UCLA huddles during a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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. 19, 2025.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) tries to get past Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens, right, cornerback Cobie Durant (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) prepares to make a save on Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard (2) during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts after being fouled during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Surfer Rafael Tapia, from Chile, rides a wave during the Nazare Big Wave Challenge surfing tournament at Praia do Norte, or North Beach, in Nazare, Portugal, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)A spent cartridge pops out of the rifle of Emilien Jacquelin, of France, during the men’s 12.5 km pursuit competition at the Biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen, Austria, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)Canadian speed skater Kim Boutin is photographed during the unveiling of the Canadian short track team for the Milan Cortina Olympics, in Montreal on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanada goaltender Carter George (30) watches play during third period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship pre-tournament action against Sweden in Kitchener, Ont. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick IwanyshynToronto broadcaster Joe Bowen acknowledges the crowd as he’s honoured during pregame ceremonies prior to during first period NHL hockey action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Blackhawks, in Toronto, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Bowen will retire after 44 years in the booth. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteOttawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) stops Vancouver Goldeneyes’ Tereza Vanisova (13) during the third period of a PWHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
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