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- 1.
Who was the Stanley Cup winner for 2005-2006?
- ACarolina Hurricanes
- BColorado Avalanche
- COttawa Senators
- DNew Jersey Devils
Answer: Carolina Hurricanes - 2.
What school did Miami lose to in the 1992 Sugar Bowl, halting their efforts of winning back-to-back national titles?
- AUniversity of Alabama
- BOhio State
- COklahoma
- DNebraska
Answer: University of Alabama - 3.
From 1988-1989 this player set a new Major League record for most consecutive bases stolen without being thrown out.
- AIchiro Suzuki
- BVince Coleman
- CLou Brock
- DRickey Henderson
Answer: Vince Coleman - 4.
Kansas City Royalss player George Brett starred at this position.
- ACenter Field
- BThird Base
- CCatcher
- DPitcher
Answer: Third Base - 5.
Tinku sounds like the noise my old car made but its not. What phrase would you connect with this art?
- APotosi region of Bolivia
- BMexican professional wrestling
- CFounded in 1980 by Robert Puch
- DAfrican slaves in Brazil
Answer: Potosi region of Bolivia - 6.
Which is the location of the International Table Tennis Hall of Fame?
- ATaiwan
- BNorway
- CSwitzerland
- DChina
Answer: Switzerland - 7.
This NHL goalie won the Rookie of the Year in 1952 with the New York Rangers. Known as Gump, he was one of the last goalies to play the position without a mask.
- AGlenn Hall
- BLorne Worsley
- CTerry Sawchuck
- DJohnny Bower
Answer: Lorne Worsley - 8.
During modern baseball (i.e. since 1877) this is the first decade in which no pitcher could earn the Triple Crown.
- A1940s
- B1950s
- C1890s
- D1880s
Answer: 1950s - 9.
Which of these became the Red Sox's home ballpark in 1912?
- AFenway Park
- BNational Park
- CWrigley Field
- DPNC Park
Answer: Fenway Park - 10.
Which facility, located in Quezon City, Philippines, was nicknamed The Big Dome?
- ACuneta Astrodome
- BYnares Gym
- CAraneta Coliseum
- DMakati Sports Complex
Answer: Araneta Coliseum - 11.
Between which two tournaments is Wimbledon played?
- AGerman Open and Australian Open
- BAustralian Open and French Open
- CUS Open and Australian Open
- DFrench Open and US Open
Answer: French Open and US Open - 12.
Where is WWEs headquarters?
- ANew York, New York
- BL.A., California
- CHartford, Connecticut
- DStamford, Connecticut
Answer: Stamford, Connecticut - 13.
Before the Bobcats, what NBA team played in Charlotte?
- AMiami Heat
- BDallas Mavericks
- CNew York Knicks
- DNew Orleans Hornets
Answer: New Orleans Hornets - 14.
When Yogi Berra first joined the Yankees, they already had a great catcher. Who was he?
- ARoy Campanella
- BGus Triandos
- CSherm Lollar
- DBill Dickey
Answer: Bill Dickey - 15.
Which first baseman was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1999?
- AScott Rollen
- BAlbert Pujols
- CJim Edmonds
- DSo Taguchi
Answer: Albert Pujols - 16.
The Mazda 787B won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in what year?
- A1991
- B2000
- C1987
- D1990
Answer: 1991 - 17.
What is Penn State Nittany Lions football teams annual scrimmage game called?
- ALions vs. Lions Game
- BScrimmage At the Beaver
- CUseless Pre-Season Game that is Fun to Go to
- DBlue and White Game
Answer: Blue and White Game - 18.
The F1 season of 1994 is remembered for what tragic event?
- AVerstappen on Fire (Germany)
- BDeath of Ayrton Senna (San Marino)
- CSchumacher's Ban (Britain)
- DThe Showdown (Australia)
Answer: Death of Ayrton Senna (San Marino) - 19.
What science did Aristotle define as 'the knowledge of immaterial being'?
- ALogic
- BPhilosophy
- CPsychology
- DMetaphysics
Answer: Metaphysics - 20.
This song by Sister Sledge was the anthem of the 1979 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates.
- ABlockbuster Boy!
- BWe Are Family!
- CReach Your Peak!
- DEasy Street!
Answer: We Are Family! - 21.
I was the third baseman for the Yankees when Dave Righetti threw his no hitter in 1983. Who am I?
- AMike Pagliarulo
- BBert Campaneris
- CFred Stanley
- DGraig Nettles
Answer: Bert Campaneris - 22.
Where is Club Deportivo Chivas USA based?
- AKansas City
- BSeattle
- CBoston
- DCarson
Answer: Carson - 23.
Which team did Dennis Eckersley start his career with?
- ASan Diego Padres
- BOakland As
- CCleveland Indians
- DCincinnati Reds
Answer: Cleveland Indians - 24.
He has been a fine Super Bowl-winning NFL coach, a football commentator and a video game icon.
- AJohn Madden
- BFrank Caliendo
- CTerrell Owens
- DBuell Gallagher
Answer: John Madden - 25.
In what football team hasn't Johan Cruyff played throughout his career?
- ALos Angeles Aztecs
- BWashington Diplomats
- CBarcelona
- DMilan
Answer: Milan - 26.
In what year did AC Milan win their first UEFA champions league final?
