July 31, 2004
- Rugby union: In the third match of the Tri Nations Series, held in Perth, Australia, the Wallabies (Australia) celebrate the 100th Test appearance for captain George Gregan with a hard-fought 30–26 win over the Springboks (South Africa). (BBC)
- Asian Cup 2004: Two quarter final matches were held. The Republic of Korea is defeated by Iran 4–3 after two Korean own goals in the second half, Iran advances to the semi-finals to face China. In the other game, Japan ties Oman after extra time 1–1 and a penalty shootout proceeds; after the first five rounds of shootout, the teams were tied 3–3, but Japan wins the 7th round to advance to the other semi-final match against Bahrain.
- Baseball: The Boston Red Sox trade star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra to the Chicago Cubs as part of a blockbuster 4-team trade. In addition to Nomar, the deal sees Montreal Expos shortstop Orlando Cabrera and Minnesota Twins first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz move to the Red Sox, while shortstop Alex Gonzalez, the previous starter for the Cubs, joins the Expos. Four minor leaguers are also included. The deal is completed just before the trading deadline of 4 p.m. EDT. ESPN.com
- Boxing: Erik Morales decisions Carlos Hernández in twelve rounds to unify his WBC world Jr. Lightweight title with the IBF one, and Iván Calderón defeats former world champion Roberto Leyva by unanimous twelve round decision to retain his WBO world Minimunweight title. (Boxing Central)
- MLS all star game: The Eastern conference defeats the Western conference, 3 goals to 2.(ESPN soccernet)
- Basketball: The United States Dream Team defeats the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team, 96–71, in a friendly game that forms part of both teams' preparation toward the Olympic Games.(ESPN)
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