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- The race had seen a major cheating controversy involving drivers A.J. Foyt and Darrell Waltrip during qualifying, but shook into a showdown between the sport's two highest winning drivers, Richard Petty and David Pearson, as they rocketed into the defining finish both of their careers and of the sport's history.
- Episode: (1997)1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeOscar Bonavena and Karl Mildenberger will face off in the quarterfinals of the WBA Heavyweight Elimination Tournament, live from Frankfurt, Germany.
- Jimmy Ellis and Oscar Bonavena square off in the semifinal of the WBA Heavyweight Elimination Tournament, which is being broadcast live from Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Highlights from the national 500 Stock Car Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina. and the World Lumberjack Championship events from Hayward, Wisconsin; as well as Pre-fight interviews with Cassius Clay and Cleveland Williams
- The WBA Heavyweight Elimination Tournament continues with a quarterfinal battle between Floyd Patterson and Jerry Quarry, live from the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles.
- 1961–1997TV Episode19th World Roller Skating Artistic and Dance Championships in Essen, Germany.
- Replay of the June 23, 1969 NYSAC Heavyweight Championship bout between Joe Frazier and Jerry Quarry at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- Dallas, Texas hosts the 1961 National Gymnastics Championships.
- The World Title is won at the Grand Prix of Italy in Monza by Mario Andretti. This show highlights his victories leading up to the race in Argentina, Belgium, France and Holland and coverage highlights of the Monza race itself. A major crash during the race by Andretti's teammate and friend Ronnie Peterson ends on a sad note with Peterson dying that night from injuries received in the crash.
- Paul Newman wins class championship at the Sports Club Car of America (SCCA) run-offs in an ex-group 44 Triumph TR-6.
- This show highlights the rivalry between two famous pool champs. Willie Mosconi, the technical advisor for "The Hustler" and the vocal, flamboyant Minnesota Fats, who claims the HUSTLER movie was about him. The $15,000 shootout match is framed with fascinating UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL segments with Willie Mosconi and Minnosota Fats, who was interviewed in his basement pool room. Fats talked a good game but in the end, couldn't deliver. Mosconi crushed Fats at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. They played 9-ball and Mosconi win in three sets. (5-2, 5-3 and 5-2)
- USGA Boys' and Girls' Junior Championship highlights of tournament competition between amateurs from the Wilmington Country Club Wilmington.
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeTop athletes compete is a roller blade obstacle course through Universal Studios Orlando.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- Replay of the June 26,1972 Lightweight Championship fight between Ken Buchanan and Roberto Duran.
- The first edition of ABC's Wide World of Sports with the Penn Relays from Franklin Field in Philadelphia and the Drake Relays from Des Moines, Iowa.
- The National Figure Skating Championships taped Jan. 21 at Omaha. Winners in the senior Men's, women's and pairs events qualify for next month's world championships at Vienna. Also, the Chitwood auto thrill show, taped at Islip, N.Y.
- NCAA track and field championships from the university of Illinois.
- Replay of the March 26, 1974 Heavyweight Championship fight between George Foreman and Ken Norton.
- Replay of Muhammad Ali's World Heavyweight Championship fight against Charles Liston on May 25, 1965, at the Central Maine Civic Center in Lewiston, Maine.
- Replay of Muhammad Ali's battle against Floyd Paterson for the World Heavyweight Championship on November 22, 1965, in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada.
- Replay of Muhammad Ali's World Heavyweight Championship bout with George Chuvalo on March 29, 1966, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Muhammad Ali defends his World Heavyweight Championship for the fourth time against Henry Cooper live from Arsenal Football Stadium in London.
- Muhammad Ali and Brian London compete for the World Heavyweight Championship live from the Earls Court Arena in Kensington, London.
- Muhammad Ali's World Heavyweight Championship battle against Karl Mildenberger will be broadcast live from Frankfurt, Germany.
- Replay of the Classic March 08, 1971 Heavyweight Championship fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeAmerican Football League Opening Game: San Diego at Dallas.
- Peter Jennings hosts a segment on snowmobiling.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- Tony Tubbs vs Riddick Bowe in a heavyweight boxing match.