- A1980
- B1970
- C1945
- D1963
Answer: 1963 - 27.
At the beginning of his professional golf career, Tiger Woods signed a contract with this sports equipment giant.
- AKappa
- BPuma
- CNike
- DAdidas
Answer: Nike - 28.
This was the year the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team was founded. The same year the NHL doubled in size from the Original Six to twelve teams.
- A1967
- B1970
- C1966
- D1968
Answer: 1967 - 29.
Who was the fourth former Miami Hurricanes player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
- ATed Hendricks
- BJim Otto
- CMichael Irvin
- DJim Kelly
Answer: Michael Irvin - 30.
Which Charger led the team in receiving touchdowns in 2006?
- AKeenan McCardell
- BAntonio Gates
- CVincent Jackson
- DEric Parker
Answer: Antonio Gates - 31.
In 1917, a starting pitcher walked the first batter, was ejected and then the relief pitcher pitched perfectly for the rest of the game. Who was the ejected pitcher?
- AWalter Johnson
- BBabe Ruth
- CEd Cicotte
- DDizzy Dean
Answer: Babe Ruth - 32.
In what state was the first womens college basketball game played?
- AMissouri
- BMassachusetts
- CNew York
- DCalifornia
Answer: California - 33.
Hulk Hogan had two title defences on Saturday Nights Main Event in 1985. Which of the listed wrestlers was one of his opponents?
- ACowboy Bob Orton
- BRoddy Piper
- CBig John Studd
- DMr. Wonderful
Answer: Cowboy Bob Orton - 34.
This sport, one of the fastest in the world, is the official national winter sport of Canada.
- ABobsleigh
- BBiathlon
- CCurling
- DIce hockey
Answer: Ice hockey - 35.
In September 2007 two Mens European Championship finals were held during the same weekend. The final game in volleyball was played in Moscow and the top two basketball teams competed in Madrid. Both finals were between Russia and Spain. Who were the winners?
- ASpain in Moscow, Russia in Madrid
- BRussia in Moscow, Spain in Madrid
- CRussia in both finals
- DSpain in both finals
Answer: Spain in Moscow, Russia in Madrid - 36.
Which English Premier rugby teams ground is furthest north?
- AGlasgow
- BSale
- CLeeds
- DNewcastle
Answer: Newcastle - 37.
These were the first two men to win the Triple Crown twice each.
- ARogers Hornsby and Ted Williams
- BRogers Hornsby and Ducky Duffy
- CFrank Robinson and Mickey Mantle
- DTed Williams and Frank Robinson
Answer: Rogers Hornsby and Ted Williams - 38.
What is the name of Tony Hawk's son, who was born in 1992?
- AChad Hawk
- BFrank Hawk
- CRiley Hawk
- DTony Hawk Jr.
Answer: Riley Hawk - 39.
What team did Tony Dorsett play for after he left the Cowboys?
- AFalcons
- BVikings
- CBroncons
- DColts
Answer: Broncons - 40.
This prominent sports agent has represented some of the highest-paid baseball players, including Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira, and Andruw Jones.
- APaul Allen
- BLeigh Steinberg
- CScott Boras
- DMark Parker
Answer: Scott Boras - 41.
Which driver has been the Formula 1 world champion for a record 7 times?
- AAyrton Senna
- BMichael Schumacher
- CJim Clark
- DFernando Alonso
Answer: Michael Schumacher - 42.
Where is race car driver Ryan Newman originally from?
- ALouisville, KY
- BSouth Bend, IN
- CIndianapolis, IN
- DSt. Louis, MO
Answer: South Bend, IN - 43.
In which country did the sport called campdrafting originate?
- AUnited states
- BCanada
- CIreland
- DAustralia
Answer: Australia - 44.
Before he nailed down his macho movie career, this African-American actor was known on the gridiron as The Hammer. He played for the Oakland Raiders, then for the Kansas City Chiefs in the first-ever Super Bowl.
- AFred Williamson
- BGary Coleman
- CBernie Casey
- DDenzel Washington
Answer: Fred Williamson - 45.
If you are diving and begin to choke, what should you do?
- ASwim to the surface immediately, exhaling as you go.
- BTake off your regulator and cough.
- CHold your breath and swim to the surface immediately.
- DCough into the regulator.
Answer: Cough into the regulator. - 46.
The 2004 Boston Red Sox played 13 extra inning games during the regular season. How many of them did they win?
- A5
- B11
- C7
- D9
Answer: 7 - 47.
This Wisconsin-born end had the nickname Crazylegs?
- AElroy Hirsch
- BLance Alworth
- CJerry Rice
- DLen Goodman
Answer: Elroy Hirsch - 48.
What was the nickname of Oregon State University in 2006?
- ABadgers
- BBeavers
- CBirds
- DDucks
Answer: Beavers - 49.
Who was the first catcher to win both the Silver Slugger Award (Best Hitter at his position) and Golden Glove Award (Best fielder at his position) in the same year?
- AIvan Rodriguez
- BRoy Campanella
- CJohnny Bench
- DCarleton Fisk
Answer: Ivan Rodriguez - 50.
What number did Don Mattingly wear when he played as a part-time first baseman and outfielder for the New York Yankees in 1983?
- A23
- B18
- C33
- D46
Answer: 46
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