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1984 in sports

See also: 1983 in sports, other events of 1984, 1985 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.


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Auto Racing

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

  • March 31 - Wilfredo Gomez defeats Juan Laporte by a decision in 12 rounds to conquer the WBC's world Featherweight crown.
  • June 15 - In the most anticipated bout of the year, Thomas Hearns, WBC world Jr. Middleweight champion, knocks out WBA world champion Roberto Duran in two rounds. The WBA elects not to sanction the bout, declaring their version of the title vacant instead.

Cricket

Cycling

Field Hockey

  • March 10 - In an international women's field hockey match at Wembley Stadium,England. Ireland beat England 1-0.
  • August 11 - In the Olympics Women's Field Hockey Tournament in Los Angeles, The Netherlands win the gold medal.
  • December 1 - 8: Sixth Men's Champions Trophy held for the 5th time in 6 editions in Pakistan in Karachi won again by Australia. Hosts Pakistan finish 2nd again.

Figure Skating

Football (American)

Football (Australian Rules)

Football (Canadian)

Football (Soccer)

Golf

Men's Golf


Women's Golf

Thoroughbred Horse Racing

Harness Racing


Ice Hockey


Skiing

Snooker


Tennis

General sporting events

Births

Deaths

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