{"id":2996,"date":"2022-12-26T17:21:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T17:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballvoyage.com\/?p=2996"},"modified":"2022-12-26T17:21:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-26T17:21:39","slug":"the-year-in-photos-22-of-the-best-sports-snapshots-of-2022-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballvoyage.com\/?p=2996","title":{"rendered":"The year in photos: 22 of the best sports snapshots of 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The sports photographers at Getty Images snap action shots around the world. We illuminate 22 of our favorite images they captured this year.<\/em><\/p>\n

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San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould<\/strong> celebrates the last-second field goal he booted to bounce the Green Bay Packers from the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Patrick McDermott \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

France rugby union winger Gabin Villiere<\/strong> dives for a try while an Italian opponent despairs.<\/p>\n

Shaun Botterill \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chinese para alpine skier Liang Jingyi<\/strong> rams through a gate in the men’s Super-G (standing) race at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing.<\/p>\n

Ryan Pierse \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant<\/strong> absorbs a foul from Duncan Robinson of the Miami Heat.<\/p>\n

Michael Reaves \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards<\/strong> sets to shoot against NC State in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies won the Elite Eight matchup but lost to South Carolina in the final.<\/p>\n

Elsa \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Professional golfer Abraham Ancer<\/strong> tosses his glove on the 10th tee at the Mexico Open.<\/p>\n

Hector Vivas \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sloane Stephens<\/strong> plays a forehand return at the French Open.<\/p>\n

Clive Brunskill \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon<\/strong> throws on the move to first base against the Atlanta Braves.<\/p>\n

Dustin Bradford \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finals MVP trophy in hand, Stephen Curry<\/strong> celebrates the Golden State Warriors clinching the NBA title in Boston.<\/p>\n

Jesse D. Garrabrant \/ NBA \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UFC fighter Gloria de Paula<\/strong> strikes Maria Oliveira<\/strong> during their strawweight bout in Austin, Texas. Oliveira bounced back to win in a split decision.<\/p>\n

Carmen Mandato \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fresh off defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog<\/strong> hoists the Stanley Cup.<\/p>\n

Christian Petersen \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk<\/strong> warms up for a home game on Canada Day.<\/p>\n

Mark Blinch \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

American sprinter Noah Lyles<\/strong> rejoices at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. Lyles won the men’s 200m final in 19.31 seconds, the fourth-fastest time ever recorded.<\/p>\n

Steph Chambers \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fans surround Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard<\/strong> amid the Tour de France’s 18th stage. Vingegaard won the stage and went on to clinch his first yellow jacket as champion.<\/p>\n

Michael Steele \/ Velo \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Triumphant England players<\/strong> storm the postgame press conference to revel in their victory in the Euro 2022 final. England beat Germany 2-1 in extra time.<\/p>\n

Sarah Stier \/ UEFA \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

English long jumper Abigail Irozuru<\/strong> takes flight at the Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n

David Ramos \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland<\/strong> scores a golazo to beat Borussia Dortmund – his former club – in the Champions League group stage.<\/p>\n

James Gill \/ Danehouse \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Clemson defensive tackle Jabriel Robinson<\/strong> fires up the crowd before a home win over Louisiana Tech.<\/p>\n

Grant Halverson \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson<\/strong> celebrates the franchise’s first WNBA championship. The Aces topped the Connecticut Sun in four games.<\/p>\n

Maddie Meyer \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Houston Astros players douse manager Dusty Baker<\/strong> with beer following the club’s victory in the ALDS. Houston wound up winning the World Series.<\/p>\n

Steph Chambers \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders lunge in vain as Los Angeles Rams receiver Allen Robinson<\/strong> makes a highlight-reel catch.<\/p>\n

Mike Ehrmann \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Uplifted by Argentina teammates and supporters, Lionel Messi<\/strong> raises the World Cup trophy in Qatar.<\/p>\n

Michael Regan \/ FIFA \/ Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Click to see more of Getty’s top photos from 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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