May 2013 in sports
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May 31, 2013 (Friday)
Football (soccer)
May 30, 2013 (Thursday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Finals:
- Game 5 in Miami: (1) Miami Heat 90, (4) Indiana Pacers 79. Miami leads series, 3–2.
- Eastern Conference Finals:
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Atlético Mineiro
– (2–2) 
Tijuana 
Austrian Cup Final in Vienna: Pasching – Austria Wien
Tennis
- French Open in Paris, France, day 5:
- Men's singles, second round:
- Novak Djokovic (SRB) – [1] Guido Pella (ARG)
- Richard Gasquet (FRA) – [7] Michał Przysiężny (POL) [Q]
- Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [26] – Lucas Pouille (FRA) [WC]
- Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) [16] – Lu Yen-hsun (TPE)
- Tommy Haas (GER) [12] – Jack Sock (USA) [Q]
- John Isner (USA) [19] – Ryan Harrison (USA)
- Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) [29] – Federico Delbonis (ARG)
- Janko Tipsarević (SRB) [8] – Fernando Verdasco (ESP)
- Rafael Nadal (ESP) [3] – Martin Kližan (SVK)
- Fabio Fognini (ITA) [27] – Lukáš Rosol (CZE)
- Benoît Paire (FRA) [24] – Łukasz Kubot (POL)
- Kei Nishikori (JPN) [13] – Grega Žemlja (SLO)
- Stanislas Wawrinka (SWI) [9] – Horacio Zeballos (ARG)
- Jerzy Janowicz (POL) [21] – Robin Haase (NED)
- Richard Gasquet (FRA) [7] – Michał Przysiężny (POL) [Q]
- Women¡s Singles, second round:
- Li Na (CHN) [6] – Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA)
- Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ) [27] – Paula Ormaechea (ARG)
- Maria Kirilenko (RUS) [12] – Ashleigh Barty (AUS) [WC]
- Marion Bartoli (FRA) [13] – Mariana Duque (COL) [Q]
- Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) [21] – Francesca Schiavone (ITA)
- Alizé Cornet (FRA) [31] – Sílvia Soler Espinosa (ESP)
- Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [3] – Annika Beck (GER)
- Petra Kvitová (CZE) [7] – Peng Shuai (CHN)
- Jelena Janković (SRB) [18] – Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP)
- Samantha Stosur (AUS) [9] – Kristina Mladenovic (FRA)
- Dominika Cibulková (SVK) [16] – Marina Erakovic (NZL)
- Maria Sharapova (RUS) [2] – Eugenie Bouchard (CAN)
- Men's singles, second round:
May 29, 2013 (Wednesday)
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Olimpia
2–1 (0–0) Fluminense. Olimpia won on points 4–1. - Newell's Old Boys
0–0 (0–0) Boca Juniors. Tied on points 2–2, Newell's Old Boys won on penalties (10–9)
- Olimpia
Slovenian Cup Final in Koper: Celje 0–1 Maribor
- Maribor won the title for the eighth time.
- International friendlies (only top 10 in FIFA World Rankings, ranking in brackets):
- Ecuador
[10] 2–4 
Germany [2] - England
[7] 1–1 
Republic of Ireland
- Ecuador
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 7 in Chicago: (1) Chicago Blackhawks 2, (7) Detroit Red Wings 1. Chicago won the series, 4–3
- Western Conference Semifinals:
Tennis
- French Open in Paris, France, day 4 (seeds in square brackets):
- Men's singles, first round:
- Benoît Paire (FRA) [24] def. Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) 3–6, 7–6 (1), 6–4, 6–4
- Janko Tipsarević (SRB) [8] def. Nicolas Mahut (FRA) [WC] 6–2, 7–6 (4), 6–1
- Men's singles, second round:
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) [6] def. Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) 7–6 (6), 6–4, 6–3
- Milos Raonic (CAN) [14] def. Michaël Llodra (FRA) 7–5, 3–6, 7–6 (3), 6–2
- Roger Federer (SWI) [2] def. Somdev Devvarman (IND) [Q] 6–2, 6–1, 6–1
- Julien Benneteau (FRA) [30] def. Tobias Kamke (GER) 7–6 (9), 7–5, 5–7, 0–6, 6–4
- David Ferrer (ESP) [4] def. Albert Montañés (ESP) 6–2, 6–1, 6–3
- Gilles Simon (FRA) [15] def. Pablo Cuevas (URU) [PR] 6–7 (2), 6–1, 6–1, 6–1
- Nicolás Almagro (ESP) [11] def. Édouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
- Tommy Robredo (ESP) [32] def. Igor Sijsling (NED) 6–7 (2), 4–6, 6–3, 6–1, 6–1
- Andreas Seppi (ITA) [20] def. Blaž Kavčič (SLO) 6–0, 7–6 (3), 6–7 (2), 4–6, 6–3
- Sam Querrey (USA) [18] def. Jan Hájek (CZE) 6–4, 7–5, 6–4
- Marin Čilić (CRO) [10] def. Nick Kyrgios (AUS) 6–4, 6–2, 6–2
- Jérémy Chardy (FRA) [25] def. Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) 6–1, 7–5, 6–4
- Kevin Anderson (RSA) [23] def. Evgeny Donskoy (RUS) 6–7 (8), 6–1, 7–5, 6–2
- Women's singles, first round:
- Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [3] def. Elena Vesnina (RUS) 6–1, 6–4
- Petra Kvitová (CZE) [7] def. Aravane Rezaï (FRA) [WC] 6–3, 4–6, 6–2
- Jamie Hampton (USA) def. Lucie Šafářová (CZE) [25] 7–6 (5), 3–6, 9–7
- Kaia Kanepi (EST) def. Klára Zakopalová (CZE) [23] 7–6 (3), 6–2
- Maria Kirilenko (RUS) [12] def. Nina Bratchikova (POR) 6–0, 6–1
- Women's singles, second round:
- Serena Williams (USA) [1] def. Caroline Garcia (FRA) [WC] 6–1, 6–2
- Ana Ivanovic (SRB) [14] def. Mathilde Johansson (FRA) 6–2, 6–2
- Agnieszka Radwańska (POL) [4] def. Mallory Burdette (USA) 6–3, 6–2
- Sara Errani (ITA) [5] def. Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) 6–1, 6–1
- Angelique Kerber (GER) [8] def. Jana Čepelová (SVK) 6–2, 6–2
- Varvara Lepchenko (USA) [29] def. Elina Svitolina (UKR) 7–6 (5), 6–1
- Roberta Vinci (ITA) [15] def. Galina Voskoboeva (KAZ) [Q] 6–4, 4–6, 6–2
- Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) [20] def. Shelby Rogers (USA) [WC] 3–6, 6–4, 6–4
- Sorana Cîrstea (ROU) [26] def. Johanna Larsson (SWE) 6–1, 6–4
- Bojana Jovanovski (SRB) def. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) [10] 7–6 (2), 6–3
- Petra Cetkovská (CZE) def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) [19] 7–5, 2–6, 6–4
- Sabine Lisicki (GER) [32] def. María Teresa Torró Flor (ESP) 6–4, 6–0
- Men's singles, first round:
May 28, 2013 (Tuesday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Finals:
- Game 4 in Indiana: (3) Indiana Pacers 99, (1) Miami Heat 92. Series tied, 2–2
- Eastern Conference Finals:
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Santa Fe
2–0 (3–1) 
Real Garcilaso. Santa Fe won on points 6–0. 
Azerbaijan Cup Final: Neftchi Baku 0–0 (5–3 on pen.) Khazar
- Neftchi Baku won the title for the fifth time.
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Western Conference Semifinals
- Game 7 in Los Angeles: (5) Los Angeles Kings 2, (6) San Jose Sharks 1. Los Angeles won the series, 4–3
- Western Conference Semifinals
Rugby union
- IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Temuco, Chile, pool stage, match day 1:
Tennis
- French Open in Paris, France, day 3 (seeds in square brackets):
- Men's singles, first round:
- Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] def. David Goffin (BEL) 7–6 (5), 6–4, 7–5
- Tommy Haas (GER) [12] def. Guillaume Rufin (FRA) 7–6 (4), 6–1, 6–3
- Stanislas Wawrinka (SWI) [9] def. Thiemo de Bakker (NED) 7–5, 6–3, 6–7 (1), 7–5
- Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) [16] def. Jiří Veselý (CZE) 7–6 (3), 1–6, 7–5, 6–2
- Denis Istomin (UZB) def. Florian Mayer (GER) [28] 4–6, 6–3, 7–5, ret.
- Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) [22] 7–6 (7), 6–4, 7–6 (7)
- Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [26] def. Alejandro Falla (COL) 6–4, 1–0 ret.
- Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) [29] def. Pablo Andújar (ESP) 4–6, 6–4, 6–2, 6–3
- Women's singles, first round:
- Marion Bartoli (FRA) [13] def. Olga Govortsova (BLR) 7–6 (8), 4–6, 7–5
- Alizé Cornet (FRA) [31] def. Maria João Koehler (POR) 7–5, 6–2
- Samantha Stosur (AUS) [9] def. Kimiko Date-Krumm (JPN) 6–0, 6–2
- Jelena Janković (SRB) [18] def. Daniela Hantuchová (SVK) 6–4, 7–6 (7)
- Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ) [27] def. CoCo Vandeweghe (USA) 6–0, 3–6, 6–2
- Dominika Cibulková (SVK) def. [16] Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) 6–1, 6–4
- Men's singles, first round:
May 27, 2013 (Monday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs:
- Western Conference Finals:
- Game 4 in Memphis: (5) Memphis Grizzlies 86, (2) San Antonio Spurs 93. San Antonio won the series, 4–0
- Western Conference Finals:
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Western Conference Semifinals
- Game 6 in Detroit: (7) Detroit Red Wings 3, (1) Chicago Blackhawks 4. Series tied, 3–3
- Western Conference Semifinals
Tennis
- French Open in Paris, France, day 2 (seeds in square brackets):
- Men's singles, first round:
- Rafael Nadal (ESP) [3] def. Daniel Brands (GER) 4–6, 7–6 (4), 6–4, 6–3
- Gaël Monfils (FRA) [WC] def. Tomáš Berdych (CZE) [5] 7–6 (8), 6–4, 6–7 (3), 6–7 (4), 7–5
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) [6] def. Aljaž Bedene (SLO) 6–2, 6–3, 6–3
- Richard Gasquet (FRA) [7] def. Serhiy Stakhovsky (UKR) 6–1, 6–4, 6–3
- Julien Benneteau (FRA) [30] def. Ričardas Berankis (LIT) 7–6 (5), 6–3, 5–7, 7–6 (5)
- John Isner (USA) [19] def. Carlos Berlocq (ARG) 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
- Nicolás Almagro (ESP) [11] def. Andreas Haider-Maurer (AUT) [LL] 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–3
- Jerzy Janowicz (POL) [21] def. Albert Ramos (ESP) 7–6 (3), 7–5, 6–3
- Kei Nishikori (JPN) [13] def. Jesse Levine (CAN) 6–3, 6–2, 6–0
- Feliciano López (ESP) def. Marcel Granollers (ESP) [31] 7–5, 2–6, 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
- Marin Čilić (CRO) [10] def. Philipp Petzschner (GER) 6–1, 6–2, 6–3
- Fabio Fognini (ITA) [27] def. Andreas Beck (GER) [Q] 6–3, 7–5, 6–3
- Tommy Robredo (ESP) [32] def. Jürgen Zopp (EST) [PR] 6–3, 6–2, 6–1
- Daniel Gimeno Traver (ESP) def. Juan Mónaco (ARG) [17] 4–6, 4–6, 7–6 (4), 6–4, 6–4
- Women's singles, first round:
- Li Na (CHN) [6] def. Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) 6–3, 6–4
- Agnieszka Radwańska (POL) [4] def. Shahar Pe'er (ISR) 6–1, 6–1
- Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) [10] def. Laura Robson (GBR) 6–3, 6–2
- Maria Sharapova (RUS) [2] def. Hsieh Su-wei (TPE) 6–2, 6–1
- Roberta Vinci (ITA) [15] def. Stéphanie Foretz Gacon (FRA) [WC] 6–3, 6–0
- Angelique Kerber (GER) [8] def. Mona Barthel (GER) 7–6 (6), 6–2
- Zuzana Kučová (SVK) [Q] def. Julia Görges (GER) [24] 7–6 (8), 6–0
- Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) [20] def. Simona Halep (ROU) 3–6, 6–2, 6–2
- Varvara Lepchenko (USA) [3] def. Mirjana Lučić-Baroni (CRO) 6–1, 6–2
- Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) def. Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) [22] 6–4, 6–2
- Sloane Stephens (USA) [17] def. Karin Knapp (ITA) 6–2, 7–5
- Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) [21] def. Flavia Pennetta (ITA) [PR] 2–6, 6–4, 6–0
- Melanie Oudin (USA) def. Tamira Paszek (AUT) [28] 6–4, 6–3
- Men's singles, first round:
May 26, 2013 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- 2013 Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, Monaco: (1) Nico Rosberg (GER) (Mercedes) (2) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull–Renaul) (3) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull-Renault)
- Sprint Cup Series
- Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, North Carolina: (1) Kevin Harvick (USA) (Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet) (2) Kasey Kahne (USA) (Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet) (3) Kurt Busch (USA) (Furniture Row Racing, Chevrolet)
- IndyCar Series:
- 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in Speedway, Indiana: (1) Tony Kanaan (BRA) (KV Racing Technology) (2) Carlos Muñoz (COL) (Andretti Autosport) (3) Ryan Hunter-Reay (USA) (Andretti Autosport)
- Kanaan won his first Indianapolis 500 race after his 12th attempt.
- 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in Speedway, Indiana: (1) Tony Kanaan (BRA) (KV Racing Technology) (2) Carlos Muñoz (COL) (Andretti Autosport) (3) Ryan Hunter-Reay (USA) (Andretti Autosport)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Finals:
- Game 3 in Indiana: (3) Indiana Pacers 96, (1) Miami Heat 114. Miami led the series, 2–1.
- Eastern Conference Finals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 21:
Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 5h 30' 09" 
Sacha Modolo (ITA) (Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inox) s.t. 
Elia Viviani (ITA) (Cannondale) s.t.
- Final Classification: (1) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Astana)
84h 53' 28" (2) Rigoberto Urán (COL) (Team Sky) + 4' 43" (3) Cadel Evans (AUS) (BMC Racing Team) + 5' 52"
- Nibali won his first Giro d'Italia and his second Grand Tour.
- Final Classification: (1) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Astana)
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 21:
Football (soccer)
Copa Constitució Final: UE Santa Coloma 3–2 (a.e.t.) UE Sant Julià
- UE Santa Coloma won the title for the first time.
Belarusian Cup Final in Zhodino: FC Minsk 1–1 (4–1 in pen.) Dinamo Minsk
- Minsk won the title for the first time.
Coppa Italia Final in Rome: Lazio 1–0 Roma
- Lazio won the title for the sixth time.
Moldovan Cup Final: Veris 2–2 (2–4 in pen.) FC Tiraspol
- FC Tiraspol won the title for the third time.
Taça de Portugal Final in Oeiras: Vitória de Guimarães 2–1 Benfica
- Vitória de Guimarães won the title for the first time.
Scottish Cup Final in Glasgow: Hibernian 0–3 Celtic
- Celtic won the title for the 36th time.
Svenska Cup Final in Solna: Djurgårdens IF 1–1 (1–3 in pen.) IFK Göteborg
- IFK Göteborg won the title for the sixth time.
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas:
- Winner: Boo Weekley (USA) 266 (−14)
- Weekley won his third PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Boo Weekley (USA) 266 (−14)
- Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas:
- European Tour:
- BMW PGA Championship in Virginia Water, England:
- Winner: Matteo Manassero (ITA) 278 (−10)
- Manassero won his fourth European Tour title.
- Winner: Matteo Manassero (ITA) 278 (−10)
- BMW PGA Championship in Virginia Water, England:
- LPGA Tour:
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 6 in San Jose: (6) San Jose Sharks 2, (5) Los Angeles Sharks 1. Series tied, 3–3.
