BBC Sport, in collaboration with Getty Images, showcases a selection of the most compelling sports photographs from around the globe over the past week:
Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates his victory at The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland with his son, Bennett Scheffler, and the Claret Jug on the 18th green. (Photo by Christian Petersen)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the fifth green during Day Three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club, with Dunluce Castle in the background. (Photo by Christian Petersen)
A general view of the NASCAR Xfinity Series BetRivers 200 race at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware, on July 19, 2025. (Photo by Sean Gardner)
Dustin Poirier lands a strike on Max Holloway during their lightweight bout at UFC 318. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman)
Tommy Freeman of the British and Irish Lions evades Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia during the 1st Test Match between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by David Rogers)
Sione Tuipulotu of the British and Irish Lions celebrates after scoring a try during game one of the series between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde)
Ben Stokes of England successfully appeals for the wicket of KL Rahul of India during Day Five of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground. (Photo by Clive Mason)
Stina Blackstenius of Sweden contests possession with Esme Morgan of England during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Quarter-Final match in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Caparros)
Ann-Katrin Berger of Germany celebrates victory with teammate Linda Dallmann after defeating France 6-5 in the penalty shootout during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Quarter-Final in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Maja Hitij)
Agnese Cocchiere of Team Italy is fouled in the Women’s Water Polo crossover match between Italy and China on day seven of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. (Photo by Quinn Rooney)
Team Japan competes in the Open’s Team Free Preliminaries on day nine of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. (Photo by Adam Pretty)
Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan is captured during her Badminton match in the Women’s Singles First Round against Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Shi Tang)
Matthew Marquardt of the United States competes in the bike leg as part of the 2025 Athletic Brewing IRONMAN in Lake Placid, New York. (Photo by Hector Vivas)
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Revisit last week’s gallery and check back next Tuesday for another selection of captivating sports photos from the week.
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