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What is it called when a soccer player kicks the ball into their own goal by accident?
Misplay
Foul Goal
Self-Goal
Own Goal
2
What is the fastest racquet sport in the world?
Badminton
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
3
What is it called when a pitcher throws four balls to a batter?
Foul Ball
Balk
Strikeout
Walk
4
What is the term for scoring three goals in one game?
Three-Point Play
Hat Trick
Trifecta
Triple Play
5
What is the name of the area where the pitcher stands?
Circle
Mound
Dugout
Plate
6
What is it called when a defender catches a pass meant for an offensive player?
Turnover
Fumble Recovery
Interception
Pick-Six
7
How many players are on the field for each soccer team?
12
9
10
11
8
What is the name of the championship game in the NFL?
Stanley Cup
NBA Finals
Super Bowl
World Cup
9
What is the circular line on a basketball court called?
Three-Point Line
Key
Free-Throw Line
Center Circle
10
What does ERA stand for in baseball?
Error Rate Analysis
Earned Run Average
Extra Runs Allowed
Every Run Counts
11
What is it called when a player scores and is fouled, earning one free throw?
And-One
Technical Foul
Bonus Shot
Free Shot
12
How many bases are on a baseball field?
3
6
4
5
13
What is a “no-hitter”?
A game where no runs are scored
A game where one team has no hits
A game with no errors
A game with no foul balls
14
Which sport is often called “the beautiful game”?
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
Rugby
15
Which sport uses a ball and pins?
Bowling
Cricket
soccer
Rugby
16
What is it called when a player scores four goals in one game?
Quadrupal Goal
Poker
Double Brace
Super Hat Trick
17
In what sport can you score a “hole in one”?
Baseball
Tennis
Golf
Archery
18
What is the term for the start of play in soccer?
Serve
Kickoff
Throw-In
Tip-Off
19
How many players are on a basketball team on the court?
3
7
6
5
20
What does MVP stand for in sports?
Most Versatile Player
Most Victorious Player
Most Vibrant Player
Most Valuable Player
21
How many referees are on the field in a professional soccer game?
3
4
2
1
22
What is the name of the area under the basketball hoop?
Circle
Key
Lane
Arc
23
What is it called when all the bases are loaded, and the batter hits a home run?
Perfect Hit
Grand Slam
Full Circle
Triple Play
24
In what sport do athletes compete in a velodrome?
Swimming
Running
Rowing
Cycling
25
What is the name of the kick after a touchdown?
Field Goal
Extra Point
Safety Kick
Drop Kick
26
How long is a professional basketball game (NBA) divided into quarters?
8 Minutes per Quarter
15 Minutes per Quarter
10 Minutes per Quarter
12 Minutes per Quarter
27
In which sport would you perform a “slam dunk”?
Soccer
Baseball
Volleyball
Basketball
28
How many players are on the field for each team in football?
10
12
9
11
29
What is the international soccer tournament held every four years?
MLS Cup
FIFA World Cup
Copa America
UEFA Champions League
30
Which sport uses a pommel horse?
Polo
Gymnastics
Equestrian
Wrestling
31
How many points is a touchdown worth?
7
8
6
3
32
What is the only sport played on the moon?
Tennis
Soccer
Basketball
Golf
33
What is the name of the defensive player behind home plate?
Catcher
Pitcher
Shortstop
Outfielder
34
What is it called when a quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage?
Interception
Tackle
Sack
Fumble
35
What is the maximum score in 10-pin bowling?
200
400
250
300
36
How long is an Olympic swimming pool?
75 Meters
100 Meters
50 Meters
25 Meters
37
Who holds the record for the most career points in NBA history?
Kareen Abdul-Jabbar
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
38
Which sport uses the term “love” in scoring?
Volleyball
Golf
Tennis
Soccer
39
What is the national summer sport of Canada?
Ice Hockey
Baseball
Lacrosse
Soccer
40
How many points is a three-pointer worth?
1
4
2
3
41
What is it called when a batter hits the ball out of the park?
Strike
Ground Ball
Double Play
Home Run
42
What color are the goalposts in American football?
Red
Black
White
Yellow
43
What piece of equipment is used in tennis?
Paddle
Club
Bat
Racket
44
What does FIFA stand for?
Football International Federal Alliance
Federation Internationale de Football Association
Federation of International Football Associations
Football International Federation Association
45
What is the violation called when a player moves with the ball without dribbling?
Traveling
Foul
Double Dribble
Pivoting
46
What is the term for bouncing the ball while moving in basketball?
Dribbling
Passing
Layup
Shooting
47
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
Wilt Chamberlain
Michael Jordan
James Smith
48
How many holes are there in a standard round of golf?
18
9
12
21
49
Which player is allowed to use their hands during regular play in soccer?
Forward
Midfielder
Goalkeeper
Defender
50
Which MLB team has the most World Series championships?
Los Angeles Dodgers
Bost Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
51
How many strikes does it take to strike out?
4
5
3
2
52
What is the most popular sport in the world?
Cricket
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
53
Which sport is known as “America’s pastime”?
Hockey
Basketball
Baseball
Football
54
What is the name of the equipment used to hit the puck in hockey?
Paddle
Club
Bat
Stick
55
In which sport can players earn a “perfect 10” score?
Gymnastics
All of the Above
Figure Skating
Diving
56
What is the term for a shot that hits the backboard and goes into the basket?
Bank Shot
Layup
Hook Shot
Free Throw
57
In what sport do players use a shuttlecock?
Tennis
Badminton
Volleyball
Table Tennis
58
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Italy
Germany
Argentina
Brazil
59
What is the name of the player who defends the goal in soccer?
Striker
Defender
Goalkeeper
Midfielder
60
Which country is known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games?
Greece
Egypt
China
Italy
