1942 in sports

:Note — many sporting events did not take place because of World War II
1942 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
==Awards==
* Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year: Frank Sinkwich, College football
* Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year: Gloria Callen, Swimming
==Notes==
 Owing to government bans on weekday sport, the Melbourne Cup was run on a Saturday from 1942 to 1944.
==References==
 
Category:Sports by year