- May 23 down the years
- Senna wins fifth successive Monaco Grand Prix
- 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








