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1 1990: One of boxing's biggest upsets occurred on February 11 in Tokyo, when the heavily-favored Mike Tyson was knocked out in the 10th round by which virtually unknown fighter?
Answer: James "Buster" Douglas

In his first defense of the title, Douglas lost in the 3rd round to Evander Holyfield and retired from boxing. Don't feel too sorry for him, though - he reportedly took home millions in the Holyfield bout.
    Your options: [ Evander Holyfield ] [ Michael Spinks ] [ Trevor Berbick ] [ James "Buster" Douglas ]
  From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
2 Baseball: how many different teams won the World Series from 1990 to 1999?
Answer: 6

Cincinnati Reds: 1990, Minnesota Twins: 1991, Toronto Blue Jays: 1992 and 1993, Atlanta Braves: 1995, New York Yankees: 1996, 1998 and 1999, Florida Marlins: 1997. There was no world series in 1994 because of a labor dispute.
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
3 This horse won the 1999 Kentucky Derby and Preakness.
Answer: Charismatic

He came up just short in the Belmont, suffering a career-ending injury in the process.
    Your options: [ Charismatic ] [ Fusaichi Pegasus ] [ Silver Charm ] [ Real Quiet ]
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4 What two expansion teams were added to Major League Baseball in 1993?
Answer: Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins
  From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
5 Feb 10: The biggest upset of the year occurred. Who knocked out Iron Mike Tyson?
Answer: Buster Douglas

Douglas knocked out Tyson in the 10th round of their Tokyo fight
  From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
6 How many different teams won the NBA championship from 1990 to 1999?
Answer: 4

Detroit Pistons: 1990, Chicago Bulls: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998, Houston Rockets: 1994 and 1995, San Antonio Spurs: 1999.
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
7 He was drafted second overall behind Eric Lindros in 1991.
Answer: Pat Falloon
    Your options: [ Pat Falloon ] [ Mats Sundin ] [ Jaromir Jagr ] [ Alexander Daigle ]
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8 What was the year that Major League Baseball had no post-season and no World Series?
Answer: 1994

On September 14, 1994, after a 34 day player's strike with no hope of resolution, the owners cancelled the rest of the season and the post-season.
  From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
9 1990 saw 9 pitchers throw no-hitters (though I think a couple were of the less than 9 innings variety). Two of them occurred on the same day, June 29. Which pair pitched no-nos on this day?
Answer: Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela

Each of those was credited with no-hitters in 1990. Andy Hawkins was the 9th pitcher, and the only one to lose his no-hitter.
    Your options: [ Dave Stieb and Melido Perez ] [ Randy Johnson and Nolan Ryan ] [ Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela ] [ Mark Langston and Terry Mulholland ]
  From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
10 1992: The U.S. missed a 1-2-3 finish in women's figure skating at the Winter Olympic Games in France, when this woman, who was the first to land a triple axel in competition, took home the silver medal. Name her.
Answer: Midori Ito

Kristi Yamaguchi won the Olympic title at the '92 Games with Nancy Kerrigan placing 3rd and Tonya Harding 4th. When Ito failed to bring home the Gold, she made a public apology to the people of Japan. She and Yamaguchi were the first Asian women to win Olympic figure skating medals. Linda Fratianne won the silver medal for the US in 1980 Olympics. East German Katarina Witt was the gold medalist at both the '84 and '88 Games. Oksana Baiul narrowly bested Kerrigan to win the gold in '94.
    Your options: [ Linda Fratianne ] [ Oksana Baiul ] [ Katarina Witt ] [ Midori Ito ]
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11 How many different teams won the Super Bowl from 1990 to 1999?
Answer: 6

San Francisco 49ers: 1990 and 1995, New York Giants: 1991, Washington Redskins: 1992, Dallas Cowboys: 1993, 1994, and 1996, Green Bay Packers: 1997, Denver Broncos: 1998 and 1999.
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
12 What team drafted Vince Carter in the 1998 NBA Entry Draft?
Answer: Golden State