- 1961–19971h 30mTV Episode
- 1961–19971h 30mTV Episode
- Live broadcast of the heavyweight bout between Charles Liston and Leotis Martin at the International Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
- The FIBT World Championships 1966 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
- Willie Mosconi vs. Minnesota Fats in a pool shootout; World Cup Gymnastics Championships from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeMichael Spinks retains his WBA light heavyweight title with a TKO victory over Murray Sutherland and improves his record to 20-0.
- Episode: (1982)1961–1997TV EpisodeMatthew Saad Muhammad defeats Peter McIntyre by TKO in the 2nd Round.
- Grand National Steeplechase from Aintree, England.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeWorld Championship Heavyweight fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. World Series of Auto Racing International Auto Race of Champions.
- Episode:(1983)
World Wristwrestling Championship; Florida Derby horserace; World Open Pocket Billiards Championship
1961–1997TV Episode - 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeHawaiian Masters Surfing Championship and preview of Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman World Heavyweight championship bout from Kingston, Jamaica.
- The Professional Bowlers Association World Championship in Paramus, New Jersey.
- FA Cup Soccer Championship from London, England.
- The 1961 Canada Cup Golf Championship in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico.
- The World Championship of Tennis from Mexico City.
- The 1961 Indianapolis 500 Time Trials from Indianapolis, Indiana.
- The 38th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- The 40th annual National AAU Track and Field Championships.
- The Men's Softball All-Star Game from Clearwater, Florida in 1961.
- The 1961 Masters Water Skiing Tournament in Pine Mountain, Georgia.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- The first American Football League All-Star Game was played at Balboa Stadium in San Diego.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeMiddleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Jean Claude Bouttier.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Nino Benvenuti.
- Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Tom Bogs.
- Replay of the February 25, 1964 World Heavyweight Championship battle between Charles Liston and Cassius Clay at the Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
- Replay of Muhammad Ali's battle against Zora Folley for the World Heavyweight Championship on March 22, 1967, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- Replay of Muhammad Ali's battle against Ernie Terrell for the Heavyweight Championship of the World on February 6, 1967, at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.
- Replay of the December 07, 1970 Heavyweight fight between Muhammad Ali and Oscar Bonavena.
- Replay of the November 17,1971 Heavyweight fight between Muhammad Ali and Buster Mathis.
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeReplay of the September 20, 1972 Heavyweight fight between Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson.
- Replay of the February 14, 1973 Heavyweight fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Bugner.
- Replay of Joe Frazier's battle against Jimmy Ellis for the Heavyweight Championship on February 16, 1970 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeReplay of Muhammad Ali's World Heavyweight Championship battle against Cleveland Williams at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, on November 14, 1966.
- Jim Beatty receives the first Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year Award.
- Two quarterfinal contests from the Houston Astrodome featured Jimmy Ellis versus Leotis Marin and Earnie Terrell versus Thad Spencer. This was part of the Special Wide World of Sports Live WBA Heavyweight Elimination Tournament.
- The final match of the World Boxing Association's Heavyweight Elimination Tournament between Jerry Quarry and Jimmy Ellis is broadcast live from Oakland's Coliseum Arena.
- Replay of Joe Frazier's battle against Buster Mathis for the NYSAC Heavyweight Championship on March 4, 1968 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeMiddleweight Championship rematch between Carlos Monzon and Jean Claude Bouttier.
- Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Emile Griffith.
- Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Denny Moyer.
- Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Bennie Briscoe.
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeMiddleweight Championship rematch between Carlos Monzon and Emile Griffith.
- Middleweight Champion Carlos Monzon meets Welterweight Champion Jose Napoles.
- Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Tony Mundine.
- Replay of the June 30, 1975 Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Tony Licata.
- Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Gratien Tonna.
- Middleweight Championship fight between Carlos Monzon and Rodrigo Valdez.
- 1961–1997TV EpisodeMiddleweight Championship rematch between Carlos Monzon and Rodrigo Valdez.
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- 1961–1997TV Episode
- Replay of the June 24, 1968 NYSAC Heavyweight Championship fight between Joe Frazier and Manuel Ramos.
- Replay of the December 10, 1968 NYSAC Heavyweight Championship fight between Joe Frazier and Oscar Bonavena.
- Heavyweight fight between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton.
- Replay of the January 22, 1973 Heavyweight Championship fight between Joe Frazier and George Foreman.
- Heavyweight Championship fight between George Foreman and Jose Roman.
- World Bobsled Championships from Innsbruck, Austria.
- Horse Racing on Ice from St. Moritz was the first segment in color.