The week in sports

Our weekly tour through the world of sports has netted some interesting images this go round of major stars like A-Rod, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo. But we also came across some beautiful, odd, and/or funny photos of lesser known ahtletes, and those too we're happy to share. Enjoy!

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 08: Lightweight champion BJ Penn (Bottom) battles Kenny Florian during their lightweight championship title bout at UFC 101: Declaration at the Wachovia Center on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 06: Forward Cristiano Ronaldo #9 of Real Madrid stretches on the pitch during a training session at BMO Field on August 6, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 6: Starting pitcher Cliff Lee #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during the game against the Colorado Rockies on August 6, 2009 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 3-1.

NEW YORK - AUGUST 07: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees is interviewed after being smeared with shaving cream in honor of his walk off home run against the Boston Red Sox in the 15th inning on August 7, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-0.

KINGSTON UPON THAMES, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 08: Luke Garrard of AFC Wimbledon battles for the ball with Tom Craddock of Luton Town during the Blue Square Premier League Conference match between AFC Wimbledon and Luton Town at the Cherry Red Records Fans' Stadium Kingsmeadow on August 08, 2009 in Kingston upon Thames, England.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 08: Fernando Gonzalez of Chile serves to Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during Day 5 of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 8, 2009 in Washington, DC. Del Potro won the semi-final match 7-6,6-3.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 8: Ross Draper of Macclesfield Town during the Coca Cola League Two Match between Northampton Town and Macclesfield Town held on August 8, 2009 at the Sixfields Stadium, in Northampton, England. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Pat Sanderson of Worcester Warriors poses for a portrait during the Worcester Warriors squad photo call at Sixways Stadium on August 12, 2009 in Worcester, England.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 9: Colin Balester #40 of the Washington Nationals looks on before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 9, 2009 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

PARMA, ITALY - AUGUST 07: Valeri Bojinov reacts during the morning training on August 7, 2009 in Parma, Italy.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Springbok eightman Pierre Spies during the Springboks captains run session held at Newlands Stadium on August 7, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Springbok flank forward Juan Smith during the Springboks captains run session held at Newlands Stadium on August 7, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.

BEREA, OH - AUGUST 07: Derek Anderson #3 of the Cleveland Browns warms up during training camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on August 7, 2009 in Berea, Ohio.

BEREA, OH - AUGUST 07: Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during training camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on August 7, 2009 in Berea, Ohio.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Andy Roddick reacts to losing a point against Ivo Karlovic of Croatia by launching the ball out of the stadium during Day 5 of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Roddick defeated Karlovic 7-6,7-6 to advance to the semi-finals.

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 08: (Top) John Howard battles Tamdan McCrory during their welterweight bout at UFC 101: Declaration at the Wachovia Center on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Howard defeated McCrory unanimous decision.

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 08: (Top) Tamdan McCrory battles John Howard during their welterweight bout at UFC 101: Declaration at the Wachovia Center on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Howard defeated McCrory unanimous decision.

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 8: David Beckham #23 of the Los Angeles Galaxy during warmups prior to match against the New England Revolution August 8, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

NEW YORK - AUGUST 6: Catcher Victor Martinez #41 of the Boston Red Sox is run into by Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees as he is tagged out at the plate trying to score on a hit by Nick Swisher in the second inning on August 6, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.

TOULON, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon looks on during a pre-season friendly match between Toulon and the Brumbies at Stade Mayol on August 6, 2009 in Toulon, France.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Matt Giteau kicks the ball upfield during the Wallabies captain's run at Newlands Stadium on August 7, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.