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8 quizzes and 90 trivia questions.
1.
  Sports Headlines of 2012    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
With 2012 in the books, let's take a look back at some of the headlines that stood out on the back page. Ten different sports are featured.
Average, 10 Qns, Jordanar18, Dec 31 12
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Jordanar18 gold member
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  2019 in U.S. Sports    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
2019 was a year full of memorable sports moments, as well as its share of controversies and scandals. Relive those moments in this "year in review" type quiz.
Tough, 15 Qns, Jbreed44, Jan 29 20
Tough
Jbreed44
Jan 29 20
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  USA Sports 2010    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how well your memory is when it comes to USA sports in 2010.
Tough, 10 Qns, AllanAllan, Jul 06 10
Tough
AllanAllan
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  2017 In Sports   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some of the more important moments in sports on and off the field in 2017. Enjoy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Jbreed44, Feb 04 18
Difficult
Jbreed44
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  The Fab Five at the 2012 Olympics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the U.S. women's gymnastic team and their performance at the 2012 Olympics. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, zebra101, Jan 12 13
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zebra101
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  2016 In USA Sports    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz highlights some of the most memorable moments in North American sports 2016.
Tough, 10 Qns, Jbreed44, Jan 23 17
Tough
Jbreed44
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  2011 in Sports    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz highlights some of the most memorable moments in sports in 2011.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Jbreeder, Jan 25 12
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Jbreeder
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  2018 in Sports    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a "year in review" themed sports quiz, my third in as many years. Enjoy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Jbreed44, Feb 05 19
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Jbreed44
Feb 05 19
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trivia question Quick Question
The uneven bars were the only event in which the U.S. did not win a medal. Which two team members took part in the event?

From Quiz "The Fab Five at the 2012 Olympics"





USA by Year: 2010s Sports Trivia Questions
1. In 2018, the Boston Red Sox became the first team in MLB World Series history to do what?

From Quiz 2018 in Sports

Answer: Win two World Series exactly one century apart

The Boston Red Sox won their first World Series in 1908. One hundred years later, in 2018, they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in 5 games to earn their ninth title.

2. What other nickname did the Fab Five go by?

From Quiz The Fab Five at the 2012 Olympics

Answer: Fierce Five

Before the Olympics they had been known as the Fab Five only. But, when they realized other teams in the past had been known as the Fab Five, they decided to change their name. However, some of the media continued to call them the Fab Five.

3. At the 2010 Wimbledon Championships, American 23rd seed John Isner took 11 hours and 5 minutes to defeat this Frenchman 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(9-7), 7-6(7-3), 70-68 over three days on court 18 in the first round. Who was this Frenchman?

From Quiz USA Sports 2010

Answer: Nicolas Mahut

The Isner-Mahut marathon created some extraordinary statistics, there were a total of 215 aces from both players, 112 from Isner and 103 from Mahut. Mahut held serve 68 times in the final set. Mahut won 502 points to Isner's 478. The final set itself lasted 8 hours and 11 minutes. For some comparison, Serena Williams spent 8 hours 36 minutes over 7 matches to win the 2010 Wimbledon women's singles title.

4. In the 2019 NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard became the first player in NBA history to do what?

From Quiz 2019 in U.S. Sports

Answer: Win Finals MVP in both the Eastern and Western Conference.

Kawhi Leonard won his first NBA championship in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs of the Western conference, where he was named NBA Finals MVP. Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors of the Eastern conference in 2018, where he captured another NBA title and his second finals MVP award in 2019.

5. In the 2017 NBA finals, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James became the only player in history to do what?

From Quiz 2017 In Sports

Answer: Average a triple double in the finals

LeBron James averaged 33.6 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists per game over the five games. Despite James' dominant performance, the Cavaliers lost the series to the Golden State Warriors in 5 games.

6. The Chicago Cubs lifted the infamous "Billy Goat Curse" by playing in the World Series after a 71-year drought. The Cleveland Indians also made it to the World Series with a curse of their own surrounding them. What was the curse known as?

From Quiz 2016 In USA Sports

Answer: The Curse Of Rocky Colavito

"The Curse of Rocky Colavito" had supposedly prevented the Cleveland Indians from winning a World Series since Colavito allegedly placed the curse on the Cleveland Indians after they traded him to the Detroit Tigers for Harvey Kuenn. The Cubbies won the World Series 4-3. Their previous appearance in a World Series was 1945 (and their previous win was in 1908).

