July 25, 2004
- Copa America: In the final match Brazil defeat Argentina by 4 goals to 2 after a penalty shoot-out, the teams being tied 2 – 2 at the end of normal play. (BBC)
- Tour de France: Lance Armstrong wins a record-breaking sixth consecutive Tour de France. Richard Virenque set a new record of seven King of the Mountains (polka-dot jersey) victories, while Robbie McEwen wins the green jersey sprint competition. Russian Vladimir Karpets wins the white jersey for best young rider. (LeTour)
- Grand Prix: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) wins the German Grand Prix, equalling his own record of 11 victories in one season and closing in on his seventh Formula One championship. It is also his sixth consecutive victory, matching Alberto Ascari's single-season record set in 1952. Jenson Button (BAR-Honda) finishes second and Fernando Alonso (Renault) third.
- Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley are inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
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