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Sports Terms
100

This is the name of the player on the field who kicks off, punts, and attempts field goals.

What is the punter/kicker?

100

Except for the goalkeeper, players are strictly forbidden from using this part of their body to touch the ball during active play.

What are the arms and hands?

100

This global icon and Chicago Bulls legend led his team to six NBA championships in the 1990s and starred in the original movie Space Jam.

Who is Michael Jordan?

100

Nicknamed "The Great One," this player held the record for the most career goals in NHL history with 894 and is known as the G.O.A.T of hockey.

Who is Wayne Gretzky?

100

What does the slang term ”nip” mean in hockey?

A snipe or good shot

200

This legendary quarterback won seven Super Bowls before retiring, playing mostly for the New England Patriots.

Who is Tom Brady?

200

This global tournament is held every four years and features 48 men's national teams competing for the ultimate trophy.

What is the FIFA World Cup?

200

This "Greek Freak" led the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021 and claimed back-to-back league MVP awards.

Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo?

200

This is the standard penalty for fighting in the NHL, requiring a player to spend 5 minutes in the penalty box.

What is a major penalty?

200

This is a highly embarrassing move where a player dribbles or passes the ball directly through an opponent's legs, this term is usually used in soccer.

What is a nutmeg or meg?

300

This is the specific name for the 10-yard areas at each end of the field where touchdowns are scored.

What is the End Zone?

300

This South American country has won the men's FIFA World Cup five times, more than any other nation in history.

What is Brazil?

300

This physical violation occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball, or stops dribbling and moves their pivot foot.

What is traveling or a travel?

300

Awarded annually, the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy is given to the player who finishes the regular season with the most of these.

What are goals?

300

What is the slang term associated with scoring 3 consecutive strikes in a single game? This term is usually used in bowling.

What is a turkey?

400

This is the maximum number of players each team is allowed to have on the field at the exact same time during a play.

What is 11?

400

This English team, known as the "Red Devils," plays their home matches at the famous Old Trafford stadium.

What is Manchester United?

400

An offensive player is violating the rules if they remain inside this shaded lane for more than three consecutive seconds.

What is the key or paint?

400

This type of situation occurs when a team has a temporary numerical advantage on the ice because an opposing player is in the penalty box.

What is a power play?

400

In hockey, what is the space directly between a goalie's leg pads, which is a prime scoring target?

What is the 5 hole?

500

This legendary head coach and broadcaster has his name on the cover of the most popular football video game franchise in history.

Who is John Madden?

500

This legendary French striker became Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer and was the centerpiece of their 2003–04 "Invincibles" season.

Who is Thierry Henry?

500

In basketball terminology, this 10-letter word refers to a player catching the ball after a missed field goal or free throw attempt.

What is a rebound?

500

This legendary defenseman became the first in NHL history to win the league's point-scoring title (the Art Ross Trophy) in 1969.

Who is Bobby Orr?

500

What does the term ”deuce” mean in tennis?

A tied score of 40-40, requiring a player to win two consecutive points to win the game.

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