7. The team member's ages were between fifteen and eighteen. Who was the oldest member, who was also the team captain?

From Quiz The Fab Five at the 2012 Olympics

Answer: Aly Raisman

Alexandra "Aly" Raisman was born on May 25, 1994 in Needham, Massachusetts. She began gymnastics at the age of two in Mommy and Me classes. Her coach was Mihai Brestyan.

8. What did Carolina Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton accomplish in his very first NFL game?

From Quiz 2011 in Sports

Answer: He became the first rookie to throw for 400+ yards in his first career game

Newton broke the rookie record for the most passing yards on opening day previously held by Peyton Manning.

9. At the 2010 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 4-3 in a 7 game series. In game 2 of the series, Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics made 8 three-pointers. In the following game, how many three-pointers did Allen make?

From Quiz USA Sports 2010

Answer: 0

Having made 8 three-pointers in game 2 of the series, the following game Allen was ironically 0-8 in three-point attempts. The Lakers would defeat the Celtics 91-84 that game.

10. Who won the NHL Most Valuable Player award in 2017?

From Quiz 2017 In Sports

Answer: Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid won the MVP award, also known as the Hart Trophy, in his second season in the NHL. McDavid finished the season with 30 goals, 70 assists, and 100 points. McDavid also won the Art Ross trophy as the NHL's leading scorer.

11. Who did outfielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim join in 2016, as the to become the second player to finish top 2 in the Most Valuable Player award voting in 5 straight years?

From Quiz 2016 In USA Sports

Answer: Barry Bonds

Mike Trout won his second MVP award in 2016. Barry Bonds was MVP and in 2000 was 2nd behind Jeff Kent and then won four straight 2001-02-03-04.

12. Even though Jordyn Wieber qualified for the individual all-around competition, she was unable to compete. Why was this?

From Quiz The Fab Five at the 2012 Olympics

Answer: Only two members from each team could compete.

During qualifications, Jordyn placed fourth overall. Because Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman both ranked higher than her, she was the one cut. After finding out she would not participate in the individual all-around, she was visibly upset. Jordyn Wieber was born on July 12, 1995 in DeWitt, Michigan. She began gymnastics at the age of two or three.

13. The 2012 Summer Olympics was a huge success for the USA. They won 104 medals in all, the most of any country. Individual American athletes dominated as well as American teams. Which American swimmer won the most medals in the entire Olympics?

From Quiz Sports Headlines of 2012

Answer: Michael Phelps

Phelps once again dominated in the pool, winnings six medals, four of them being gold medals. Franklin, Schmitt and Lochte all won five medals and tied for second in overall medals for the Olympics. Four of Franklin's medals were gold.

14. Who was awarded the Calder Trophy in 2011 as the NHL's top rookie?

From Quiz 2011 in Sports

Answer: Jeff Skinner

Carolina Hurricane's forward Jeff Skinner led all rookies in scoring with 63 points.

15. At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the U.S National Soccer Team was knocked out in round 16 after Ghana scored an extra time winner courtesy of Asamoah Gyan. With 3 goals, who was the USA's top goal scorer?

From Quiz USA Sports 2010

Answer: Landon Donovan

Donovan's first goal came against Slovenia when the Slovenians were 2-0 up, and the game ended 2-2. His second goal was the winning goal against the Algerians which the U.S won 1-0. His third goal was the equaliser against Ghana which forced the game into extra time, Ghana would win 2-1 in extra time.

16. With which submission hold did Khabib Nurmagomedov defeat Conor McGregor at the UFC 229 event?

From Quiz 2018 in Sports

Answer: Neck Crank

The lightweight championship match was featured as the main event of UFC 229, which was held on October 6, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Nurmagomedov made McGregor submit to the neck crank hold at 3:03 of the 4th round to retain the title. Seconds after the match, Nurmagomedov climbed out of the octogon and attacked McGregor's cornerman. Another brawl then ensued inside the octogon between McGregor and two of Nurmagomedov's cornermen.

17. In Super Bowl LI, who scored the winning touchdown in overtime to give the New England Patriots a 34-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

From Quiz 2017 In Sports

Answer: James White

New England overcame a 28-point deficit to force the game into overtime. Running back James White scored a 1 yard touchdown on the final play of the game to complete the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. White also scored on two other occasions, including the touchdown toward the end of regulation to help send the game into overtime.

18. The Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to do what in the NBA Finals?

From Quiz 2016 In USA Sports

Answer: The first team to come back from a 3-1 series deficit to win the NBA Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers, founded in 1970, won three straight games after being down 3 games to 1 against the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title. LeBron James was the finals MVP.

