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:
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen looking focused before his drive during final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix
Rory McIlroy throws his club in the air in a moment of relief having just won the 2025 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia
Justin Rose plays his shot from the 18th tee during the final round of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia – he would go on to lose in a play-off for the title with McIlroy
McIlroy poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony
Queensland’s Gout Gout celebrates winning the men’s 200m final and breaking the 20-second barrier in Perth, Australia
Australia’s Torrie Lewis, Bree Rizzo and Leah O’Brien compete in the women’s 100m final in Perth, Australia
Vanessa Low competes in the women’s PA senior long jump final at the Australian Open in Perth
Cincinnati Reds Elly de la Cruz and Santiago Espinal celebrate after their 4-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in Ohio
A bloodied Mathias Vacek of Czech Republic during the Paris-Roubaix race in France
The race was won for a record-equalling third time in a row by the Netherlands’ Mathieu van der Poel
Volleyball players Zoe Jarvis and Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres of Austin celebrate in the confetti after a win over Omaha during the LOVB Championship match in Louisville, Kentucky
Chevrolet’s Kyle Larson celebrates after winning the Nascar Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee
Hong Kong’s Zenobia Zhu Chengzhu competes in the women’s singles group match against Kuai Man of China at Galaxy Arena in Macao, China
Willie Rioli celebrates after kicking a goal during the round five AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks
Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh plays a shot during the third-round match against Matthew Stevens of Wales at the World Championship qualifiers in Sheffield, England
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match against West Ham United at Anfield
The Waratahs celebrate during the trophy presentation after winning the Super Rugby women’s final against the Queensland Reds at North Sydney Oval
Kingdom Swimming Club’s Luke O’Donoghue after competing in the men’s 400m freestyle during day three of the Irish Open Swimming Championships in Dublin
A bird’s-eye view of Bostall Gardens tennis court in London, England
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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.