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.

Jack Wallace of the United States celebrates after his team defeated Canada in their para ice hockey gold medal match at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) 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.