nutrition
How many calories a day does Michael Phelps eat when training?
12,000-14,000
This baseball player and coach has been banned from the sport and the Hall of Fame during his lifetime
Pete Rose
This Olympic gymnast withdrew from multiple events in Tokyo 2021 due to "the twisties" and emotional stress
Who is Simone Biles
This NBA star became a cultural icon on and off the court, influencing fashion, sneakers, and global branding
Who is Michael Jordan
Who is the gymnastics GOAT?
Simone Biles
What are carbohydrates
This common type of wager lets you pick who will win the game outright--no point spread attached
What is moneyline bet
This legendary swimmer revealed he struggled with depression and launched a foundation focused on mental wellness
Who is Michael Phelps
This tennis champion broke barriers for women's sports and equality, famously winning the "Battle of the Sexes"
Who is Billie Jean King
This TE hosts a popular podcast with his brother and became a cultural figure through his relationship with Taylor Swift
This NFL QB credited much of his longevity to the mostly plant-based "TB12" nutrition plan
Who is Tom Brady
This city is known as the sports-betting capital of the US
What is Las Vegas
This tennis star withdrew from the 2021 French Open to priotirize her mental health
Who is Naomi Osaka
These 2 athletes raised fists on the 1968 podium became an enduring symbol of protest and civil rights
Tommie Smith and John Carlos
This NHL legend became famous for the phrase "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Who is Wayne Gretzky
This Olympic sprinter was known for eating chicken nuggets before races at the Beijing Olympics
(hint: fastest man alive at the time)
Who is Usain Bolt
This baseball team's 1919 WS scandal remains one of the most infamous gambling schemes in sports history
What is Chicago White Sox (Black Sox)
This is the most common mental health condition among athletes (2 acceptable answers)
What is anxiety and depression
This MLB star became a cultural phenom in Japan and the US, representing a rare two-way athlete
Who is Shohei Ohtani
This soccer star has over 600 mil social media followers, making him one of the most influential athletes on line
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo
This common supplement--popular in weightlifting-- helps increase muscle energy for short, explosive movements
What is creatine
Known for his flashy lifestyle, this NBA star admitted to losing over $100 mil in gambling
Who is Charles Barkley
This NFL QB opened up about his brother's suicide and his own depression leading to the 2020 season
(hint: Dallas Cowboys)
Who is Dak Prescott
This MMA fighter transformed combat sports into mainstream entertainment while becoming a global celebrity through his persona and promotion style
Who is Conor McGregor
This sport's haka dance is a powerful display of Maori culture
What is Rugby