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:

France's Tim Bringer competes in the Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza final during Crankworx in Rotorua, New Zealand

France's Tim Bringer competes in the Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza final during Crankworx in Rotorua, New Zealand

Cross-Country Men's Mass 50km of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Trondheim in Trondheim, Norway

Competitors navigate up a slope during the men's mass 50km cross-country at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway

Nottingham Forest fan holds up a scarf which reads "Stuart Pearce MBE - Forest Legend" and "Pyscho Pearce", after former Manchester City and Nottingham Forest player Stuart Pearce was taken ill on a flight in the week prior to the game between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester City at the City Ground

A Nottingham Forest fan holds up a scarf before the Premier League game against Manchester City to show support for Stuart Pearce after the former England defender was taken ill during a flight

Townsville Fires Alex Fowler shoots during game two of the WNBL Grand Final series between Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit in Townsville, Australia

Townsville Fires' Alex Fowler takes a shot during the WNBL Grand Final series against Bendigo Spirit in Townsville, Australia

Jessica Hamersley riding Tom Kitten and Camille Piantoni riding Zardozi from Godolphin Racing are seen during a beach session at Altona Beach in Altona North, Australia

Jessica Hamersley rides Tom Kitten and Camille Piantoni pilots Zardozi during a beach session in Altona, Australia

Liverpools manager Arne Slot reacts from the stand, whilst serving a two game touchline ban during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield

Liverpool manager Arne Slot holds his head while watching from the stands during the Premier League victory over Southampton at Anfield. Slot is serving a two-match touchline suspension.

Sydney Roosters Lindsay Collins is tackled during the round one NRL match between and Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia

Sydney Roosters' Lindsay Collins is tackled during their NRL match against the Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia

Japans Hideki Matsuyama plays his second shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard in Orlando, Florida

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays his second shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida

Slovenias Tadej Pogacar celebrates at finish line during the 19th Strade Bianche 2025, Men's Elite a 213km one day race in Siena, Italy

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar celebrates victory in the Strade Bianche one-day race in Siena, Italy

London Pulses Zara Everitt lifts the 2025 Netball Super Cup following victory in the 2025 Netball Super Cup final beating Leeds Rhinos at Utilita Arena Sheffield

London Pulse's Zara Everitt lifts the Netball Super Cup after victory over Leeds Rhinos at Utilita Arena Sheffield

Spains Carlos Alcaraz stretches to play a forehand against Quentin Halys of France in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz stretches to hit a forehand against Quentin Halys in their second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open

Manchester United fans protest the Glazer ownership outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford

Manchester United fans protest against the Glazer ownership prior to their Premier League match against Arsenal at Old Trafford

Team Japans Ikuma Horishima in action during the Men's Moguls Practice Session of the 2025 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup Finals Aerials & Moguls in Livigno, Italy

Japan's Ikuma Horishima takes flight during a practice session for the men's moguls at the 2025 Freestyle Ski World Cup finals in Livigno, Italy

Englands Marcus Smith celebrates after scoring their fourth try during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match against Italy at the Allianz Twickenham Stadium

Marcus Smith celebrates after scoring England's fourth try during their Six Nations match against Italy at the Allianz Twickenham Stadium

Indias Ravindra Jadeja celebrates following the team's victory against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates their victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium

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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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