- Western Conference Semifinals:
Tennis
- French Open in Paris, France, day 1 (seeds in square brackets):
- Men's singles, first round:
- Roger Federer (SWI) [2] def. Pablo Carreño (ESP) [Q] 6–2, 6–2, 6–3
- Gilles Simon (FRA) [15] def. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 3–6, 1–6, 6–4, 6–1, 7–5
- David Ferrer (ESP) [4] def. Marinko Matosevic (AUS) 6–4, 6–3, 6–4
- Milos Raonic (CAN) [14] def. Xavier Malisse (BEL) 6–2, 6–1, 4–6, 6–4
- Jérémy Chardy (FRA) [25] def. Benjamin Becker (GER) 6–4, 6–2, 7–5
- Kevin Anderson (RSA) [23] def. Illya Marchenko (UKR) 6–3, 7–5, 6–4
- Andreas Seppi (ITA) [20] def. Leonardo Mayer (ARG) 6–7 (4), 6–4, 6–3, 6–7 (2), 6–4
- Sam Querrey (USA) [18] def. Lukáš Lacko (SVK) 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
- Women's singles, first round:
- Ana Ivanovic (SRB) [14] def. Petra Martić (CRO) 6–1, 3–6, 6–3
- Serena Williams (USA) [1] def. Anna Tatishvili (GEO) 6–0, 6–1
- Sara Errani (ITA) [5] def. Arantxa Rus (NED) 6–1, 6–2
- Urszula Radwańska (POL) def. Venus Williams (USA) [30] 7–6 (5), 6–7 (4), 6–4
- Sabine Lisicki (GER) [32] def. Sofia Arvidsson (SWE) 6–3, 6–4
- Monica Puig (PRI) def. Nadia Petrova (RUS) [11] 3–6, 7–5, 6–4
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) [19] def. Andrea Hlaváčková (CZE) 4–6, 7–6 (5), 6–4
- Sorana Cîrstea (ROU) [23] def. Kiki Bertens (NED) 5–7, 7–5, 6–2
- Men's singles, first round:
May 25, 2013 (Saturday)
Athletics
- IAAF Diamond League:
- Adidas Grand Prix in New York City, United States:
- Men:
- 100 m: Tyson Gay (USA) 10.02
- 800 m: David Rudisha (KEN) 1:45.14
- 5000 m: Hagos Gebrhiwet (ETH) 13:10.03 WL
- 110 m h: Ryan Brathwaite (BAR) 13.19 SB
- 400 m h: Michael Tinsley (USA) 48.43 SB
- Triple jump: Benjamin Compaoré (FRA) 16.45
- Shot put: Ryan Whiting (USA) 21.27
- Women:
- 200 m: Veronica Campbell Brown (JAM) 22.53 SB
- 400 m: Amantle Montsho (BOT) 49.91 MR
- 1500 m: Abeba Aregawi (SWE) 4:03.69
- 3000 m st: Lydiah Chepkurui (KEN) 9:30.82
- Long jump: Janay DeLoach (USA) 6.79 MR
- High jump: Blanka Vlašić (CRO) 1.94 =MR
- Pole vault: Jenn Suhr (USA) 4.63
- Discus: Sandra Perković (CRO) 68.48 WL, MR
- Javelin: Christina Obergföll (GER) 65.33 SB
- Men:
- Adidas Grand Prix in New York City, United States:
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- History 300 in Concord, North Carolina: (1) Kyle Busch (USA) (Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing) (2) Kasey Kahne (USA) (Chevrolet, JR Motorsports) (3) Joey Logano (USA) (Ford, Penske Racing)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 10 of 33 races): (1) Regan Smith (USA) (Chevrolet, JR Motorsports) 376 points (2) Sam Hornish Jr. (USA) (Ford, Penske Racing) 347 (3) Elliott Sadler (USA) (Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing) 331
- History 300 in Concord, North Carolina: (1) Kyle Busch (USA) (Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing) (2) Kasey Kahne (USA) (Chevrolet, JR Motorsports) (3) Joey Logano (USA) (Ford, Penske Racing)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs:
- Western Conference Finals:
- Game 3 in Memphis: (5) Memphis Grizzlies 93, (2) San Antonio Spurs 104. San Antonio led the series, 3–0
- Western Conference Finals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 20: Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Astana) 5h 27' 41" Fabio Duarte (COL) (Colombia) + 17" Rigoberto Urán (COL) (Team Sky) + 19"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 20:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League Final: Borussia Dortmund 1–2 Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich won the title for the fifth time.
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Power Horse Cup in Düsseldorf, Germany:
- Final: Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) 6–4, 6–3
- Monaco won the eighth title of his career.
- Final: Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) 6–4, 6–3
- Open de Nice Côte d'Azur in Nice, France:
- Final: Albert Montañés (ESP) def. Gaël Monfils (FRA) 6–0, 7–6(3).
- Montañés won the sixth title of his career.
- Final: Albert Montañés (ESP) def. Gaël Monfils (FRA) 6–0, 7–6(3).
- Power Horse Cup in Düsseldorf, Germany:
- WTA Tour:
- Brussels Open in Brussels, Belgium:
- Final: Kaia Kanepi (EST) def. Peng Shuai (CHN) 6–2, 7–5
- Kanepi won the fourth title of her career.
- Final: Kaia Kanepi (EST) def. Peng Shuai (CHN) 6–2, 7–5
- Internationaux de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France:
- Final: Alizé Cornet (FRA) def. Lucie Hradecká (CZE) 7–6(4), 6–0
- Cornet won the third title of her career.
- Final: Alizé Cornet (FRA) def. Lucie Hradecká (CZE) 7–6(4), 6–0
- Brussels Open in Brussels, Belgium:
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 5 in Boston: (4) Boston Bruins 3, (6) New York Rangers 1. Boston won series, 4–1
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 5 in Chicago: (1) Chicago Blackhawks 4, (7) Detroit Red Wings 1. Detroit lead series, 3–2.
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
May 24, 2013 (Friday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Finals:
- Game 2 in Miami: (1) Miami Heat 93, (4) Indiana Pacers 97. Series tied, 1–1
- Eastern Conference Finals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 19: Stage cancelled due to weather conditions.
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 5 in Pittsburgh: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 6, (7) Ottawa Senators 2. Pittsburgh won the series, 4–1
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
May 23, 2013 (Thursday)
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 18: Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Astana) 44' 29" Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) + 58" Damiano Caruso (ITA) (Cannondale) + 1' 20"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 18:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Women's Champions League Final: Wolfsburg 1–0
Lyon
- Wolfsburg won the title for the first time.
- Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals, first leg:
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 4 in New York: (6) New York Rangers 4, (4) Boston Bruins 3. Boston leads series 3–1
- Western Conference Semifinals
- Game 4 in Detroit: (7) Detroit Red Wings 2, (1) Chicago Blackhawks 0. Detroit leads series 3–1
- Game 5 in Los Angeles: (5) Los Angeles Kings 3, (6) San Jose Sharks 2. Los Angeles led the series 3–2
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
May 22, 2013 (Wednesday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Finals:
- Game 1 in Miami: (1) Miami Heat 103, (3) Indiana Pacers 102. Miami led the series 1–0
- Eastern Conference Finals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 17: Giovanni Visconti (ITA) (Movistar Team) 5h 15' 34" Ramūnas Navardauskas (LIT) (Garmin–Sharp) + 19" Luka Mezgec (SLO) (Argos–Shimano) + 19"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 17:
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals, first leg:
- Real Garcilaso 1–3 Santa Fe
- Fluminense 0–0 Olimpia
- Real Garcilaso
- AFC Champions League Round of 16, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Kashiwa Reysol
3–2 (2–0) 
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Kashiwa Reysol won 5–2 on aggregate. - Guangzhou Evergrande
3–0 (2–1) 
Central Coast Mariners. Guangzhou Evergrande won 5–1 on aggregate. - Lekhwiya
2–2 (1–0) 
Al-Hilal. Lekhwiya won 3–2 on aggregate. - Esteghlal
0–0 (4–2) 
Al-Shabab Al-Arabi. Esteghlal won 4–2 on aggregate.
- Kashiwa Reysol
Croatian Cup Final, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Lokomotiva 3–3 (1–2) Hajduk Split. Hajduk Split won 5–4 on aggregate.
- Hajduk Split won the Cup for the sixth time.
Cypriot Cup Final in Limassol: AEL Limassol 1–2 (a.e.t.) Apollon Limassol
- Apollon Limassol won the Cup for the seventh time.
Maltese FA Trophy Final in Ta' Qali: Qormi 1–3 Hibernians
- The Hibernians won the Cup for the tenth time.
Turkish Cup Final in Ankara: Fenerbahçe 1–0 Trabzonspor
- Fenerbahçe won the Cup for the sixth time.
Ukrainian Cup Final in Kharkiv: Shakhtar Donetsk 3–0 Chornomorets
- Shakhtar Donetsk won the Cup for the ninth time.
Montenegrin Cup Final in Podgorica: Budućnost 1–0 Čelik
- Budućnost won the Cup for the first time.
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 4 in Ottawa: (7) Ottawa Senators 3, (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 7. Pittsburgh led the series 3–1
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
May 21, 2013 (Tuesday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs:
- Western Conference Finals:
- Game 2 in San Antonio: (2) San Antonio Spurs 93, (5) Memphis Grizzlies 89. San Antonio led the series, 2–0.
- Western Conference Finals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 16: Beñat Intxausti (ESP) (Movistar Team) 5h 52' 48" Tanel Kangert (EST) (Astana) s.t. Przemysław Niemiec (POL) (Lampre–Merida) s.t.
