The day in sports: 22nd May, 2013

1. Royals down Sunrisers for Qualifier spot (Roundup)

Scandal-hit Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Eliminator here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Wednesday to enter Qualifier 2.

2. LeBron James delivers winner as Miami Heat beat Pacers

LeBron James drove for a game-winning layup as time expired to give the Miami Heat a thrilling 103-102 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

3. Juan Martín del Potro pulls out of French Open

Juan Martín del Potro has pulled out of the French Open, Sky Sports has confirmed.

4. Pellegrini confirms Malaga exit

Manager Manuel Pellegrini, strongly linked to the vacant Manchester City post, is leaving Malaga at the end of the season, the Chilean announced on Wednesday.

5. Visconti claims stage 17 win, Nibali in pink

Italian Giovanni Visconti soloed to victory in the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday to hand his Movistar team their fourth win of the race.

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