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100

In basketball, what term describes a shot that bounces off the backboard and into the hoop?

Bank Shot

100

Which hockey team has a tradition of throwing an octopus onto the ice during playoff games?

Soccer or Football

100

This NBA franchise began as an expansion team in the 1974–75 season in the city of New Orleans . They relocated from New Orleans to Salt Lake City on June 8, 1979.

The Utah Jazz

100

North Carolina and this team, only separated by 8 miles,  play in The Tobacco Road rivalry every year

Duke Blue Devils

100

Which famous basketball player starred in the 1996 movie "Space Jam" alongside Looney Tunes characters?

Michael Jordan

200

In boxing, what is the term for a fight that ends without a clear winner, typically due to judges' scoring?

Draw

200

Which American football team performs the "Lambeau Leap" tradition after scoring a touchdown at their home stadium?

Green Bay Packers

200

Harvard University is located in the city of Cambridge in this state.

Massachussets

200

Michigan vs. Ohio State is played the last Saturday in November at noon in this college football rivalry (which Michigan has won 3 straight)

The Game

200

Named after this tree the Indiana State basketball lost a heartbreaker in OT last night in the NIT Championship.

Sycamores

300

What term is used in golf to describe hitting the ball into the hole with one stroke less than par?

A Birdie

300

This college football team starts off every home game by "running with Ralphie" the buffalo. 

University of Colorado

300

The Los Angeles Angles actually play in this city, and have ever since 1966

Anaheim

300

Auburn and Alabama play every year in this college football rivalry, if Auburn wins they "Roll Toomers Corner"

Iron Bowl

300

Which song by Survivor is synonymous with the movie "Rocky III" and became a motivational anthem for athletes?

Eye of the Tiger

400

In Hockey, what is the term for a situation where a player scores three goals in a single game?

Hast Trick

400

What baseball team has a tradition of playing "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond during the middle of the eighth inning of every home game?

Boston Red Sox

400

Under the threat of eminent domain from the city of Baltimore, the franchise moved to Indianapolis in the middle of the night on March 29, 1984

The Colts

400

Oklahoma vs. Texas play in this historic rivalry that has had major implications on post season success. 

Red River Rivalry

400

The NCAA Final Four is being played this weekend, next week NCAA Hockey will play their semi-final round called this. 

The Frozen Four

500

A tennis or volleyball serve that the receiver fails to touch.  

Ace

500

Which hockey team has a tradition of throwing an octopus onto the ice during playoff games?

Detroit Red Wings

500

The first modern Olympics were held in this city, in 1896. 

Athens, Greece

500

Navy, Army, and Air Force play for this trophy every year named after the President of the United States

The Commander-in-Chief Trophy

500

Dr. J is a Philly legend, but this is his legal name. 

Julius Erving

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