Global Sports Moments Showcase the Passion and Excitement of Sports Fans Worldwide

The excitement was palpable as Real Madrid’s players hoisted coach Carlo Ancelotti in the air to celebrate their victory in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London. Meanwhile, in another sporting event, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark showed her emotion after scoring against the Seattle Storm during a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis. Despite facing more physical play and losses as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Clark continues to showcase her talent and determination on the court.

At the rainy French Open, two tennis fans were captured holding an umbrella during the match between Denmark’s Holger Rune and Slovakia’s Jozef Kovalik at Roland Garros stadium in Paris. The intense match concluded with Rune emerging victorious in a thrilling third-set tiebreaker. During the U.S. Women’s Open, golfer Minjee Lee acknowledged the crowd after sinking her putt on the fifth green at the Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Yuka Saso clinched the U.S. Open title for the second time since 2021, prompting a Japanese newspaper to publish special editions commemorating her achievement.

This diverse collection of sports moments was curated by AP photographer Chris Carlson in Charlotte, North Carolina, showcasing the passion and excitement that sports bring to fans around