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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.