Sports Trivia

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How many NBA teams are located in California?

13

Several team names are shared by different cities in different major sports. For example, Giants - San Francisco in baseball and New York in football. Can you think of up to 4 more team names, in baseball, football, basketball, or hockey?

20

What Korean type of martial arts was first contested for medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?

2

This professional basketball player was voted the National Basketball Association's most valuable player 1984-86, as well as coach of the year in 1998, and for what teams?

14

Which of these things found in the Olympics moves the fastest? Ice hockey puck, bobsled, luge, or speed skier?

14

College bowl games: a. Name the bowl game named after a Spanish party? b. Name the bowl game named after an animal. c. Name the bowl game named after a greeting:

14

In 1968, this person became the first professional golfer to top $1 million in career earnings. Who was he?

9

One of the great comebacks of the 1990's belongs to a tennis star who returned to the sport two years after being stabbed by a tennis fan. Who is she?

11

Women in sports: a. This runner won 3 gold medals at the 1988 Olympics, including setting the world records in the 100 and 200 meter runs? b. This speedskater won the 500 meter gold medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

15

In 1908, what was the name of the first black boxer to win the world heavyweight boxing championship?

5

In a full-sized baseball field, is the pitcher's rubber located closer to 2nd base, or home plate, or exactly halfway between?

15

Which three baseball players hit the most home runs at Candlestick Park?

20

The person who spent the longest time in a New York baseball uniform, played for the New York Giants for 22 years from the 1920's to 1940's. Who is he?

7

The first college football game took place in 1869, between two colleges in New Jersey. Which two teams played this first game?

16

In which sport do people compete for the America's Cup?