The sporting year in pictures
Olympic golds, league titles and emotional farewells provided some of 2024’s defining images.
Another eventful year in sport saw Manchester City crowned Premier League champions while Emma Hayes signed off in style as Chelsea boss with a fifth successive Women’s Super League title.
England finished as runners-up at the European Championship and Team GB earned 65 medals at this summer’s Olympics in Paris.
Here the PA news agency takes a look at some of the best images from this year’s sporting action.