June 23, 2004
- Euro 2004: Group D – In the final group matches, Czech Republic, which had already qualified for the quarterfinals as group winners, beat Germany 2–1, and Netherlands beat Latvia 3–0. The Netherlands qualifies for the quarterfinals as group runners-up. (BBC) (BBC)
- College World Series:
- Texas eliminates Georgia from competition, 7–6, and secures itself a place in the College World Series finals.
- South Carolina defeated Cal State Fullerton 5–3 to force a rematch between the two teams on Thursday to determine which team will play in the College World Series finals.
- Wimbledon: The matches are suspended due to rain.
- NBA: The Dallas Mavericks trade Antawn Jamison, the 2003–2004 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winner, to the Washington Wizards for Jerry Stackhouse, Christian Laettner and the Wizards' first-round draft pick (fifth pick overall). It is thought that the Mavericks, who have reportedly been attempting to establish a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers for star center Shaquille O'Neal, made the trade as a possible means to sweeten any potential trade with the Lakers. The trade was officially consummated at the NBA Draft the next day. (ESPN)
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