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2018 in Sports Trivia Quiz

This is a "year in review" themed sports quiz, my third in as many years. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jbreed44. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Jbreed44

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
396,047

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
156

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2018, the Boston Red Sox became the first team in MLB World Series history to do what? Hint

Win a world series with a rookie manager

Win the championship despite being outscored by the losing team in the series

Win at least one World Series in 3 centuries

Win two World Series exactly one century apart

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following was not a record set in Super Bowl LII, which pitted the New England Patriots vs. the Philadelphia Eagles? Hint

Fewest combined punts by both teams

Fewest punts by one team

Most combined first downs by both teams

Most combined missed extra point conversions by both teams combined

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Question 3 of 10

3. In a game played October 28th against the San Antonio Spurs, which of the following was NOT one of the three milestones reached by Los Angeles Lakers Forward LeBron James? Hint

Becoming the NBA's sixth-leading all-time scorer

Moving up to the 6th spot on the all-time field goals made list

Moving up to 4th on the NBA's all-time 30-point games list

Becoming first all-time in double-digit scoring games

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Question 4 of 10

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

Kimura Armlock

Rear Naked Choke

Gogoplata

Neck Crank

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Vegas Golden Knights became the first team in NHL history to reach the Stanley Cup finals in its inaugural year.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. 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? Hint

Dan Marino and Aaron Rodgers

Donovan McNabb and Tom Brady

John Elway and Matt Ryan

Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team won the 2018 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson Of The Year Award? Hint

Golden State Warriors

Boston Red Sox

Alabama Crimson Tide

Philadelphia Eagles

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following boxing encounters was billed as "The Fight Of Champions"? Hint

Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua vs. Jospeh Parker

Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz

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Question 9 of 10

9. On November 23rd 2018, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods went head-to-head in a golf match known as what? Hint

The Faceoff

The Match: Tiger vs. Phil

Battle Of The Legends

The Winner Takes All Challenge

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two tennis players won the 2018 Wimbledon Championship in their respective brackets? Hint

Roger Federer and Camila Giorgi

Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber

John Isner and Jelena Ostapenko

Raffael Nadal and Serena Williams

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2018, the Boston Red Sox became the first team in MLB World Series history to do what?

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. Which of the following was not a record set in Super Bowl LII, which pitted the New England Patriots vs. the Philadelphia Eagles?

Answer: Most combined first downs by both teams

A combined total of 17 records were broken by the Patriots and the Eagles in Super Bowl LII. 12 records were also tied in the game. The Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33 to earn their first ever Super Bowl in team history.

3. In a game played October 28th against the San Antonio Spurs, which of the following was NOT one of the three milestones reached by Los Angeles Lakers Forward LeBron James?

Answer: Becoming first all-time in double-digit scoring games

LeBron James recorded 35 points in the game. By scoring 35 points, James surpassed Dirk Nowitzki on the all-time scoring list, moved passed Kobe Bryant on the all-time 30-point games list and also surpassesd Shaquille O'Neal on the all-time field goals made list.

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

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.

5. The Vegas Golden Knights became the first team in NHL history to reach the Stanley Cup finals in its inaugural year.

Answer: False

The expansion Golden Knights became the second team to accomplish the feat, the first being the St. Louis Blues during the 1967/68 season. The Golden Knights finished the 2018 regular season with a 51-24-7 record. They would go on to lose to the Washington Capitals in five games in the Stanley Cup finals.

6. 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?

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.

7. Which team won the 2018 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson Of The Year Award?

Answer: Golden State Warriors

The Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award is a yearly honor given to an athlete or team who best exemplifies the ideals of achievement and sportsmanship. In 2018, Golden State won its third NBA title in 4 years by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a series sweep.

8. Which of the following boxing encounters was billed as "The Fight Of Champions"?

Answer: Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse

Manny Pacquiao defeated Lucas Matthysse in "The Fight Of Champions" to become the new WBA welterweight champion. Pacquiao won the bout in the 7th round by TKO. Matthysse announced his retirement shortly after the fight.

9. On November 23rd 2018, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods went head-to-head in a golf match known as what?

Answer: The Match: Tiger vs. Phil

Phil Mickelson defeated long-time rival Tigers Woods in 22 holes to win "The Match", which took place at the Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada. By winning "The Match", Mickelson was awarded 9 million dollars.

10. Which two tennis players won the 2018 Wimbledon Championship in their respective brackets?

Answer: Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber

The Wimbledon Championships is a tournament which takes place in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. Novak Djokovic defeated Kevin Anderson to become single's champion in the men's tournament. Angelique Kerber defeated Serena Williams to capture the women's title.

Source: Author Jbreed44

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