2017 In Sports Trivia Quiz

Answer: Dodgers leadoff hitter Chris Taylor set a single World Series record for the most first-inning hits

Chis Taylor tied a single Series record with four first-inning hits. The other player to do so was Edgar Renterìa in 1997. Other World Series records included the two teams combining for 25 home runs, the Astros breaking the team record for home runs with 15 and World Series MVP George Springer setting the mark with 29 total bases, along with tying the home run record for a single series with 5.

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.

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.

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.

Answer: Most hits by a Yankees player

Aaron Judge also broke the MLB rookie record with 52 home runs and was the first rookie in MLB history with at least 45 home runs, 100 RBIs and 100 runs scored. These accomplishments earned Judge the MLB Rookie Of The Year award.

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.

Answer: Josè Altuve and J.J. Watt

The Sportsperson of the Year award is presented annually by Sports Illustrated magazine to athletes or teams whose accomplishments embody the spirit of sportsmanship combined with a high level of on-field success. Houston Astros second baseman Josè Altuve led his team to its first World Series in franchise history just two months after the city of Houston was devastated by Hurricane Harvey, while J.J. Watt launched a Hurricane Harvey relief fund and raised over 37 million dollars for the victims of the hurricane.

Answer: Rafael Nadal and Sloane Stephens

The U.S. Open is an annual tennis tournament and one of the four Grand Slam events. Rafael Nadal defeated #28 Kevin Anderson in 3 sets. Sloane Stephens defeated Madison Keys in 2 sets.

Answer: South Carolina Gamecocks

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 67-55. It was South Carolina's first ever championship. Forward A'ja Wilson was named the Most Outstanding Player in the National Championship Game.

Answer: Fire any player who protests the national anthem

The national anthem protests started in 2016 when San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick remained seated during the playing of the national anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutality in the United States. In September 2017, President Trump intervened on the matter, believing the protests are a disrespect to the country and its flag, and also encouraged fans to walk out.