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1860 in sports
| Years in sports: | 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 |
| Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century |
| Decades: | 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s |
| Years: | 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 |
Baseball
- The Excelsior club from Brooklyn, led by the sensational fast pitcher Jim Creighton, tours as far as Buffalo, New York, spreading the game, advanced points of play, and baseball fever
Football (soccer)
- 26 December - The first inter-club football match is played. Sheffield F.C. beat Hallam F.C. 2-0.
- Lausanne Football and Cricket Club founded in Switzerland, the first football (soccer) club outside England
Golf
- First British Open won by Willie Park at Prestwick Golf Club. The championship is limited to professional players, to be opened next year.
Rowing
- Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Cambridge
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