On the weekends, the Associated Press photographers captured several remarkable moments in the world of sports. One of the standout moments was at Wembley Stadium in London, where Real Madrid’s players celebrated their victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final soccer match. The players lifted coach Carlo Ancelotti off his feet to mark the occasion after Real Madrid’s 2-0 win.
Another memorable moment was at an Indianapolis WNBA basketball game, where Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was caught on camera reacting after scoring against Seattle Storm. Despite facing more physical play and losses as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Clark’s passion for the game shone through.
At Roland Garros stadium in Paris, two tennis fans were photographed holding an umbrella during a match between Denmark’s Holger Rune and Slovakia’s Jozef Kovalik at the French Open. Rune emerged victorious in a third-set tiebreaker.
Meanwhile, golfer Minjee Lee celebrated her putt on the fifth green at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania during the U.S. Women’s Open with great enthusiasm, showcasing her love for golfing. Yuka Saso claimed victory in this prestigious tournament, marking her second win since 2021, which was celebrated by a Japanese newspaper printing special editions honoring her achievement.
The sports gallery curated by AP photographer Chris Carlson showcased these diverse and exciting moments from various sporting events around the world.
These photographs capture some of the most unforgettable moments that took place over the weekend across different sports worldwide. From football matches to tennis tournaments and golf games, it is clear that athletes continue to push themselves to perform their best under all circumstances.
One of these highlights was undoubtedly Real Madrid’s celebration of their victory against Borussia Dortmund in London’s Wembley Stadium during their Champions League final soccer match. The players tossed coach Carlo Ancelotti into the air to celebrate their hard-fought win.
Another standout moment was seen on Saturday when Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark scored a basket against Seattle Storm during an Indianapolis WNBA game. Despite facing more physical play and losses as