19. Which medal did Gabby Douglas win in the the individual all-around competition?

From Quiz The Fab Five at the 2012 Olympics

Answer: gold

Gabby was the first African-American to win the event. She was also the first American woman to win gold in both the team and individual all-around at the same Olympics. Gabrielle "Gabby" Douglas was born on December 31, 1995 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She began gymnastics at the age of six. Her nickname was "The Flying Squirrel".

20. The lockout-shortened 2011-2012 NBA season was exciting nonetheless. Which team captured the title on June 21st?

From Quiz Sports Headlines of 2012

Answer: Miami Heat

The Miami Heat won the finals, 4 games to 1, over the Oklahoma City Thunder. They finished with a record of 46 wins and 20 losses. Forward LeBron James was named the MVP of the finals, as well as MVP of the regular season.

21. On February 7, 2010, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 at Super Bowl XLIV. Who was named the Super Bowl MVP?

From Quiz USA Sports 2010

Answer: Drew Brees

Having won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award in 2004, six years later in 2010, Drew Brees became a Super Bowl winner and MVP.

22. Who was the 2019 NCAA men's football Heismann Trophy winner?

From Quiz 2019 in U.S. Sports

Answer: Joe Burrow

The Heismann Trophy is an award given annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA football. LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrows won the award in record-breaking fashion, tallying the highest number of first place votes ever.

23. During a locker room interview, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made a rather bold statement in regards to his and the team's struggles and the possibility of not making the playoffs. What was this statement?

From Quiz 2016 In USA Sports

Answer: "I think we can run the table"

After Aaron Rodgers made this statement the Green Bay Packers went on to win the rest of their regualr season games and subsequently make the playoffs. This wasn't the first time Aaron Rodgers would display confidence in himself and his team. After a slow start to the 2014, Rodgers told the panicking Packers fans to "Relax".

24. Who did Aly Raisman originally tie with in the the individual all-around competition?

From Quiz The Fab Five at the 2012 Olympics

Answer: Aliya Mustafina (Russia)

Both Aly Raisman and Aliya Mustafina tied for bronze. To determine the winner, the judges dropped the lowest scores of each. This resulted in Aliya Mustafina winning the bronze and Aly placing fourth.

25. On December 8th, this boxer defeated Manny Pacquiao in the sixth round to capture the WBO junior welterweight championship. He also had previously held the crown in another weight class, lightweight. Can you name this outstanding fighter?

From Quiz Sports Headlines of 2012

Answer: Juan Manuel Marquez

Marquez's defeat of Pacquiao by knockout was the first in four tries. The previous fights' results were: May 8th, 2004, draw March 15th, 2008, Pacquiao def. Marquez by split decision November 12th, 2011, Pacquiao def. Marquez by majority decision

26. Which NBA player acted as the voice for the player's union during the NBA lockout?

From Quiz 2011 in Sports

Answer: Derek Fisher

At one point during the long 149 day lockout, some called into question Fisher's loyalty to the players union as they believed Fisher had privately cut a deal with the NBA management.

27. At the 2010 Indianapolis 500, British driver Dario Franchitti of Chip Ganassi Racing won having led 155 laps. What position did notable American female driver, Danica Patrick finish?

From Quiz USA Sports 2010

Answer: 6th

Racing for Andretti Autosport, Danica Patrick finished 6th in the 2010 Indianapolis 500, having finished 3rd in the 2009 Indianapolis 500.

28. Which major U.S. sports organization celebrated its 100th year of existence in 2019?

From Quiz 2019 in U.S. Sports

Answer: National Football League

The National Football League, originally called the American Professional Football Association, was formed in 1920. The APFA was renamed the NFL in 1922.

29. Cleveland Brown's rookie quarterback and 2018 number 1 draft pick Baker Mayfield broke the rookie record for passing touchdowns in a season previously held by which two quarterbacks?

From Quiz 2018 in Sports

Answer: Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson

Baker Mayfield threw for 27 touchdowns to set the record in only 14 games played. Peyton Manning had set the previous record at 26 in 1998. Russell Wilson tied Manning's record in 2012. Mayfield also led the league among rookie quarterbacks in several statistical categories, such as QBR, pass completions and passing yards.

30. The boxing event between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor dubbed "The Money Fight" was also known as what?

From Quiz 2017 In Sports

Answer: The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History

Multi-time boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. came out of retirement to face UFC fighter Conor McGregor, who made his debut as a professional boxer. Mayweather defeated McGregor by TKO in the 10th round. "The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History" recorded the second highest pay-per-view buy rate ever.

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