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It's Sunday so here are 15 of the best sports photos from the past week

Catch up with some of our favourite shots from the week that was.

1. Oregon running back Tony Brooks-James (20) scores a touchdown over Nebraska cornerback Joshua Kalu

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2. Ireland’s Michael McKillop celebrates winning gold

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3. Cleveland Indians’ Francisco Lindor steals second base against the Detroit Tigers

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4. Eve McCrystal and Katie-George Dunlevy react to winning gold

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5. The runners and riders at Laytown Strand Races

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6.  Eoghan Clifford after battling through a knee injury to claim a second Paralympic medal

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7. Movistar’s Team Nairo Quintna rides wearing the overall red jersey rides to win the Spanish La Vuelta

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8. Limerick’s Martina McMahon dejected after losing in the Ladies Senior Handball Singles Final at Croke Park

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9. Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps into the end zone for his first-ever NFL touchdown

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10. Graham Kelly celebrates scoring for Pat’s in the EA Sports Cup Final

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11. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones warms up wearing boots in remembrance of 9/11

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12. Waterford’s Conor Prunty celebrates after his team won the All-Ireland U21 hurling title

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13. Liam Smith, left, lays on the mat after being knocked out by Canelo Alvarez

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14. Colm Boyle of Mayo with John Small of Dublin

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15. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny with fans after the game

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