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You won't be in here long, they're all quickies - each of these quizzes has five questions.
9 quizzes and 45 trivia questions.
1.
  Sports: The Best of the Best    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Thiz is a quiz about the best of the best in USA sports history.
Average, 5 Qns, hoopsfan11, Jun 01 10
Average
hoopsfan11
1695 plays
2.
  EZ Sports    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
An e-z sports quiz for anyone who knows something about pro sports.
Easier, 5 Qns, Skippygirl, Apr 01 20
Easier
Skippygirl
Apr 01 20
3540 plays
3.
  Sports!    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This quiz will blow your mind away.
Tough, 5 Qns, papasito, Nov 04 10
Tough
papasito
1550 plays
4.
  2001-03 Sports    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This quiz covers different sports from 2001-2003. It might be a bit hard for those of you who aren't keeping up with the sports section. :-)
Average, 5 Qns, graciebarn256, Jan 30 07
Average
graciebarn256
1553 plays
5.
  Women in Sports    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Many women plays sports here are a few.
Average, 5 Qns, clo, Jul 27 04
Average
clo
849 plays
6.
  Strange Things Athletes Do    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
I've noticed in the news that athletes have been doing strange things lately. How much have you noticed?
Average, 5 Qns, Sarah606, Feb 26 10
Average
Sarah606
1366 plays
7.
  NFL and Major League Baseball    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
1 football, and 4 baseball questions.
Difficult, 5 Qns, cytech, Jan 12 06
Difficult
cytech
3336 plays
8.
  Mixed U.S. Sports    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Try it 987654321 go!
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, stlcard_25, Oct 13 10
Very Difficult
stlcard_25
834 plays
9.
  Are You a Sports Guru?    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
You may think that you know sports, but do you really?
Difficult, 5 Qns, theohiosteelerfan, Dec 22 02
Difficult
theohiosteelerfan
931 plays
trivia question Quick Question
How many homeruns did Hank Aaron hit in his career?

From Quiz "NFL and Major League Baseball"





Short USA Sports Trivia Questions

2. In what sport was Manon Rheaume recognized?

From Quiz Women in Sports

Answer: Hockey

She was born in Lac Beauport in Quebec City, Canada. She became the first woman ever to play in an NHL game after being signed to a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992.

3. Who did the US Women's national soccer team beat when they won the 1999 Women's World Cup?

From Quiz EZ Sports

Answer: China

It was 0-0 after extra time. The USA won 5-4 on penalties.

4. What year did the San Diego Padres join Major League Baseball?

From Quiz NFL and Major League Baseball

Answer: 1969

Before the Padres joined the majors, they were a triple A team. The Montreal Expos also joined that year.

5. What professional sports team owner said "the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case can only be good for the NBA because it will draw more viewers and help the league financially"?

From Quiz Strange Things Athletes Do

Answer: Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban is well known for getting himself in trouble. He apologized for making this comment.

6. Who broke Ricky Williams' all-time NCAA football scoring record?

From Quiz Are You a Sports Guru?

Answer: Travis Prentice

Prentice was a standout at Miami(OH) University. He broke Ricky Williams record of 452 points for a career, by scoring 468 points.

7. In what sport was Mia Hamm recognized?

From Quiz Women in Sports

Answer: Soccer

She was born in 1972 and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1993. She was named women's college soccer player of 1992; named Female athlete of the year by the U.S. Soccer Federation, 1994 and 1995. She wore number 9.

8. Only four college basketball coaches have won more than two national titles through 2001. Three of them are John Wooden, Adolph Rupp, and Mike Krzyzewski. Name the fourth.

From Quiz Mixed U.S. Sports

Answer: Bobby Knight & Bob Knight & Knight

Don't ever call him 'Knight,' though.

9. Where did Michael Jordan go to college?

From Quiz EZ Sports

Answer: North Carolina

He went to the University of North Carolina, home of the Tarheels!

