15 of our favourite sporting pictures of the week

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Mayhem
Kevin McManaman's goal wasn't pretty, but for a few minutes it looked like it was going to beat Mayo today.
Blue wall
Five Dublin defenders surround Mayo's Co Boyle resulting in their late penalty.
That feeling
Mayo fans had their hearts in their mouths during the final moments.
Told you!
Usain Bolt storms to the second of three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
The two Jimmys
Jimmy Barry-Murphy and Jimmy Keaveney chat as they were inducted to the GAA Museum all of fame on Friday.
Sky high
Ireland's Tori Pena in action during the pole vault at the World Athletics Championships.
Cringe...
We love this photo from the Pro12 launch, but it's seriously naff.
A thousand words
Pictures can say more than words ever could.
Falling out of contention
Team GB's Tiffany Porter has a brutal landing as she falls during the women's 100m hurdles in Beijing.
Just in time
Australia's Steve Smith narrowly misses being run out during their defeat of Ireland in Belfast on Thursday.
Foul?
Shrewsbury's Mark Ellis gets to know Glenn Murray of Crystal Palace during their League Cup meeting on Tuesday.
When it's not your day
Javier Hernandez slips up just as he hits a penalty during the Champions League qualifier in Bruges,
Calm before the storm
Johnny Sexton takes kicking practice during Ireland's captain's run on Friday.
Wrecking Ball
Iain Henderson bulldozes over the tryline against Wales.
The long goodbye
Paul O'Connell waves goodbye to the Aviva Stadium for the last time, with his son Paddy.