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BEST Sports Photos of the Week

April 01, 2019 17:07 IST

There is a lot that has happened in the sports world in the last week. From IPL controversies to English Premier League ties, some breathtaking tennis at the Miami  Open and soccer international friendlies, it was all unfolding last week.

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) breaks his bat during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California on Tuesday, March 26

IMAGE: San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) breaks his bat during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California on Tuesday, March 26. Photograph: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Boxer David Price reacts after being bitten by opponent Kash Ali during their bout at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday, March 30

IMAGE: Boxer David Price reacts after being bitten by opponent Kash Ali during their bout at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday, March 30. Photograph: Lee Smith/ Action Images via Reuters

Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin runs out Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler by 'Mankading' him during their IPL match on Monday, March 25

IMAGE: Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin runs out Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler by 'Mankading' him during their IPL match on Monday, March 25. Photograph: IPL/Twitter

Chelsea's Gonzalo Higuain battles for possession with Cardiff City's Bruno Ecuele Manga during their EPL match in Cardiff on Sunday

IMAGE: Chelsea's Gonzalo Higuain battles for possession with Cardiff City's Bruno Ecuele Manga during their EPL match in Cardiff on Sunday. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Sparks fly behind France's Pierre Gasly driving the (10) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 ahead of Denmark's Kevin Magnussen driving the (20) Haas F1 Team VF-19 Ferrari on track during the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix in Manama, Bahrain, on Sunday

IMAGE: Sparks fly behind France's Pierre Gasly driving the (10) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 ahead of Denmark's Kevin Magnussen driving the (20) Haas F1 Team VF-19 Ferrari on track during the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix in Manama, Bahrain, on Sunday. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty Images

Michael Phelps, winner of 23 Olympic gold medals, watches the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals from the Kotla balcony, in Delhi, on Tuesday, March 26

IMAGE: Michael Phelps, winner of 23 Olympic gold medals, watches the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals from the Kotla balcony, in Delhi, on Tuesday. March 26. Photograph: IPL/Twitter

Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell goes to the ground after getting hit on the shoulder during the match against  Delhi  Capitals on Saturday, March 30

IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell goes to the ground after getting hit on the shoulder during the match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, March 30. Photograph: PTI

France's Olivier Giroud scores their second goal against Ireland in their second Euro 2020 qualifier in Paris on Monday, March 25

IMAGE: France's Olivier Giroud scores their second goal against Ireland in their second Euro 2020 qualifier in Paris on Monday, March 25. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters

Serbia's Novak Djokovic stretches for a backhand return against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in his fourth round loss at the Miami Open at Miami Open Tennis Complex at Miami Gardens in Florida on Tuesday, March 26

IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic stretches for a backhand return against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in his fourth round loss at the Miami Open at Miami Open Tennis Complex at Miami Gardens in Florida on Tuesday, March 26. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Huddersfield Town fans react after the match as the team is relegated from the English Premier League on Saturday, March 30

IMAGE: Huddersfield Town fans react after the match as the team is relegated from the English Premier League on Saturday, March 30. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Twitter
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