He was immediately traded for Antawn Jamison and cash.
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13 What two expansion teams were added to the National Basketball Association in 1995?
Answer: Vancouver Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors
  From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
14 What Loyola Marymount basketball star collapsed and died of cardiac arrest in the middle of a game against the U of Portland on March 4?
Answer: Hank Gathers
  From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
15 1993: The NFL pulled Super Bowl XXVII from its originally chosen venue at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, and instead the game was played at the Rose Bowl. What was the reason for this change?
Answer: Objection by NFL players that Arizona did not observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Though chosen in 1990 to host the 1993 Super Bowl, the NFL Players Association voted to boycott Arizona when that state's voters failed to approve the holiday recognizing Dr. King. In a subsequent election, Arizona voters adopted the holiday and the NFL awarded Super Bowl XXX (1996) to Tempe.
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16 How many different teams won the Stanley Cup from 1990 to 1999?
Answer: 8

Edmonton Oilers: 1990, Pittsburgh Penguins: 1991 and 1992, Montreal Canadiens: 1993, New York Rangers: 1994, New Jersey Devils: 1995, Colorado Avalanche: 1996, Detroit Red Wings: 1997 and 1998, Dallas Stars: 1999.
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
17 For what team did Dominik Hasek make his NHL debut?
Answer: Chicago

He backed up Ed Belfour after years playing pro hockey in Czechslovakia. Buffalo apparently only acquired him so that they could leave him unprotected in the expansion draft rather than the two goalies the already had.
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18 In what year did the Women's National Basketball Association start play?
Answer: 1997

Interleague baseball also started in 1997.
  From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
19 The biggest blowout in Super Bowl history occurred on January 28 as San Francisco drubbed which AFC team 55-10?
Answer: Denver Broncos
    Your options: [ Miami Dolphins ] [ Cincinnati Bengals ] [ Denver Broncos ] [ Buffalo Bills ]
  From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
20 1994: Sports Illustrated's 1994 swimsuit edition was the first to feature three covergirls. They were Kathy Ireland, Rachel Hunter, and which woman who was the first to make a record five SI cover appearances?
Answer: Elle MacPherson

MacPherson graced the cover of SI's swimsuit edition with solo appearances in 1986-1988, as well as the trio picture referenced in the question and also in a 2006 group cover shot with fellow former SI models Hunter, Veronica Varekova, Rebecca Romijn, Daniela Pestova, Elsa Benitez, Carolyn Murphy, and Yamila Diaz.
    Your options: [ Christie Brinkley ] [ Cheryl Tiegs ] [ Giselle Bundchen ] [ Elle MacPherson ]
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21 How many different schools won the NCAA football championship from 1990 to 1999 (if two teams won in a year, count them both)?
Answer: 10

Colorado Buffaloes: 1990 (split), Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 1990 (split), Washington Huskies: 1991 (split), Miami Hurricanes: 1991 (split), Alabama Crimson Tide: 1992, Florida State Seminoles: 1993 and 1999, Nebraska Cornhuskers: 1994, 1995 and 1997 (split 1997), Florida Gators: 1996. Michigan Wolverines: 1997 (split), Tennessee Volunteers: 1998.
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
22 Where was the Mike Tyson-Buster Douglas showdown held?
Answer: Japan

The biggest upset of all time.
  From Quiz: 1990s Sports
23 What new baseball park opened in 1992 that became the model for the new wave of baseball only parks?
Answer: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
24 Which golf country club that would host the PGA Championship later in the year erupted in controversy when the club's founder insisted that no blacks should join the all white club?
Answer: Shoal Creek

Founder Hall Thompson said that no blacks should be permitted to join the club. Starting in 1995, the PGA requires that all all clubs desiring to play host of the PGA Championship must be open to all minorities.
    Your options: [ Shinnecock Hills ] [ Pebble Beach ] [ Shoal Creek ] [ Southern Hills ]
  From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
25 1995: April 23rd marked the death of this legendary sports broadcaster who was famous for his signature catch-phrase, "I'm just telling it like it is", and being the first to announce the murder of John Lennon. Do you know him?
Answer: Howard Cosell

Cosell was one of the original commentators on Monday Night Football along with Meredith and Keith Jackson. He announced Lennon's death during the live broadcast of the Dolphins-Patriots game on December 8, 1980. Cosell resigned from "MNF" before the 1984-85 season after he was vilified for his comment the previous season about running back Alvin Garrett, who he referred to as a "little monkey". His public criticism of professional boxing is credited with leading to reforms that protected the health of the fighters.
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26 How many different colleges won the NCAA men's basketball championship from 1990 to 1999?
Answer: 8

