General Awareness

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

Who is the quarterback for the New England Patriots?

  1. Eli Manning

  2. Payton Manning

  3. Tom Brady

  4. Drew Brees
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tom Brady was the long-time starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. The other players listed are either retired or played for different teams.

Multiple choice

Who is on the cover of Madden '16?

  1. O'Neil Jr.

  2. Richard Sherman

  3. Odell Beckham Jr.

  4. Owen Jr.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Odell Beckham Jr. was the featured athlete on the cover of the video game Madden NFL 16. The other players were either on different covers or not featured.

Multiple choice

What team hasn't been to the superbowl?

  1. Cleveland Browns

  2. Pittsburgh Steelers

  3. Oakland Raiders

  4. New York Giants
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cleveland Browns are one of the few NFL franchises that have never appeared in a Super Bowl. The other teams listed have all appeared in and won at least one Super Bowl.

Multiple choice

What pitcher is also known as "The King"?

  1. Hisashi Iwakuma

  2. Babe Ruth

  3. Madison Bumgarner

  4. Felix Hernandez
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Felix Hernandez, the long-time pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, is widely known by the nickname King Felix or The King. The other pitchers listed have different nicknames or none as prominent.

Multiple choice

Who is the 2015 NBA MVP?

  1. Lebron James

  2. Kawhi Leonard

  3. Steph Curry

  4. Russell Westbrook
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2014-2015 season. The other players listed did not win the award that year.

Multiple choice

NFL team with the only perfect season?

  1. Patriots

  2. Packers

  3. Dolphins

  4. Redskins
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only NFL team to complete a perfect season, finishing with a 14-0 regular season and winning the Super Bowl.

Multiple choice

The Sydney Thunder won BBL05, but who did they beat?

  1. Melbourne Stars

  2. Hobart Hurricanes

  3. Sydney Sixers

  4. Adelaide Strikers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars in the final of the 2015/16 Big Bash League (BBL05) to win their first title.

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Which African American won 4 Gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and was termed the fastest man on the planet?

  1. Bessie Coleman

  2. Paul Robeson

  3. Jesse Owens

  4. Herbert Clark Hoover
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Jesse Owens won 5 Gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, undermining Hitler's claim that whites were the superior race.
  • Owens worked for under privileged children and was eventually awarded the USA Medal of freedom in 1976.
Multiple choice

Kobe Bryant played for?

  1. Chicago Bulls

  2. Orlando Magic

  3. New York Knicks

  4. LA Lakers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-year professional basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the franchise.

Multiple choice

In what sport do you win the Stanley Cup?

  1. MLB

  2. NFL

  3. NHL

  4. MSL
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the winner of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs. It is one of the most prestigious trophies in professional sports.

Multiple choice

Which two teams have won the most Super Bowls?

  1. Patriots and 76ers

  2. Steelers and Patriots

  3. Cowboys and Giants

  4. Packers and Panthers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots are tied for the most Super Bowl wins, with six championships each.

Multiple choice

What team won the first World Series in 1903?

  1. Dallas Mavericks

  2. NY Yankees

  3. Boston Americans

  4. Philadephia Phillies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Boston Americans (later known as the Red Sox) defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first modern World Series in 1903.