United States players celebrates a goal against Canada during second period Rivalry Series action in Edmonton on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2025.
Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) and Zach Hyman (18) celebrate a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason FransonInter Miami’s Lionel Messi, centre, hoists the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps during the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckAsja Zenere, of Italy, speeds down the course as she races in the women’s World Cup giant slalom in Mont Tremblant, Que., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean KilpatrickFIFA President Gianni Infantino, from left to right, United States President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum look on as Prime Minister Mark Carney draws Canada during the FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian WyldVancouver Whitecaps’ Thomas Muller shows his appreciation to Vancouver fans after Inter Miami defeated Vancouver during the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckTampa Bay Lightning’ Charle-Edouard D’Astous (51) hits Montreal Canadiens’ Brendan Gallagher (11) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovNew Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) upends Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) as teammates Luke Hughes (43) and Nico Hischier (13) look for the puck during third period NHL action, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian WyldToronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) drives at Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews (34) heads back to the locker room after warm up ahead of NHL hockey action against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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