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Sports Photography

With photos of the world’s biggest sports events & games, AP Images captures powerful images of the blood, sweat & tears of dedicated athletes.

Trees are reflected in a window as Spain's Rafael Nadal plays a shot against Germany's Maximilian Marterer during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, June 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) License this photo

Covering major world sporting events, including the Masters, the Final Four and the World Cup, AP photographers get high quality action images of athletes competing in motion. From baseball players hitting a homerun into the stadium, to basketball players dunking over their rivals, AP Images shoots remarkable sports images and videos you will never forget. Creative photo buyers will also value the compelling collection of sports stock photos available for licensing through our website.

Capturing the athletes, coaches, fans and spectators, AP photographers take high quality photos to depict the mood and atmosphere of a sporting event. With gruesome injuries and outrageous plays, AP photographers catch the important moments during a sporting event and focus on getting the best photography.