The Sports Quiz

Question 1

Motown Muscle, Philadelphia Hitmen and Las Vegas High Rollers are all professional team names for which sport?

Accepted Answer

bowling

Question 2

Jake Matlala was the world's shortest ever pro boxing world champion. What was his nickname?

Accepted Answer

Baby

Question 3

Which sport do the Pittsburgh Penguins play?

Accepted Answer

ice hockey

Question 4

What are the Ashes made of?

Accepted Answer

a burnt cricket bail

Question 5

Bullman, Harry the Harbour Dog and Daddy Cool are mascots in whihc sport?

Accepted Answer

rugby league

Question 6

In which county is the Open golf course Sandwich?

Accepted Answer

Kent

Question 7

The first Grand National in 1839 was won by a horse called.....?

Accepted Answer

lottery

Question 8

Which football team does ex-boxer Ricky Hatton support?

Accepted Answer

Man City

Question 9

A good walk spoiled is how author mark Twain described this sport?

Accepted Answer

golf

Question 10

The Baggies have another nickname regularly used. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Throstles

Question 11

How many dimples are there on the average golf ball?

Accepted Answer

336

Question 12

The new Zealand men's basketabll team are nicknamed....

Accepted Answer

The Tall Blacks

Question 13

The film Million Dollar Baby won multiple Oscars, but what sport did it depict?

Accepted Answer

boxing

Question 14

Gary and Phil Neville's father's name is....?

Accepted Answer

Neville

Question 15

How long is the ball 'in play' during an everage baseball match?

Accepted Answer

18 minutes

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