10. In which city did the Arizona Cardinals first play when they joined the NFL?

From Quiz NFL and Major League Baseball

Answer: Chicago

The Cardinals played in this city from 1920-1959. They played in St. Louis from 1960-87, before moving to Phoenix in 1988.

11. Which football player had thrown for the most yards in an NFL career when he retired in 1999?

From Quiz Sports: The Best of the Best

Answer: Dan Marino

Dan Marino also set a record for most yards thrown in a season while playing for the Dolphins.

12. WNBA player, Latasha Byears, was accused of sexually assaulting a former teammate. How did she get implicated in this crime?

From Quiz Strange Things Athletes Do

Answer: someone took pictures on their cellular phone

Byears played for the Los Angeles Sparks at the time of the incident. She played college basketball at DePaul University.

13. In what sport did Rebecca Lobo excel?

From Quiz Women in Sports

Answer: Basketball

She was born in Southwick, Mass. She played in the WNBA, and she wore number 50.

14. Who was chosen third overall in the 1986 NBA Draft?

From Quiz Mixed U.S. Sports

Answer: Chris Washburn

Brad Daugherty was picked number one by the Cavaliers. Len Bias was second by the Celtics, and Washburn was third by the Warriors.

15. Which basketball team was Shaquille O'Neal playing for in 2000?

From Quiz EZ Sports

Answer: Lakers

16. For which team did Babe Ruth become an assistant manager after he left the Yankees?

From Quiz NFL and Major League Baseball

Answer: Boston Braves & Boston & Braves

It was his dream to become a manager, but he never had the honor.

17. Which golfer has the most major championship victories in their career with the PGA?

From Quiz Sports: The Best of the Best

Answer: Jack Nicklaus

Nicklaus was known as the Golden Bear. It was he and Arnold Palmer who kept the sport of golf as a household name in their era.

18. After the 2003 GFS Marketplace 400, which NASCAR driver faced assault charges after allegedly attacking Kurt Bush?

From Quiz Strange Things Athletes Do

Answer: Jimmy Spencer

Witnesses said that Spencer ran into the back of Bush's car after the race was over, then punched him several times in the face.

19. In what sport did Deena Wigger excel?

From Quiz Women in Sports

Answer: Shooter

She was born August 27, 1966. She attended Murray State University. She won a gold medal in the Pan Am games in 1983 and 1995.

20. How many homeruns did Hank Aaron hit in his career?

From Quiz NFL and Major League Baseball

Answer: 755

Hank was very consistent in his career. He hit 44 home runs 4 times in a season, and had a season high of 47.

21. Which NHL player has scored the most goals and points in their career?

From Quiz Sports: The Best of the Best

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky also won 9 Hart trophies in his illustrious career.

22. What major league baseball player was fined $432 for hitting a woman dressed as an Italian Sausage with a baseball bat during a "sausage race" at Miller Park in 2003?

From Quiz Strange Things Athletes Do

Answer: Randall Simon

The woman who was wearing the sausage outfit was a 19 year old named Mandy Block. When she fell she also tripped the hot dog. The race was won by the bratwurst. The Italian Sausage finished last in the race.

23. How many career hits did the Pirates Roberto Clemente have?

From Quiz Are You a Sports Guru?

Answer: 3000

Clemente got his 3,000 hit on the last game of the season. He the died in a plane crash on the last day of December in 1972, before he could take the field again.

24. In what sport did Myriam Bedard excel in?

From Quiz Women in Sports

Answer: Biathlon

She's a Canadian biathlete. She was born in Loretteville, Quebec. She won a bronze medal in France, took home the gold at the World Championship in 1993 and won two gold medals in 1994.

25. What NFL team played at Qualcomm Stadium during the 2001-2002 season?

From Quiz Mixed U.S. Sports

Answer: San Diego Chargers & San Diego & Chargers

26. What player had played in the most consecutive games with the New York Yankees?

From Quiz NFL and Major League Baseball

Answer: Lou Gehrig

He played in 2,130 consecutive games from 1925 to 1939.

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