In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

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BBC Sport and Getty Images present the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin looks on before she warms up for her first run of the giant slalom during the Stifel Copper Cup in Copper Mountain, Colorado
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US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin looks on before she warms up for her first run of the giant slalom during the Stifel Copper Cup in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Photo by Sean M. Haffey

Sparks fly behind Haas driver Oliver Bearman during sprint qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit
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Sparks fly behind Haas driver Oliver Bearman during sprint qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit. Photo by Clive Mason

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton makes a pit stop during the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit
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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton makes a pit stop during the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit. Photo by Sam Bagnall

Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates his Qatar Grand Prix race win
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates his Qatar Grand Prix race win. Photo by Mark Thompson

Supporters set off fireworks in memory of a deceased fan during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax and Groningen at Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam
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Supporters set off fireworks in memory of a deceased fan during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax and Groningen at Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. Photo by Marcel Bonte

South Africa's Damian Willemse scores an acrobatic try that was subsequently disallowed in their match against Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
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South Africa's Damian Willemse scores an acrobatic try that was subsequently disallowed in their match against Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Photo by Michael Steele

The Washington Commanders' Treylon Burks takes a one-handed catch for a touchdown in front of the Denver Broncos' Riley Moss at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland
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The Washington Commanders' Treylon Burks takes a one-handed catch for a touchdown in front of the Denver Broncos' Riley Moss at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Photo by Patrick Smith

The Ohio State Buckeyes' Isaiah West carries the ball against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor
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The Ohio State Buckeyes' Isaiah West carries the ball against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Photo by Luke Hales

The Texas Longhorns' Nick Brooks hoists the Lone Star Showdown trophy after beating the Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin
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The Texas Longhorns' Nick Brooks hoists the Lone Star Showdown trophy after beating the Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Photo by Alex Slitz

The Alabama Crimson Tide's Houston Mallette dives for a loose ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Players Era Championship tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
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The Alabama Crimson Tide's Houston Mallette dives for a loose ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Players Era Championship tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Photo by Zach Del Bello

Jaylen Brown reacts after scoring for the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at TD Garden in Boston
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Jaylen Brown reacts after scoring for the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at TD Garden in Boston. Photo by Brian Fluharty

A player warms up before the A-League match between Macarthur FC and Perth Glory at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney
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A player warms up before the A-League match between Macarthur FC and Perth Glory at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney. Photo by Cameron Spencer

Chaz Mostert celebrates after winning the 2025 Supercars Championship for Optus Racing Ford Mustang in the season finale in Adelaide
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Chaz Mostert celebrates after winning the 2025 Supercars Championship for Optus Racing Ford Mustang in the season finale in Adelaide. Photo by Robert Cianflone

Ellyse Perry runs out to bat for the Sydney Sixers during the WBBL match against Sydney Thunder at North Sydney Oval
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Ellyse Perry runs out to bat for the Sydney Sixers during the WBBL match against Sydney Thunder at North Sydney Oval. Photo by Darrian Traynor

Newcastle Jets forward Benjamin Gibson is brought down by Auckland FC's Callan Elliot during the A-League match in Auckland
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Newcastle Jets forward Benjamin Gibson is brought down by Auckland FC's Callan Elliot during the A-League match in Auckland. Photo by Hannah Peters

Surf lifesavers compete in the International Surf Rescue Challenge at Mount Maunganui Main Beach in New Zealand
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Surf lifesavers compete in the International Surf Rescue Challenge at Mount Maunganui Main Beach in New Zealand. Photo by Phil Walter

Finland's Kalle Rovanpera, of Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, competes on day two of the WRC Rally event in Saudi Arabia
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Finland's Kalle Rovanpera, of Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, competes on day two of the WRC Rally event in Saudi Arabia. Photo by McKlein

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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.