Sports-related events of 1985
1985 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Overview of the events of 1985 in sports
Alpine skiing
American football
Artistic gymnastics
Association football
- NASL announces suspension of operations and hopes to return in 1986. It never did.
- England – FA Cup – Manchester United won 1-0 (aet) over Everton. Kevin Moran of MU receives first-ever red card in an FA Cup final.
- Everton are crowned English champions for the eighth time, setting a then record points total for a 42-game programme under three points for a win.
Australian rules football
Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Canadian football
Cricket
- Kim Hughes leads a "rebel" team of players on tour of South Africa, banned from official cricket since 1970 because of apartheid
Cycling
Dogsled racing
Field hockey
Figure skating
Gaelic Athletic Association
Golf
Men's professional
Men's amateur
Women's professional
Harness racing
Horse racing
Steeplechases
Flat races
Ice hockey
Motorsport
Rugby league
Rugby union
Snooker
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water polo
Multi-sport events
Awards
References
- ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.