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The Big Picture: Preseason football, the GOAT vs. the wunderkind, a rumble in South Philly, and a night of ‘Dreams’

Jeremiah Wells (right) attacks Myktybek Orolbai in the first round of their fight at UFC 330 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday. Wells defeated Orolbai by submission.

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Baseball. Basketball. Football. Fútbol. Golf. Even lacrosse and mixed martial arts. There was no shortage of sports action in the Philly area this week. And our photographers were there to capture it all — even if it required traveling to an Iowa cornfield or weathering the rain while golf crowned a new amateur champion.

As they do each Friday, Inquirer photo editors picked the best sports images from the last seven days. Here’s this week’s Big Picture …

Union players block a free kick off the right foot of Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi. The game ended in a 2-2 tie — but not before some fireworks.Steven M. Falk / For The Inquirer
The Union showed fight (literally) after being shown ‘a real lack of respect’ from Inter Miami. Will it spark a playoff run?
Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh makes a leaping catch in foul territory to retire the Marlins’ Xavier Edwards in the seventh inning of Wednesday’s win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
The Phillies’ defense has improved with their shuffled infield. And it starts with Bryson Stott.
Marsh breaks his bat — and grounds out — in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s 6-4 win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Shortstop Trea Turner was nearly hit in the head by a pitch in the seventh inning on Tuesday night.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Trea Turner uses Bryson Stott’s extra glove to help solve his fielding woes: ‘It’s a lot longer’
Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez reacts to an umpire’s call during Tuesday’s win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
A stunned Turner sits on the ground after narrowly avoiding a pitch to the face in Tuesday’s win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
The Phillies’ playoff chances are complicated by one of MLB’s toughest remaining schedules | David Murphy
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto scores on a sacrifice fly ball past Miami Marlins catcher Brian Navarreto during the sixth inning of Monday’s 6-5 win in South Philly.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
He was the first Phillies pitcher to return from Tommy John surgery. He still wonders what might have been. | Mike Sielski
Young fans try to catch T-shirts during a break in the action at the inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship at Subaru Park on Saturday.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Jack Whaley (right) celebrates with his father and caddie, Andy, after making a birdie putt on the par-4 15th hole to win the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club in 33 holes.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Merion and Philly fans shine again with record-breaking crowds at the U.S. Amateur | Marcus Hayes
Eagles players warm up before their preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
The Eagles offense was not impressive in Sean Mannion’s debut. That’s not surprising … or all that concerning.
Eagles players wait for pregame introductions before Saturday night’s preseason game in Baltimore.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Eagles 53-man roster projection 3.0: What changed after the first preseason game?
Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo intercepts a pass in the end zone to stop a Ravens drive late in the second quarter.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Ally Kennedy (left) and Alex Holman (right) of the Maryland Charms celebrate Kennedy’s goal late in the fourth quarter of the inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Fans savor watching first-ever Women’s Lacrosse League championship: ‘Inspiring for young athletes’
Jeremiah Wells (right) gets hit Myktybek Orolbai in the first round of their bout at UFC 330, but Wells, who trains in Philly, went on to defeat Orolbai by submission.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
A hometown hero, a legend retires, a night of stoppages, and more from UFC 330
The Phillie Phanatic hugs former Phillies manager Joe Girardi before the start of the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday. Girardi was the manager for the West team.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Wawa and the Phillies unveil their Phanatic-themed smoothie
Players from the East team sit in the dugout during the Perfect Game All-American Classic on Sunday. They were managed by former Phillie Shane Victorino.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Meet Striker Pence, ‘a complete unicorn’ and the nephew of former Phillie Hunter Pence
Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh walks through the cornfields at the site where they filmed “Field of Dreams” before his team played the Minnesota Twins in the Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Phillies explore Field of Dreams site like fans, and have a catch: ‘Really cool to be able to be part of it’
Members of the Phillies and Twins emerge from the cornfield during introductions prior to the Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer

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