American Football
- Super Bowl XVIII – Los Angeles Raiders won 38-9 over the Washington Redskins
- Walter Payton breaks Jim Brown's rushing record on October 7.
- Brigham Young University (BYU) wins NCAA National Championship
- Philadelphia Stars win United States Football League Championship, 23-3 over Arizona Wranglers
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