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.

A cricket bat is seen mid-air between two players during a tense moment on the field. One player in white bowling attire reacts energetically, while the batter in white gear and a dark helmet walks forward, holding their gloves up. A packed stadium crowd forms a blurred backdrop to the action. — England captain Ben Stokes is bowled by Australia's Mitchell Starc during day three of the Third Test Match in the 2025-26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval. Photo by Gareth Copley [BBC]

A cricket match scene showing a bowler and several fielders celebrating a dismissal, with arms raised in excitement. The batter stands near the stumps, holding their head in disappointment. The umpire watches from behind the play, and players in white uniforms are spread across the field on a bright, sunny day. — Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of England's Will Jacks for 47 runs during day five of the Third Test Match in the 2025-26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval. Photo by Quinn Rooney [BBC]

A cricket player in white kit walks on the field raising their bat and helmet in celebration, acknowledging the cheering crowd in the background. The stadium is full, and a scoreboard display behind them shows “100 Runs,” indicating a milestone achievement. — Australia's Travis Head acknowledges the fans after scoring 100 runs during day three of the Third Test Match in the 2025-26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval. Photo by Darrian Traynor [BBC]

A skier in a blue racing suit and helmet speeds downhill during an alpine skiing event, leaning into a turn while passing an orange gate flag. The skier’s poles are angled outward, and snow sprays up from the skis as they carve through the course. A forested background is softly out of focus behind the action. — Italy's Dominik Paris in action during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill in Val Gardena, Italy. Photo by Mattia Ozbot [BBC]

A snowboarder performs an inverted aerial trick high above a crowd of spectators, holding a white board with bold lettering while spinning upside down. The audience below, bundled in winter clothing and helmets, watches the jump against an overcast sky. — United States' Ryan Wachendorfer competes in the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Finals during the Toyota US Grand Prix 2025 in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Photo by Maddie Meyer [BBC]

A silhouetted skier performs an aerial trick against a deep blue evening sky, captured mid‑jump above a snowy slope. Rugged, sunlit mountain peaks frame the background, glowing in warm tones as the skier’s form contrasts sharply with the darkening landscape. — Sweden's Felix Monsen in action during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill in Val Gardena, Italy. Photo by Mattia Ozbot [BBC]

A skier in a bright orange suit performs a dramatic inverted aerial maneuver against a clear blue sky, with skis pointed upward and one arm extended toward the ground. The sun shines intensely behind the athlete, creating a burst of light and lens flares across the image. — China's Sun Jiaxu competes during Mixed Team Aerials Finals on day two of the FIS Freestyle Skiing Aerials World Cup 2025 at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo by Lintao Zhang [BBC]

A football player in a blue and black kit sprints forward while an opponent in red slides in from the ground, attempting to tackle the ball. The action takes place on a brightly lit pitch with a packed stadium crowd blurred in the background. — Manchester United's Casemiro fouls Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Photo by Simon Stacpoole [BBC]

A football player in a white kit leaps into the air with a clenched fist in celebration, surrounded by teammates as they react to a goal. Opponents in red and the stadium crowd fill the background under bright match lighting. — Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring 1-0 during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Antonio Villalba [BBC]

A person on the touchline swings a black jacket dramatically through the air in a moment of intense celebration, with a packed stadium crowd cheering in the background. — Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery throws his coat in the air after Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa scores a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park. Photo by Catherine Ivill [BBC]

A dramatic low-angle view from inside the goal shows an ice hockey goaltender in white and teal gear fully stretched out, glove extended, attempting to block a puck that flies past the crease. Players scramble around the net as the arena lights shine overhead and the crowd watches intensely from the stands. — Utah Mammoth's Goaltender Vitek Vanecek dives but can't stop puck from entering the net for a goal by Boston Bruins Morgan Geekie during the first period at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo By Winslow Townson [BBC]

An American football player in a dark navy uniform is diving forward while holding the ball tightly, being tackled by an opposing player in a green and yellow uniform. The action takes place near the end zone on a grassy field, with a blurred crowd in the background. — The Chicago Bears' DJ Moore catches a touchdown pass against The Green Bay Packers' Keisean Nixon during overtime at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Michael Reaves [BBC]

The Miami Dolphins Kenneth Grant yells while running onto the field prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Photo by Carmen Mandato [BBC]

An overhead view of a basketball game shows three players near the hoop. One player in a white and gold uniform is attempting a shot while being closely defended by a player in a red uniform. Another player in red is positioned nearby, looking toward the action. The basketball is just above the rim, and the dark blue court contrasts with the players’ bright uniforms. — Lakers' Lebron James takes a shot against The LA Clippers' Brook Lopezand Kawhi Leonard in the first half at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Photo by Ronald Martinez [BBC]

A lively crowd at an indoor darts event with bright green lighting and large banners overhead. In the foreground, a person dressed in a retro sports outfit with a white tank top and red shorts stands on a table holds a sign. The table is covered with numerous cups and pitchers of drinks. The background shows a packed audience cheering and waving signs, creating a festive atmosphere. — A fan wearing a 118 costume holds up a sign as he enjoys the atmosphere prior to the Round Two match between Stephen Bunting and Nitin Kumar in the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Photo by James Fearn [BBC]

A darts player wearing a multicolored shirt featuring green, white, black, and red panels stands on stage with a clenched fist, appearing to celebrate. The shirt displays several logos, including “CHO CHOO!” and “WINMAU.” The background shows a large illuminated “PP” sign and a blurred screen projection of the player. — Kenya's David Munyua celebrates after winning his match on Day Eight of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London, England. Photo by Andrew Redington [BBC]

Silhouettes of two people are seen through a triangular opening, with one person holding a golf club as if preparing to swing. The background features a dramatic cloudy sky with rays of sunlight breaking through, illuminating the ocean horizon below. The scene is framed by dark geometric shapes, creating a striking contrast between the bright sky and the shadowed foreground. — Sweden's Joakim Largergren plays a shot during the pro-am prior to the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 2026 at Heritage La Reserve Golf Club in Bel Ombre, Mauritius. Photo by Stuart Franklin [BBC]

Two badminton players are on a bright red court during a doubles match. One player is standing near the net, holding a racket and appearing ready to return a shot, while the other player is lying on the court with a racket in hand, seemingly after a dive. The court markings and the word “HANGZHOU” are visible on the surface. — Malaysia's Tan Pearly (R) and Thinaah Muralitharan compete in the Women's Doubles Semi Finals match against Japan's Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto during day four of the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, in Hangzhou, China. Photo by Shi Tang [BBC]

A tattooed boxer stands inside a boxing ring wearing bright red shorts with yellow flames and the name “PAUL” printed on the waistband. The boxer has yellow gloves and is shirtless, showing extensive tattoos on the chest and arms. A referee in a light blue shirt is positioned nearby, and several spectators and photographers are visible in the background outside the ring. — Jake Paul reacts against Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight bout during Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Photo by Carmen Mandato [BBC]

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