UNLV Runnin' Rebels: 1990, Duke Blue Devils: 1991, 1992, North Carolina Tar Heels: 1993, Arkansas Razorbacks: 1994, UCLA Bruins: 1995, Kentucky Wildcats: 1996 and 1998, Arizona Wildcats: 1997, Connecticut Huskies: 1999.
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
27 Who booted the infamous 'wide right' field goal attempt costing the Buffalo Bills the Super Bowl?
Answer: Scott Norwood
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28 What year were the Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers added to the National Football League?
Answer: 1995
  From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
29 Which musher raced to her 4th victory in five years in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race?
Answer: Susan Butcher
    Your options: [ Lori Townsend ] [ Joe Runyan ] [ Susan Butcher ] [ Libby Riddles ]
  From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
30 Only one team won the WNBA title between 1990 and 1999. Can you name it?
Answer: Comets

The Houston Comets won the first four WNBA titles. Since then, the LA Sparks have won the last two.
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
31 Who was named World Series MVP for the 1992 Toronto Blue Jays?
Answer: Pat Borders
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32 What college football team won two national championships (finished first in the polls) and shared a third?
Answer: Nebraska

Nebraska finished first in the polls in 1994 and 1995 and shared with Michigan in 1997.
  From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
33 Which African nation upset defending champion Argentina in the first round of the 1990 World Cup?
Answer: Cameroon

Cameroon was a 500 to one shot to win the tournament. It was the first time a black African nation won a game in the World Cup and was one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Cameroon won 1-0.
    Your options: [ Egypt ] [ Nigeria ] [ Cameroon ] [ South Africa ]
  From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
34 1997: 21-year old Tiger Woods became the youngest champion, the first African-American or Asian-American and had the highest margin of strokes in winning which golf tournament?
Answer: The Masters

Woods didn't win another of these four major tournaments until 1999. His unique ethnic make-up is 1/4 black, 1/4 Thai, 1/4 Chinese, 1/8 white and 1/8 American-Indian. In a 1997 appearance on "Oprah", Woods referred to himself as "Cablinasian", a combination of Caucasian, Black, (American) Indian, and Asian.
    Your options: [ US Open ] [ British Open ] [ PGA Championship ] [ The Masters ]
  From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
35 MLB, NBA, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, NCAA Football, NCAA Men's Basketball, WNBA: of all of the teams that won titles in these seven leagues during the 1990s, how many of them won the first title that the franchise had ever won during this time period?
Answer: 21

In baseball, the Blue Jays and Marlins were both first-time champs. The NBA's Bulls, Rockets and Spurs all won their first titles during this stretch. In football, only the Broncos were first-time champs. The Penguins, Devils, Avalanche and Stars all hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup for the first time. Colorado, Washington, Florida State, Florida and Tennessee all won their first NCAA football titles. UNLV, Duke, Arkansas, Arizona and Connecticut were all winners of the big dance for the first time (some of many years of coming very close). And, of course, the Comets didn't even exist before winning their first title in 1997.
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
36 Who won the 1998 Masters?
Answer: Mark O'Meara

Woods won in 1997, Olazabel in 1999, and Singh in 2000.
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37 1991 saw the introduction of the first female driver to qualify at the Indianapolis 500.
Answer: false

1991 saw the introduction of the first black driver to qualify, Willy T. Ribbs. The first female driver to qualify was Janet Guthrie in 1977.
  From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
38 Another huge controversy erupted when a young 26 year old sportswriter named Lisa Olson brought what issue into the limelight?
Answer: Female reporters in locker rooms

Several New England Patriots players made sexual comments while Olson was interviewing a player in the locker room.
  From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
39 1998: What happened on September 20th in Baltimore?
Answer: Cal Ripken's streak of playing consecutive games ended

Ripken voluntarily pulled himself from the Oriole's lineup prior to the last home game of the 1998 season. He stated he wanted to end the streak on his own terms and not have any postseason speculation about his playing status. His consecutive starts numbered 2632, besting previous record holder Lou Gehrig by 502 games.
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40 MLB, NBA, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, NCAA Football, NCAA Men's Basketball, and WNBA: looking at all of the champions in these 7 leagues, which state won the most titles between 1990 and 1999?
Answer: Texas

No other state won in as many different sports. Between the Cowboys, Rockets, Spurs, Stars, and Comets, Texas managed to collect 10 different titles from 1990 to 1999. The next closest state was Illinois with 6, and they all came from one team, the Chicago Bulls.
    Your options: [ Texas ] [ California ] [ Illinois ] [ New York ]
  From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
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