ON THIS DAY
1895:
The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race became the first regular British sporting event to be captured on film.
1991:
Wales goalkeeper Neville Southall made his 500th appearance in senior football, playing for Everton against Aston Villa.
1993:
Manchester United’s French striker Eric Cantona was fined £1,000 for spitting at supporters of his former club Leeds United.
1996:
Rough Quest, ridden by Mick Fitzgerald, became the first favourite for 14 years to win the Grand National.
2001:
Glenn Hoddle was confirmed as Tottenham Hotspur manager after agreeing a five-year contract to return to the club where he was a player.
2004:
A threat to Greg Rusedski’s career was lifted after tennis chiefs decided not to appeal against a decision to clear the British player of taking nandrolone.
2010:
World 800 metres champion Caster Semenya announced she would return to athletics in the 2010 season, having not raced since her Berlin triumph in 2009 following gender tests.
2011:
Michael Clarke was appointed as Australia’s new captain for Test matches and one-day internationals, succeeding Ricky Ponting.
2012:
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov announced he had been diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
2013:
Rangers drew 0-0 at Montrose to claim the Scottish Third Division title at the first attempt after being demoted to the fourth tier.
2016:
Gary Neville was sacked by Laliga club Valencia after spending only four months as their head coach.