World sports photos of the year

Japan’s Nanoha Kida competes in wushu (Chinese martial arts) at the World Games in Chengdu, China...
Japan’s Nanoha Kida competes in wushu (Chinese martial arts) at the World Games in Chengdu, China, in August. PHOTOS: REUTERS
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the Masters, in Augusta, Georgia, in April.
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the Masters, in Augusta, Georgia, in April.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer scores a goal in a match against Paris St Germain during the Fifa Club...
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer scores a goal in a match against Paris St Germain during the Fifa Club World Cup final, in New Jersey, in July.
Scott Lazeroff, of the United States, competes in the 27m high diving semifinals at the World...
Scott Lazeroff, of the United States, competes in the 27m high diving semifinals at the World Aquatics Championships, in Singapore, in July.
Riders cycle up a street lined with spectators during stage 21 of the Tour de France, in Paris,...
Riders cycle up a street lined with spectators during stage 21 of the Tour de France, in Paris, in July.
The All Blacks perform the haka before their Autumn Internationals match against Wales, in...
The All Blacks perform the haka before their Autumn Internationals match against Wales, in Cardiff, in November. PHOTO: ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Seth Quintero and Dennis Zenz drive stage 11 of the Dakar Rally, in Saudi...
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Seth Quintero and Dennis Zenz drive stage 11 of the Dakar Rally, in Saudi Arabia, in January.

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