The Associated Press photographers have recently captured some unforgettable sports moments. In baseball, San Diego Padres player Manny Machado made an acrobatic play in the infield against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev of Russia had a remarkable victory at the Madrid Open, despite dealing with a lack of sleep and a fever, as he rallied past Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada.
In tennis, a thrilling match between the top players saw No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrating amidst blue streamers falling from the ceiling after defeating No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Madrid final. The excitement continued at the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, where Mystik Dan won by a nose in a photo-finish with jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. aboard at Churchill Downs.
Over in the world of soccer, Roma’s Rick Karsdorp faced a challenge from Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong during the Europa League semifinal soccer match at Rome’s Olympic Stadium. AP photographer Ross D. Franklin curated the sports gallery, showcasing some incredible moments in the world of sports. For more sports news, visit AP sports on their website:
