Sports Shorts Trivia Quiz

Answer: Stone loan

In the sport of curling, which is often called chess on ice, the granite rocks that are slid across the ice are called stones. Curling stones generally weigh between 38 and 44 pounds. When you take out a loan, you are usually borrowing money or something else that you will repay later.

Answer: Unholy goalie

Goalies are featured in many sports including soccer, ice hockey and water polo. The goalie's main job is to block the opposing team from scoring by stopping the ball or puck from going into the net. Unholy simply means not holy or sinful.

Answer: Viscous discus

Discus throwing is one of the oldest sports in the world and has been around since at least the Ancient Olympics in Greece. Initially discuses (or throwing discs) were made of stone but in modern times they are generally made from wood or plastic. Viscous means having the consistency of glue.

Answer: Love shove

Love is a tennis term used to indicate that a player has no points. It probably comes from the French word "oeuf" which means egg. A shove is a heavy push someone usually gives when angry or frustrated.

Answer: Swell gel

Swell is a term used to describe a series of waves that roll onto the shore but do not crash. Swells usually allow for larger waves that surfers enjoy. Gel is a common hair product used to keep the hair in place. Perhaps a swell gel is also a gel that works very well.

Answer: Quiver giver

In archery, a quiver is the case or bag where an archer keeps his or her arrows. To quiver means to shake which is not a good thing for an archer. A giver is someone who gives something to another person.

Answer: Lunge sponge

In fencing, a lunge is a type of attack the fencer uses to touch his or her opponent. It is characterized by a sudden forward jumping motion, giving the opponent little time to defend him or herself. A sponge is a cleaning implement that absorbs water and is used to scrub down surfaces.

Answer: Viral spiral

In figure skating, a spiral is a motion where the skater glides on one foot while the other foot is up in the air. It is most commonly used by female skaters. If something goes viral, it means it became very popular very quickly and is said to "spread like a virus".

Answer: Dunk hunk

A slam dunk occurs when a basketball player takes a shot by jumping off the ground and slams the ball into the basket. On occasion, the player will grab hold of the rim when they do so. A hunk is a term used to describe an attractive, usually muscular, man.

Answer: Leek sneak

In American football, a quarterback sneak is a maneuver where the quarterback keeps the ball rather than throwing it downfield. It is typically used to gain just a few yards or to confuse the other team who might be expecting the ball to be thrown. A leek is a vegetable that is similar to a green onion or scallion.