FIFA World Cup 2026 · USA · Canada · Mexico
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Today · Spain vs Argentina · Sun, July 19 · 3:00 PM EDT
On this day JULY 19
1976
Gail Goodrich signs with the New Orleans Jazz, triggering compensation that eventually delivers Magic Johnson to the Lakers.
Los Angeles received future first-round picks, including the 1979 No. 1 selection.
Photo: TSGT PAUL R. CARON JR, USAF 1932
Dan Rooney is born in Pittsburgh, later shaping the Steelers dynasty and the NFL's landmark Rooney Rule.
Pittsburgh won six Super Bowls during his ownership; Rooney entered the Hall of Fame in 2000.
Photo: US Department of State 1960
Juan Marichal dazzles in his major league debut, throwing a one-hit shutout for the San Francisco Giants.
He retired the first 19 Phillies and struck out 12 in a 2-0 win.
Photo: Unknown author 2015
Portugal wins its first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, defeating Tahiti in the final on home sand.
Portugal won 5-3 in Espinho; Tahiti was playing its first FIFA final.
2021
Nashville prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay, a first for a player under NHL contract.
The Predators defenseman announced it publicly on July 19, 2021.
2021
Reports emerge that Texas and Oklahoma had approached the SEC, igniting college football's modern realignment wave.
Both schools later left the Big 12 and joined the SEC in 2024.
