In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

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 hockey player skates alone under a bright spotlight on the dark ice, casting a sharp shadow beneath them while holding their stick raised mid‑stride.

The Seattle Kraken's Brandon Montour warms up against the Minnesota Wild at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Steph Chambers

A silhouetted Formula 1 car drives along a track at sunset, with the low golden light reflecting off the asphalt and creating a dramatic, high‑contrast scene.

New Zealand's Liam Lawson driving the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during F1 testing at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Clive Rose

A red Formula 1 car speeds along a track at dusk, with sparks trailing from the rear. Blurred palm trees and bright floodlights line the background against a deep orange and purple sky.

Sparks fly behind Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during F1 testing at Yas Marina Circuit on December 09, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Clive Mason

A group of Tottenham Hotspur players wearing white kits sit together on small stools at the side of a football pitch, celebrating and posing during a match inside their brightly lit stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur's Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team-mates during the Champions League match versus Slavia Prague in London. Photo by Julian Finney

A dense crowd of Borussia Dortmund supporters fill the stadium stands, waving large yellow-and-black flags, scarves and banners, creating a vibrant sea of team colours.

Supporters of Borussia Dortmund during the Champions League home match against Bodo Glimt at Signal Iduna Park. Photo by Geert van Erven

Two football players stand in separate interview areas divided by a partition, each speaking into a microphone held by a reporter. The scene is dimly lit, with green backdrops behind both players.

Celtic's Arne Engels, who scored an own goal, and Roma's two-goal striker Evan Ferguson are interviewed at the same time after the Europa League match at Celtic Park in Glasgow. Photo by Alex Pantling

A goalkeeper in a green kit leaps horizontally through the air with legs fully extended while attempting a save during a night-time football match, as players from both teams watch the action unfold inside a brightly lit stadium.

Chelsea's Robert Sanchez in mid-flight after making a save during the Premier League match against Everton at Stamford Bridge. Photo by Justin Setterfield

Three football players celebrate together near the touchline of a stadium, while the crowd watches from the stands under bright stadium lights.

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates with team-mates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match against West Ham at London Stadium. Photo by Julian Finney

Three Sunderland players wearing red-and-white striped shirts celebrate together in front of a large crowd, with a giant team flag waving behind them on the sidelines.

Sunderland's Omar Alderete, Granit Xhaka and Nordi Mukiele (left to right) celebrate what turned out to be the winner - an own goal by Nick Woltemade - in the Wear-Tyne derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light. Photo by Carl Recine

A football player in a black‑and‑white striped kit lifts a trophy above his head as fireworks and sparks erupt behind him. Team-mates, staff, and photographers stand in the background on the pitch, with confetti scattered across the grass during the celebration.

St Mirren's Alex Gogic lifts the Premier Sports Cup after victory against Celtic in the final at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo by Ian MacNicol

Players from the Philadelphia Eagles tackle the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback as the ball pops loose, surrounded by several Chargers linemen attempting to protect the play during an intense moment on the field.

The Philadelphia Eagles' Jalyx Hunt tackles Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy

A Kansas City Chiefs defender in a red uniform reaches around a Los Angeles Chargers player in a white uniform, attempting to block or strip the ball during a tightly contested play.

The Los Angeles Chargers' Daiyan Henley intercepts a pass intended for the Kansas City Chiefs' Kareem Hunt during the fourth quarter of the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Jamie Squire

A downhill skier in a racing suit carves sharply through the snow on a steep slope, leaning into the turn with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

American Lindsey Vonn competes in the women's downhill, part of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, in St Moritz, south-eastern Switzerland. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini

A snowboarder performs a high aerial trick against a backdrop of snow‑covered mountains and an overcast sky, with their board tilted as they twist above the landscape.

Japan's Ayumu Hirano competing in the men's snowboard halfpipe final on day three of the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo by Lintao Zhang

A downhill skier in a patterned racing suit leans aggressively into a high‑speed turn on a snowy slope, carving a sharp edge as a spray of snow trails behind under a clear blue sky.

New Zealand's Alice Robinson in action during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Super G in St Moritz, Switzerland. Photo by Mateo Sgambato/Agence Zoom

A lone skier is silhouetted against a deep orange sky, gliding along a ridge as the bright sun sits directly behind them. A flag and rocky terrain frame the scene, creating a dramatic sunset backdrop.

Italian cross-country skier Davide Graz competes in the sprint finals free in Davos, Switzerland. Photo by Federico Modica

A group of golfers wearing bright red jackets form a tight huddle, looking down toward the camera with one person smiling warmly at the centre as they stand under bright, even lighting.

Japanese golfers Yuna Araki, Shuri Sakuma, Sayaka Takahashi, Yui Kawamoto, Fuka Suga and Sora Kamiya pose during the Hitachi 3Tours Championship 2025 at Hirakawa Country Club in Chiba, Japan. Photo by Atsushi Tomura

A swimmer wearing a green cap cuts through the water during a race, creating a splash that arcs upward as their arm drives forward along the surface of the pool.

Australia's Kaylee McKeown competes in the women's 50m backstroke skins event during the Australia vs The World swimming meet at The Valley Pool in Brisbane, Australia. Photo by Chris Hyde

A darts player wearing a black shirt celebrates with clenched fists while holding a dart in one hand, standing under dramatic, low lighting.

Singapore's Paul Lim - at 71 the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship - celebrates on day three at Alexandra Palace. Photo by Andrew Redington

A muscular wrestler wearing denim shorts, wristbands, and knee pads kneels in the centre of the ring after a match, surrounded by bright arena lights and a large cheering crowd.

John Cena looks on during Saturday night's main event at Capital One Arena in Washington DC. Photo by Rich Freeda

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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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