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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

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

Britain's new Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has champagne poured over him as he celebrates securing his first championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Britain’s new Formula 1 champion Lando Norris is drenched in champagne as he celebrates securing his first championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo by Mario Renzi

Kristian Doolittle tears his basketball top in exasperation after the Wildcats are beaten in an NBL match by the Adelaide 36ers

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Kristian Doolittle rips his basketball vest in frustration after the Wildcats lose an NBL match against the Adelaide 36ers in Perth, Australia. Photo by Paul Kane

England captain Ben Stokes screams skyward after losing his wicket in the second innings of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane

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England captain Ben Stokes shows disappointment at losing his wicket on day four of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. Photo by Bradley Kanaris

Johan-Olav Botn of Norway in winter gear aiming a rifle, with snow is blurred in the foreground, creating a dramatic image

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Norway’s Johan-Olav Botn at the shooting range as snow falls during the men’s 12.5km pursuit at the World Cup biathlon event in Ostersund, Sweden. Photo by Kevin Voigt

Jaylin Galloway shoots for the basketball net from close range while under pressure from Sam Mennenga as both players show strained facial expressions

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The Sydney Kings’ Jaylin Galloway shoots under pressure from the NZ Breaker’s Sam Mennenga at Claudelands Arena, in Hamilton, New Zealand. Photo by Phil Walter

Jaylen Waddle and fellow Miami Dolphins players celebrate a touchdown on the football field after a successful play, with arms raised in in a choreographed dance move

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The Miami Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle celebrates with team-mates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Kenneth Richmond

Crystal Palace's Yeremy Pino and Fulham's Raul Jimenez in match action, with Jimenez trying to kick the ball with a raised right foot as Pino attempts a headed defensive challenge but almost gets his opponent's boot in his face

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Crystal Palace’s Yeremy Pino battles for possession with Fulham’s Raul Jimenez during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage. Photo by Justin Setterfield

A freestyle skier performing a mid-air trick against a backdrop of a city skyline and clear blue grey sky.

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Italy’s Leonardo Donaggio competes during the men’s Freeski Big Air final in Beijing, China. Photo by Lintao Zhang

Annor Boateng of the Missouri Tigers in a yellow uniform hangs from the basketball rim with a look of excitement on his face after completing a powerful dunk

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The Missouri Tigers’ Annor Boateng dunks as the Kansas Jayhawks’ Tre White, Melvin Council Jr and Flory Bidunga look on during the game in Kansas City. Photo by Jamie Squire

Aaron Jones of the Minnesota Vikings dives forward with the ball while a Washington Commanders player attempts a tackle in mid-air

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The Minnesota Vikings’ Aaron Jones dives with the ball between two opponents during the NFL game against the Washington Commanders in Minneapolis. Photo by Michael Owens

Downhill skier Flavio Vitale races through a snowy course, with the background blurred, emphasising speed and intensity

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France’s Flavio Vitale competes in the second run of men’s giant slalom during the Ski World Cup event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Photo by Sean M. Haffey

Lionel Messi, in the pink jersey of Inter Miami, raises his arms in celebration after winning the Audi 2025 MLS Cup

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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi celebrates winning the Audi 2025 MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium in Florida. Photo by Rich Storry

An ice hockey puck slides toward the goal near the net as two players try to get a decisive touch with hockey sticks

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The New York Rangers’ Carson Soucy scores a goal as Dallas Stars’ Kyle Capobianco tries to keep the puck out of the net at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers won 3-2. Photo by Sarah Stier

A surfer is dwarfed while riding a towering ocean wave as white spray surrounds the board and surfer

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A surfer – centre of picture – rides a towering wave during a big waves surfing session at Nazare, Portugal. Photo by David Ramos

Alex Carey and Marnus Labuschagne dive simultaneously to catch the ball with the crowd in the background

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Australia’s Alex Carey moves to catch the ball as he chases it with Marnus Labuschagne during day one of the second Test against England at the Gabba in Brisbane. Photo by Cameron Spencer

Erick Pulga leaps dramatically high with his arms outstretched while Kevin Serna bends forward attempting an interception

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Bahia’s Erick Pulga competes for the ball with Fluminense’s Kevin Serna as part of the Brasileirao match in Rio de Janeiro. Photo by Wagner Meier

An ice hockey goalie leaps on to a pile of stuffed toys during a charity event on the rink

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The Calgary Hitmen’s Eric Tu jumps into a pile of stuffed toys after his team score in the third period during the 30th annual Teddy Bear Toss in Calgary. Photo by Leah Hennel

An alpine skier in a red racing suit carves through fresh snow at high speed on a downhill slope

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Team Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt on his way to victory in the men’s downhill during the Ski World Cup event at Beaver Creek, Colorado. Photo by Sean M. Haffey

A Formula 1 car driven by Lando Norris speeds along the track, with purple lights creating a dramatic motion blur effect

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McLaren’s Lando Norris drives on track during qualifying for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit. Photo by Clive Mason

A speed skater glides in silhouette on an ice rink, with long shadows cast on the smooth surface

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South Korea’s Kim Tae-hee competes in the 3,000m women’s junior speed skating World Cup event at Ritten Arena in Collalbo, Italy. Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos

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