Can You Beat Your Girlfriend At This Super Easy Sports Quiz?
- by Cynthia Levy
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Champions are not born in a day. They are honed and sculpted by many days and nights of training, of years of dreaming, and of everyday sacrifices. The sports world is surely a competitive one, and an entertaining one as well! We see legends like Joe Montana or Jim Brown, Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan from the start of their careers to the peak of their performance. We track basketball team line ups, or follow the season’s game for months, or fight over whether the Mets or the Yankees are better. In sports, we are united as much as we take sides of our favorite teams. But being a sports fan does not only mean watching our favorite team’s games, or betting on the games, or knowing how many titles they have won. It also means competing amongst ourselves about who knows more about sports!
Think you know it all about the sports world? Think you love sports more than anything else in the world (Except perhaps your mom, your dog and your girlfriend)? But most importantly: do you think you can beat your girlfriend in a sports quiz? That’s right: in the ultimate test of competitiveness, sportsmanship, and trivia knowledge, who will prevail - you or your girlfriend? Whoever scores the highest (or whoever perfects this quiz) has the ultimate bragging rights! Take the quiz now!
How many teams are there in the MLB?
Major League Baseball is the professional organization for American baseball, and is actually the oldest among the major sports leagues in the US. There is the National League and the American League, which constitute Major League Baseball; the National League being the older of the two. Some teams that play in the MLB include the Baltimore Orioles, the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago White Sox. And baseball really goes way back - the first professional team was founded in 1869!
What was Marshawn Lynch’s nickname?
Marshawn Lynch is the running back for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League, though he was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 2007 NFL Draft, getting picked in the first round. He was called a certain nickname because of his ‘powerful running style’, which showed just how impossible he was to stop once he started running. In fact, stories say that he did a 67-yard touchdown run which ‘literally caused the earth to shake’! His even used his moniker to launch a clothing line.
Where was the NHL organized?
Before there was the National Hockey League, which is considered the premier hockey league in the world, there was the National Hockey Association. The NHA was founded by a guy named Ambrose O’Brien, who wanted to see a hockey association bloom after he was turned down by the Canadian Hockey Association. The NHL happened when people decided to shut down operations of the NHA in order to get rid of an ‘unwanted owner,’ named Eddie Livingstone; thus, the NHL was born!
What do you call the championship trophy in the NHL?
Each kind of sport must have their eyes on a certain championship title; besides enjoying the game and playing for the audience, the trophy is also the one thing teams are playing for. Of course, different games warrant different trophies. One of these is the trophy for the ice hockey players. This trophy is not only ‘awarded annually to the NHL playoff winner,’ it is also apparently the oldest trophy ‘to be awarded to a professional sports franchise.’ Eyes on the prize, boys!
Which team in the NBA has the most championships?
This team is simply unstoppable! With only four losses and more than twice the amount of championships, this team is a fan favorite. They were actually one of the teams that survived the league’s first decade, and were founded in 1946. They are known for having the Big Three eras of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen; and then again in the 80s with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish. Other than their championships they have more than 20 conference titles and division titles too.
Which team has the most Super Bowl titles?
The oldest franchise in the AFC (American Football Conference), these guys were founded in 1933. They apparently had a not so good reputation pre-NFL, where they won no championships. But in the NFL-era, they hold the most number of championships to date! They also hold the record of 8 AFC Championships and the second most number of Super Bowl appearances. Before their current franchise name, they were called the ‘Pirates.’ Well, even if they changed their name, these guys surely know how to go for the gold!
In which stadium do the Chicago Cubs play?
This field can be found on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, and the Cubs have played their games here since 1916. It was a chewing gum magnate who actually gained complete control of the Cubs in 1921, and around 1920s it was named Cubs Park, before being renamed to the current name in 1927. So what does it look like? It’s described as being on an irregular block, with a seating capacity of around 41,000. There’s an ‘iconic’ red marquee over the main entrance and some ivy-covered brick walls.
Which NHL team plays in Madison Square Garden?
