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George Best would have been 69 this week and the hunt is on for a young footballer to play the Manchester United legend in a new film. The movie is being produced by Stephen Evans (who produced 鈥淪eve the Movie鈥� and Oscar winning 鈥淢adness of King George鈥�) We speak to Evans who is on the lookout for a Belfast boy to bring the legend to life on the big screen

Curtly鈥檚 not Curt
West Indies cricket legend Sir Curtly Ambrose famously avoided the media during his career, but now he鈥檚 broken his silence! He tells us how his mother brought him and his large family up, single-handedly. On how he could be part of a musical collaboration with fellow former West Indies bowler turned pop star Omari Banks and why even some of his team mates were at the sharp end of his famous stare! (But never Courtney Walsh)

A Day in the Life of the Giro
The Giro d'Italia is one of cycling's iconic events. The 大象传媒's Matt Slater has spent the day embedded with the riders as they explore the mountains of Italy.

Sync or Swim
Imagine having your dreams of Olympic glory snatched away from you because of your gender. Imagine being the best there is in your sport but not being able to compete. Because you are a man! Welcome to the world of Synchronised Swimmer, Bill May. 11 years after retiring and following a rule change Bill will now perform at the World Championships in July, in Kazan, Russia and realise a lifelong ambition.

Sound of Relegation?!
On Sunday, Newcastle only need to beat West Ham to ensure their Premier League survival. They'll have the advantage of playing at their home ground, St. James' Park. The stadium backs on to a park of the same name in the city centre. Most of the week the open space is tranquil but not when there's football and thousands of fans descend. Chris Watson has been listening to the sounds of Newcastle on match day.

What a Racquet !
Sunday also sees the start of this year鈥檚 French Open tennis on the famous red clay of Roland Garros. Whilst the clay never changes, the equipment, particularly the racquets are constantly being refined and updated. We find out about the history of the tennis racquet and the latest technology.

Sporting Witness鈥� In 2004, the British wheelchair-racer Tanni Grey-Thompson faced the biggest challenge of her career - to return to form at the Paralympic Games in Athens. She talks about finding the determination to win a gold medal in her least-favoured event and how having a child gave her a new perspective on sport.

(Photo: George Best, 1968 Credit: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)