2024: The Year in Pictures
50 of the most captivating sports images taken around the world in 2024, selected by the Sky Sports pictures team
Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith is overcome with emotion after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs won 25-22 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb 11. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith is overcome with emotion after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs won 25-22 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb 11. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Noah Lyles of the USA gets ready to start in the men's 60 metres final during the World Athletics Indoor Championships at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on March 1. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Noah Lyles of the USA gets ready to start in the men's 60 metres final during the World Athletics Indoor Championships at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on March 1. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
England's Marcus Smith scores a try during the Six Nations rugby match between France and England at Groupama Stadium in Lyon on March 16 (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
England's Marcus Smith scores a try during the Six Nations rugby match between France and England at Groupama Stadium in Lyon on March 16 (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Cal Petersen lays on the ice with teammate Travis Sanheim after giving up a goal to Boston Bruins' Charlie Coyle (not pictured) during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Jan 27. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Cal Petersen lays on the ice with teammate Travis Sanheim after giving up a goal to Boston Bruins' Charlie Coyle (not pictured) during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Jan 27. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Oscar Piastri of McLaren on track during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Street Circuit on Mar 08. (Photo by Andy Hone / LAT Images)
Oscar Piastri of McLaren on track during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Street Circuit on Mar 08. (Photo by Andy Hone / LAT Images)
Patrons watch a solar eclipse during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Patrons watch a solar eclipse during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears during a press conference on March 25 ahead of an international friendly against Spain. The Real Madrid forward became visibly upset while talking about the racist insults that he was subjected to from rival fans in La Liga. (AP Photo/Oscar J. Barroso)
Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears during a press conference on March 25 ahead of an international friendly against Spain. The Real Madrid forward became visibly upset while talking about the racist insults that he was subjected to from rival fans in La Liga. (AP Photo/Oscar J. Barroso)
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stands in a projection of the American flag during the national anthem before an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken on March 30. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stands in a projection of the American flag during the national anthem before an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken on March 30. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Tiger Woods warms up on the driving range in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tiger Woods warms up on the driving range in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bayer Leverkusen fans celebrate on the pitch after the club won their first-ever German Bundesliga title with the defeat of Werder Bremen on April 14. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Bayer Leverkusen fans celebrate on the pitch after the club won their first-ever German Bundesliga title with the defeat of Werder Bremen on April 14. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Coco Gauff of the United States is viewed through a spectator's smartphone case while serving in her match against Poland's Iga Swiatek at the Italian Open on May 16. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Coco Gauff of the United States is viewed through a spectator's smartphone case while serving in her match against Poland's Iga Swiatek at the Italian Open on May 16. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Players throw Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti in the air after winning the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London on June 1. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Players throw Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti in the air after winning the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London on June 1. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
McLaren's Lando Norris looks at Red Bull's Max Verstappen after qualifying for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, southern Austria on June 29. (AP Photo/Christian Bruna)
McLaren's Lando Norris looks at Red Bull's Max Verstappen after qualifying for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, southern Austria on June 29. (AP Photo/Christian Bruna)
Jude Bellingham scores a stoppage-time equaliser with an overhead kick during the Round of 16 match between England and Slovakia at Euro 2024 on June 30. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Jude Bellingham scores a stoppage-time equaliser with an overhead kick during the Round of 16 match between England and Slovakia at Euro 2024 on June 30. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Seattle Mariners' Josh Rojas is doused by teammate Ty France during an interview after the team's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 26. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Mariners' Josh Rojas is doused by teammate Ty France during an interview after the team's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 26. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Phil Foden celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on May 11. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Phil Foden celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on May 11. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Andre Russell fields off his own delivery during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup match between West Indies and New Zealand on June 12. (Photo by Darrian Traynor-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Andre Russell fields off his own delivery during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup match between West Indies and New Zealand on June 12. (Photo by Darrian Traynor-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin using his racket as a prop after defeating Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in their semi-final match at Wimbledon on July 12.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin using his racket as a prop after defeating Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in their semi-final match at Wimbledon on July 12.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
France's Joan Duru rides in a barrel in the 2nd heat of round one during the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 27. (Ben Thouard/Pool Photo via AP)
France's Joan Duru rides in a barrel in the 2nd heat of round one during the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 27. (Ben Thouard/Pool Photo via AP)
Italy's Giulia Rizzi, Rossella Fiamingo, Alberta Santuccio and Mara Navarria celebrate after winning the women's team Epee final against France during the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 30. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Italy's Giulia Rizzi, Rossella Fiamingo, Alberta Santuccio and Mara Navarria celebrate after winning the women's team Epee final against France during the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 30. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
An emotional Andy Murray waves to spectators after retiring from tennis following a loss to Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul of the United States in the men's doubles quarter-final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 1. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
An emotional Andy Murray waves to spectators after retiring from tennis following a loss to Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul of the United States in the men's doubles quarter-final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 1. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Simone Biles of the United States celebrates after winning gold in the women's artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Simone Biles of the United States celebrates after winning gold in the women's artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Team USA's Anthony Edwards is pictured mid-dunk as Puerto Rico's Stevie Thompson Jr. watches on during a men's basketball game at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 3. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Team USA's Anthony Edwards is pictured mid-dunk as Puerto Rico's Stevie Thompson Jr. watches on during a men's basketball game at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 3. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
A tearful Novak Djokovic embraces his daughter Tara after defeating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz to win gold in the men's singles tennis final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 4. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
