1886 in sports
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See also: 1885 in sports, other events of 1886, 1887 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.
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Boat race
- Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Cambridge
Football (Soccer)
- May 10 - The Football Association approves a proposal made by N.L. Jackson, an Old Corinthian, that players be given a cap for every international match in which they take part.
- FA Cup - Blackburn Rovers beat West Bromwich Albion 0-0 (aet); 2-0.
Events
- The Hockey Association founded in England to codify the rules of field hockey
Births
- September 25 ? May Sutton, US Open & Wimbledon tennis chamnpion (Died 1975)