Sports Lingo
What is an attempt to score called in soccer?
A shot
What quarterback was taken 199th overall and turned into one of the greatest players ever?
Tom Brady
What city hosted the most recent Olympics?
Paris
What team won the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship?
Michigan
What NFL wide receiver was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010 after setting the record for receiving yards in a career?
Jerry Rice
What is throwing the ball to the batter called in baseball?
Pitching
What three time NBA MVP was drafted 41st overall during a Taco Bell commercial?
Nikola Jokic
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals?
Michael Phelps
What is Northwestern's team name?
Wildcats
What NBA Hall of Famer was inducted in 2023 and was most recognized for his time on the Miami Heat?
Dwayne Wade
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
Turkey
What Michigan State basketball player was drafted 35th overall and has been an eight time all defensive team member?
Draymond Green
What city hosted the first Olympics in America?
St. Louis
Which college was attended by both Bo Jackson and Charles Barkley?
Auburn University
What NBA Hall of Famer was inducted in 2024 and was famous for his honey dip dunk in the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
Vince Carter
What is it called to shoot three under par in golf?
Albatross
What MLB player was drafted in the 62nd round and was immortalized for his game winning bomb in the first game played after 9/11?
Mike Piazza
How many gold medals has Team USA won in basketball?
25
Which college did quarterback Doug Flutie attend?
Boston College
What NFL Hall of Fame also won the Heisman during his time at Oklahoma State?
Barry Sanders
In which winter sport are the terms “stale fish” and “mule kick” used?
Snowboarding
What 17th round pick led the NFL in passing three times and won two Super Bowls?
Bart Starr
In July of 1996, what renowned athlete lit the Olympic torch commencing the Atlanta Summer Olympics?
Muhammad Ali
What is the only university in Division 1A to compete in and lose National Championship games in both basketball and football in the same year?
University of Oklahoma
What NBA Hall of Famer was inducted in 1971 after leading the NBA in assists eight times across his career?
Bob Cousy