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 16:
Football (soccer)
- AFC Champions League Round of 16, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- FC Seoul 3–1 (0–0) Beijing Guoan. FC Seoul won 3–1 on aggregate.
- Bunyodkor
0–0 (1–2) 
Buriram United. Buriram United won 2–1 on aggregate. - Al-Ahli 2–0 (1–1) El Jaish. Al-Ahli won 3–1 on aggregate.
- Al-Shabab 3–0 (2–1) Al-Gharafa. Al-Shabab won 5–1 on aggregate.
- FC Seoul
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 3 in New York: New York Rangers 1, (4) Boston Bruins 2. Boston leads series, 3–0.
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 4 in Los Angeles: (6) San Jose Sharks 2, (5) Los Angeles Sharks 1. Series tied, 2–2.
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
May 20, 2013 (Monday)
Football (soccer)
Swiss Cup Final in Bern: FC Basel 1–1 (3–4 in pen.) Grasshopper Zürich
- Grasshopper Zürich won their 18th Cup title.
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Western Conference Semifinals
- Game 3 in Detroit: (7) Detroit Red Wings 3, (1) Chicago Blackhawks 1. Detroit led the series, 2–1.
- Western Conference Semifinals
May 19, 2013 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- V8 Supercars:
- Austin 400 in Austin, Texas, United States: (1) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Holden, Red Bull Racing Australia) (2) Craig Lowndes (AUS) (Holden, Red Bull Racing Australia) (3) Fabian Coulthard (NZL) (Holden, Lockwood Racing)
- Standings (after 5 of 14 races): (1) Whincup 1247 points (2) Lowndes 1105 8 (3) Will Davison (AUS) (Ford, Ford Performance Racing) 1029
- Austin 400 in Austin, Texas, United States: (1) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Holden, Red Bull Racing Australia) (2) Craig Lowndes (AUS) (Holden, Red Bull Racing Australia) (3) Fabian Coulthard (NZL) (Holden, Lockwood Racing)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs:
- Western Conference Finals:
- Game 1 in San Antonio: (2) San Antonio Spurs 105, (5) Memphis Grizzlies 83. San Antonio led the series, 1–0
- Western Conference Finals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 15: Giovanni Visconti (ITA) (Movistar Team) 4h 40' 48" Carlos Betancur (COL) (Ag2r–La Mondiale) + 42" Przemysław Niemiec (POL) (Lampre–Merida) + 42"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 15:
Football (soccer)
- OFC Champions League Final: Waitakere United
1–2 Auckland City
- Auckland City won the title for the third time in a row and fifth overall and qualified for the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- HP Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas:
- Winner: Bae Sang-moon (KOR) 267 (−13)
- Bae won his first PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Bae Sang-moon (KOR) 267 (−13)
- HP Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas:
- European Tour:
- Volvo World Match Play Championship in Kavarna, Bulgaria:
- Winner: Graeme McDowell (NIR) 2&1
- McDowell won his eighth European Tour title.
- Winner: Graeme McDowell (NIR) 2&1
- Madeira Islands Open in Madeira, Portugal:
- Winner: Peter Uihlein (USA) 273 (−15)
- Uihlein won his first European Tour title.
- Winner: Peter Uihlein (USA) 273 (−15)
- Volvo World Match Play Championship in Kavarna, Bulgaria:
- LPGA Tour:
- Mobile Bay LPGA Classic in Mobile, Alabama, United States:
- Winner: Jennifer Johnson (USA) 267 (−21)
- Johnson won her first LPGA Tour title.
- Winner: Jennifer Johnson (USA) 267 (−21)
- Mobile Bay LPGA Classic in Mobile, Alabama, United States:
Ice Hockey
- World Championship:
- Bronze medal game: Finland
2–3 (GWS) 
United States - Final: Switzerland 1–5 Sweden
- Sweden won the Championship for the ninth time.
- Bronze medal game: Finland
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 3 in Ottawa: (7) Ottawa Senators 2, (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 1. Pittsburgh leads series, 2–1
- Game 2 in Boston: (4) Boston Bruins 5, (6) New York Rangers 2. Boston leads series, 2–0.
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
Motorcycle racing
- Moto GP:
- French Grand Prix in Le Mans:
- Moto GP: (1) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda) (2) Cal Crutchlow (GBR) (Yamaha) (3) Marc Márquez (ESP) (Honda)
- Moto2: (1) Scott Redding (GBR) (Kalex) (2) Mika Kallio (FIN) (Kalex) (3) Xavier Siméon (ESP) (Kalex)
- Moto3: (1) Maverick Viñales (ESP) (KTM) (2) Álex Rins (ESP) (KTM) (3) Luis Salom (ESP) (KTM)
- French Grand Prix in Le Mans:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome:
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. Roger Federer (SWI) 6–1, 6–3.
- Nadal won his sixth title of the year, seventh Italian Open title, 24th Masters 1000 title and 56th title overall.
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. Roger Federer (SWI) 6–1, 6–3.
- Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome:
- WTA Tour:
- Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome:
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 6–1, 6–3.
- Williams won her fifth title of the year, second Italian Open title, 15th Premier title and her 51st title overall.
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 6–1, 6–3.
- Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome:
May 18, 2013 (Saturday)
Athletics
- IAAF Diamond League:
- Shanghai Golden Grand Prix in Shanghai, China:
- Men:
- 200 m: Warren Weir (JAM) 20.18
- 400 m: Kirani James (GRN) 44.02 WL, =MR
- 1500 m: Asbel Kiprop (KEN) 3:32.39
- 110 m h: Jason Richardson (USA) 13.23 SB
- 3000 m st: Conseslus Kipruto (KEN) 8:01.16 WL, MR, PB
- Long jump: Li Jinzhe (CHN) 8.34 WL, PB
- Hugh jump: Mutaz Essa Barshim (QAT) 2.33 =MR, SB
- Discus: Piotr Małachowski (POL) 67.34 SB
- Javelin: Tero Pitkämäki (FIN) 87.60 WL, MR
- Women:
- 100 m: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (JAM) 10.93 WL
- 800 m: Francine Niyonsaba (BDI) 2:00.33 WL
- 5000 m: Genzebe Dibaba (ETH) 14:45.92 WL
- 400 m h: Zuzana Hejnová (CZE) 53.79 WL
- Triple jump: Caterine Ibargüen (COL) 14.69 WL
- Pole vault: Yelena Isinbayeva (RUS) 4.70 SB
- Shot put: Christina Schwanitz (GER) 20.20 PB
- Men:
- Shanghai Golden Grand Prix in Shanghai, China:
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series
- NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race in Concord, North Carolina: (1) Jimmie Johnson (USA) (Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports) (2) Joey Logano (USA) (Ford, Penske Racing) (3) Kyle Busch (USA) (Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 6 in Indiana: (3) Indiana Pacers 106, New York Knicks 99. Indiana won the series, 4–2
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 14: Mauro Santambrogio (ITA) (Vini Fantini–Selle Italia) 4h 42' 55" Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Astana) s.t. Carlos Betancur (COL) (Ag2r–La Mondiale) +9"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 14:
Football (soccer)
Estonian Cup Final in Tallinn: Nõmme Kalju 1–3 Flora
- Flora won their sixth Cup title.
Latvian Cup Final in Riga: Ventspils 2–1 (a.e.t.) Liepājas Metalurgs
- Ventspils won their fifth Cup title.
Horse Racing
- 2013 Triple Crown
- 2013 Preakness Stakes
- Oxbow is the upset winner in the middle jewel of the annual series. Kentucky Derby winner Orb's fourth-place finish once again extends horse racing's longest losing streak by another year on the 35th Anniversary of Affirmed's victory as the last winner of sports' most elusive championship.
- 2013 Preakness Stakes
Ice Hockey
- World Championship Semifinals:
- Finland 0–3 Sweden
- Switzerland 3–0 United States
- Finland
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 2 in Chicago: (1) Chicago Blackhawks 1, (7) Detroit Red Wings 4. Series tied, 1–1
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 3 in Los Angeles: (6) San Jose Sharks 2, (5) Los Angeles Sharks 1. Los Angeles leads series, 2–1
- Western Conference Semifinals:
May 17, 2013 (Friday)
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 13: Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step)
6h 09' 55" Giacomo Nizzolo (ITA) (RadioShack–Leopard) s.t. Luka Mezgec (SLO) (Argos–Shimano) s.t.
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 13:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Final: Italy 0–0 (4–5 in pen.)
Russia
- Russia won their third title.