A tearful Novak Djokovic embraces his daughter Tara after defeating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz to win gold in the men's singles tennis final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 4. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins the women's 100-metre final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins the women's 100-metre final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Hungary's Viviana Marton (right) reacts after winning the women's 67kg Taekwondo semi-final match against Belgium's Sarah Chaari during the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 9. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Hungary's Viviana Marton (right) reacts after winning the women's 67kg Taekwondo semi-final match against Belgium's Sarah Chaari during the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 9. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Logan Sargeant of Williams Racing leaps from his fire-damaged car during the Dutch Grand Prix on Aug 24. (Photo by: HOCH ZWEI/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)
Logan Sargeant of Williams Racing leaps from his fire-damaged car during the Dutch Grand Prix on Aug 24. (Photo by: HOCH ZWEI/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)
Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs in the rhythmic gymnastics individuals all-round qualification round at La Chapelle Arena during the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 8. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs in the rhythmic gymnastics individuals all-round qualification round at La Chapelle Arena during the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 8. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Brazil's Gabriel Medina reacts after the 5th heat of the men's surfing round 3 during the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 29, 2024. (Photo by JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil's Gabriel Medina reacts after the 5th heat of the men's surfing round 3 during the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 29, 2024. (Photo by JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty Images)
Noah Lyles of the United States (third left) wins the men's 100-metre final by photo finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 4. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Noah Lyles of the United States (third left) wins the men's 100-metre final by photo finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 4. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Keely Hodgkinson of Great Britain celebrates as she wins the women's 800-metres final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 5. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Keely Hodgkinson of Great Britain celebrates as she wins the women's 800-metres final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 5. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Silver medalist Simone Biles and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles, both of the United States, bow to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade of Brazil on the podium for the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals on Aug 5. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Silver medalist Simone Biles and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles, both of the United States, bow to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade of Brazil on the podium for the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor finals on Aug 5. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Italy's Giovanni Tocci competes in the men's 3m springboard diving preliminary at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 6. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Italy's Giovanni Tocci competes in the men's 3m springboard diving preliminary at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 6. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani breaks his bat during the first inning of a MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani breaks his bat during the first inning of a MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
A general view of the peloton competing at the start of the race inside a shopping mall prior to Stage 6 of La Vuelta 2024 on Aug 22. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)
A general view of the peloton competing at the start of the race inside a shopping mall prior to Stage 6 of La Vuelta 2024 on Aug 22. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)
Annika Bornebusch of Team Denmark competes in the Women's 20m High Diving Round 3 on day thirteen of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Doha Port in Qatar on Feb 14. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
Annika Bornebusch of Team Denmark competes in the Women's 20m High Diving Round 3 on day thirteen of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Doha Port in Qatar on Feb 14. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the Cauldron to conclude the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Aug 28. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the Cauldron to conclude the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Aug 28. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Anthony Joshua's face contorts under the weight of a punch from Daniel Dubois in the first round of their the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight at Riyadh Season on Sept 21. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images)
Anthony Joshua's face contorts under the weight of a punch from Daniel Dubois in the first round of their the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight at Riyadh Season on Sept 21. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images)
Thorbjorn Olesen plays his third shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the FedEx Open de France at Le Golf National on Oct 11. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Thorbjorn Olesen plays his third shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the FedEx Open de France at Le Golf National on Oct 11. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers dives at the pylon with the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Nov 17. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers dives at the pylon with the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Nov 17. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
An athlete trains ahead of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM on Day Eighteen of the NEOM Beach Games on Nov 19. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images for NEOM Beach Games)
An athlete trains ahead of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM on Day Eighteen of the NEOM Beach Games on Nov 19. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images for NEOM Beach Games)
Pep Guardiola looks on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Dec 7. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Pep Guardiola looks on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Dec 7. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Chris Boswell of the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks a 28-yard field goal against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on Nov 21. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Chris Boswell of the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks a 28-yard field goal against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on Nov 21. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati poses for a photo with the UEFA Women's Champions League Trophy after victory in the 2023/24 Final against Olympique Lyonnais on May 25. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati poses for a photo with the UEFA Women's Champions League Trophy after victory in the 2023/24 Final against Olympique Lyonnais on May 25. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Czech Republic's Jiri Beran (left) competes with France's Yannik Borel in the men's team epee bronze final match at the Grand Palais during the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 2. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Czech Republic's Jiri Beran (left) competes with France's Yannik Borel in the men's team epee bronze final match at the Grand Palais during the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug 2. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Luis-Joe Luhrs, Emil Herzog and Anton Palzer of team Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe ride through Andratx while competing in the Challenge Ciclista Mallorca 2024 on Jan 27. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)
Luis-Joe Luhrs, Emil Herzog and Anton Palzer of team Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe ride through Andratx while competing in the Challenge Ciclista Mallorca 2024 on Jan 27. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates following the team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City on April 17. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates following the team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City on April 17. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
China's Yongkai Qi celebrates during the Men's up to 59KG Final on day eight of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Sept 05. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
China's Yongkai Qi celebrates during the Men's up to 59KG Final on day eight of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Sept 05. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Spain's captiain Alvaro Morata and teammates celebrate with the European Championship trophy after beating England in the UEFA Euro 2024 final at Olympiastadion on July 14. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Spain's captiain Alvaro Morata and teammates celebrate with the European Championship trophy after beating England in the UEFA Euro 2024 final at Olympiastadion on July 14. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
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