The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out live sport all around the globe, but history will never be erased.
While you contemplate streaming yet another Netflix drama or rewatching another replay of your favorite sporting moments, here are some stories that were making news in years past on May 1.
1969
American businessman Leonard Tose buys NFL Philadelphia Eagles for a professional sports record US$16.15 million.
Sixteen years later, he sold the franchise for more than US$65m. Most recently, the Eagles were valued at more than $3b.
1994
Three-time Formula One champion Ayrton Senna of Brazil is killed in a 309 km/h crash, while leading the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola, Italy.
The lead-up to the race was overshadowed by the death of Simtek driver Roland Ratzenberger, after the Austrian ploughed into a concrete barrier during qualifying.
Senna crashed into an unprotected concrete wall and was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead a few hours later.
2010
An impressive Super Rugby fightback from the Hurricanes see them beat the Chiefs 33-27 in Wellington.
Trailing 24-8 at 35 minutes and 27-18 midway through the second half, two tries in the final 10 minutes gave the home team victory.
On the same day, the Blues lost 36-32 to the Cheetahs, ending their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
2016
NZ Warriors claim their first win over St George Illawarra Dragons since 2007, with a 26-10 triumph at Mt Smart Stadium.
Shaun Johnson, Matt Allwood, Charlie Gubb and Jeff Robson were the Warriors' tryscorers
2019
Two-time Olympic 800m champion runner Caster Semenya of South Africa loses her appeal against proposed rules to limit her testosterone levels.
Birthdays
1934 - Former All Blacks No.8 Nev MacEwan
1946 - Two-time Olympic rowing champion Richard 'Dick' Joyce
1997 - Black Ferns sevens Olympic medalist Terina Te Tamaki
Deaths
1994 - Three-time F1 champion Ayrton Senna, aged 34
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Israel Folau firestorm as Rugby Australia faces potential Pacific Island player mutiny
Rugby Australia is facing a potential Polynesian player mutiny, after one of the Wallabies' most exciting prospects claimed all Pacific Islanders "might as well just be sacked", because of their religious beliefs.
In an explosive development days out from Israel Folau's attempt to save his multimillion-dollar career at an RA code of conduct hearing, Queensland Reds and Wallabies hooker Taniela Tupou took to Facebook to express his support for the under-fire superstar.
"Seriously ?????????? Might as well sack me and all the other Pacific Islands rugby players around the world because we have the same Christian beliefs ??????," Tupou posted late on Tuesday night.
"I will never apologise for my faith and what I believe in, religion had nothing to do with rugby anyways ???????? #TYJ"
Folau ultimately lost his Rugby Australia contract, but received an out-of-court settlement for wrongful dismissal on religious grounds.
