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2019 in U.S. Sports Trivia Quiz

2019 was a year full of memorable sports moments, as well as its share of controversies and scandals. Relive those moments in this "year in review" type quiz.

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

Author
Jbreed44

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
400,057

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

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197

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 2019, The Washington Nationals became MLB World Series champions by defeating The Houston Astros. Which of the following DID NOT occur in the World Series? Hint

Steven Strasburg won the World Series Most Valuable Player award.

It was the first World Series win ever in Washington.

For the first time in World Series history the visiting team won all seven games of a best-of-seven postseason series.

The Nationals became the last team from the 1969 expansion to reach the World Series.

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Question 2 of 15

2. In the 2019 NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard became the first player in NBA history to do what? Hint

Win Finals MVP award with 2 different teams.

Win Finals MVP in both the Eastern and Western Conference.

Lead his team in points, assists and rebounds in each game.

Win the NBA Finals MVP award after winning the regular season and All-Star game MVP award in the same season.

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of the following St. Louis Blues players was named the Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP in 2019? Hint

Brayden Shenn

Alex Pietrangelo

Ryan O'Reilly

Jaden Schwartz

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of the following was NOT a record set in Super Bowl LIII? Hint

Fewest points scored by both teams in a Super Bowl.

Most Super Bowl wins in league history set by the New England Patriots.

Longest punt in Super Bowl history.

Most career completions in the Super Bowl set by Tom Brady.

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the 2019 NCAA men's football Heismann Trophy winner? Hint

Jalen Hurts

Joe Burrow

Justin Fields

Tua Tagovailoa

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which major U.S. sports organization celebrated its 100th year of existence in 2019? Hint

Major League Baseball

National Football League

National Basketball Association

National Hockey League

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who were the winners of the men's and women's 2019 US Open tennis singles titles? Hint

Danil Medvedev and Serena Williams

Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andreescu

Grigor Dimitrov and Elina Svitolina

Roger Federder and Madison Keys

8. In November 2019, Major League Baseball began an investigation into possible sign stealing by an MLB team to gain an unfair advantage on its opponents. Which team was the focus of the investigation? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Boston Red Sox

Houston Astros

St. Louis Cardinals

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the following was NOT a record set by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the 2019 NFL season? Hint

Most passing yards in franchise history.

Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season-

Most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season.

Most passing touchdowns in team history.

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Question 10 of 15

10. Tiger Woods won which major Golf championship in 2019? Hint

U.S. Open

PGA Championship

Masters Tournament

The Open Championship

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Question 11 of 15

11. During the 2019 NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints, a controversial missed call by the referees, on a "blatant" pass interference by a Rams defender on a Saints wide receiver, cost New Orleans the chance to reach the Super Bowl. Which of the following were the receiver/defender involved in the play? Hint

Alvin Kamara and Troy Hill

Tommylee Lewis and Nickell-Robey Coleman

Austin Carr and Aquib Talib

Michael Thomas and Marqui Christian

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who defeated the then undefeated, WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in what was considered the biggest upset in boxing history in 2019? Hint

Ivan Dychko

Dyllian White

Andy Ruiz

Jarell Miller

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of the following was the highest rated sports event of 2019 in the USA? Hint

Super Bowl LIII

Clemson-Alabama national championship game

Virginia-Texas Tech College Basketball championship

Game seven of the World Series

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which NCAA men's basketball team won its first national title in 2019? Hint

Illinois Fighting Illini

Houston Cougers

Virginia Cavaliers

Baylor Bears

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was named 2019 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year? Hint

Simone Biles

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Bill Belichik

Megan Rapinoe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2019, The Washington Nationals became MLB World Series champions by defeating The Houston Astros. Which of the following DID NOT occur in the World Series?

Answer: It was the first World Series win ever in Washington.

It was the first ever World Series victory for the Washington Nationals, but the first Washington franchise to win a World Series title was the Senators in 1924. The Nationals defeated the heavily-favored Astros in 7 games.

2. In the 2019 NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard became the first player in NBA history to do what?

Answer: Win Finals MVP in both the Eastern and Western Conference.

Kawhi Leonard won his first NBA championship in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs of the Western conference, where he was named NBA Finals MVP. Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors of the Eastern conference in 2018, where he captured another NBA title and his second finals MVP award in 2019.

