Pius Paschke, of Germany, goes down the ramp during his trial jump at the second stage of the Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
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 Jan. 3, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Thursday, January 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnCanada’s Ben Danford (14) leaves the ice after warm up before IIHF World Junior Championship hockey action against Latvia, in Minneapolis on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovSan Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) stops Vancouver Canucks’ Jake Debrusk (74) during the third period of an NHL game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan CairnsCanada’s Porter Martone (22) celebrates a goal by teammate Tij Iginla (11), not shown, on Czechia goaltender Michal Orsulak (30) during third period IIHF World Junior Championship hockey action, in Minneapolis, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovMinnesota Frost Dominique Petrie (14) battles Vancouver Goldeneyes Abby Boreen (22) for the puck as Lee Stecklein (2), goalie Maddie Rooney (35) and Denisa Krizova (41) look on during second period PWHL action in Edmonton on Saturday December 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber BrackenCanada’s Cole Beaudoin (26) celebrates with teammate Ben Danford (14) after scoring during third period IIHF World Junior Championship hockey action against Finland, in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovPhiladelphia Flyers’ Cam York, right, and Calgary Flames’ MacKenzie Weegar, centre, crash into goalie Samuel Ersson during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntoshToronto Raptors centre Mo Bamba makes a face as he watches from the bench during first half NBA action against the Orlando Magic in Toronto on Monday December 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) looks up towards the lights after picking up a shutout against the New Jersey Devils in NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday Dec. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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