Sports Economics
Whos is the highest-paid athlete?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Who won the “Battle of the Sexes"?
Billie Jean King
Which 2 people protested during the 1968 Olympic medal ceremony?
John Carlos and Tommie Smith
What Brazilian soccer icon, known as “The King of Football,” won three FIFA World Cups during his career?
Pele
What are two examples of mid-major sports?
Pickleball and lacrosse
When did Title IX become a law?
1972
Who took a kneel during the national anthem in 2016?
Colin Kaepernick
In 1947, what player broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Jackie Robinson
What is the most valuable commodity in sports media?
Live sports
Who was Patsy Mink and what did she do?
She was known as “the mother of Title IX” and was the first woman of color in the US House of Representatives.
What boxer refused to fight in the Vietnam War?
Muhammad Ali
What undefeated boxer retired with a 50-0 record after defeating Conor McGregor in 2017?
Floyd Mayweather
How much will the sports betting industry bring in annual revenue by 2026?
$20 billion
When did the US Open start paying women the same as men?
1973
What female tennis star led a boycott of a major tennis tournament, advocating for equal pay for women in the sport?
Billie Jean King
Who currently holds the record for the most career points in NBA history?
LeBron James
How has the NIL changed the college sports market?
Allows student-athletes to monetize their personal brands, leading to increased recruiting battles.
What is Title IX?
Title IX is a law that states schools must take steps to ensure that all students have the same opportunities for education and learning and are not limited because of their gender or sexual orientation.
What NBA team refused to play a playoff game following the shooting of Jacob Blake, leading to a brief strike across the league?
Milwaukee Bucks
Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in international soccer?
Christine Sinclair