England batter Jamie Smith uses his foot to prevent the ball hitting his stumps during the third test against India at Lord's in July. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES
England Red Roses coach John Mitchell and captain Zoe Aldcroft pose for a portrait following their side’s Women's Rugby World Cup win over Canada at Twickenham in London in September.
New Zealand runner Geordie Beamish avoids the foot of Canadian Jean-Simon Desgagnes as he falls to the ground during the men's 3000m steeplechase heats at the world athletics championships in Tokyo in September.
Rory McIlroy celebrates with fans after Europe's 15-13 win over the United States in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage in New York.
Brazilian Will Santana surfs at Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal in December.
The Central Coast Mariners celebrate after beating the Melbourne Victory in the A-League Women's football grand final in Melbourne in May.
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