The team we’re talking about is one of the oldest teams in the NHL; they joined in 1926 as an expansion franchise. They are also part of the original six! But their legacy doesn’t only include being old; it includes being the first ever NHL franchise in the United States to win the Stanley Cup! In total, they have won it 4 times. But with any story of legacy includes “curse”- AKA the Dutton Curse - which was allegedly the cause of why they didn’t win the Stanley Cup from 1940 to 1994 - that’s 5 decades!
What are the colors of the cap insignia of the San Francisco Giants?
The San Francisco Giants may just be the most popular and one of the most formidable teams in the Major League Baseball. Founded in 1883, originally as the New York Gothams, they have won the most games of any team in the history of American baseball. Besides winning 6 pennants and 3 World Series Championships (as the SF Giants), they also have the most players listed in the Hall of Fame for professional baseball. And who could forget their simmering rivalry with the Dodgers?
Which NFL player was nicknamed Broadway Joe?
A cover in Sports Illustrated featured him standing in the middle of Broadway, looking fine and fabulous - Broadway Joe was the only name that anyone can ever imagine him as. He’s also one of the most memorable and influential football players in NFL history. He ‘guaranteed a Jets’ victory’ in Super Bowl III, ranked 96 in The Sporting News’ 100 Greatest Football Players, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It must be the New Yorker in him.
How many Stanley Cups have the Los Angeles Kings won?
They began playing after Jack Kent Cooke was awarded a franchise in 1967. Though they had many ‘early playoff exits,’ their earlier years were marked with impressive plays. Highlights of their team include the ‘Triple Crown Line’ of Dave Taylor, Charlie Summer, and Marcel Dionne. Wayne Gretzky and Rob Blake are memorable players who helped lead the King’s first victory in the finals. Their colors are black, white, and silver, and call the Staples Center their home arena.
Which NHL team calls the Barclays Center home?
This team isn’t only impressive, they have an adorable mascot too in the form of Sparky the Dragon! But unlike Daenerys’ dragons’ colors, or the black dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, the team colors are blue, orange, and white. This team is a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the NHL and were founded in 1972. They made quite good use of their arena too, because they consecutively won four Stanley Cup Championships in 1980-1983.
Who has the most basketball steals in a playoff game?
What’s stealing in basketball? Is it something ‘illegal’ for a player to do? Well, not exactly; and if you’re a dedicated NBA fan we won’t need to explain it (it’s basically when ‘a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action’). But, hey, even the most dedicated of fans may not know this fun tidbit: which player is holding the record of most steals (9 or more, to be exact) in a playoff game. To give a little hint: this player was an eleven-time NBA All-Star and the MVP in 2001!
Who is the shortest NBA player of all time?
Imagine the world of basketball: towering men (and women) who are fast and tall. Shooting requires not only the strength, but the right balance too. Height provides a good advantage when you’re trying to shoot a ball many meters up and away! But did you know that even ‘short’ players can succeed in basketball? That’s right, the shortest NBA player actually is many inches off the average height of basketball players, but still managed quite impressive stats and awards such as the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
Which baseball team plays in AT&T Park?
Baseball teams are not only known for their players, or their memorable names, or their team colors. They’re also remembered for the home arena or stadium they play in! The home arena or stadium carries as much of the identity and branding of the team as their performances in the games. The AT&T Park is a park located in South Beach, and has served as the home of this baseball team since 2000. It had many names before being called AT&T: first, the Pacific Bell Park, then SBC Park in 2003.
When was the NHL founded?
The National Hockey League traces its roots way back, and is considered the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. Though did you know that it didn’t originate as the ‘National Hockey League’? It found a predecessor in the National Hockey Association which was founded in Ontario. The NHA however, ceased operations to get rid of an unwanted owner in the form of Eddie Livingstone, so the NHL was organized. In what year was the National Hockey League organized?
Which among these teams is not part of the NHL original six?
The original six is the six teams that made up the National Hockey League in the 1942-43 season and also the NHL expansion in 1967. The original six teams back in those times are still active teams in the current NHL. The original six teams seems to have quite good records, although one team has not advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals since the league’s expansion. But the other five have definitely appeared in at least three finals since 1967. They’ve also won a championship at least once during the last 25 seasons.
