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Worldwide Sporting Greats Anagrams
  Worldwide Sporting Greats Anagrams   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Anagrams of some greats in their own sport throughout the world of sports. You'll get all the letters, and if that doesn't do it, you have pictures to help too. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Mar 22 11
Average
Nightmare gold member
1004 plays
2.
  Sporting Anagrams    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you find the various sports from the anagrams and clues given? Not all the sports are competitive.
Easier, 10 Qns, suomy, Sep 19 10
Easier
suomy
1158 plays
3.
  Hidden Sporting Terms   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Your mission is to find a sporting term hidden within a given sentence. Each sentence provides its own clue.
Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, May 26 08
Easier
pollucci19 gold member
998 plays
4.
  College Team Name Anagrams   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mirror of NCAA basketball and football team names in anagram delights. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Aug 08 07
Average
Nightmare gold member
936 plays
5.
  Tennis for Word Play Fans   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Find the answers which are highlighted in block capitals. Oh, simple you say? Well, I forgot to mention they are in the form of anagrams. Some of these you may be able to get through sporting knowledge alone. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Sep 19 09
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jonnowales gold member
595 plays
6.
  NCAA Football Team Anagrams   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some anagrams of great NCAA football teams with some hints for you. I hope that you have fun! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 22 07
Average
Nightmare gold member
920 plays
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  USA Mixed Sports Anagrams   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how you do with this variety of USA Sports in anagram style with all the letters and clues provided. I hope that you have fun with it! :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 18 10
Average
Nightmare gold member
515 plays
8.
  NHL Team Anagrams [ 1 ]   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An installment of anagrams of NHL team cities and mascots.
Easier, 10 Qns, joemc37, Apr 09 09
Easier
joemc37
767 plays
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  Anagrams on Ice   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rearrange the capital-letter words in each question to discover a word or phrase often heard during an Olympic-level figure skating event. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, darthrevan89, Feb 15 10
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darthrevan89
228 plays
10.
  Find the Sports Legend Anagram    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There is a famous athlete anagrammed in each of these sentences. Just look for the cluster of capitalized letters and anagram them to come up with the answer to the question. Look at the clues, and American terms are used in this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Nov 20 13
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11.
  NHL Team Anagrams [ 2 ]   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another installment of anagrams of NHL team cities and mascots.
Average, 10 Qns, joemc37, May 28 07
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joemc37
563 plays
12.
  Worldwide Sports Anagrams    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I hope you enjoy this anagram about sports across the globe. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 20 11
Average
Nightmare gold member
570 plays
13.
  Find the Hidden Rugby League Term    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is one where all the hidden words are terms relating to the sport of rugby league. The hidden word may appear across more than one word (ignoring punctuation), eg: "a taLE A GUErilla soldier told" (the word LEAGUE is hidden)
Average, 10 Qns, Fi B, Apr 03 06
Average
Fi B
484 plays
14.
  Rhyme Time with Sports Guys    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question will contain a hint to an athlete's surname. This should be really easy for those who know their athletes.
Average, 10 Qns, davegrilla, Feb 12 10
Average
davegrilla
481 plays
15.
  Nascar Driver Anagrams   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An anagram of Nascar drivers with some hints, created just for you. I hope that you have fun with it! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 22 07
Tough
Nightmare gold member
325 plays
16.
  USA Olympic Gold Medal Winners    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In anagram form to see if you can find these USA Gold Medalists of the past. Good luck! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 17 10
Tough
Nightmare gold member
238 plays
17.
  Gymnastic Moves    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Exercise your mental gymnastics to decipher these actual gymnastic moves or positions. Each move is two words and rhymes with the capital words in the story.
Average, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Oct 17 11
Average
coachpauly
279 plays
18.
  Rhyme Time with Sports Guys [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you enjoyed my first rhyming quiz, you should like this one. Each question will have a hint that rhymes with an athlete's surname. This quiz features a mixture of American and international athletes.
Average, 10 Qns, davegrilla, Feb 12 10
Average
davegrilla
326 plays
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  USA Sports Cryptic Anagrams?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is your chance to cash in! A double your pleasure quiz in a cryptic sports brain teaser, also with an anagram twist to help you with some USA sports greats! I hope that you have fun! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 17 10
Tough
Nightmare gold member
265 plays
20.
  Cryptic USA Sports People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A cryptic brain teaser that is a real challenge. Sit back, and just think about them. Have fun. :-)
Difficult, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Mar 28 08
Difficult
Nightmare gold member
274 plays
21.
  Soccer Anagrams    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Anagrams on players past and present. A brief clue is given with each one. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, Ridgeback, Dec 09 08
Tough
Ridgeback
1850 plays

Sports Word Play Trivia Questions
1. With his large teeth and JAW, HE ONLY played quarterback for the Denver Broncos from 1983-1998 before being elected to the Hall of Fame.

