Football
In which year did the first FIFA World Cup take place?
1930
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup?
Webb Ellis Cup
What is the official height of a men's volleyball net?
2.43 meters or 7 feet 11 5/8 inches
How many balls are bowled in a standard over in cricket?
6 balls
Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
LeBron James
What is the maximum number of substitutes a team can make in a FIFA World Cup match?
5 substitutes
In rugby, what is the term for a kick that bounces before being kicked again?
Drop kick
What is the term for an attack that is unreturnable by the opposing team?
Kill
What does LBW stand for?
Leg Before Wicket
Which player is known as “His Airness” and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls?
Michael Jordan
Which football club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles?
Real Madrid
Which team won the first-ever Rugby World Cup in 1987?
New Zealand – All Blacks
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in men's volleyball?
Brazil – 3 gold medals
Who was the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket?
Sunil Gavaskar
What country won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in basketball?
USA – 1936 Olympics
What is the term for when a player scores three goals in a single match?
Hat-trick
How many players from each team take part in a scrum?
8 players per team, 16 total
What is the name of the position specializing in defense and wearing a different jersey?
Libero
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a single Test match innings?
Brian Lara – 400 not out
Who was the first player in NBA history to score 100 points in a single game?
Wilt Chamberlain – 1962
Which player has won the most Ballon d'Or awards and the number?
Lionel Messi – 8
What is the maximum number of replacements allowed in a rugby union match?
8 replacements
What year did volleyball become an official Olympic sport?
1964
What is the term for when a batsman is dismissed without scoring any runs?
Duck – and "Golden Duck" if it's on the first ball
Which NBA team holds the record for the longest winning streak in a single season?
Los Angeles Lakers – 33 games in the 1971-72 season