Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-05-01
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How tragedy & 'a scary 5ft Asian' mum shaped rising UFC star Kavanagh (BBC Sport 2026-05-01 06:03:58)
Following Lone'er Kavanagh's breakout UFC win, the Briton talks to BBC Sport about losing his father as a youngster and the influential role his mother has played during his career. -
Leicester City women face relegation play-off - what happened? (BBC Sport 2026-05-01 05:52:37)
Leicester City Women have been confirmed in a relegation play-off with the team that finished third in WSL 2, so what might that mean for the club? -
'I couldn't feel my legs' - what it's like to fight Inoue (BBC Sport 2026-05-01 05:44:27)
From the fear factor to the bad intentions, those who have fought Naoya Inoue describe going head to head with the boxer known as 'the Monster'. -
FPL talking point - five players who could make the difference (BBC Sport 2026-05-01 05:34:20)
With only four weeks of the season remaining, targeting players with low ownership can shoot you up your mini-league. Here are five players who could make all the difference. -
Hardest thing is knowing you're no longer at your best - Rooney (BBC Sport 2026-05-01 05:23:54)
Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the most difficult thing as a footballer is knowing you are no longer the player you were. -
Loughnane hoping Bow Echo can realise Guineas dream (BBC Sport 2026-05-01 04:51:10)
Rising star Flat jockey Billy 'The Kid' Loughnane tells the BBC what winning Saturday's 2,000 Guineas on board favourite Bow Echo would mean to him. -
The mind and methods of Wrexham's composed icon (BBC Sport 2026-05-01 03:51:35)
Those who have worked under Phil Parkinson reveal the secrets behind his astonishing achievements with Wrexham as they chase another play-off finale.