The best sports photos from the month of October
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High, higher, James
At 180 centimeters (5 foot 11 inches) James Rodriquez is not among the tallest players in the Bundesliga. However, with this header during Bayern's a 2-0 win over Leipzig, the Colombian proved himself capable of rising above the opposition.
Coming up short
Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Michail Carter (76) tackles Florida Gators running back Mark Thompson just short of the end zone. It wasn't the Gators' day, as they suffered a 42-7 drubbing in front of their home fans.
'Nice to meet you'
Basketball is not regarded as a contact sport. However this close encounter between Briante Weber of the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Lakers and Emmanuel Mudiay of the Denver Nuggets is proof that the game is non-contact in theory only.
Don't need those tires anymore...
Newly crowned Formula One drivers' champion Lewis Hamilton celebrates by holding aloft his nation's flag, the Union Jack, while burning rubber at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodruguez in Mexico City. And why not? This was the fourth F1 title of the Mercedes driver's career.
Head over heels
Action sports performer Travis Pastrana somersaults on his motorbike as he jumps between two barges on the River Thames. London's O2 Arena is the backdrop.
You're out!
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) tags out Cleveland Indians second baseman Jose Ramirez (11) during the 11th inning in Game 2 of the 2017 ALDS at Cleveland's Progressive Field. New York would win the series 3-2 to move on to the ALCS, where they would lose to the eventual World Series champions, the Houston Astros, in seven games.
Come here!
Grace Brooker of Canterbury pulls Serai Murray-Wihongi of Counties Manukau over the sideline during the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership Final match between Counties Manukau and Canterbury in Pukekohe, New Zealand.
Catch me if you can...
Young Papua New Guineans play Rugby League at a local park in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Rugby League is the national sport of Papua New Guinea and the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, which is being hosted by PNG along with Australia and New Zealand, kicked off on October 27 and runs until December 2.
Taking the bulls by the horns? Not quite.
A jockey spurs his bulls during traditional bull racing Karapan Sapi as part of the Indonesia President Cup Trophy. Karapan sapi is a traditional bull racing festival on Indonesia's Madura island. The bulls are decorated with flower, gold, and fabrics, accompanied with traditional Gamelan music, food – and spectators bet on the outcome of the races.
Made-up
Green is not just the color of hope, but also one of Ireland's colors. Getting into the colors turned out to be worth it for these Republic of Ireland fans, as their team beat Wales 1-0 in Cardiff to qualify for the playoffs – in qualifying for next summer's World Cup in Russia.
From the sublime to the ridiculous, the world of sports always produces great photos. Here are DW's picks as the best shots from June. Go to our DW Sports Facebook page to vote for your favorite.