December 10, 2004
- Ice hockey: The London Knights obtain sole possiession of the Canadian Hockey League record for the longest unbeaten streak, with their 30 game run surpassing the mark set by the Brandon Wheat Kings following a rare 0–0 tie in an Ontario Hockey League game against the Guelph Storm. Guelph goaltender Adam Dennis is named first star, having stopped 48 shots from the Knights. (CP)
- Fox-hunting: The Countryside Alliance announces that 250 hunts will meet legally on 19 February, the day after fox-hunting becomes illegal in England and Wales. (BBC)
- Cricket
- Rod Marsh steps down as director of the England and Wales Cricket Board's academy after 4 years in charge. (Cricinfo)
- The third One Day International between Australia and New Zealand at Brisbane, Australia is called off without a ball being bowled because of rain. The 3 match series finishes level at 1–1. (Cricinfo)
- Anil Kumble becomes India's highest wicket taker when he trapped Mohammad Rafique of Bangladesh to surpass Kapil Dev's haul of 435 wickets on the first day of their match in Dhaka.
- Football: 2004 Tiger Cup championship, First Round
- Group B: Thailand 1 – 1 Myanmar
- Group B: Malaysia 4 – 1 Philippines
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