Top 50 sports images of 2015

Switzerland's Gregor Deschwanden soars during the trial jump at the third stage of the four hills ski jumping tournament in Innsbruck, Austria, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) — Switzerland’s Gregor Deschwanden soars during the trial jump at the third stage of the four hills ski jumping tournament in Innsbruck, Austria, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Then-Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin, from France, wears a “Je Suis Charlie” T-shirt during warmups for an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in Washington. “Je Suis Charlie” — “I Am Charlie” in English — has become a worldwide slogan to show solidarity with Charlie Hebdo, a Paris weekly newspaper where 12 people were killed Wednesday in a terrorist attack. Seraphin was born in French Guiana and has represented France in international competitions. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

The VCU cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. VCU won the game 89-74. (AP Photo/Skip Rowland)

Competitors race across the Uyuni salt flats during the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally 2015 between Uyuni, Bolivia, and Iquique, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. The race will finish on Jan. 17 in Argentina where it started. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

The Ukrainian artist Duo Silver Stones performs during the Award Gala evening of the 39th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, in Monaco, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/ Sebastien Nogier, Pool)

In this Jan. 22, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks at a news conference about the NFL investigation into deflated footballs, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File

Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic bites a ball during his semifinal match against Andy Murray of Britain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

AP Photo/Bernat Armangue

Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia in the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

AP Photo/Andy Brownbill

In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, singer Katy Perry performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale, Ariz. The dancing sharks that stole some of the spotlight during Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show have taken a bite out of an artist’s bid to sell small figurines of them. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) celebrates after an NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won the game 28-24. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

In this Feb. 20, 2015 file photo Adrien Theaux, of France, is airborne during a men’s World Cup downhill training session, in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta, file)

AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta, file

Northern Iowa running back David Johnson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Sabine Lisicki, of Germany, celebrates after defeating Flavia Pennetta, of Italy, in their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Maria Paliakova and Nikita Bochkov of Belarus perform during the Pairs Short Program in the ISU World Figure Skating Championship 2015 held at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, March 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Duke players celebrate with the trophy after their 68-63 victory over Wisconsin in the NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament championship game Monday, April 6, 2015, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Jordan Spieth tees off on the 18th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

AP Photo/David J. Phillip

In this Sunday, April 19, 2015 photo, Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

AP Photo/Hassan Ammar

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos celebrate after scoring 1-0 during the second leg quarterfinal Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday April 22, 2015. Real won the match with a 1-0 score and continues to play the semifinal. (AP Photo/Paul White)

AP Photo/Paul White

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez throws to Chicago White Sox’s Adam Eaton in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. The game was played in an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, connects with a right to the head of Manny Pacquiao, from the Philippines, during their welterweight title fight on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Victor Espinoza rides American Pharoah to victory in the141st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

AP Photo/Darron Cummings

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) keeps his eyes on the puck during first period action against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 NHL second round playoff hockey action, Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP

In this June 10, 2015, file photo, Magno Neves dives with his board at Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Neves, a 23-year-old from the Cantagalo slum, surfs nearly every day at the nearby Arpoador beach. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)

AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File

The members of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after winning the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 17, 2015. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 105-97 to win the best-of-seven game series 4-2. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

AP Photo/Paul Sancya

The Stephen Taber competes in the 39th Annual Great Schooner race, Friday, July 3, 2015, on Penobscot Bay off the coast of Rockland, Maine. The history of racing coasting schooners started over a century ago with sailors trying to beat their competitors to market, according to the Maine Windjammmer's Association. The first boat back to port always got the best price for their cargo, whether it be fish, granite or Christmas trees. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) — The Stephen Taber competes in the 39th Annual Great Schooner race, Friday, July 3, 2015, on Penobscot Bay off the coast of Rockland, Maine. The history of racing coasting schooners started over a century ago with sailors trying to beat their competitors to market, according to the Maine Windjammmer’s Association. The first boat back to port always got the best price for their cargo, whether it be fish, granite or Christmas trees. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

United States’ Megan Rapinoe celebrates after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

AP Photo/Elaine Thompson

Austin Dillon (3) crashes into the fence on the final lap during a NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Monday, July 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack

William Bonnet of France holds his head after crashing with scores of other riders during the third stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 159.5 kilometers (99.1 miles) with start in Antwerp and finish in Huy, Belgium, Monday, July 6, 2015. Bonnet abandoned the race following the crash. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

AP Photo/Christophe Ena

Members of Argentina's synchronized swimming team perform during technical routine competition for the Pan Am Games in Toronto, Thursday, July 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) — Members of Argentina’s synchronized swimming team perform during technical routine competition for the Pan Am Games in Toronto, Thursday, July 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

