19 December 2005 (Monday)
- NHL: Larry Robinson resigns as head coach of the New Jersey Devils due to stress and severe migraines. Team president and general manager Lou Lamoriello will take over on an interim basis.
- NFL Monday Night Football
- Baltimore Ravens 48, Green Bay Packers 3: The Ravens set a team record for scoring in this demolition of the Pack, the latter team's worst loss in a quarter century.
- Formula One: Team McLaren announce that reigning World Champion Fernando Alonso will drive for the team in the 2007 Formula One season. (McLaren.com press release)
- MLB: Former Boston Red Sox star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra signs a 1-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is expected to play first base in Los Angeles, and questions of his health are numerous.
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