The best photos from the week in sports: Jan. 5 - Jan. 12

The past week in the world of sports certainly was a busy one.

The lower-seeded NFL teams duked it out during the Wild Card matchups for the right to move on to the Divisional Round games, taking place this weekend. Notably, the Cinderella Buffalo Bills' miracle playoff run came to a swift end in Jacksonville on Sunday.

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In college football, Alabama fans rejoiced as the Crimson Tide took home the title against Georgia in a wild overtime matchup.

Multiple winter sports, including skiing and speed skating, are taking place around the globe as fans and athletes alike gear up for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, beginning next month.

In warmer climes, soccer and tennis made headlines, especially at the Australian Open which reigning champion Serena Williams recently withdrew from.

Click through the gallery above to see photos from all of these events and more, and be sure to check back next weekend for our selection of the best shots from the coming week's action.