A feature or reaction picture that is sports related. Reaction by participants or fans, or reaction by competitors away from the action (even if still on the field of play) should be included in this category.
First Place
Carlos Barria, Reuters
Untitled: Charlotte Kalla of Sweden and Ebba Andersson of Sweden reacts after the Women's 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon at the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre in Pyeongchang, South Korea, February 10, 2018
Second Place
Toni L. Sandys, The Washington Post
Light Weight: St. Frances Academy junior wide receiver Marvonte’ Jefferson-Green-the smallest guy on the team- is cheered on by his teammates while lifting. Head coach Biff Poggi- who is accused of recruiting only the area's best players for his team- does not cut anyone from his nationally ranked team.
Third Place
John McDonnell, The Washington Post
Batters Circle: Washington right fielder Bryce Harper limbers up in the batters circle during the Washington Nationals defeat of the Baltimore Orioles 9 - 7 at Nationals Stadium in Washington DC.
Award of Excellence
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
Crowd Pleaser: Jakub Vrana #13 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 29, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Award of Excellence
Doug Kapustin, Freelance for The Washington Post
It's Over: ANNAPOLIS, MD - December 1: Glenelg senior running back, Wande Owens sits alone on the bench as the clock winds down on the Gladiator's season. Oakdale defeats Glenelg 35-7 to win the Maryland 2A State Football Championship Saturday night in Annapolis.
Award of Excellence
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
The Goal: Edinson Cavani of Uruguay celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Uruguay and Portugal at Fisht Stadium on June 30, 2018 in Sochi, Russia.