Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-05-02
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'A man who inspired millions in the face of unbelievable adversity' (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 12:02:43)
Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson. -
US consortium takes over Sheffield Wednesday (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 11:52:17)
Sheffield Wednesday have announced that US consortium Arise Capital Partners has completed a takeover of the club. -
PSG and Bayern in 'different world' to Premier League teams - Arteta (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 10:55:44)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Champions League rivals Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich are in a "different world" to tired Premier League teams. -
Usyk helping Joshua plot path to beat Fury (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 10:53:36)
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk believes Anthony Joshua will beat Tyson Fury and has been helping him with his gameplan for the all-British contest. -
Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic cycling champion Zanardi dies (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 09:08:43)
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59. -
DeChambeau denies 'completely untrue' PGA talks (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 08:25:20)
American Bryson DeChambeau says it is "completely untrue" he is looking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year. -
Forest winger fined for failing to tax supercar (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 07:54:51)
Callum Hudson-Odoi is ordered to pay more than £1,100 after he failed to tax his McLaren supercar. -
How WSL 2 title contenders Charlton are defying the odds (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 07:14:27)
Hardly anyone was talking about Charlton being WSL 2 title contenders before the season began - but they go into the final day top. -
England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 06:51:59)
England pace bowler Mark Wood says he is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee injury that ruined his Ashes. -
James stars as Lakers set up Thunder showdown (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 06:40:36)
LeBron James scores 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder. -
The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 05:40:37)
As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung striker Stina Blackstenius. -
'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 05:15:35)
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson tells Kelly Somers about coming out of his shell to become a leader. -
Tuchel helped me understand new role - Anderson (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 05:10:25)
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson praises Thomas Tuchel for helping him develop in a deeper midfield role. -
Rejuvenated Dragons aim for final European hurdle (BBC Sport 2026-05-02 03:42:27)
Filo Tiatia's improved side travel to face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Sunday looking to make the final for the first time.