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It's Sunday so here are some of the best sports images from the past week

The Dublin Marathon, Super Mario and the NFL all feature.

The Dublin Marathon was child’s play for these three Italian competitions as they crawled across the line

Competitors from Italy cross the finish line Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

New Connacht signing Bundee Aki becomes acquainted with his new surroundings in the West after moving from New Zealand

Bundee Aki Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Dallas Cowboys’ Barry Church makes a last-ditch attempt to tackle Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu during Monday’s NFL match in Texas

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Mario Balotelli’s week got slightly better after firing another blank against Hull

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Liverpool v Hull City - Anfield PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

On your marks, get set. The Munster squad were put through their paces ahead of last night’s Pro12 clash with Cardiff

Munster players warming up Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

All the focus was on Martin O’Neill on Tuesday as he announced his squad for the forthcoming Euro 2016 Qualifier against Scotland and friendly against USA

Martin O'Neill Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Slam Dunk! Anthony Bennett of the Minnesota Timberwolves defies gravity during the NBA clash with Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday

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Andy Murray shows his elation after beating Tommy Robredo to win the Valencia Open and in the process, secure his place at this month’s ATP Tour Final

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Let the competition begin. Daniel Ricciardo has set the bar high already for a moustache to beat this Movember after sporting this Wolverine-esque facial hair in the build-up to the US Grand Prix

Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - United States Grand Prix - Preparation Day - Austin, USA James Moy Photography / Press Association Images James Moy Photography / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Simon Zebo got up close and personal with some shady characters in the crowd during Ireland’s opening training session at the Aviva Stadium on Friday

Simon Zebo Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Riders and workers head into the limelight for a morning workout ahead of the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita Park

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Let’s hope Peter O’Mahony doesn’t have as much trouble dealing with the Springboks next weekend as he did trying to get his jacket off during Ireland training

Peter O'Mahony Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Check out an 18-year-old LeBron James making his debut 11 years ago

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