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AP sports week in pictures: A photo gallery of game action, celebrations and much more

The Associated Press

11 September 2024 at 7:36 am

Paralympic athlete Santos Araujo, of Brasil, celebrates after winning the men's 200 m Freestyle -S2 final, during the 2024 Paralympics, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, kicks the ball after double faulting against Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after defeating Taylor Fritz, of the United States, to win the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., right, reacts after having a cooler dumped on him by Jake Cronenworth following a walk-off hit against the Detroit Tigers in the tenth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Players of Argentina hoist Ángel Di María before a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Chile in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Britain's Marcus Perrineau Daley celebrates after winning the silver medal in the men's 100m T52 final during the 2024 Paralympics, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

The New York skyline is seen during a fourth round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Jack Draper, of Great Britain, returns a shot to Alex de Minaur, of Australia, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Bolivia fans wait for the start of a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Venezuela at the Municipal de Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, reacts after defeating Jessica Pegula, of the United States, to win the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, reacts after scoring a point against Taylor Fritz, of the United States, during the men's singles semifinal of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Cameroon's Achta Toko celebrates scoring her side's opening goal against Australia during a U-20 Women's World Cup soccer match in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Eric Germelli, bottom, and Kevin Terban, of the Mudsharks, defend against Josh Phillips, of the Muddas, on a pass in a football game at the Mud Bowl in North Conway, N.H., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Norway's Aida Husic Dahlen competes against Germany's Juliane Wolf in the Women's Singles - WS8 - Semifinal at the 2024 Paralympics, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Aidan Conrad)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Rogers works against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler (2) wears custom Nike Air Jordan cleats in the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) runs with the Brazilian flag during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chamarri Conner (27) is unable to intercept a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Taylor Swift watches from a suite during the second half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Fans observe a moment of silence for victims of Wednesday's school shooting at Apalachee High School before an NCAA college football game between Tennessee Tech and Georgia Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Iran players celebrate after winning the men's Sitting Volleyball Gold Medal Match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the 2024 Paralympics, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) runs for a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Germany's goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, centre, makes a save over Hungary's Barnabas Varga during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Germany and Hungary at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia of Italy leads into a curve during the first lap of the San Marino Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Misano circuit in Misano Adriatico, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

The cauldron is lit up by the Olympic flame, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, during the closing ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

A collection of some of the top sports photos in the past week by AP photographers around the world.

The Independent
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Cinema Online
Ariel Lin wins Best Actress in Busan
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Hello!
Prince Harry reveals daughter Lili has been 'blessed' with Meghan Markle's long hair
The Duke of Sussex has shared an anecdote about his children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, saying they have been 'blessed' with Meghan Markle's thick hair - exclusive
Hello!
Prince William reveals the one thing his kids George, Charlotte and Louis disagree over at home
Prince William has opened up about what his children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis disagree over at home. See details.
People
Jennifer Lopez Admits Second Ben Affleck Split 'Almost Did Take Me Out for Good' but Was 'Exactly What I Needed'
" 'Thank you, God. I'm sorry it took me so long. I’m sorry that you had to do this to me so many times,' " Lopez said in a chat for 'Interview' magazine
Hello!
Amal Clooney’s divisive peep-toe boots are a 2024 must-have
The human rights lawyer offered up a lesson in nostalgic Noughties dress codes - see photos
Entertainment Weekly
Anne Hathaway apologizes to journalist after 'awful interview' goes viral: 'I was really shocked'
"I thought she was never gonna even see that video," journalist says.
WWD
Sabrina Carpenter Illuminates in Versace’s Hourglass-sculpted Aluminum Dress for Time 100 Next Gala 2024 Red Carpet
Carpenter walks the red carpet ahead of performing at this year's gala.
People
Ali Wong Says Divorce Has Opened Up 'Many New Adventures,' Including 'Friendship with the Father of My Children'
Wong filed for divorce from her ex-husband Justin Hakuta in December 2023, more than a year after announcing their separation
People
Halle Berry Balks at Ex-Husband Eric Benét's Claims He's a Sex Addict: 'I Don't F---ing Believe That'
On Dax Shepard’s ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast, Halle Berry got candid about an unnamed ex’s “bulls---”
Hello!
Netflix's number one movie leaves viewers divided over 'confusing' premise
The hit show has left viewers divided – what did you think?
The Independent
Netflix has just cancelled your new favourite show
The streaming service’s premature axe has struck again
Cosmo
Emily Atack on filming full-frontal nude scenes for Rivals
Ahead of the release of Rivals next week, Emily Atack opened up about filming full-frontal nude scenes in the Disney+ series.
Hello!
Wheel of Fortune's Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White workout together in rare video amid rumors of falling out
Vanna White is known for her decades on Wheel of Fortune, but the long-running competition show host has now revealed that she has also been performing dumbbell curls every day - and has been joined by her cohost. See the video here...
People
“Love Is Blind”'s Amber and Matt Barnett Announce They're Expecting First Baby Together: 'Little Baby B'
The couple, who met and got married on season 1 of the Netflix series, reveal their family is growing
Deadline
Everything We Know About ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ So Far
Jurassic World 4, officially titled Jurassic World: Rebirth, has major stars attached and a plot featuring air, land and sea dinosaurs. The next feature film in the tentpole franchise will build upon the five already existing films, kicked off with Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic Jurassic Park starring Laura Dern, Sam Neil, Jeff Goldblum and Richard …
The Independent
Voices: Why I’ve finally warmed to Melania Trump, who is only guilty of one sin
COMMENT: A world away from her aloof public image, the former first lady emerges from her memoir as a warm and defiant figure – and, says Sean O’Grady, if her husband wins the presidential election, we must hope she sticks around…
HuffPost UK
Jennifer Lopez Breaks Silence On Ben Affleck Split And Her 'F***ing Hard' Past Year
The Waiting For Tonight singer has admitted the events of the last year "almost took me out for good".
People
James Middleton Shares Sweet Weekend Routine with Sisters Kate and Pippa
James said that his nieces and nephews "all play their role" in looking after Inigo, his 1-year-old son
The Daily Beast
‘Disclaimer’: Cate Blanchett’s Career Gets Ruined by Sex Scandal
Written and directed by Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Roma), and starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Lesley Manville, Disclaimer has an unimpeachable pedigree. No amount of artistic talent, however, can salvage this seven-part series, which works when it embraces its pulpier instincts but unwisely opts, during its table-turning finale, to wag its finger at anyone who might have enjoyed its more thriller-ish aspects.It’s a grave misstep compounded by plotting that