The Immortals

This week on the Immortals. Gareth Bale, the Welshman, who became the most expensive footballer in the world, Spain's World Cup captain Iker Casillas and his extraordinary longevity plus Robert Lewandowski's insatiable appetite for scoring and Hope Solo, the most recognised face in the women's game.

Frank Ribéry is said to one of France's greatest footballers. Arguably the greatest footballer to emerge from Africa, the brilliant Didier Drogba. David Villa, Spain's all-conquering striker. And the man who saved Chelsea so many times, goalkeeper, Petr Cech.

Four Immortals of tennis ... the relentless Serbian Novak Djokovic, his great rival and friend, Scot Andy Murray, a blast from the past ... the enduring Chris Evert, and the diva of the women's game, Maria Sharapova.''

This week on the Immortals . . . Sir Alex Ferguson's extraordinary legacy at Manchester United, the two Muller's who brought the ultimate glory to Germany plus Carlos Alberto, the hero of Brazil's 1970 World Cup victory.

This week on The Immortals. A swimming theme, with the most successful Olympic athlete of all-time, Michael Phelps. Also Ian Thorpe, Australia's Thorpedo, and two monumental figures of the sport, Mark Spitz and Dawn Fraser.

Four Immortals of athletics ... the golden girl of track and field, Allyson Felix, and her stunning medal haul, how David Rudisha overshadowed Usain Bolt and the extraordinary comeback of 110m hurdles world record holder Aries Merritt. Plus what Wayde van Niekerk did to become the saviour of the sport.

This week on the Immortals. The brilliance behind the David Beckham brand, the magic of Italy's maestro Andrea Pirlo and the two Bayern Munich stars, Arjen Robben and Philipp Lahm, who thrived on the world's biggest stage.

This week on the Immortals. The rise and rise of Wayne Rooney to the top of English football, the varying routes to greatness for Barcelona pair Luis Figo and Andres Iniesta. Plus Scotsman Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool love affair.

Floyd Mayweather junior built a boxing record that is almost unique in the sport. Two men who lived in the shadow of the great Muhammad Ali, yet who forged their own remarkable careers - Joe Frazier and George Foreman. And the incomparable Sugar Ray Leonard, winner of five separate world championships.

This week on The Immortals ... the incomparable Diego Maradona, Argentina's greatest footballer, the king of Portuguese football, Eusebio, and Northern Ireland's troubled superstar, the great George Best.''

Deciding who the best basketball player of all time is can be difficult. Maybe it's LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the modern-day king of the round-ball game. Or maybe it's Michael Jordan, winner of six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Could it be Wilt Chamberlain, superstar of the 1960 and 70s, or even Magic Johnson? This week on The Immortals.