From Quiz Find the Sports Legend Anagram

Answer: John Elway

When he retired in 1998, John Elway had the most victories by any starting quarterback. He played his entire career with the Denver Broncos and then went on to become the Executive Vice-President of Football Operations for the team. He led his team to five Super Bowls of which they won two. Although he was the first player chosen in the 1983 draft, the Baltimore Colts traded him immediately to Denver where he went on to a long, record-setting career.

2. Misha wanted to be a gymnast. She had a big HEART and was very courageous. On the first day with nerves of STEEL she performed this first gymnastic move?

From Quiz Gymnastic Moves

Answer: Cart Wheel

A Cartwheel is a sideways move where the hands reach the floor one at a time towards the sides and the legs follow in a similar manner. This is often one of the first moves learned by junior gymnasts.

3. In 1958, Brazil took a flying LEEP and watched one of their players score two goals in Brazil's first FIFA World Cup crown. Who was this rising soccer star?

From Quiz Worldwide Sports Anagrams

Answer: Pele

Brazil beat the host nation Sweden 5-2. Pele was 17 years and 249 days old on the world stage. To get to the final, Brazil beat Wales 1-0 in the quarterfinal, then France 5-2 in the semi-finals.

4. Jimmy smiled as all the pins went down. "What's that?", asked Mac. "That was a WING LOB", shouted Jimmy, knowing Mac was a bit deaf, or maybe he was just showing off to those on the other lanes.

From Quiz Sporting Anagrams

Answer: Bowling

Bowling (ten-pin bowling) has been around for a long time. Evidence of a form of bowling has been found in an Egyptian boy's grave dating from 3200 BC. The modern game is multi-national and thriving with millions playing in over 90 countries.

5. American Football's 'Sweetness' probably didn't worship SATAN as he was rushing for the Chicago Bears.

From Quiz Rhyme Time with Sports Guys [2]

Answer: Payton

Walter Payton spent his entire career, 1975-1987 with the Chicago Bears. He retired with a record for most career rushing yards with 16,726. That mark was surpassed by Emmitt Smith in 2002. Payton was a large part of the legendary 1985 Bears team that finished with an overall record of 18-1, which included winning Super Bowl XX. He was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

6. This legendary wide receiver that played most of his career with the 49ers was quite NICE as he cut through the opposing team's secondary.

From Quiz Rhyme Time with Sports Guys

Answer: Rice

Jerry Rice played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1985 to 2000. Many people feel he is the greatest wide receiver of all-time. At the time of his retirement, he held practically every receiving record. Those records included most receiving yards with 22,895, and most touchdown receptions with 197. Jerry was elected to the football Hall of Fame in 2010.

7. In the mens' division of figure skating competitions, this difficult jump is a must-have for the top contenders. You'll probably be saying, "see you LATER, PIXEL," to anyone who does not have it in his arsenal.

From Quiz Anagrams on Ice

Answer: Triple axel & triple axle

The axel jump, originating in the late 19th century and named for Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen, is unique in that it takes off from a forward edge, yet the skater must still land backwards. This means that a triple axel actually has 3 1/2 rotations, making it one of the most difficult jumps to complete. In 1988, Midori Ito of Japan became the first woman to land a triple axel in competition.

8. This head coach always gave it the OLD MAN TRY no matter what, and this Cowboy was known for his trademark hat. Who was this head coach?

From Quiz USA Mixed Sports Anagrams

Answer: Tom Landry

From the Dallas Texans of the AFL to the Cowboys of the NFL, Landry had the reins of the teams from 1960-1988. Tom took the team to four Super Bowls and won two.

