ATHLETICS – Diamond League,, external Doha (11 May); Doha hosts the first major outdoor event of 2012 as the Diamond League season gets underway. Among those in action are 800m world record holder David Rudisha of Kenya, while Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Nesta Carter aim to make an early impression in the absence of team-mates Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. Live coverage on the BBC red button, 1700-1900 BST
TRIATHLON – ITU World Series,, external San Diego (10-12 May); last month’s opening round in Sydney saw GB’s world champion Helen Jenkins finish second behind Erin Densham of Australia. She continues her build-up to London 2012 in this second round, as does men’s medal hope Jonny Brownlee, although brother Alistair is still recovering from injury.Coverage on the BBC red button.
GYMNASTICS – Women’s European Championships,, external Brussels (9-13 May); 252 gymnasts from 36 countries are competing in Belgium, including British champion Hannah Whelan and three-time Commonwealth champion Imogen Cairns. Beth Tweddle is unable to defend her European uneven bars title after undergoing minor knee surgery. Live coverage on the BBC red button.
MODERN PENTATHLON – World Championships,, external Rome (7-13 May); GB is sending a team of seven to Italy and, with only four Olympic places available, there is more than a World Championship medal at stake. Heading Britain’s bid are Mhairi Spence and Nick Woodbridge, both of whom are ranked in the world’s top 10. Follow Mhairi Spence, external on Twitter.
CANOE SLALOM – European Championships,, external Augsburg, Germany (11-13 May); Great Britain’s recently-selected Olympic team travel to Germany, along with some of those who just missed out on a London 2012 place, including Athens silver medallist Campbell Walsh. Follow David Florence, external on Twitter.
CYCLING – ROAD – Giro d’Italia,, external Denmark/Italy (5-27 May); the 95th Giro d’Italia continues with Mark Cavendish – riding for Team Sky – targeting the pink jersey and victory in the team time trial. He has a strong team riding with him, including Geraint Thomas. Follow Mark Cavendish, external on Twitter.
CYCLING – BMX – Supercross World Cup,, external Papendal, Netherlands (12-13 May); the latest World Cup meeting is a chance for elite riders to find some form ahead of the World Championships in Birmingham later this month.
SAILING – 470 World Championships,, external Barcelona (11-19 May); Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell continue their rivalry with Australia’s world and Olympic champions Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page. The British pair won silver behind them at last year’s World Championships. Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark compete for Britain in the women’s competition, which also features five-time world champion Lobke Berkhout of the Netherlands. Follow Britain’s 470 Girls, external on Twitter.
