BBC Sport, in collaboration with Getty Images, showcases a curated selection of compelling sports photography from around the globe over the past week.

Luke Littler hoists the Sid Waddell trophy after his victory over Gian van Veen in the World Darts Championship final. (Photo by Warren Little)

Michael Neser of Australia bowls on day one of the Fifth Test in the Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (Photo by Darrian Traynor)

Scott Boland of Australia appeals successfully for the wicket of England’s Jacob Bethell during day one of the Fifth Test in the Ashes. (Photo by Robert Cianflone)

Venus Williams executes a shot in her match against Magda Linette on day two of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall)

A Senegal supporter expresses their enthusiasm before the Africa Cup of Nations match between Senegal and Sudan at Grand Stadium. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS)

Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Maswanhise (center) celebrates his team’s opening goal with Bill Antonio and Daniel Msendami during their Africa Cup of Nations match against South Africa at Marrakesh Stadium. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI)

Italy’s Federico Pellegrino (left) crosses the finish line in second place ahead of Finland’s Niilo Moilanen in the quarter-finals of the Men’s Individual Sprint Final Classic of the FIS World Cup Cross-Country Val di Fiemme, part of the Tour de Ski, in Val di Fiemme, Italy. (Photo by Alex Pantling)

Slovenia’s Timi Zajc competes in the qualification round for the Men’s Individual HS142 Competition of the FIS World Cup Ski Jumping Four Hills Tournament Men Garmisch at Olympiaschanze in Germany. (Photo by Alex Pantling)

Dutch rider Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado celebrates her victory as she crosses the finish line in the women’s elite race of the Zilvermeercross cyclocross cycling event in Mol. (Photo by Luc Claessen)

Riders navigate a challenging dune at the Zonhoven round of the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup in Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen)

Swimmers from the Bold And Beautiful Swim Squad journey from the South corner of Manly Beach in Sydney to Shelly Beach. (Photo by Cameron Spencer)

Keelan Marion of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates after his team’s 24-14 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz)

Pyrotechnics light up the sky at loanDepot park following the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers in Miami, Florida. (Photo by JayByrd Films)

Grant Cruikshank of the Hershey Bears leaps into a collection of stuffed teddy bears and toys at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The game against the Rockford Ice Hogs featured the team’s annual teddy bear toss, where fans donate stuffed animals to children’s charities by throwing them onto the ice. (Photo by Bruce Bennett)

Jessie Diggins competes in the Individual Sprint Qualification at the FIS Cross-Country World Cup – Tour de Ski Val di Fiemme in Val di Fiemme, Italy. (Photo by Grega Valancic)

Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka executes a backhand in his Men’s singles match against France’s Arthur Rinderknech during day two of the United Cup at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane)

A header from Sunderland’s Trai Hume as Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario attempts to clear. (Photo by Julian Finney)

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez confronts Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. (Photo by Marc Atkins)

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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.

All your football quizzes in one place