Introduced by Frank Bough
12.35*
Football Focus
BOB WILSON looks at today's vital games affecting promotion and relegation.
1.5*
Motor Racing from Atlanta, Georgia
International Race of Champions The Oval Final
The last race, in identical cars, between 12 of the world's top drivers from Stock Car, Indianapolis and Grand Prix racing. At this stage, DARREL WALTRIP leads from BOBBY ALLISON , with former World Formula One champion MARIO ANDRETTI third. Commentators
AL MICHAELS and JACKIE STEWART
1.35*
International
Weightlifting from Milton Keynes
Great Britain v Israel
This first-ever match between the two countries should produce weightlifting of the highest quality, with many lifters looking for Olympic qualifying standards.
Sponsored by Coventry Climax Ltd Commentator RON PICKERING
1.50; 2.20; 2.50; 3.20*
Racing from Newbury
2.0 The Bucklebury Maiden Fillies Stakes (7f)
2.30 The Clerical, Medical Greenham Stakes (Group 3. 7f)
2,000 Guineas hopes, Known Fact and Swift Image, clash in this valuable classic trial.
3.0 The Playboy Bookmakers' Newbury Spring Cup (Handicap. 1m)
3.30 The John Porter Stakes (Group 2. lim)
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN JULIAN WILSON and JIMMY LINDLEY
2.5; 2.35; 3.50*
Badminton Horse Trials
The speed and endurance phase of this famous three-day event. Reigning European champion NILS HAAGENSEN of Denmark and LUCINDA PRIOR-PALMER , four times winner at Badminton, head the quality field of riders from nine countries who tackle the 34 formidable cross-country fences spread over four-and-a-half miles of the Duke of Beaufort's estate in Gloucestershire.
Commentators DORIAN WILLIAMS
RAYMOND BROOKS-WARD and MICHAEL TUCKER
3.5; 4.25*
Swimming from the Derby Baths, Blackpool The Mazda Cars International Great Britain v Sweden
Another chance for Britain's leading swimmers to flex their muscles against international opposition and to achieve qualifying times for the Olympic Games. Sweden, who finished fourth in the World Cup last year, will act as a guide to Britain's form in the build-up to Moscow. Commentators
ALAN WEEKS and HAMILTON BLAND
3.45* Half-time Football Scores
4.40* Final Score
Today's Timetable:
12.35 Football Focus; 1.5 Motor Racing
1.35 Weightlifting: 1.50 Racing
2.5 Horse Trials; 2.20 Racing
2.35 Horse Trials; 2.50 Racing
3.5 Swimming; 3.20 Racing
3.35 Sports Round-up
3.45 Football Scores: 3.50 Horse Trials
4.25 Swimming; 4.40 Final Score
* Timings subject to alteration
Television presentation:
Football Focus MIKE MURPHY Motor Racing ABC
Weightlifting TERRY LONG Racing JOHN MCNICHOLAS
Horse Trials FRED viner , JOHN SHREWSBURY Swimming JOHNNIE WATHERSTON
Producer Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON