Sports Trivia

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With which NFL team did Steve Young play in 1985-86 before moving to the San Francisco 49'ers?

17

This sport, invented in the USA in 1895, is played in every country of the world, indoors or out, by men or women, with various number of players on a side. It became an official Olympic sport in 1964. What is it?

7

In soccer football and in hockey: what is the meaning of the term "hat trick"?

16

In July, 1994, the World Cup of Soccer was held in the United States. The final three games of this tournament were held in which stadium?

10

1995's Athlete of the Year was Cal Ripken, who broke the record for playing in the most consecutive baseball games. This record was previously held by which person, and in which numbered game did Cal break this record?

Source: en.wikipedia.org

11

As heavyweight champion of the world from 1937 to 1948, which boxer won 25 consecutive championship fights?

18

Name four baseball players whose faces have been displayed on U.S. postage stamps.

7

What is the name of the sport played on ice, without skates, using a broom?

5

Can you give the team name for each of the following: a. NFL's Indianapolis team b. Hockey's Winnipeg team c. NBA Basketball's Minnesota team

15

Shortly after he earned the NBA 1997 Rookie of the Year award, he was arrested in Virginia for drug and firearms possession. He went on to become the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2000-2001 season. Who is he?

9

What was the automobile speed record for one running mile, in 1906? Was it closer to 25 miles per hour, 75 miles per hour, or 125 miles per hour?

12

After Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali, he defended his heavyweight boxing title for the first time in May, 1965, against which opponent?

14

Which of these people, one male and one female, have never won the Wimbledon singles tennis tournament? a. Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, Chris Evert, Billy Jean King? b. Andre Agassi, Ivan Lendl, Jimmy Connors, Arthur Ashe?

10

This game evolved in the Spanish-Basque region in the 17th century. The ball used in this game sometimes reaches speeds of 150 miles per hour, and people bet on the outcomes of the games. It is sometimes called pelota, but more commonly known as what?

10

You might call this college, "Quarterback U.", because it has produced some of the greatest quarterbacks in college (and pro) football history, such as Jim McMahan and Steve Young. What college is this?