- May 22 down the years
- Rugby Union's first World Cup kicks off
- May 21 down the years
- Ali ends Cooper's world title dreams
- May 20 down the years
- Wasps win first all-English Heineken Cup final
- May 19 down the years
- Olympic champion Harrison turns pro
- May 18 down the years
- Davis wins marathon final
- May 17 down the years
- Boxing champion commits suicide
- May 16 down the years
- England power past Australia to claim World Twenty20








