fashion, spinning pole-sitter Mike Bliss coming to the start-finish line on the final lap, much to Bliss' dismay.(NASCAR.com) Indianapolis 500: Kenny Bräck qualifies for the Indy 500, his first race since a life-threatening crash at Texas Motor Speedway in 2003. Bräck, replacing defending champion Buddy Rice (who, ironically, replaced Bräck in 2004), runs faster than pole-sitter Tony Kanaan but will start 23rd because he qualified after last Sunday's Pole Day. (AP/ESPN) Football (soccer): For the first time in history, the FA Cup final goes to a penalty shootout. After Arsenal and Manchester United finish regular time and extra time tied 0–0, Arsenal wins the Cup by winning the shootout 5–4. Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann saves United's second shot by Paul Scholes, and Gunners captain Patrick Vieira scores the winning shot. This will be the last final held at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, as the 2006 final will be played at the new Wembley Stadium in London. (BBC) Thoroughbred Horse Racing: The post-time favorite, Afleet Alex, defeats Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo (who finished third) in the Preakness Stakes held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, and therefore extends the United States Triple Crown drought to 27 years, the longest in racing history. (AP/ESPN) Ice hockey: The London Knights defeat the Rimouski Océanic 4–3 in overtime, in the first game of the 2005 Memorial Cup. Cricket: Pakistan (258/8) beat West Indies (218) by 40 runs at Gros Islet, St Lucia to take an unassailable 2–0 lead in the 3-ODI series. 20 May 2005 (Friday) Cricket: Greg Chappell is appointed new coach of India. (Wisden Cricinfo) 2005 English cricket season: National League Division Two: Warwickshire (260/8) beat Derbyshire (208) by 52 runs (BBC) Surrey (253/5) beat Scotland (252/7) by 5 wickets (BBC) Tennis: Citing an ankle injury, Serena Williams withdraws from the French Open, which begins on Monday. Joachim Johansson, citing an injury to his right elbow, also withdraws. 19 May 2005 (Thursday) Cricket: Ray Jennings is sacked as coach of South Africa after six months in charge and replaced by Mickey Arthur. 18 May 2005 (Wednesday) Cricket: Pakistan (192) beat West Indies (133) by 59 runs in the 1st One Day International at St Vincent. 2005 English cricket season: Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy Round Two: Sussex (197/6) beat Nottinghamshire (195/9) by 4 wickets (BBC) Football (soccer); UEFA Cup Final, at Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal. Sporting 1 – 3 CSKA