Cianflone

Two sumo wrestlers in a ring, one wearing a blue mawashi and standing, while the other in a dark mawashi is mid-air after being thrown, with dramatic lighting highlighting the action.

Sakurai flips Ohtani during an exhibition match at the Sumo + Sushi event at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California. Photo by Ezra Shaw

Cricket player in a white uniform with maroon accents, clenching both fists in a celebratory gesture, standing against a dark background.

Queensland's Xavier Bartlett celebrates the wicket of Western Australia's Cameron Bancroft during day four of their Sheffield Shield match in Perth, Australia. Western Australia won by one wicket. Photo by Paul Kane

Ice hockey players battling for the puck inside the goal crease, with the goalie in blue gear sprawled on the ice and teammates crowding around under bright arena lights.

Seattle Kraken's Tye Kartye battles with Winnipeg Jets' Gustav Nyquist, Logan Stanley, Colin Miller and Connor Hellebuyck in a goalmouth scramble during their NHL match at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won the match 5-3. Photo by Steph Chambers

Two UFC fighters in an octagon, one delivering a punch to the other’s face, both wearing gloves and shorts with visible branding, under bright arena lighting.

Malcolm Wellmaker strikes Ethyn Ewing during UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Ewing caused an upset as he won by unanimous decision. Photo by Ishika Samant

American football players in maroon Texas A&M uniforms standing in a row with arms linked, helmets placed on the grass in front, sunlight shining through the stadium in the background.

Texas A&M Aggies celebrate their 31-30 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Photo by Alex Slitz

Tennis player raising both arms and holding a racket in celebration on a dark court, with blurred audience and bright lights in the background.

Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates beating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Photo by Daniel Kopatsch

Soccer player in a white and purple kit leaping over an opponent in a black patterned kit attempting a sliding tackle, with a colorful ball on the grass and blurred spectators in the background.

Sydney's Kirsty Fenton tackles Rola Badawiya during her team's 2-0 victory over Perth Glory in the A-League at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Cameron Spencer

Basketball player in a black jersey holding the ball close to the hoop while an opposing player in a white jersey attempts to block, with a packed arena and red lighting in the background.

Illawarra Hawks' Mason Peatling drives to the basket during their NBL defeat by Sydney Kings at WIN Entertainment Centre, in Wollongong, Australia. Photo by Darrian Traynor

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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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