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2020 in U.S. Sports Trivia Quiz

This is another of my annual year in review type sports quizzes. Despite the Covid-19 virus causing a significant disruption in the sports world, there was no lack of memorable moments in 2020. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jbreed44. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Jbreed44

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
404,329

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

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155

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the 2020 MLB World Series between the L.A. Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays, which of the following DID NOT occur? Hint

Clayton Kershaw ended the longest post-season drought of any player before winning a World Series title.

The Dodgers and Rays broke the record for the most combined strikeouts in a single game with 27.

The L.A. Dodgers had the highest regular season winning percentage of any team in history to go on to win the World Series.

L.A. Dodgers right-fielder Mookie Betts is the first MLB Most Valuable Player Award winner to become World Series champion with multiple teams.

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which feat did L.A. Lakers guard LeBron James accomplish during his NBA postseason run in 2020? Hint

Longest streak of NBA Finals appearances.

First player to win finals MVP with three different teams.

Highest points per game average in a single postseason.

Only player to win the NBA title with three different head coaches.

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of the following won the Hart Trophy as the 2020 NHL MVP? Hint

Connor McDavid

Leon Draisaitl

Artemi Panarin

Nathan MacKinnon

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which team won the 2020 NCAA men's Football Championship? Hint

L.S.U. Tigers

Ohio State Buckeyes

Clemson Tigers

Alabama Crimson Tide

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of the following athletes was NOT a co-recipient of the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award in 2020? Hint

Novak Djokovic

Breanna Stewart

Patrick Mahomes

LeBron James

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Question 6 of 15

6. By winning Super Bowl LIV, the Kansas City Chiefs became the first team to do what? Hint

The first team to come back from a 10-point or more deficit in three post-season games.

The first team to win The Super Bowl with a quarterback under the age of 25.

The first team to defeat The San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.

The first team to win the Super Bowl with the score tied at halftime.

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Question 7 of 15

7. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reached numerous milestones and records during the 2020 regular season. Which was NOT one of them? Hint

Career record for pass attempts.

The oldest quarterback to throw for 5 touchdowns in a single game.

The first player to record 550 passing touchdowns.

Most passing yards in any professional football league.

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Question 8 of 15

8. The boxing match between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury on Febuary 20th, 2020 was billed as what? Hint

Unfinished Business

Ultimate Glory

The Rivals

Wild Fury

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who was the winner of the 2020 men's U.S. Open Golf tournament? Hint

Rory MacIlroy

Bryson DeChambeau

Matthew Wolff

Zach Johnson

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of the following won the U.S. Open Tennis tournament in their respective brackets? Hint

Alexander Zverev and Serena Williams

Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka

Pablo Carre�o Busta and Jennifer Brady

Dominic Thiem and Naomi Osaka

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who did UFC lighrweight combatant Conor McGregor defeat in his return from retirement? Hint

Nate Diaz

Donald Cerrone

Dustin Poirier

Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which two teams were the participants in the NHL Winter Classic? Hint

St Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks

New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres

Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild

Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which team won the 2020 NCAA championship in an ESPN BPI simulated tournament, after the actual tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Hint

BYU Cougars

Michigan Wolverines

UCLA Bruins

Wisconsin Badgers

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who won the NCAA college football Heisman Trophy in 2020? Hint

DeVonta Smith

Kyle Trask

Trevor Lawrence

Mac Jones

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who won the "Sports Illustrated" Athlete of the Year Award? Hint

Novak Djokovic

A'ja Wilson

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Mookie Betts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 2020 MLB World Series between the L.A. Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays, which of the following DID NOT occur?

Answer: The L.A. Dodgers had the highest regular season winning percentage of any team in history to go on to win the World Series.

The Dodgers finished with a 43-17 record and a .717 winning percentage during the pandemic-shortened 2020 regular season. It was second to the Pittsburgh Pirates .724 winning percentage in 1960. The Dodgers defeated the Rays 4 games to 2 to capture their 7th World Series title.

2. Which feat did L.A. Lakers guard LeBron James accomplish during his NBA postseason run in 2020?

Answer: First player to win finals MVP with three different teams.