Copa del Rey Final in Madrid: Real Madrid 1–2 Atlético Madrid
- Atlético Madrid won their tenth Cup title.
Albanian Cup Final in Tirana: Laçi 1–0 Bylis Ballsh
- Laçi won their first Cup title.
Czech Cup Final in Chomutov: FK Baumit Jablonec 2–2 (5–4 in pen.) FK Mladá Boleslav
- FK Baumit Jablonec won their second Cup title.
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 2 in Pittsburgh: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 4, (7) Ottawa Senators 3. Pittsburgh leads series 2–0.
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
May 16, 2013 (Thursday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 5 in New York: (2) New York Knicks 85, (3) Indiana Pacers 75. Indiana leads series, 3–2
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 6 in Oakland: (6) Golden State Warriors 82, (2) San Antonio Spurs 94. San Antonio won the series, 4–2
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 12: Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 3h 01' 47" Nacer Bouhanni (FRA) (FDJ) s.t. Luka Mezgec (SLO) (Argos–Shimano) s.t.
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 12:
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
Ice Hockey
- World Championship Quarter-finals:
- Russia 3–8 United States
- Switzerland 2–1 Czech Republic
- Finland 4–3
Slovakia - Canada
2–3 (GWS) Sweden
- Russia
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 1 in Boston: (4) Boston Bruins 3, (6) New York Rangers 2. Boston leads series, 1–0.
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 2 in Los Angeles: (5) Los Angeles Kings 4, (6) San Jose Sharks 3. Los Angeles leads series, 2–0
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
May 15, 2013 (Wednesday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 5 in Miami: (1) Miami Heat 94, (5) Chicago Bulls 91. Miami won the series, 4–1
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 5 in Oklahoma City: (1) Oklahoma City 84, (5) Memphis Grizzlies 88. Memphis won the series, 4–1
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 11: Ramūnas Navardauskas (LTU) (Garmin–Sharp) 4h 23' 14" Daniel Oss (ITA)(BMC Racing Team) + 1' 08" Stefano Pirazzi (ITA) (Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inox)
+ 2' 59"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 11:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Europa League Final: Benfica 1–2 Chelsea
- Chelsea won the title for the first time.
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Corinthians 1–1 (0–1) Boca Juniors. Boca Juniors won on points 4–1.
- Vélez Sársfield 1–2 (1–0) Newell's Old Boys. Tied on points 3–3, Newell's Old Boys won on away goals.
- Corinthians
- AFC Champions League Round of 16, first leg:
- AFC Cup Round of 16 (teams in bold advance to the quarter-finals):
- New Radiant
2–0 
Selangor - East Bengal
5–1 
Yangon United - Al-Qadsia
4–0 
Fanja - Arbil
3–4 
Al-Shorta
- New Radiant
Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup Final, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Široki Brijeg – (1–1) Željezničar
Bulgarian Cup Final in Lovech: Beroe Stara Zagora 3–3 (3–1 on pen.) Levski Sofia
- Beroe Stara Zagora won their second Cup title.
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 1 in Chicago: (1) Chicago Blackhawks 4, (7) Detroit Red Wings 1. Chicago leads series, 1–0.
- Western Conference Semifinals:
May 14, 2013 (Tuesday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 4 in Indianapolis: (3) Indiana Pacers 93, (2) New York 82. Pacers leads series, 3–1.
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 5 in San Antonio: (2) San Antonio Spurs 109, (6) Golden State Warriors 91. Spurs leads series, 3–2.
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 10: Rigoberto Urán (COL) (Team Sky) 4h 37' 42" Carlos Betancur (COL) (Ag2r–La Mondiale) + 20" Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Astana) + 31"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 10:
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Palmeiras 1–2 (0–0) Tijuana. Tijuana won on points 4–1.
- AFC Champions League Round of 16, first leg:
- Buriram United 2–1 Bunyodkor
- Beijing Guoan 0–0 FC Seoul
- Al-Gharafa 1–2 Al-Shabab
- El Jaish 1–1 Al-Ahli
- Buriram United
- AFC Cup Round of 16 (teams in bold advance to the quarter-finals):
- Semen Padang
2–1 
SHB Đà Nẵng - Kelantan 0–2
Kitchee - Al-Faisaly
3–1 
Al-Riffa - Al-Kuwait 1–1 (4–1 in pen.) Duhok
- Semen Padang
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Semi-finals in Slovakia:
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the quarter-finals):
- Group H in Helsinki:
- Group S in Stockholm:
- Belarus 1–4 Switzerland
- Czech Republic 7–0
Norway - Denmark
2–4 Sweden
- Belarus
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Game 1 in Pittsburgh: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 4, (7) Ottawa Senators. Penguins leads series, 1–0.
- Western Conference Semifinals:
- Game 1 in Los Angeles: (5) Los Angeles Sharks 2, (6) San Jose Sharks 0. Sharks leads series, 1–0.
- Eastern Conference Semifinals:
May 13, 2013 (Monday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 4 in Chicago: (5) Chicago Bulls 65, (1) Miami Heat 88. Heat leads series, 3–1.
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 4 in Memphis: (5) Memphis Grizzlies 103, (1) Oklahoma City Thunder 97. Grizzlies leads series, 3–1.
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 7 in Washington, D.C.: (3) Washington Capitals 0, (6) New York Rangers 5. Rangers won the series, 4–3.
- Game 7 in Boston: (4) Boston Bruins 5, (5) Toronto Maple Leafs 4. Bruins won the series, 4–3.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 12, 2013 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- 2013 Spanish Grand Prix in Montmeló, Spain: (1) Fernando Alonso (ESP) (Ferrari) 1:39:16.596 (2) Kimi Räikkönen (FIN) (Lotus–Renault) +9.338 (3) Felipe Massa (BRA) (Ferrari) +26.049
Basketball
- Euroleague Final Four in London, United Kingdom:
- Third-place playoff: CSKA Moscow 74–73 FC Barcelona Regal
- Final:
Olympiacos Piraeus 100–88 Real Madrid
- Olympiacos Piraeus won the title for the second time in a row and the third time overall.
- Third-place playoff:
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Western Conference semifinals
- Game 4 in Oakland: (6) Golden State 97, (2) San Antonio 87. Series tied, 2–2
- Western Conference semifinals
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 9: Maxim Belkov (RUS) (Team Katusha) Carlos Betancur (COL) (Ag2r–La Mondiale) + 44" Jarlinson Pantano (COL) (Colombia) + 46"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 9:
- UCI Women's Road World Cup:
- Tour of Chongming Island in Shanghai, China: Annette Edmondson (AUS) Chloe Hosking (AUS) Lucy Garner (GBR)
- Tour of Chongming Island in Shanghai, China:
Football (soccer)
- OFC Champions League Semi-finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Waitakere United 2–1 (2–0)
Amicale. Waitakere United won 4–1 on aggregate.
- Waitakere reach the final for the fourth time.
- AFC President's Cup group stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the final stage):
- Group B in Cebu City, Philippines:
- KRL
8–0 
Yeedzin - Global FC
1–6 
Dordoi Bishkek
- Final standings: Dordoi Bishkek, KRL 7 points, Global 3, Yeedzin 0.
- KRL
- Group B in Cebu City, Philippines:
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida:
- Winner: Tiger Woods (USA) 275 (−13)
- Woods won his 78th title of his career.
- Winner: Tiger Woods (USA) 275 (−13)
- The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida:
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round:
- Group H in Helsinki:
- United States 3–0 Germany
- Slovakia 1–3 Russia
- United States
- Group S in Stockholm:
- Canada 2–1 Czech Republic
- Norway 1–3 Switzerland
- Canada
- Group H in Helsinki:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 6 in New York: (6) New York Rangers 1, (3) Washington Capitals 0. Series tied, 3–3.
- Game 6 in Toronto: (5) Toronto Maple Leafs 2, (4) Boston Bruins 1. Series tied, 3–3.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 7 in Anaheim: (2) Anaheim Ducks 2, (7) Detroit Red Wings 3. Red Wings won the series, 4–3.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Mutua Madrid Open in Madrid, Spain:
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. Stanislas Wawrinka (SWI) 6–2, 6–4.
- Nadal won his third Mutua Madrid Open title, his 23rd Masters 1000 title and his 55th title overall.
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. Stanislas Wawrinka (SWI) 6–2, 6–4.
- Mutua Madrid Open in Madrid, Spain:
- WTA Tour:
- Mutua Madrid Open in Madrid, Spain:
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Maria Sharapova (RUS) 6–1, 6–4.
- Williams won her second Mutua Madrid Open title, her third Premier Mandatory title and her 50th title overall.
