Sports History
May 1 17-year old Lionel Messi scores his 1st senior league goal for FC Barcelona in 2-0 win against Albacete Balompié, at the Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona
- May 7 131st Kentucky Derby: Mike Smith aboard 50-1 longshot Giacomo wins ahead of another outsider Closing Argument; exacta payout $9,814.80
Laureus Awards
May 15 Laureus World Sports Awards, Casino Estoril, Portugal: Sportsman: Roger Federer; Sportswoman: Kelly Holmes; Team: Greece Men's National Football team
- May 21 130th Preakness: Jeremy Rose aboard Afleet Alex wins in 1:55.04
- May 21 English FA Cup Final, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (71,876): Arsenal beats Manchester United, 5-4 on penalties after 0 – 0 (a.e.t.); Gunners' 10th title
- May 25 13th UEFA Champions League Final: Liverpool beats Milan (3-3, 3-2 on penalties)
Sports History
May 28 Super Rugby Final, Christchurch: Canterbury Crusaders claim their 5th title with a 35-25 win over the NSW Waratahs; Dan Carter lands 3 conversions & 2 penalties for the winners
Indy 500
May 29 Indianapolis 500: Dan Wheldon becomes first British-born winner since Graham Hill in 1966; first Indy 500 victory for car owner Michael Andretti of Andretti-Green Racing
- May 29 Senior PGA Championship, Laurel Valley GC: Mike Reid wins his first of 2 Champions Tour major titles with a birdie on the first playoff hole against Jerry Pate and Dana Quigley