The sporting week in pictures

While Kevin Westgarth, left, and Scott Parker show a common way to start it flowing in an NHL preseason match [GALLO/GETTY]

The peloton is no place to be alone during the Elite Men's Road Race in Varese, Italy [GALLO/GETTY]

Novak Djokovic gives a hint about serving technique [GALLO/GETTY]

Haile Gebrselassie sets the new benchmark for all marathon runners [GALLO/GETTY]

Edito Alcala on his way to winning the Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational at Siargao Island, the Philippines [GALLO/GETTY]

Formula One lit up the Singapore streets during the first ever night race [GALLO/GETTY]

In Australia's National Rugby League, the Sharks and the Storm were ready for battle as soon as they could get the ball [GALLO/GETTY]

Despite his lengthy career Ruben Wiki still seems confused by the concept of a scrum [GALLO/GETTY]

Selvin Young of the Denver Broncos battles for every inch against the Kansas City Chiefs [GALLO/GETTY]