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In photos: sporty photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photos that have been made all over the world for the past seven days:

Stephen Grove crashes in his Mercedes during the Bathurst 12 hours on Mount Panorama in Australia

Stephen Grove crashes in his Mercedes during the Bathurst 12 hours on Mount Panorama in Australia. He hurt his back and was taken to the hospital where his team said he was “in good mood”. [BBC]

A general picture of the peloton that competes during phase three of the Alula tour from Hegra to Tayma Fort, Saudi -ArabiaA general picture of the peloton that competes during phase three of the Alula tour from Hegra to Tayma Fort, Saudi -Arabia

A general picture of the peloton that competes during phase three of the Alula tour from Hegra to Tayma Fort, Saudi -Arabia [BBC]

The Japanese Shuichiro Shigeno competes in the Snowboard Halfpipe qualification during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado.The Japanese Shuichiro Shigeno competes in the Snowboard Halfpipe qualification during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado.

The Japanese Shuichiro Shigeno competes in the Snowboard Halfpipe qualification during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado [BBC]

Ben McDermott of the Hobart Hurricanes is celebrating the victory in the BBL final against Sydney Thunder in Ninja Stadium in Hobart, AustraliaBen McDermott of the Hobart Hurricanes is celebrating the victory in the BBL final against Sydney Thunder in Ninja Stadium in Hobart, Australia

Ben McDermott of the Hobart Hurricanes is celebrating the victory in the BBL final against Sydney Thunder in Ninja Stadium in Hobart, Australia [BBC]

Magnus Saugstrup Jensen van Denmark lifts the IHF Men's Handball World Championship in Unity Arena in Oslo, NorwayMagnus Saugstrup Jensen van Denmark lifts the IHF Men's Handball World Championship in Unity Arena in Oslo, Norway

Magnus Saugstrup Jensen van Denmark lifts the IHF Men’s Handball World Championship in Unity Arena in Oslo, Norway [BBC]

Adrian Vajansky van Slovakia competes in the 1500m men's Juniors Race on day two of the ISU Junior World Cup speed skating in Bolzano, ItalyAdrian Vajansky van Slovakia competes in the 1500m men's Juniors Race on day two of the ISU Junior World Cup speed skating in Bolzano, Italy

Adrian Vajansky van Slovakia competes in the 1500m men’s Juniors Race on day two of the ISU Junior World Cup speed skating in Bolzano, Italy [BBC]

A grounded Bundee Aki celebrates after scoring the second attempt by Ireland during the Six Nations match against England in Aviva Stadium in DublinA grounded Bundee Aki celebrates after scoring the second attempt by Ireland during the Six Nations match against England in Aviva Stadium in Dublin

A grounded Bundee Aki celebrates after scoring the second attempt by Ireland during the Six Nations match against England in Aviva Stadium in Dublin [BBC]

Jacques Kruyswijk of South Africa plays his second shot at the ninth hole on day two of the Bahrain championship in Royal Golf ClubJacques Kruyswijk of South Africa plays his second shot at the ninth hole on day two of the Bahrain championship in Royal Golf Club

Jacques Kruyswijk of South Africa plays his second shot at the ninth hole on day two of the Bahrain championship in Royal Golf Club [BBC]

Will Santana van Brazil during a surfing session in Praia do Norte in Nazare, PortugalWill Santana van Brazil during a surfing session in Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal

Will Santana van Brazil during a surfing session in Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal [BBC]

Caleb Love of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates a three-point shot against the Iowa State Cyclones in McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona after hitting the game typeCaleb Love of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates a three-point shot against the Iowa State Cyclones in McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona after hitting the game type

Caleb Love of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates a three-point shot against the Iowa State Cyclones in McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona after hitting the game type [BBC]

Joshua James Pagan and Ronal Ron Vechten in the eighth round of their lightweight boxing fight in Dort Financial Center in Flint, MichiganJoshua James Pagan and Ronal Ron Vechten in the eighth round of their lightweight boxing fight in Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan

Joshua James Pagan and Ronal Ron Vechten in the eighth round of their lightweight boxing fight in Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan [BBC]

Bretten Schneider of the New York Rangers touches Brett Howden from the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of their NHL match in Madison Square Garden in New York CityBretten Schneider of the New York Rangers touches Brett Howden from the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of their NHL match in Madison Square Garden in New York City

Bretten Schneider of the New York Rangers touches Brett Howden from the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of their NHL match in Madison Square Garden in New York City [BBC]

Charlotte Flair in the air during Wrestling's Ladies Royal Rumble in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IndianaCharlotte Flair in the air during Wrestling's Ladies Royal Rumble in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana

Charlotte Flair in the air during Wrestling’s Ladies Royal Rumble in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana [BBC]

Scotty James van Australia takes a training run for the men's snowboard halfpipe final during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, ColoradoScotty James van Australia takes a training run for the men's snowboard halfpipe final during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado

Scotty James van Australia takes a training run for the men’s snowboard halfpipe final during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado [BBC]

American Neal Shipley plays an iron shot during the first round of the Panama championship in Club de Golf de PanamaAmerican Neal Shipley plays an iron shot during the first round of the Panama championship in Club de Golf de Panama

American Neal Shipley plays an iron shot during the first round of the Panama championship in Club de Golf de Panama [BBC]

Dane Menzies van Nieuw -Zeeland goes into the air in the qualifications of Men's Snowboard Slopestyle qualifications during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado, with bright sun in the backgroundDane Menzies van Nieuw -Zeeland goes into the air in the qualifications of Men's Snowboard Slopestyle qualifications during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado, with bright sun in the background

Dane Menzies van Nieuw -Zeeland competes in the qualifications of the Men Snowboard Slopestyle qualifications during the Toyota US Grand Prix in Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado [BBC]

Nathan Paull from the Central Coast Mariners celebrates the scoring in the A-League match against Newcastle Jets in Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, AustraliaNathan Paull from the Central Coast Mariners celebrates the scoring in the A-League match against Newcastle Jets in Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, Australia

Nathan Paull from the Central Coast Mariners celebrates the scoring in the A-League match against Newcastle Jets in Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, Australia [BBC]

Keanu Pinder of the Perth Wildcats drives to the basket during the NBL match against Sydney Kings in Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, AustraliaKeanu Pinder of the Perth Wildcats drives to the basket during the NBL match against Sydney Kings in Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia

Keanu Pinder of the Perth Wildcats drives to the basket during the NBL match against Sydney Kings in Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia [BBC]

Olympic gold medal winner Jordan Chiles of the UCLA Bruins competes in the floor exercise against the Michigan State Spartans in Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CaliforniaOlympic gold medal winner Jordan Chiles of the UCLA Bruins competes in the floor exercise against the Michigan State Spartans in Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California

Olympic gold medal winner Jordan Chiles of the UCLA Bruins competes in the floor exercise against the Michigan State Spartans in Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California [BBC]

Olivia Tin from England fights with Sanmarie Visser of South Africa during the Netball Nations Cup competition in Motorpoint Arena, NottinghamOlivia Tin from England fights with Sanmarie Visser of South Africa during the Netball Nations Cup competition in Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Olivia Tin van Engeland (Right) Vecht with Sanmarie Visser van Zuid -Africa during the Netball Nations Cup competition in Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham [BBC]

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View last week’s gallery and come back next Tuesday for more great sports photos of the week.

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