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
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
Exhausted: TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 06: Joshua Cheptegei of Team Uganda celebrates on after wining the gold medal in the Men's 5000m Final alongside teammate Jacob Kiplimo on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 6, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Second Place
Kevin Dietsch, UPI
Lost Ball: Jon Rahm (R) and Xander Schauffele search for Schauffele's ball at the eleventh hole during the second round of the 2021 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on Friday, April 9, 2021.
Third Place
John McDonnell, The Washington Post
Goal!: Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway celebrates his 3rd period goal to make the score 3-2 at the time with fans during the Chicago Blackhawks defeat of the Washington Capitals 4-3 in a shootout at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, December 2, 2021.
Award of Excellence
Doug Mills, New York Times
Gold envy: OLYMPICS 2021- WOMEN’S TEAM GYMNASTICS - A dejected USA’S Simone Biles looks back towards the Russian team as they hold their gold medals during the medal ceremony following the the Finals of the Team Competition in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Biles was unable to help her team after she dropped out of the competition after the vault portion of the competition and finished with the Bronze medal.
Award of Excellence
Julio Cortez, Associated Press
Watch Out: Spectators react as a bat hits netting after Baltimore Orioles' Austin Wynns lost his grip while taking a swing against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Baltimore.
Award of Excellence
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
Reflecting Greatness: TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9.
Award of Excellence
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
Sand Pitted: TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 04: Thomas van der Plaetsen of Team Belgium is lays injured as he competes in the Men's Decathlon Long Jump on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Award of Excellence
Tasos Katopodis, Freelance for Getty Images
2020 Tokyo Paralympics - Day 6: TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 30: Hagan Landry of Team United States reacts after winning the silver medal in the men's Shot Put - F41 on day 6 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.