Sports photographers happily snapped away at some of the world's leading events in 2012.
Clockwise: A young surfer sails his board off a wave as large swells hit the California coastline at dusk in Cardiff, California, on Jan 5. Kansas City Royals center fielder Jarrod Dyson can't reach a Cleveland Indians Jason Kipnis triple in the first inning of their MLB American League game on April. The sun reflects off the club as Tiger Woods hits off the seventh tee during the final round of the AT&T National on July 1. Mike Blake, Dave Kaup and Kevin Lamarque / Reuters |
Lotus Formula One driver Romain Grosjean (right) of France crashes with Ferrari Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (left) of Spain at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa Francorchamps on Sept 2. Jan Van De Vel / Reuters |
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (left) dives for the end zone, scoring the game-tying touchdown during their NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec 2. Ravens' cornerback Corey Graham is at right. Gleb Garanich and Gary Cameron / Reuters |
Boxer Lavarn Harvell (right) connects to the head of Tony Pietrantonio for a knockout during their light heavyweight fight in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on April 28. Tim Shaffer / Reuters |
A woman poses for pictures next to the Euro 2012 trophy during a display to the public in central Kiev on May 12. Kiev hosted the final of the tournament, won by Spain. Gleb Garanich and Gary Cameron / Reuters |
(China Daily 12/27/2012 page22)