Sport pictures of the week

Beijing, China: A member of the Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics team performs at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium Photograph: Ezra Shaw/Getty

Beijing, China: Usain Bolt holds his shoes after the men's 4x100m final Photograph: Gero Breloer/EPA

New York, US: Andy Murray serves during his win over Michael Llodra at the US Open Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty

Beijing, China: The United States team compete in the synchronised swimming team final at the National Aquatics Centre Photograph: Patrick B. Kraemer/EPA

Beijing, China: China's Ma Lin returns the ball in the Olympic men's table tennis singles final Photograph: Dennis M. Sabangan/EPA

London, UK: Fulham's Brede Hangeland scores against Arsenal at Craven Cottage Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

Toronto, Canada: Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox slides into second base Photograph: Mark Blinch /Reuters

Beijing, China: The United States team huddle up after their win against Argentina in the Olympic basketball tournament Photograph: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty

London, UK: Team GB's Olympic horses at Heathrow's animal research centre. The horses have to go through tests before leaving the airport Photograph: Graeme Robertson/freelance

Beijing, China: Kimberly Glass of the United States during her side's loss to Brazil in the Olympic volleyball final Photograph: Alexander Demianchuk/Reuters

London, UK: Triple gold medal winner Chris Hoy leaves the plane carrying the Great Britain Olympic team at Heathrow. Team GB arrived home with a total of 47 medals including 19 golds Photograph: David Davies/PA

Hamilton, New Zealand: Sebastien Loeb of France and co-driver Daniel Elena in action in their Citroen C4 at Ngutunui FIA World Rally Championship Photograph: Ross Land/Getty

Vienna, Austria: FC WITT Georgia goalkeeper Grigol Biedashvili claims the ball during a Uefa Cup tie against Austria Vienna Photograph: Samuel Kubani /Getty

Mumbai, India: Fighters train at a traditional Indian wrestling centre Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters