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.

Canada's Brett Turcotte goes airborne during the seeding session for the Snowmobile Speed and Style event at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado. Photo by Jamie Squire

Six all-electric powerboats battle for the lead in the E1 Series race in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Malcolm Griffiths

Carlos Alcaraz stretches to return a shot by Tommy Paul in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Photo by Clive Brunskill

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III scores a first-quarter touchdown in the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Photo by Ronald Martinez

Australia's Scotty James in action in the men's snowboard superpipe at the Aspen 2026 X Games. Photo by Michael Reaves

Sydney Sixers players celebrate the dismissal of Hobart Hurricanes' Matthew Wade in the Big Bash League Challenger match in Sydney. Photo by Matt King

Carlos Alcaraz attempts an acrobatic return against Corentin Moutet in the Australian Open third round. Photo by Chloe Davis

Slovakia's Kira Maria Kapustikova practises at the Women's World Cup Ski Jumping event in Sapporo, Japan. Photo by Yong Teck Lim

Aryna Sabalenka roars with delight after winning the first set of her third-round match against Anastasia Potapova at the Australian Open. Photo by Clive Brunskill

French driver Sebastien Ogier competes for Toyota Gazoo Racing in the 2026 Monte Carlo Rally. Photo by McKlein Photography

Coco Gauff hits a forehand against Olga Danilovic in their second-round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Photo by Darrian Traynor

France's Romain Langasque tees off during his opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic, silhouetted against the city's skyline. Photo by Andrew Redington

The Indiana Hoosiers' Fernando Mendoza dives over the line for a fourth-quarter touchdown during their win over the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Play-off National Championship game in Florida. Photo by Carmen Mandato

Daniel Summerhays hits a tee shot on the fourth hole of his second round at the Bahamas Great Abaco Classic. Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo

A dramatic view of the peloton on a mountain road during the 10th Women's Tour Down Under in Campbelltown, Australia. Photo by Con Chronis

Sporting forward Luis Suarez (centre) celebrates opening the scoring against Paris St-Germain in the Champions League in Lisbon. Photo by Patricia De Melo Moreira

Camille Rast competes in the giant slalom at the Alpine Ski World Cup event in Kronplatz, Italy. Photo by Millo Moravski

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates his goal during the Champions League win over Monaco at the Santiago Bernabeu. Photo by Alberto Gardin

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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.