Celebrating Triumph: Unforgettable Sports Moments Captured by Associated Press Photographers

This past week, Associated Press photographers captured some powerful and emotional moments in the sports world. From Scottie Scheffler winning his second green jacket at the Masters golf tournament to Stefanos Tsitsipas lifting the tennis trophy at Monte Carlo, there were plenty of unforgettable images to be seen.

The wait of 120 years finally came to an end for Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen as they clinched their first Bundesliga title, led by coach Xabi Alonso in his debut season. The selection of photos capturing these unforgettable moments was curated by Milan-based staff photographer Antonio Calanni, showcasing the power and emotion of sports.

Scheffler’s victory at Augusta National was a highlight of the week, with the world’s top-ranked golfer securing his second green jacket in three years. Tsitsipas also garnered attention for his emotional win over Casper Ruud in Monaco, earning his first title of 2024 and his biggest tournament victory in two years. Meanwhile, Leverkusen’s triumph in the German league put an end to decades of criticism and jokes about the club’s lack of silverware, with the era of “Neverkusen” officially coming to an end.

To see more highlights from the world of sports, visit the AP sports page at https://apnews.com/sports.