9. This boxer might have said, "HMM, I AM A DUAL", because of many personalities that he showed throughout his life. He won gold for the 1960 U.S. Olympic boxing team. Who was it?

From Quiz USA Olympic Gold Medal Winners

Answer: Muhammad Ali

Few might know that Ali was actually a "junior". His father was named Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. The boxer won six Kentucky Gold Glove titles and two National Gold Glove titles before the Olympics. After winning the gold in the light heavyweight division in 1960, Clay changed his name in 1964. Ali won his first championship against Sonny Liston in a controversial 1964 fight.

10. If the packs crumble, the referee will endeavor to restart the game.

From Quiz Hidden Sporting Terms

Answer: Scrum

If the packS CRUMble the referee will endeavor to restart the game. Rugby Union tends to place more emphasis on the scrum as a way to re-start the game than Rugby League. The scrum itself is made up of three rows. The two 'props' and the 'hooker' are installed into the front row, two 'locks' make up the middle and the back row requires the team's two 'flankers' and the number '8'. Interestingly, the number '8' is called just that ... the number '8', it has no specific English name.

11. Appalachian State University in North Carolina played their 2006 football home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium. They were not A RUST NOMINEE. What was the team's mascot name?

From Quiz College Team Name Anagrams

Answer: Mountaineers

The Mountaineer football team won consecutive NCAA Division I-AA titles in 2005 and 2006. They were led by running back Kevin Richardson.

12. Do you think the Zamboni driver at the Scottrade Center LUBES the ice surface a little bit more on the visitor's goal crease?

From Quiz NHL Team Anagrams [ 2 ]

Answer: Blues

The St. Louis Blues were one of the many teams who joined the NHL in 1967. These were the first expansion teams since the league had to reduce its size down to the "Original Six" because of the great depression and World War II in 1942. There have been some great players in NHL history that made a stop in the Blues' organization including Brett Hull, Chris Pronger, Adam Oates and Al MacInnis.

13. Some fans saw Terry Sawchuk ORDERING TWISTED pucks while playing in goal for which NHL franchise?

From Quiz NHL Team Anagrams [ 1 ]

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

Detroit is known as "Hockeytown U.S.A." and is the home to the Red Wings. The Wings were a member of the NHLs "Original Six" teams.

14. This Nascar driver was rude or peremptory short while going through some shrubbery. His career almost ended in 2005. Who was this TUCK SHRUB?

From Quiz USA Sports Cryptic Anagrams?

Answer: Kurt Busch

A DUI in 2005 almost ruined his career. He was fired by owner Jack Roush and moved to the Roger Penske team.

15. This driver won his first race from the pole at Richmond in 2005, while running a Dodge. Who had A SHAKY KNEE?

From Quiz Nascar Driver Anagrams

Answer: Kasey Kahne

Kasey continued to run the #9 Dodge, owned by Evernham Motorsports.

16. This team began their 2006 quest with a 13-10 loss to Florida State. Who was A RARE SCUM HI MINI?

From Quiz NCAA Football Team Anagrams

Answer: Miami Hurricanes

The Hurricanes rebounded by blasting Florida A&M 51-10 the following week.

17. This NFL Hall of Fame quarterback could drink a cup of coffee in a northern central state.

From Quiz Cryptic USA Sports People

Answer: Joe Montana

Montana was an eight-time Pro Bowler. He played 14 of his 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, then his final two as a Kansas City Chief. He retired in 1994.

18. Darren Lockyer does not play this position.

From Quiz Find the Hidden Rugby League Term

Answer: lock

Lock is the back player in a scrum, they 'lock' the scrum behind the second row. Darren Lockyer is a talented full-back/five-eighth who has captained Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australia.

19. GO GET BEERS is one of the best players of all-time.

From Quiz Soccer Anagrams

Answer: George Best

20. This jockey was known to RACE AIDED OR unaided, and did so well enough to win the Triple Crown two separate times, more than any other racer who preceded him.

From Quiz Find the Sports Legend Anagram

Answer: Eddie Arcaro

A member of the Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Eddie Arcaro was the first and only jockey to have won the Triple Crown twice in the 20th century. He is considered to be one of the greatest jockeys of all time. He rode some of the finest horses of his time, including Citation, Whirlaway, and Sword Dancer. When he retired, he had 4,779 career wins to his credit.

