The world of sports was abuzz last week with a range of thrilling moments and intense competition. In Europe, Inter Milan secured the Serie A title while the New York Yankees faced off against the Oakland Athletics in baseball. The Madrid Open tennis tournament also brought excitement to fans, with AP photographers capturing all the action and passion of athletes and spectators alike.
Meanwhile, in North America, the NHL playoffs saw intense battles between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders. In London, Britain’s top canoe slalom athletes got their season started, leading up to the upcoming Olympic Games in July. And in St. Petersburg, Russia, a hobby horsing competition showcased young participants’ skills and talents.
In baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani made headlines by breaking his bat during a game against the Washington Nationals while Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees got ejected during a game against the Athletics. The NBA playoffs also added to the excitement, with games between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets providing plenty of drama.
Asia also had its share of sports news as Yokohama F. Marinos faced Ulsan Hyundai in an Asian Champions League semifinal soccer match in Yokohama, Japan. These diverse moments were selected by AP staff photographer Erin Hooley who captured all the best sports action from around the world last week. For more sports news and updates visit AP Sports: https://apnews.com/sports
