In collaboration with Getty Images, BBC Sport presents a curated selection of compelling sports photography from around the globe over the past week:
Emmanouil Karalis of Greece participates in the men’s pole vault qualification at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (Photo by Cameron Spencer)
A general view of Soldier Field prior to the NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings. (Photo by Michael Reaves)
A competitor cycles during the Ironman 70.3 event in Frankfort, Michigan. (Photo by Patrick McDermott)
Chelsea Gray, point guard for the Las Vegas Aces, reacts during a play against the Seattle Storm in the WNBA playoffs. (Photo by Ian Maule)
Jai Newcombe, midfielder for Hawthorn, celebrates scoring a goal in the AFL first semi-final against Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval. (Photo by Sarah Reed)
Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears attempts a catch while defended by Jack Campbell and Brian Branch of the Detroit Lions. (Photo by Nic Antaya)
Blanca Felix, goalkeeper for Chivas, celebrates after her team’s second goal against America in the Liga MX Feminil’s Torneo Apertura. (Photo by Hector Vivas)
Agathe Gerin of France celebrates with a young supporter following Les Bleues’ victory over Ireland in the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park, Exeter. (Photo by Dan Istitene)
Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States competes in the women’s long jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (Photo by Matthias Hangst)
Lemaima Etuale of the Wests Tigers was cited for a hair pull on Ivana Lauitiiti of the New Zealand Warriors. (Photo by Darrian Traynor)
Jermaine Franklin Jr. connects with a left hand against Ivan Dychko during their heavyweight bout at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Photo by Sarah Stier)
Noah Lyles of the United States warms up for the men’s 100m heats at the World Championships in Tokyo. (Photo by Hannah Peters)
David Kocher plays a shot from the rough during the first round of the Simmons Bank Open in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo)
Tucker Kraft celebrates with Green Bay Packers fans after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field. (Photo by Michael Reaves)
Geordie Beamish of New Zealand is stepped on by a competitor after a fall in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase heats at the World Athletics Championships. (Photo by Emilee Chinn)
Elfyn Evans of Toyota Gazoo Racing in action on day one of the World Rally Championship event in Concepcion, Chile. (Photo by McKlein Photography)
Leo Rivas celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run for the Seattle Mariners against the St Louis Cardinals. (Photo by Alika Jenner)
Samuel Firewu of Ethiopia competes in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase heats at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (Photo by Cameron Spencer)
Will Williams of Lancashire forces fielders to take evasive action during the Rothesay County Championship match against Kent in Canterbury. (Photo by Justin Setterfield)
Riley Thilthorpe of Adelaide celebrates a goal during the AFL first semi-final against Hawthorn. (Photo by Sarah Reed)
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View last week’s gallery and check back next Tuesday for another selection of the week’s best sports photos.
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