LeBron James had previously won the NBA championship with the Miami Heat (two) and the Cleveland Cavaliers. James won his fourth career title in 2020 with the Lakers.

3. Which of the following won the Hart Trophy as the 2020 NHL MVP?

Answer: Leon Draisaitl

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisait won the award after scoring 43 goals and 67 assists in the 2019/2020 regular season. Draisaitl became the first German-born player to win the MVP and scoring title.

4. Which team won the 2020 NCAA men's Football Championship?

Answer: L.S.U. Tigers

LSU defeated Clemson 42-25. It was its first national title since 2007. LSU quarterback Joe Burrows was named offensive MVP.

5. Which of the following athletes was NOT a co-recipient of the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award in 2020?

Answer: Novak Djokovic

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and Naomi Osaka were also recipients of the award. The Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award is presented annually to the athletes whose performance most embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and achievement. The 2020 award was presented as a group award, as all the recipients were recognized not only for their performances on the field but also for their respective roles as advocates on current social issues in the United States, such as racial equality and coping with Covid-19 challenges.

6. By winning Super Bowl LIV, the Kansas City Chiefs became the first team to do what?

Answer: The first team to come back from a 10-point or more deficit in three post-season games.

The Kansas City Chiefs overcame multiple point deficits against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional round and the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship game to reach the Super Bowl. In the Super Bowl, Kansas City made a comeback after trailing by 10 points late in the third quarter and would defeat the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 31-20.

7. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reached numerous milestones and records during the 2020 regular season. Which was NOT one of them?

Answer: The oldest quarterback to throw for 5 touchdowns in a single game.

Brees reached 10,170 all-time pass attempts in week 1. He threw his 550th touchdown in week 2. In week 15, Brees broke the career passing yard record.

8. The boxing match between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury on Febuary 20th, 2020 was billed as what?

Answer: Unfinished Business

The bout was a rematch of their first encounter on December 1st, 2018, which ended in a draw. In the rematch, Fury defeated Wilder by TKO in the seventh round for the WBC, vacant The Ring and lineal heavyweight titles.

9. Who was the winner of the 2020 men's U.S. Open Golf tournament?

Answer: Bryson DeChambeau

The U.S. Open Championship is one of the four major golf touranaments. Bryson DeChambeau won his first major title with a 6-under-par 274.

10. Which of the following won the U.S. Open Tennis tournament in their respective brackets?

Answer: Dominic Thiem and Naomi Osaka

Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets for the men's title and his first Grand Slam title. Naomi Osaka defeated Victoria Azarenka in three sets to capture the women's title and her 2nd U.S. Open title.

11. Who did UFC lighrweight combatant Conor McGregor defeat in his return from retirement?

Answer: Donald Cerrone

Conor McGregor's previous match was 15 months earlier against Khabib Nurmaghedov. In the UFC 246 event held on January 18th 2020, McGregor returned to the octogon and defeated Donald Cerrone by first-round TKO.

12. Which two teams were the participants in the NHL Winter Classic?

Answer: Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators

The Winter Classic is an outdoor sporting event and part of the NHL Winter Classic series. The Dallas Stars defeated the Nashville Predators by a score of 4 to 2.

13. Which team won the 2020 NCAA championship in an ESPN BPI simulated tournament, after the actual tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Answer: Wisconsin Badgers

An analytics team created the simulated tournament, consisting of 68 teams, to determine the winner by predicting the outcome of each game. Despite having a 1% chance of winning, The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the BYU Cougars in the finals.

14. Who won the NCAA college football Heisman Trophy in 2020?

Answer: DeVonta Smith

The Heisman Trophy is given annually to the top-voted player in college football. Alabama Crimson Tide's DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver in 29 years to win the Heismann Trophy. The other nominees were Trevor Lawrence, Kyle Trask and Mac Jones, who all play the quarterback position.

15. Who won the "Sports Illustrated" Athlete of the Year Award?

Answer: Mookie Betts

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts guided his team to a World Series victory in 2020. Some of his other achievements included a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award in the National League.

Source: Author Jbreed44

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