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Maria Sharapova (RUS) 6–1, 6–4.
- Mutua Madrid Open in Madrid, Spain:
May 11, 2013 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series
- Bojangles' Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina: (1) Matt Kenseth (USA) (Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing) (2) Denny Hamlin (USA) (Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing) (3) Jeff Gordon (USA) (Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 3 in Indianapolis: (3) Indiana Pacers 82, (2) New York 71. Pacers leads series, 2–1
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 3 in Memphis: (5) Memphis 87, (1) Oklahoma City Thunder 81. Grizzlies leads series, 2–1
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 8: Alex Dowsett (GBR) (Movistar Team) 1h 16' 27" Bradley Wiggins (GBR) (Team Sky) + 10" Tanel Kangert (EST) (Astana) + 14"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 8:
Football (soccer)
- OFC Champions League Semi-finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Ba
0–1 (1–6) Auckland City. Auckland City won 7–1 on aggregate.
- Auckland City reach the final for the third time in a row and the fifth time overall.
- AFC President's Cup group stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the final stage):
- Group A in Kathmandu, Nepal:
- Erchim
1–0 
Abahani Limited Dhaka - Three Star Club
2–2 
Taiwan Power Company
- Final standings: Three Star Club 5 points, Erchim 4, Taiwan Power Company 3, Abahani Limited Dhaka 2
- Erchim
- Group A in Kathmandu, Nepal:
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Group stage in Slovakia, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the semi-finals, teams in italics qualify for the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup):
- FA Cup Final in London: Manchester City 0–1 Wigan Athletic
- Wigan Athletic won the FA Cup for the first time.
- Greek Cup Final in Athens: Asteras Tripolis 1–3 (a.e.t.) Olympiacos
- Olympiacos won the Greek Cup for the 26th time.
- La Liga, matchday 35 (teams in bold qualify for the UEFA Champions League):
- Espanyol 1–1 Real Madrid
- Standings: FC Barcelona 87 points (35 matches), Real Madrid 81 (36), Atlético Madrid 72 (36)
- FC Barcelona won their 4th title in five years, and their 22nd overall.
- Espanyol 1–1 Real Madrid
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 6 in New York: (8) New York Islanders 3, (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 4. Penguins won the series, 4–2.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 10, 2013 (Friday)
Athletics
- IAAF Diamond League:
- Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix in Doha, Qatar:
- Men:
- 100 m: Justin Gatlin (USA) 9.97 SB
- 800 m: David Rudisha (KEN) 1:43.87 WL
- 1500 m: Asbel Kiprop (KEN) 3:31.13 WL
- 5000 m: Hagos Gebrhiwet (ETH) 7:30.36 WL, PB
- 400 m h: Michael Tinsley (USA) 48.92
- Triple jump: Christian Taylor (USA) 17.25 m SB
- High jump: Bohdan Bondarenko (UKR) 2.33 m =MR, PB
- Pole vault: Konstadinos Filippidis (GRE) 5.82 m WL, NR, MR
- Shot put: Ryan Whiting (USA) 22.28 WL, MR, PB
- Javelin: Vítězslav Veselý (CZE) 85.09 SB
- Women:
- 200 m: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (JAM) 22.48
- 400 m: Amantle Montsho (BOT) 49.88 WL
- 1500 m: Abeba Aregawi (SWE) 3:56.60 WL, NR, MR
- 100 m h: Dawn Harper (USA) 12.60 WL
- 3000 m st: Lydiah Chepkurui (KEN) 9:13.75 WL, MR, PB
- Long jump: Brittney Reese (USA) 7.25 WL, MR, PB
- Discus: Sandra Perković (CRO) 68.23 WL, MR
- Men:
- Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix in Doha, Qatar:
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 in Darlington, South Carolina: (1) (2) (3)
Basketball
- Euroleague Final Four in London, United Kingdom, Semi-finals:
- CSKA Moscow 52–69 Olympiacos Piraeus
- Olympiacos reach the final for the sixth time.
- Real Madrid 74–67 FC Barcelona Regal
- Real Madrid reach the final for the 15th time.
- Real Madrid and Olympiacos will meet in a repeat of the 1995 final.
- CSKA Moscow
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 3 in Chicago: (5) Chicago Bulls 94, Miami Heat 104. Heat leads series, 2–1
- Western Conference semifinals
- Game 3 in Oakland: (6) Golden State 92, San Antonio 102. Spurs leads series, 2–1
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 7: Adam Hansen (AUS) (Lotto–Belisol) 4h 35' 49" Enrico Battaglin (ITA) (Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inox) + 1' 07" Danilo Di Luca (ITA) (Vini Fantini–Selle Italia) + 1' 07"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 7:
Football (soccer)
- AFC President's Cup group stage:
- Group B in Cebu City, Philippines, matchday 2:
- Yeedzin 0–9 Dordoi Bishkek
- KRL 2–0 Global FC
- Yeedzin
- Group C in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the final stage):
- Balkan
5–0 
Sri Lanka Army - Boeung Ket Rubber Field
0–1 
Hilal Al-Quds
- Final standings: Balkan 9 points, Hilal Al-Quds 6, Boeung Ket Rubber Field3, Sri Lanka Army 0.
- Balkan
- Group B in Cebu City, Philippines, matchday 2:
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 5 in Washington, D.C.: (3) Washington Capitals 2, (6) New York Rangers 1. Capitals leads series, 3–2.
- Game 5 in Boston: (4) Boston Bruins 1, (5) Toronto Maple Leafs 2. Bruins leads series, 3–2.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 6 in Detroit: (7) Detroit Red Wings 4, (2) Anaheim Ducks 3. Series tied, 3–3.
- Game 6 in Los Angeles: (5) Los Angeles Kings 2, (4) Sr. Louis Blues 1. Kings won the series, 4–2.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 9, 2013 (Thursday)
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 6: Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 3h 56' 03" Elia Viviani (ITA) (Cannondale) s.t. Matthew Goss (AUS) (Orica–GreenEDGE) s.t.
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 6:
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Nacional
1–0 (0–1) Real Garcilaso. Tied on points 3–3, Real Garcilaso won on penalties (1–4). - AFC President's Cup group stage, matchday 2:
Belgian Cup Final in Brussels: Genk 2–0 Cercle Brugge
- Genk won the Cup for the 4th time.
- Danish Cup Final in Copenhagen: Randers FC 0–1 Esbjerg fB
- Esbjerg fB won the Cup for the 3rd time.
KNVB Cup Final in Rotterdam: AZ 2–1 PSV Eindhoven
- AZ won the Cup for the 4th time.
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 5 in Pittsburgh: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 4, (8) New York Islanders 0. Penguins leads series, 3–2.
- Game 5 in Montreal: (2) Montreal Canadiens 1, (7) Ottawa Senators 6. Senators won the series, 4–1
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 5 in Chicago: (1) Chicago Blackhawks 5, (8) Minnesota Wild 1. Blackhawks won the series, 4–1.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 8, 2013 (Wednesday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 2 in Miami: (1) Miami Heat 115, Chicago Bulls 78. Series tied, 1–1
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 2 in San Antonio: (2) San Antonio 91, (6) Golden State Warriors 100. Series tied, 1–1
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 5: John Degenkolb (GER) (Argos–Shimano) 4h 37' 48" Ángel Vicioso (ESP) (Team Katusha) s.t. Paul Martens (GER) (Blanco Pro Cycling) s.t.
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 5:
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Atlético Mineiro 4–1 (2–1) São Paulo. Atlético Mineiro won on points 6–0.
- Fluminense 2–0 (1–2) Emelec. Tied on points 3–3, Fluminense won on goal difference.
- Atlético Mineiro
- AFC President's Cup Group stage (teams in bold advance to the final stage):
- Group B in Cebu City, Philippines, matchday 1:
- Dordoi Bishkek 1–1 KRL
- Global FC 5–0 Yeedzin
- Dordoi Bishkek
- Group C in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, matchday 2:
- Group B in Cebu City, Philippines, matchday 1:
- UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship Group stage in Slovakia, matchday 2:
- Croatian Cup Final, first leg: Hajduk Split 2–1 Lokomotiva
Israel State Cup Final in Netanya: Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1–1 (2–4 pen.) Hapoel Ramat Gan
- Hapoel Ramat Gan won the Cup for the second time.
Polish Cup Final, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Legia Warsaw 0–1 (2–0) Śląsk Wrocław. Legia Warsaw won 2–1 on aggregate.
- Legia Warsaw won the Cup for the third time in a row and the 16th title overall.
Serbian Cup Final in Belgrade: Jagodina 1–0 Vojvodina
- Jagodina won the Cup for the first time.
