September 19, 2004
- Golf: In the final day's play in the 2004 Ryder Cup, Lee Westwood sinks the putt that ensures that Europe retains the Ryder Cup, and Colin Montgomerie sinks the putt that gives Team Europe an outright victory, as the European team defeats the United States of America 18½ to 9½. (BBC)
- Cricket, ICC Champions Trophy: In pool C, Pakistan beat India by three wickets at Edgbaston. In the held-over pool B match from yesterday, the West Indies beat South Africa by five wickets at The Oval. Both Pakistan and the West Indies now qualify for the semi-finals. (BBC) (BBC)
- American football: Week 2 of the NFL season
- The Arizona Cardinals retire the #40 of Pat Tillman at halftime of their game against the New England Patriots at Tempe, Arizona.
- Tom Coughlin gets his first win as head coach of the New York Giants, 20 to 14, over the Washington Redskins. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Jerry Rice's record of 274 consecutive games with a pass reception comes to an end, although his Oakland Raiders defeat the Buffalo Bills, 13–10. (MSNBC)
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