3. Which of the following St. Louis Blues players was named the Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP in 2019?

Answer: Ryan O'Reilly

Ryan O'Reilly scored 8 goals and 15 assists to help lead his team to its first Stanley Cup title. St. Louis defeated the Boston Bruins 4 games to 3.

4. Which of the following was NOT a record set in Super Bowl LIII?

Answer: Most Super Bowl wins in league history set by the New England Patriots.

In Super Bowl LIII, the New England Patriots tied the record previously set by the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl victories with 6. New England defeated The Los Angeles Rams 13-3.

5. Who was the 2019 NCAA men's football Heismann Trophy winner?

Answer: Joe Burrow

The Heismann Trophy is an award given annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA football. LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrows won the award in record-breaking fashion, tallying the highest number of first place votes ever.

6. Which major U.S. sports organization celebrated its 100th year of existence in 2019?

Answer: National Football League

The National Football League, originally called the American Professional Football Association, was formed in 1920. The APFA was renamed the NFL in 1922.

7. Who were the winners of the men's and women's 2019 US Open tennis singles titles?

Answer: Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andreescu

Rafael Nadal defeated Danil Medvedev in five sets to win the men's singles title. Bianca Andreescu upset Serena Williams in two sets for her first-ever Grand Slam title.

Answer: Houston Astros

The Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, as it is referred to, broke out when a former Astros player revealed the Astros used video cameras to steal signs from opposing teams in 2017 and 2018. Heavy sanctions were issued to the Astros, including a 5 million dollar fine and forfeiture of their first and second-round draft picks in 2020 and 2021.

9. Which of the following was NOT a record set by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the 2019 NFL season?

Answer: Most passing yards in franchise history.

Lamar Jackson's 3127 passing yards were only the tenth most in team history, but he set records in many other statistical categories, including most rushing yards (1,206) and rushing touchdowns (7) by quarterback in a single season and the team record for most touchdowns in a single season with 36.

10. Tiger Woods won which major Golf championship in 2019?

Answer: Masters Tournament

The Masters Tournament is one of the four major championships in pro golf. Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters Tournament in 2019. It was his fifteenth career major tournament victory.

Answer: Tommylee Lewis and Nickell-Robey Coleman

With 1:48 remaining in regulation and the score tied at 20, Saints quarterback Drew Brees attempted a pass deep in Ram's territory to wide receiver Tommylee Lewis, but Rams cornerback Nickell-Robey Coleman made contact with Lewis, consequently preventing Lewis from making the catch. According to NFL rules, the play should have resulted in a pass interference penalty.

The right call would have given the Saints the opportunity to eventually win the game and head to the Super Bowl, instead the Rams would eventually capitalize and win the game in overtime. Because of the controversial no-call, a rule change was made for offensive and defensive pass interference calls and allow non-calls to be subject to review.

12. Who defeated the then undefeated, WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in what was considered the biggest upset in boxing history in 2019?

Answer: Andy Ruiz

Andy Ruiz was a replacement opponent after Anthony Joshua's original opponent, Jarell Miller, was suspended after failing a drug test. Ruiz, who entered the bout as a 15-1 underdog, shocked the boxing world by defeating Joshua in the seventh round via TKO.

13. Which of the following was the highest rated sports event of 2019 in the USA?

Answer: Super Bowl LIII

Despite averaging its lowest audience since 2008, Super LIII was still the most-watched sporting event inthe USA in 2019. It generated 100 million viewers between linear tv and streaming.

14. Which NCAA men's basketball team won its first national title in 2019?

Answer: Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia won its first-ever NCAA men's national title by beating Texas Tech. Virginia had made history the previous year by being the first number 1 seed to lose to a number 16 seed in an NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

15. Who was named 2019 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year?

Answer: Megan Rapinoe

The Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award is presented annually to the athlete whose performance most embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and achievement. United States women's soccer team captain Megan Rapinoe was honored not only for her role in helping the United States capture the 2019 FIFA World Women's Cup, but for her important work off the field as well. Rapinoe is an advocate for gender equality and LGBTQAI+ rights.

She is also a prominent voice for equal pay for female athletes.

Source: Author Jbreed44

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