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round, 6th matchday:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 4 in New York: (6) New York Rangers 4, (3) Washington Capitals 3. Series tied, 2–2.
- Game 4 in Toronto: (5) Toronto Maple Leafs 3, (4) Boston Bruins 4. Bruins leads series, 3–1.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 5 in Anaheim: (2) Anaheim Ducks 3, (7) Detroit Red Wings 2. Ducks leads series, 3–2.
- Game 5 in St. Louis: (4) St. Louis Blues 2, (5) Los Angeles Kings 3. Kings leads series, 3–2.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 7, 2013 (Tuesday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 2 in New York: (2) New York 105, (3) Indiana Pacers 79. Series tied, 1–1.
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 2 in Oklahoma City: (1) Oklahoma City 93, (5) Memphis Grizzlies 99. Series tied, 1–1.
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 4: Enrico Battaglin (ITA) (Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inox) 6h 14' 19" Fabio Felline (ITA) (Androni Giocattoli–Venezuela) s.t. Giovanni Visconti (ITA) (Movistar Team) s.t.
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 4:
Football (soccer)
- AFC President's Cup group stage, matchday 1:
Armenian Cup Final in Yerevan: Pyunik 1–0 Shirak
- Pyunik won the Cup for the fifth time.
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round, 5th matchday:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 4 in New York: (8) New York Islanders 6, (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 4. Series tied, 2–2.
- Game 4 in Ottawa: (7) Ottawa Senators 3, (2) Montreal Canadiens 2. Senators leads series, 3–1.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 4 in Saint Paul: (8) Minnesota Wild 0, (1) Chicago Blackhawks 3. Blackhawks leads series, 3–1.
- Game 4 in San Jose: (6) San Jose Sharks 4, (3) Vancouver Canucks 3. San Jose won the series, 4–0
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 6, 2013 (Monday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 1 in Miami: (1) Miami Heat 86, Chicago Bulls 93. Bulls leads series 1–0.
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 1 in San Antonio: (2) San Antonio 129, (6) Golden State Warriors 127. Spurs lead series 1–0.
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 3: Luca Paolini (ITA) (Team Katusha) 5h 43' 50" Cadel Evans (AUS) (BMC Racing Team) + 16" Ryder Hesjedal (CAN) (Garmin–Sharp) + 16"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 3:
Football (soccer)
- AFC President's Cup Group stage, matchday 1:
Welsh Cup Final in Wrexham: Bangor City 1–3 (a.e.t.) Prestatyn Town
- Prestatyn Town won the Cup for the first time.
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round, 4th matchday:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 3 in New York: (6) New York Rangers 4, (3) Washington Capitals 3. Capitals leads series, 2–1.
- Game 3 in Toronto: (5) Toronto Maple Leafs 2, (4) Boston Bruins 5. Bruins leads series, 2–1.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 4 in Detroit: (7) Detroit Red Wings 3, (2) Anaheim Ducks 2. Series tied, 2–2.
- Game 4 in Los Angeles: (5) Los Angeles Kings 4, (4) Sr. Louis Blues 3. Series tied, 2–2.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 5, 2013 (Sunday)
Auto Racing
- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
- Aaron's 499, Talladega Superspeedway: 1. #34 David Ragan (Front Row Motorsports Ford) 2. #38 David Gilliland (Front Row Motorsports Ford) 3. #99 Carl Edwards (Roush Fenway Racing Ford) 4. #55 Michael Waltrip (Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota) 5. #48 Jimmie Johnson (Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
- Game 1 in New York: (2) New York 95, (3) Indiana Pacers 102. Pacers leads series 1–0.
- Western Conference semifinals:
- Game 1 in Oklahoma City: (1) Oklahoma City 93, (5) Memphis Grizzlies 91. Thunder leads series 1–0.
- Eastern Conference semifinals:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 2: Team Sky 22' 05" Movistar Team + 9" Astana + 14"
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 2:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Group stage in Slovakia, matchday 1:
- CAF Champions League second qualifying round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses, teams in bold qualify for the group stage, teams in italics enter the Confederation Cup play-off round):
- Saint George
2–2 (1–1) 
Zamalek. 3–3 on aggregate. Zamalek won on away goals. - Al-Ahly 2–1 (0–0)
CA Bizertin. Al-Ahly won 2–1 on aggregate. - TP Mazembe
1–0 (1–3) 
Orlando Pirates. Orlando Pirates won 3–1 on aggregate.
- Saint George
- CAF Confederations Cup second round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses, teams in bold qualify for the next round):
- Wydad Casablanca
3–1 (0–2) 
Liga Muçulmana. 3–3 on aggregate. Liga Muçulmana won on away goals. - Diables Noirs
1–1 (1–3) CS Sfaxien. CS Sfaxien won 4–2 on aggregate.
- Wydad Casablanca
- OFC Champions League Semi-finals, first leg: Auckland City 6–1 Ba
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina:
- Winner: Derek Ernst (USA) 280 (−8)PO
- Ersnt defeats David Lynn on the first playoff hole to win his first PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Derek Ernst (USA) 280 (−8)PO
- Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina:
- European Tour:
- Volvo China Open in Tianjin, China:
- Winner: Brett Rumford (AUS) 272 (−16)
- Rumford won his fifth European Tour title.
- Winner: Brett Rumford (AUS) 272 (−16)
- Volvo China Open in Tianjin, China:
- LPGA Tour:
- Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States:
- Winner: Cristie Kerr (USA) 272 (−12)
- Kerr won her 16th LPGA Tour title.
- Winner: Cristie Kerr (USA) 272 (−12)
- Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States:
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round, third matchday:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 3 in New York: (8) New York Islanders 4, (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 5. Penguins leads series, 2–1.
- Game 3 in Ottawa: (7) Ottawa Senators 6, (2) Montreal Canadiens 1. Senators leads series, 2–1.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 3 in Saint Paul: (8) Minnesota Wild 3, (1) Chicago Blackhawks 2. Blackhawks leads series, 2–1.
- Game 3 in San Jose: (6) San Jose Sharks 5, (3) Vancouver Canucks 0. San Jose leads series, 3–0
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
Motorcycle racing
- Moto GP:
- Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera:
- Moto GP: (1) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda) (2) Marc Márquez (ESP) (Honda) (3) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha)
- Moto2: (1) Esteve Rabat (ESP) (Kalex) (2) Scott Redding (GBR) (Kalex) (3) Pol Espargaró (ESP) (Kalex)
- Moto3: (1) Maverick Viñales (ESP) (KTM) (2) Luis Salom (ESP) (KTM) (3) Jonas Folger (GER) (KTM)
- Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- BMW Open in Munich, Germany:
- Final: Tommy Haas (GER) def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) 6–3, 7–6(3)
- Haas won the 14th title of his career.
- Final: Tommy Haas (GER) def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) 6–3, 7–6(3)
- Portugal Open in Oeiras, Portugal:
- Final: Stanislas Wawrinka (SWI) def. David Ferrer (ESP) 6–1, 6–4
- Wawrinka won the 4th title of his career.
- Final: Stanislas Wawrinka (SWI) def. David Ferrer (ESP) 6–1, 6–4
- BMW Open in Munich, Germany:
- WTA Tour:
- Portugal Open in Oeiras, Portugal:
- Final: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) def. Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) 7–5, 6–2
- Pavlyuchenkova won her second title of the year and the fifth of her career.
- Final: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) def. Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) 7–5, 6–2
- Portugal Open in Oeiras, Portugal:
May 4, 2013 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Aaron's 312 in Talladega, Alabama: (1) Regan Smith (Chevrolet, JR Motorsports) (2) Joey Logano (Ford, Penske Racing) (3) Kasey Kahne (Chevrolet, JR Motorsports)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference first round:
- Game 7 in Brooklyn: (4) Brooklyn Nets 93, (5) Chicago Bulls 99. Bulls won the series, 4–3
- Eastern Conference first round:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 1: Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 2h 58' 38" Elia Viviani (ITA) (Cannondale) s.t. Nacer Bouhanni (FRA) (FDJ) s.t.
- Giro d'Italia, Stage 1:
Football (soccer)
- CAF Champions League second qualifying round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses, teams in bold qualify for the group stage, teams in italics enter the Confederation Cup play-off round):
- Recreativo do Libolo
3–1 (0–0) 
Enugu Rangers. Recreativo de Libolo won 3–1 on aggregate. - Espérance ST 1–0 (0–0)
JSM Béjaïa. Espérance ST won 1–0 on aggregate. - Séwé Sport
0–0 (1–1) FUS Rabat. 1–1 on aggregate. Séwé Sport won on away goals. - Stade Malien
0–0 (0–3) 
Coton Sport. Coton Sport won 3–0 on aggregate
- Recreativo do Libolo
- CAF Confederations Cup second round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses, teams in bold qualify for the next round):
- SuperSport United 1–3 (0–0) ENPPI. ENPPI won 3–1 on aggregate.
