The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week.
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan celebrates during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021, in Augusta,
I took a risk during this year’s Masters Green Jacket Ceremony. I was able to roam a bit with my shooting position, while our other two Getty Images photographers Kevin C. Cox and Jared C. Tilton were upfront in a good spot. I decided to shoot from the back where they walk onto the practice green. I was unsure of what, if anything it would produce, but Hideki Matsuyama raised his arms in victory, and I caught a flash. That combined with the shadows from the patrons made a different frame that I was very happy with.
— Mike Ehrmann
Enes Kanter of the Portland Trail Blazers and Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons battle for a rebound in the first quarter at Moda Center on April 10, 2021, in Portland, Oregon.
Being from Portland, every game that I get to spend photographing my hometown NBA team feels special. This game was a little extra special to photograph because Enes Kanter of the Portland Trail Blazers set a franchise record for 30 rebounds against the Detroit Pistons. Rebounds have always been something I’ve struggled to capture because it’s hard to get a clean shot with so many players reaching for the ball. I was really happy to see that this image turned out clean without anything else in the background except for the court. This image was from the first half of the game, so you can imagine how happy I was to get a good rebound photo from the game once I saw in the fourth quarter Kanter set the franchise record!
— Abbie Parr
Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres celebrates with his team after pitching a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 9, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. This was the Padres’ first no-hitter in franchise history.
I’ve photographed well over 500 MLB games for Getty Images and have never seen a no-hitter in my career. This was the first of the season and a first for Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres, as well as the first time in Padres franchise history to have a no-hitter. I was excited to capture this special moment and see the team celebrate with Musgrove.
— Ronald Martinez
Keynan Middleton of the Seattle Mariners reacts after a grand slam home run by Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park on April 6, 2021, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Enrique Hernandez of the Boston Red Sox falls as he throws during the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 7, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 14, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays tosses his helmet after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at TD Ballpark on April 14, 2021, in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Tyler Rogers of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park on April 11, 2021, in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
Members of the New York Knicks stand on the court prior to the start of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on April 14, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 15, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Lauren Bacho/Getty Images)
Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal at 12:51 of the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on April 15, 2021, in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is checked against the boards against the New York Islanders during their game at Nassau Coliseum on April 6, 2021, in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The Massachusetts Minutemen celebrate after winning the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship 5-0 against the St. Cloud St. Huskies at PPG Paints Arena on April 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Semyon Varlamov of the New York Islanders reacts following a second-period goal by Alexis Lafreniere of the New York Rangers at Nassau Coliseum on April 9, 2021, in Uniondale, New York. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Will Zalatoris of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan and his caddie, Shota Hayafuji, walk to the 13th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Kathleen Baker competes in the Women’s 200 Meter IM Heats on Day Three of the TYR Pro Swim Series at Mission Viejo at Marguerite Aquatics Center on April 10, 2021m in Mission Viejo, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Katie Ledecky passes Ashley Twichell in the Women’s 1500 Meter Freestyle Final on Day Four of the TYR Pro Swim Series at Mission Viejo at Marguerite Aquatics Center on April 11, 2021, in Mission Viejo, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Josh Berry, driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021, in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
Enzo Copetti of Racing Club celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Racing Club and Independiente as part Copa de la Liga Profesional 2021 at Presidente Peron Stadium on April 10, 2021, in Avellaneda, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)
Leandro Barreiro of 1. FSV Mainz 05 celebrates with Danny da Costa and Adam Szalai after scoring their side’s third goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Koeln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at RheinEnergieStadion on April 11, 2021 in Cologne, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Federico Gambarini – Pool/Getty Images)
Diego of Flamengo lifts the champions trophy after winning the Supercopa do Brasil 2021 final between Flamengo and Palmeiras at the Mane Garrincha Stadium on April 11, 2021, in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during his quarterfinal match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during day five of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 15, 2021, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)