Football
In a standard NFL game, this is the total number of on-field officials enforcing rules, spotting the ball, and throwing flags.
What is seven?
This term describes a pitch that curves sharply as it approaches the plate, often fooling batters.
What is a curveball?
This surface, used at Wimbledon, is known for producing a faster game with low bounces.
What is grass?
The area near the basket where taller players usually score is called this.
What is the paint?
This term describes a score of one stroke under par on a hole.
What is a birdie?
This penalty is enforced when an offensive lineman moves more than one yard downfield before a forward pass is thrown.
What is illegal man downfield?
In MLB, this is the minimum number of innings a game must last to be considered official.
What is five innings?
This female player holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era and is known for her powerful serve-and-volley game.
Who is Serena Williams?
If a player dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again, this violation is called.
What is a double dribble?
In swimming, this stroke, introduced in the 1930s, is known for its simultaneous arm movement and dolphin-like kick.
What is the butterfly?
Known for its flashy uniforms and fast-paced offense, this Pac-12 program plays its home games at Autzen Stadium.
Who are the Oregon Ducks?
In MLB history, this pitcher threw a perfect game in both the American and National Leagues, a feat no one else has done.
Who is Jim Bunning?
In 2008, this player won one of the longest matches in tennis history at Wimbledon, lasting over 11 hours across three days.
Who is John Isner?
In the NBA, this is the maximum time allowed for a team to attempt a shot after gaining possession.
What is the shot clock (24 seconds)?
In ten-pin bowling, this rule determines that a foul is called if the bowler crosses this during delivery, and the frame is scored as zero regardless of pins knocked down.
What is the foul line?
This quarterback holds the NFL record for most passing yards in a single season (5,477).
Who is Peyton Manning?
This team, originally based in Brooklyn broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson.
Who are the Dodgers?
Tennis returned to the Olympics in this year after a 64-year absence.
What is 1988?
This NBA team, founded in 1946, is the league’s oldest continuously operating franchise.
Who are the Boston Celtics?
In lacrosse, this is the area where a goalie defends and opposing players cannot step unless the ball is loose.
What is the crease?
This unofficial football term describes when the same player scores a touchdown and the ensuing two-point conversion on the same drive.
What is an octopus?
This obscure rule allows a runner to advance one base when the batter hits a fair ball that passes through or is touched by an infielder without being caught.
What is the infield-fly rule?
If a player’s hat or clothing accidentally falls on the court and interferes with a ball in play, this rule can be invoked.
What is the hindrance rule?
This guard became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double.
Who is Luka Dončić?
In polo, this term refers to a foul committed when a player crosses another’s path in a way that could endanger horse or rider, often resulting in a penalty shot.
What is a ride-off foul?