In this Saturday, July 11, 2015 file photo, a ”recortador” jumps over a bull during a competition at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain. Revelers from around the world arrive to Pamplona every year to take part in some of the eight days of the running of the bulls. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file)

AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file

Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after winning the men's singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Sunday July 12, 2015. Djokovic won the match 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) — Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after winning the men’s singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Sunday July 12, 2015. Djokovic won the match 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

In this July 12, 2015, file photo, Venezuela’s Genesis Rodriguez Gomez collapses during a lift attempt in the women’s 53kg weightlifting at the Pan Am Games in Oshawa, Ontario. Rodriguez took silver in the event. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File

In this July 14, 2015 file photo Tiberiu Dolniceanu, of Romania, left, and Daryl Homer, of the United States, right, in action during their semifinal match at sabre competition at the fencing World championships in Moscow, Russia. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev, file)

AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev, file

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, second from right, and Tanner Roark, right, stand with Darth Vader, left, and a Stormtrooper in costume during the national anthem on Star Wars Day before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 19, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) — Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper, second from right, and Tanner Roark, right, stand with Darth Vader, left, and a Stormtrooper in costume during the national anthem on Star Wars Day before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 19, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

This July 22, 2015, file photo, Sam Evers, of Houston, performs yoga on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Utah’s elected officials have joined the chorus of speed aficionados urging federal land managers to do more to protect the state’s famous salt flats after patchy, rough salt led to a string of canceled races in recent years. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File )

AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File

Spectators watch as a diver jumps from the Ura e Shenjte bridge during the traditional annual high diving competition, near the town of Gjakova, 100 kms south of Kosovo capital Pristina, Sunday, July 26, 2015. A total of 27 divers from Kosovo competed diving from a 22 meters high bridge into the Drini i Bardh river. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)

In this Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 photo, Argentina’s River Plate players and staff hold their trophy and celebrate winning the Copa Libertadores final soccer match against Mexico’s Tigres in Buenos Aires, Argentina. River defeated Tigres 3-0 and became the tournament champions. (AP Photo/Ivan Fernandez)

AP Photo/Ivan Fernandez

United States' Nicole Tully lays on the track after completing a round one heat of the women's 5000m at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) — United States’ Nicole Tully lays on the track after completing a round one heat of the women’s 5000m at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Rain water streaks across practice courts before Roger Federer, of Switzerland, played Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, in the men's championship match of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) — Rain water streaks across practice courts before Roger Federer, of Switzerland, played Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, in the men’s championship match of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Arrows pierce a target during the first day of the archery test event for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

A competitor applies lipstick while waiting with other competitors at the backstage of the Arnold Classic Europe bodybuilding event in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Scotland's Steven Fletcher, right, celebrates his goal past Poland's goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, left, during the Euro 2016 Group D qualifying soccer match at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday Oct. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) — Scotland’s Steven Fletcher, right, celebrates his goal past Poland’s goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, left, during the Euro 2016 Group D qualifying soccer match at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday Oct. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Chicago Blackhawks' Niklas Hjalmarsson skates out to center ice with the Stanley Cup during the championship banner raising ceremony before an NHL hockey game between the Blackhawks and the New York Rangers, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) — Chicago Blackhawks’ Niklas Hjalmarsson skates out to center ice with the Stanley Cup during the championship banner raising ceremony before an NHL hockey game between the Blackhawks and the New York Rangers, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

In this Oct. 9, 2015 file photo New Zealand players perform the haka before their Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Tonga at St James’ Park, Newcastle, England. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, file)

AP Photo/Scott Heppell, file

Competitors participate in the swimming portion of the Ironman World Championship Triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

New York Mets’ Daniel Murphy reacts after missing a ball hit by Kansas City Royals’ Mike Moustakas during the eighth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

Member of the Kansas City Royals celebrates after Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Mets Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in New York. The Royals won 7-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Joseph McKeehen poses with friends and family after winning the Main Event at the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Las Vegas. McKeehen won more than $7 million. (AP Photo/John Locher)

AP Photo/John Locher

Holly Holm, left, punches Ronda Rousey during their UFC 193 bantamweight title fight in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. Holm pulled off a stunning upset victory over Rousey in the fight, knocking out the women’s bantamweight champion in the second round with a powerful kick to the head Sunday. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

AP Photo/Andy Brownbill

Britain’s new world champion Tyson Fury celebrates with the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts after winning the world heavyweight title fight against Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko in the Esprit Arena in Duesseldorf, western Germany, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

AP Photo/Martin Meissner