- LLB Académic
1–0 (0–1) ASEC Mimosas. 1–1 on aggregate. LLB Académic won on penalties. - US Bitam
3–0 (0–0) USM Alger. US Bitam won 3–0 on aggregate. - Étoile du Sahel 6–1 (1–1) Recreativo da Caála. Étoile du Sahel won 7–2 on aggregate.
- FAR Rabat 2–1 (0–0)
Azam. FAR Rabat won 2–1 on aggregate.
- SuperSport United
- OFC Champions League Semi-finals, first leg: Amicale 0–2 Waitakere United
Irish Cup Final in Belfast: Cliftonville 1–3 (a.e.t.) Glentoran
- Glentoran won the Cup for the 21st time.
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round, second matchday:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 2 in Washington, D.C.: (3) Washington Capitals 1, (6) New York Rangers 0. Series tied 1–1.
- Game 2 in Boston: (4) Boston Bruins 2, (5) Toronto Maple Leafs 4. Series tied 1–1.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 3 in Detroit: (7) Detroit Red Wings 0, (2) Anaheim Ducks 4. Ducks leads series, 2–1.
- Game 3 in Los Angeles: (5) Los Angeles Kings 1, (4) Sr. Louis Blues 0. St. Louis leads series, 2–1.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 3, 2013 (Friday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference first round:
- Game 6 in Boston: (7) Boston Celtics 80, (2) New York Knicks 88. Knicks won the series, 4–2
- Game 6 in Atlanta: (3) Indiana Pacers 81, (6) Atlanta Hawks 73. Pacers won the series, 4–2
- Western Conference first round:
- Game 6 in Houston: (8) Houston Rockets 94, (1) Oklahoma City Thunder 103. Thunder won the series, 4–2
- Game 6 in Memphis: (5) Memphis Grizzlies 118, (4) Los Angeles Clippers 105. Grizzlies won the series, 4–2
- Eastern Conference first round:
Football (soccer)
- CAF Champions League second round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): ES Sétif 3–1 (1–3) AC Léopards. 4–4 on aggregate. AC Léopards won on penalties.
- AC Léopards advance to the group stage. ES Sétif entered the Confederation Cup play-off round.
- CAF Confederations Cup second round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Ismaily 0–0 (0–0)
Al-Ahly Shendi. 0–0 on aggregate. Ismaily won on penalties.
Ice Hockey
- World Championship, Preliminary round, first matchday:
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 2 in Pittsburgh: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 3, (8) New York Islanders 4. Series tied, 1–1.
- Game 2 in Montreal: (2) Montreal Canadiens 3, (7) Ottawa Senators 1. Series tied, 1–1.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 2 in Chicago: (1) Chicago Blackhawks 5, (8) Minnesota Wild 2. Blackhawks leads series, 2–0.
- Game 2 in Vancouver: (3) Vancouver Canucks 2, (6) San Jose Sharks 3. San Jose leads series, 2–0.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 2, 2013 (Thursday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference first round:
- Game 6 in Chicago: (5) Chicago Bulls 92, (4) Brooklyn Nets 95. Series tied 3–3
- Western Conference first round:
- Game 6 in Oakland: (6) Golden State Warriors 92, (3) Denver Nuggets 88. Golden State won the series, 4–2
- Eastern Conference first round:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Europa League Semi-finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Benfica 3–1 (0–1) Fenerbahçe. Benfica won 3–2 on aggregate.
- Chelsea 3–1 (2–1) Basel. Chelsea won 5–2 on aggregate.
- Benfica
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, first leg:
- São Paulo 1–2 Atlético Mineiro
- Emelec 2–1 Fluminense
- São Paulo
- Polish Cup Final, first leg: Śląsk Wrocław 0–2 Legia Warsaw
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 1 in Montreal: (2) Montreal Canadiens 2, (7) Ottawa Senators 4. Senators leads series, 1–0.
- Game 1 in Washington, D.C.: (3) Washington Capitals 3, (6) New York Rangers 1. Capitals leads series, 1–0.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 2 in Anaheim: (2) Anaheim Ducks 3, (7) Detroit Red Wings 1. Series tied, 1–1.
- Game 2 in St. Louis: (4) St. Louis Blues 2, (5) Los Angeles Kings 1. S. Louis leads series, 2–0.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
May 1, 2013 (Wednesday)
Basketball
- NBA Playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference first round:
- Game 5 in New York: (2) New York Knicks 86, Boston Celtics 92. Knicks leads series 3–2.
- Game 5 in Indianapolis: (3) Indiana Pacers 106, Atlanta Hawks 83. Pacers leads series 3–2.
- Western Conference first round:
- Game 5 in Oklahoma City: (1) Oklahoma City Thunder 100, Houston Rockets 107. Thunder leads series 3–2.
- Eastern Conference first round:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League Semi-finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- FC Barcelona 0–3 (0–4) Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich won 7–0 on aggregate.
- Bayern Munich reach the final for the second time in a row, the third in four years, and tenth time overall
- FC Barcelona
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, first leg:
- Grêmio 2–1 Santa Fe
- Boca Juniors 1–0 Corinthians
- Grêmio
- 2013 AFC Champions League group stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the knockout stage):
- Group A:
- Al Shabab 2–1 Al Jazira
- Tractor Sazi 2–4 El Jaish
- Final standings: Al Shabab 13 points, El Jaish 11, Al-Jazira 5, Tractor Sazi 4.
- Al Shabab
- Group B:
- Lekhwiya 2–0 Al-Ettifaq
- Pakhtakor 1–2 Al Shabab Al Arabi
- Final standings: Lekhwiya 11 points, Al-Shabab Al-Arabi 9, Al-Ettifaq, Pakhtakor 7.
- Lekhwiya
- Group E:
- FC Seoul 2–2 Buriram United
- Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Jiangsu Sainty
- Final standings: FC Seoul 11 points, Buriram United, Jiangsu Sainty 7, Vegalta Sendai 6.
- FC Seoul
- Group F:
- Guangzhou Evergrande 0–0 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
- Muangthong United 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds
- Final standings: Guangzhou Evergrande 11 points, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Urawa Red Diamonds 10, Muangthong United 1.
- Guangzhou Evergrande
- Group A:
- 2013 AFC Cup group stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the knockout stage):
- Group A:
- Safa
1–0 Al-Kuwait - Al-Riffa 1–1
Regar-TadAZ
- Final standings: Al-Kuwait 12 points, Al-Riffa, Saga 10, Regar-TadAZ 2
- Safa
- Group B:
- Erbil 2–0 Al-Ansar
- Fanja 3–1
Al-Ahli Taizz
- Final standings: Erbil 18 points, Fanja 10, Al-Ansar 7, Al-Ahli Taizz 0.
- Erbil
- Group E:
- Semen Padang 3–1 Churchill Brothers
- Kitchee 5–0
Warriors
- Final standings: Semen Padang 16 points, Kitchee 12, Churchill Brothers 4, Warriors 3.
- Semen Padang
- Group F:
- Yangon United 2–0 Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei
- New Radiant 6–1 Persibo Bojonegoro
- Final standings: New Radiant, Yangon United 15 points, Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei 4, Persibo Bojonegoro 1.
- Yangon United
- Group A:
- CONCACAF Champions League Finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Monterrey 4–2 (0–0) Santos Laguna
- Monterrey won the CONCACAF Champions League for the third time in a row and qualify for the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup
- Monterrey
Liechtenstein Cup Final in Vaduz: Balzers 1–1 (0–3 pen.) Vaduz
- Vaduz won the Cup for the 40th time.
- Slovak Cup Final in Ružomberok: Žilina 0–2 Slovan Bratislava
- Slovan Bratislava won the Cup for the 13th time.
Ice hockey
- Stanley Cup playoffs (all series best-of-7; seeds in parentheses):
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 1 in Pittsburgh: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins 5, (8) New York Islanders 0. Penguins leads series, 1–0.
- Game 1 in Boston: (4) Boston Bruins 4, (5) Toronto Maple Leafs 1. Bruins leads series, 1–0.
- Western Conference Quarterfinals:
- Game 1 in Vancouver: (3) Vancouver Canucks 1, (6) San Jose Sharks 3. San Jose leads series, 1–0.
- Eastern Conference Quarterfinals:
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