Who was the Olympic medallist that was also drafted in the NBA?
The NBA doesn’t only draft university students, apparently they also draft Olympic medallists and even women! Well, okay, the NBA is a men’s division, but they drafted one woman named Lusia Harris (she was one of the founders of the women’s basketball league). So who is this mystery Olympian? Drafted in 1984, he didn’t really play for any team; he wasn’t a high school basketball player either, he was just recommended at the time because he was ‘the best available athlete.’ He won 9 gold medals for Track though!
How many National League pennants do the NY Mets have?
What’s a pennant? Is it like a medal or a trinket that baseball teams earn if they win? Well, to win a league’s pennant means that they are the champion, and at the same time have the right to play in the World Series against the champions of the American League. And certainly the Mets are one of the most memorable teams in the league; surely they’ll have a lot of pennants on their walls! Though in 1962 they had a really terrible season (with a record of 40-120), but bounced back in 1969.
How many Super Bowl Championships do the Denver Broncos have?
The Denver Broncos is a team based in Denver, Colorado, and is a member of the AFC West Division. Their history was a bit of a rocky one: their run in the AFL for ten years and their first seven years in the NFL is said to have been barely competitive, as they didn’t complete a winning season until 1973, even though they began playing in the 1960s. But now they are considered as one of the league’s most successful and formidable teams: they’ve suffered only six losing seasons since 1975! Several of their players also made it to the Football Hall of Fame.
Who holds the most championship rings in the NBA?
What are championship rings? These rings are awarded to the members of the winning teams in North American professional sports leagues. For instance, one player who played for 12 seasons won 10 titles! So it’s not a surprise that most of these players come from the Boston Celtics, since this is the team that has won the most championships in the NBA. Our player here who holds the most championship rings played for 13 seasons and won 11 titles - so you can tell he has more rings than his fingers combined.
How many games did the LA Lakers win in their longest winning streak?
Winning a championship in the NBA finals is no easy feat. It is a dream of many to win even one, so imagine the hard work and determination they need to have in the games leading up to it. They have to compete well in the playoffs one game at a time, where you could lose in this game and win in the next. Certainly a Herculean feat, a team managed to do just this during the 1971-72 season. Their first victory was against the Baltimore Bullets, but their first defeat was with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Which MLB franchise has won the most pennants?
Maybe by now we already know what pennants are: basically, they signify that they won the championship title, but also get to play in the World Series. And this team has one of the most impressive records in the MLB: they appeared 27 times in the playoffs, and won 23 of the pennants! In fact, if you talk about baseball, these are one of the guys that initially come to mind. Initially called the New York Gothams when they were established in 1883, they have competed in the World Series 20 times.
Which is the only team to have played in both AFC and NFC championship games?
This team is part of the NFC West division and joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team. They’re also the only team based in the Pacific Northwest Region of North America, so their support base is large, with support from places like Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska. Their crowds are so large and well known that they are recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records and are collectively known as 12th Man. They also have an impressive record of 10 division titles and 3 conference championships.
Who is the tallest NBA player in league history?
If there is the shortest player on one end of the spectrum, there is the tallest player on the other end of it! Make no mistake: the NBA has a height requirement, and so most players average at least 6 feet; just imagine sidling up to numerous tall people in the basketball games! In fact, those averaging 6 feet are considered some of the shorter players. But these tall dudes have nothing on the tallest dude: he is 7’7” tall!
Which NBA team was known for their ‘Heart and Hustle Era’?
This team is a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Southeast Division and joined the NBA as an expansion franchise in 1989. They had a roster of notable basketball starters such as Shaquille O’Neal, Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, and Rashard Lewis. In terms of winning percentage, they rank fourth among the teams, just behind the Miami Heat franchise. It looks like their hard work pays off; in fact, around 1999-2000 they had what was dubbed the Heart and Hustle era, because the team was known for its hard-working style, as at that time the players were virtually no-names.
