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Sports History and Awards

2,106 Questions

Sports history and awards cover significant records, national and international tournaments, and prestigious trophies across various games. The questions focus on historical milestones, player achievements, and championships in basketball, football, and other sports. This category is frequently tested in the general awareness sections of competitive exams.

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Sports History and Awards Questions

Multiple choice

What was the name of the scandal that involved illegal payments to college basketball players in the United States?

  1. The FBI College Basketball Corruption Scandal

  2. The NCAA Basketball Scandal

  3. The Point Shaving Scandal

  4. The Black Sox Scandal
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Explanation

The FBI College Basketball Corruption Scandal involved illegal payments to college basketball players and coaches, leading to the arrest and conviction of several individuals.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the scandal that involved illegal payments to college basketball players in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s?

  1. The FBI College Basketball Corruption Scandal

  2. The NCAA Basketball Scandal

  3. The Point Shaving Scandal

  4. The Black Sox Scandal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Point Shaving Scandal involved illegal payments to college basketball players to intentionally lose games, leading to the arrest and conviction of several players and coaches.

Multiple choice

Which athlete became the first African-American to win the Masters golf tournament?

  1. Tiger Woods

  2. Lee Elder

  3. Charlie Sifford

  4. Jim Dent
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Explanation

Tiger Woods broke the color barrier at the Masters in 1997, becoming the first African-American to win the tournament.

Multiple choice

Which team won the World Series in 2004 after trailing 3-0 in the American League Championship Series?

  1. Boston Red Sox

  2. New York Yankees

  3. St. Louis Cardinals

  4. Chicago White Sox
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Explanation

The Boston Red Sox became the first team in Major League Baseball history to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.

Multiple choice

Which team won the Super Bowl in 2017 after overcoming a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter?

  1. New England Patriots

  2. Atlanta Falcons

  3. Pittsburgh Steelers

  4. Green Bay Packers
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Explanation

The New England Patriots came back from a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.

Multiple choice

Which team won the NBA championship in 2016 after overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals?

  1. Cleveland Cavaliers

  2. Golden State Warriors

  3. San Antonio Spurs

  4. Oklahoma City Thunder
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Explanation

The Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals.

Multiple choice

Which team won the World Series in 2019 after being down 3-1 in the American League Division Series?

  1. Washington Nationals

  2. Houston Astros

  3. New York Yankees

  4. Los Angeles Dodgers
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Explanation

The Washington Nationals became the second team in Major League Baseball history to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win a playoff series.

Multiple choice

Which team won the Stanley Cup in 2019 after being down 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final?

  1. St. Louis Blues

  2. Boston Bruins

  3. San Jose Sharks

  4. Vegas Golden Knights
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Explanation

The St. Louis Blues became the first team in NHL history to come back from a 3-2 deficit to win the Stanley Cup Final.

Multiple choice

Which team won the NBA championship in 2020 after being down 3-1 in the NBA Finals?

  1. Los Angeles Lakers

  2. Miami Heat

  3. Boston Celtics

  4. Milwaukee Bucks
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Explanation

The Los Angeles Lakers became the second team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals.

Multiple choice

Which iconic sports film, released in 1983, is based on the true story of Indian hockey player Balbir Singh Sr. and India's victory at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Lagaan

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Soorma
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Explanation

Chak De! India, directed by Shimit Amin, tells the story of Kabir Khan, a former hockey player who returns to coach the Indian women's hockey team to victory at the World Cup.

Multiple choice

Which player was involved in the "Malice at the Palace" brawl during an NBA game in 2004?

  1. Ron Artest

  2. Stephen Jackson

  3. Jermaine O'Neal

  4. Ben Wallace
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Explanation

Ron Artest was involved in the "Malice at the Palace" brawl during an NBA game in 2004.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the horse that was disqualified from the 1968 Kentucky Derby after a controversial photo finish?

  1. Dancer's Image

  2. Forward Pass

  3. Majestic Prince

  4. Dust Commander
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Explanation

Dancer's Image was disqualified from the 1968 Kentucky Derby after a controversial photo finish.

Multiple choice

Which player was involved in the "Black Sox Scandal" during the 1919 World Series?

  1. Shoeless Joe Jackson

  2. Eddie Cicotte

  3. Happy Felsch

  4. Chick Gandil
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Explanation

Shoeless Joe Jackson was involved in the "Black Sox Scandal" during the 1919 World Series.

Multiple choice

Which player was involved in the "Malice at the Palace" brawl during an NBA game in 2004?

  1. Ron Artest

  2. Stephen Jackson

  3. Jermaine O'Neal

  4. Ben Wallace
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Explanation

Ron Artest was involved in the "Malice at the Palace" brawl during an NBA game in 2004.

Multiple choice

Which Super Bowl was the most watched in history?

  1. Super Bowl XLIX

  2. Super Bowl LI

  3. Super Bowl LII

  4. Super Bowl LVI
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Super Bowl LVI in 2022 was the most watched in history, with an average audience of 112.3 million viewers.