In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

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.

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:

Guo Jincheng of Team China competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley SM5 Final during day four of the Toyota World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. Photo by Yong Teck Lim — Guo Jincheng of China competes in the men's 200m individual medley SM5 final at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. Photo by Yong Teck Lim [BBC]

Kotoni Staggs and Deine Mariner of the Broncos celebrate victory during the NRL Preliminary Final match against the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photo by Albert Perez — Kotoni Staggs and Deine Mariner of the Broncos celebrate victory during the NRL preliminary final match against the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photo by Albert Perez [BBC]

Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates on the field after winning the AFL Grand Final match defeating the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photo by Cameron Spencer — Cam Rayner of the Brisbane Lions celebrates on the field after his team won the AFL Grand Final, defeating the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photo by Cameron Spencer [BBC]

Ellie Kildunne of England bites her medal as she celebrates victory in the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Final match between Canada and England in London. Photo by Alex Davidson — Ellie Kildunne of England bites her medal as she celebrates victory in the Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada at Twickenham. Photo by Alex Davidson [BBC]

Rory McIlroy reacts on the 14th green during the Saturday afternoon four-balls matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York. Photo by Jared C. Tilton — Rory McIlroy reacts on the 14th green during the Saturday afternoon fourballs of the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York. Photo by Jared C. Tilton [BBC]

Paul Alamoti of the Panthers beats Reece Walsh of the Broncos before scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photo by Albert Perez — Paul Alamoti of the Panthers beats Reece Walsh of the Broncos before scoring a try during the NRL preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photo by Albert Perez [BBC]

Isaac Del Toro and Tadej Pogacar compete in the breakaway, climbing the Mur de Kigali (Wall of Kigali) cobblestones sector during the Cycling World Championships in Rwanda. Photo by David Ramos — Isaac Del Toro and eventual winner Tadej Pogacar compete in the breakaway, climbing the Mur de Kigali (Wall of Kigali) cobblestones sector during the men's road race at the Road World Championships in Rwanda. Photo by David Ramos [BBC]

Rory McIlroy celebrates with fans after Europe's 15-13 win over America during the trophy presentation of the 2025 Ryder Cup in Farmingdale, New York. Photo by Maddie Meyer — Rory McIlroy celebrates with fans after Europe's 15-13 win over the United States in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage, New York. Photo by Maddie Meyer [BBC]

Jaydin Blackwell competes during the Men's 100m T38 Final on day two of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos — Jaydin Blackwell on his way to victory in the men's 100m T38 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos [BBC]

Cam Skattebo of the New York Giants celebrates a two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Ishika Samant — Cam Skattebo of the New York Giants celebrates a two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Ishika Samant [BBC]

Calvin Bassey of Fulham attempts to clear the shot from Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa who scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match in Birmingham. Photo by Justin Setterfield — Fulham's Calvin Bassey of Fulham unsuccessfully attempts to clear Ollie Watkins' shot as Aston Villa score their first goal in their 3-1 win in the Premier League at Villa Park. Photo by Justin Setterfield [BBC]

Captain Luke Donald holds the Ryder Cup trophy as he is doused with champagne celebrating Europe defeating the United States. Photo by Richard Heathcote — European captain Luke Donald holds the Ryder Cup trophy as he is doused with champagne while celebrating his team's victory over the United States. Photo by Richard Heathcote [BBC]

Isabelle Kelly of the Roosters makes a hit up and is tackled by Annessa Biddle and Chantay Kiria-Ratu of the Sharks during the NRLW preliminary final match in Gosford, Australia. Photo by Scott Gardiner — Isabelle Kelly of the Roosters makes a hit up and is tackled by Annessa Biddle and Chantay Kiria-Ratu of the Sharks during the NRLW preliminary final in Gosford, Australia. Photo by Scott Gardiner [BBC]

Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his solo home run during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies in Seattle. Photo by Steph Chambers — Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his solo home run during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies in Seattle. Photo by Steph Chambers [BBC]

John Mitchell and Zoe Aldcroft of England pose for a portrait following the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Final match against Canada at Twickenham Stadium. Photo by Molly Darlington — Head coach John Mitchell and Zoe Aldcroft of England pose for a portrait following the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final against Canada at Twickenham. Photo by Molly Darlington [BBC]

Elena Rybakina serves against Eva Lys in the Women's Singles Round in the 2025 China Open in Beijing. Photo by Lintao Zhang — Elena Rybakina serves against Eva Lys in the China Open in Beijing. Photo by Lintao Zhang [BBC]

Zane Smith flips after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 in Kansas City. Photo by Chris Graythen — Zane Smith flips his Ford after an on-track incident during the Nascar Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 in Kansas City. Photo by Chris Graythen [BBC]

Christopher Bell looks on backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series in Kansas City. Photo by Chris Graythen — Christopher Bell looks on backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the Nascar Cup Series in Kansas City. Photo by Chris Graythen [BBC]

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills scores a touchdown against Alontae Taylor and Justin Reid of the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter in Orchard Park, New York. Photo by Bryan M. Bennett — Quarterback Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints as they won their fourth straight match at the start of the 2025 season in Orchard Park, New York. Photo by Bryan M. Bennett [BBC]

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets attempts to catch a fly ball while falling into the stands during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Photo by Justin Casterline — Pete Alonso of the New York Mets attempts to catch a fly ball while falling into the stands during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Photo by Justin Casterline [BBC]

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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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