Which NBA team has 6 wins and 0 losses in the NBA finals?
This team is one of the most well-known and loved teams of the NBA. They are arguably the team that brought the NBA’s name and fame to the rest of the world when they had impressive plays during the 1990s. A member of the Eastern Conference Central Division, they play their home games in the United Center, shared with a team from the NHL. They have churned out memorable players such as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson. In 2017, they are the fourth most valuable franchise according to Forbes.
What was the previous name of the NY Jets?
The New York Jets are a team that’s part of the football league’s American Football Club East division and is headquartered at Florham Park in New Jersey. It was founded in 1959 as an original member of the American Football League and is known as the first AFL team to defeat an NFL club in an AFL-NFL World Championship Game when they defeated the Baltimore Colts. Their team colors are green and white, and have 4 division championships and 1 league championship.
What are the two jersey numbers of Kobe Bryant?
Ah yes, Kobe Bryant, legendary player of the Los Angeles Lakers and successful businessman. You may know him because of his amazing performance in the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest, or because of his MVP titles, or because of the Black Mamba shoes and the watches. He is also known for his two jersey numbers: one before 2008 and one after. He changed because Adidas, with whom he didn’t have a contract with anymore at the time, still released shoes alluding to his number. Not pleased with such a move, he switched it up to another.
How many World Series titles do the Boston Red Sox have?
The Boston Red Sox were founded in 1901 as part of the eight charter franchises and is part of the American League East division. Playing in Fenway Park since 1912, they were previously called the Boston Red Stockings, but were renamed by John I. Taylor. They are one of the most well-known and successful teams in the MLB. They won their first World Series in 1903 and 4 more championships by 1918. But they also have an 86-year drought: their next world championship came in 2004! The curse was dubbed the Curse of Bambino.
What was the name of the arena where the first game in NBA history was played?
Now for some travelling back in time - trivia for the history buffs! The National Basketball Association is the men’s professional league of basketball and considered the ‘premiere’ basketball association in the world. Its predecessor was the Basketball Association of America, but merged with another to form the now world-known NBA. So, of course things got exciting when the first ever game was going to be played. But test yourself: you may know it got played in Ontario, Canada, but can you remember which arena the teams played in?
Which university did NBA player Jeremy Lin graduate from?
Jeremy Lin is not only talented, he’s also perseverant. While scouting for universities, he was offered no athletic scholarships, so he entered into an Ivy League school - where he definitely made a name for himself! Moreover, during high school he was already impressing people with his athletic talents; he earned the Northern California Player of the Year honors in his senior high school year. He wasn’t thought to be ‘flashy,’ but he was described as having the ‘instincts of a killer’ during a very competitive game.
Who was the model for the NBA logo?
The NBA is one of the best professional sports leagues out there. We are not only familiar with its teams, we are also quite familiar with the logo: the blue and red, and the silhouette of a man playing basketball. It was actually done to celebrate their 25 years, and the National Basketball Association unveiled their then-new logo (inspired by the Major League Baseball logo). It was a player from the Los Angeles Lakers that was used as the model for the logo’s silhouette.
What was the first all-professional baseball team established?
Major League Baseball has its roots way back into the 1800s. In fact, it is the oldest professional sports league in America. Before, it was called “Base Ball Club” and was formed in 1866, and ‘fielded competitive teams’ in the National Association of Baseball Players (NABBP). It was Harry Wright (and also George Ellard, as some said) who formed and organized the first professional team. It was his younger brother George Wright who played for the team. Under Harry’s guidance, the team practiced rigorously, and it all paid off as the team played well.
Which writer inspired the name for the Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens are known for their team colors of gold, purple, and of course, black, the color of ravens; obviously, their mascot is the fierce-looking bird as well. They were established in 1996, and is one of the more successful teams in the NFL. They qualified for the NFL playoffs ten times since 2000, they have two Super Bowl victories, and two titles in the AFC Championships. They’re also currently the only team to hold a perfect record in multiple Super Bowl and Thanksgiving Day appearances. Their team name was inspired by a certain poet’s popular poem The Raven.