Sports Lit AOW Jeopardy!

Malice at the Palace

100

Who was the player that got a drink thrown at him at the Malice at the Palace

Ron Artest

200

What 2 teams were playing at the event

Pistons and Pacers

300

How many total games were the players suspended for(answer needs to be within 20 games)

146

400

How mauch salary was lost in total among the players suspended

$11 million

500

Who was the fan who threw the drink triggering the interaction between the fans and players

John Green

Players and Fans Safety

100

True or False, a majority of soccer unions feel unsafe during sporting events

True

200

True or False, crime in and around NFL stadiums is a widespread issue

True

300

True or false, fan culture is becoming less violent according to soccer unions

False

400

What percent of NFL fans have been victims of crimes at a stadium?(answer needs to be within 5%)

7.2%

500

How many instances of thrown objects/fireworks were reported over the 2024 soccer season(answer needs to be within 20)

114

Random

100

Are negative player fan interactions still apparent in sports today?

Yes

200

Did Lamar or the fan shove first?

The fan

300

What have sports leagues like the NBA and the NFl done to prevent negative player fan interactions from occuring

Zero tolerance policy, extra security, stricter punishments, etc

400

Name a factor that can trigger fans becoming aggressive 

Alcohol use, heightened sense of belonging, key moments, behavior imitated, loyalty to team

500

What is the punishment for threatening players in any way as a fan in the NBA?

Lifetime ban