21. Misha stepped up to the RED mats and tied her hair back with a rubber BAND. Taking a deep breath she prepared to perform this next upside-down skill?

From Quiz Gymnastic Moves

Answer: Head Stand

A Headstand is where the body is vertically upright supported by the hands and the head on the floor.

22. Some fans would scream, "CHARGE ON SIR", watching this Grand National at Aintree in the United Kingdom. Which type of sport is this?

From Quiz Worldwide Sports Anagrams

Answer: Horse racing

The Grand National is a world famous National Hunt horse race. The race is with over 30 horses racing 2-1/4 miles and has more than 25 fences.

23. As I nudge the tiller to bring us closer to the wind, I SIGNAL for another turn on the winch.

From Quiz Sporting Anagrams

Answer: Sailing

Winches are used to help take in sheets (the sailing term for a line or rope which controls a sail) and raise halyards (ropes or wire used for raising sails). The tiller is a bar attached to the rudder and used to steer the boat.

24. This hockey superstar tossed his empty water bottle into A BENCH BIN.

From Quiz Rhyme Time with Sports Guys [2]

Answer: Ovechkin

Alexander Ovechkin is one of the best players in the NHL. He came into the league from Russia for the 2005-06 season. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year) in 2006 while playing for the Washington Capitals. He scored more than 50 goals in three of his first four NHL seasons.

25. This infamous slugger that began his career with the Pirates eventually became linked to steroids. He should enjoy retirement while fishing on these PONDS.

From Quiz Rhyme Time with Sports Guys

Answer: Bonds

Barry Bonds started his career in 1986 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and moved on to play for the San Francisco Giants in 1993. He had a fairly successful and respectable career until he became the poster boy for baseball's steroid era. He finished his playing days holding the single season home run record with 73, and the career home run record with 762.

26. YES, BID IDES, when it comes to spins, jumps, and step sequences, pairs' skaters have to perform many of their required elements in this position, relative to each other.

From Quiz Anagrams on Ice

Answer: Side by side

While the side by side elements allow pairs' skaters to showcase their singles skating skills, they must constantly be aware of their unison and position relative to each other as they are being judged as a team. Too much distance between the couple is not desirable, but performing some elements too closely can become hazardous, as the Canadian team of Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison know well. Jessica's face received a severe cut from her partner's blade while performing side by side spins at a 2007 competition.

27. This person won two Gold Medals in basketball for the USA, and was a member of the Olympic Dream Team. He was a SLY ABLER HACKER and was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. Who is this 'Sir'?

From Quiz USA Olympic Gold Medal Winners

Answer: Charles Barkley

Sir Charles was already in the NBA when selected to play for the Dream Team in the Olympics. He won Gold in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Barkley played for the 76ers, Suns, and Rockets in his NBA career. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

28. The frightening pace of his serve makes it a winner.

From Quiz Hidden Sporting Terms

Answer: Ace

The frightening pACE of his serve makes it a winner. An ace is a serve that lands legally in the opponent's court, is untouched by that opponent's racquet and, as a result, does not get returned. Having the ability to serve aces on a regular basis is a decided advantage for players but a tennis player cannot rely on aces alone. Case in point is the first round at Wimbledon in 2005. Ivo Karlovic served, a then ATP tour record of 55 aces and still lost to Danielle Braciciali.

29. In basketball, Rutgers was A SLICK STRENGTH team when they won the Atlantic 10 conference under head coach Bob Wenzel. Who were they?

From Quiz College Team Name Anagrams

Answer: Scarlet Knights

The team celebrated their 100th anniversary after beginning in the 1906-07 season. In their very first season, they finished with a 3-12 record.

30. Do you suppose that REDS JEWEL ENVY IS suffered by the rest of the NHL when this team wins a Stanley Cup?

From Quiz NHL Team Anagrams [ 2 ]

Answer: New Jersey Devils

Not only did the New Jersey Devils win the Stanley Cup in 1994-95, they also did it in 1999-00 and 2002-03. New Jersey has also been home to one of the greatest goalies of all time, Martin Brodeur. Brodeur has recorded some mind blowing stats during his career including 7 shutouts in the 2002-03 playoffs, the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1994, Vezina Trophies in 2003 and 2004 and he has scored a goal in both regular and post-season play!

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