ESPN 2008 Sports Quiz Part 1

The given answer, "True," is correct because the statement is stating that the match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at Wimbledon was the longest men's singles final in the tournament's history.

The statement is false. Tiger Woods did not win the US Open on a torn ACL that was suffered during a horseback riding mishap. It is important to fact-check information before accepting it as true.

Gene Upshaw holds the record for being the only player to have appeared in 3 Super Bowls in 3 different decades for the same team. This means that he played in the Super Bowl representing the same team in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. No other player has achieved this feat, making the statement true.

Roger Clemens claims that his trainer injected him with Vitamin B-12 and lidocaine.

The statement suggests that the Phillies won another World Series, and the question asks if Jamie Moyer was drafted the same year the Phillies won their last one. However, since the answer is "False," it implies that Jamie Moyer was not drafted in the same year the Phillies won their last World Series.

Paul Pierce is the correct answer because he was the only player who was originally drafted by the Celtics and remained with the team when they won the NBA Championship over the Lakers. This means that he was a part of the Celtics organization from the beginning and played a significant role in their championship victory.

Danica Patrick is a retired professional racing driver who competed in the IndyCar Series. She won her first IndyCar race at the Twin Ring Motegi in Japan, which was known as the Japan 300. Therefore, the statement that Danica Patrick won her first IndyCar race at the Japan 300 is true.

Don Zimmer threw out the first pitch before the Rays beat the Red Sox in game 7 of the ALCS.

Ohio State was leading at the end of the 1st quarter in LSU's 38-24 win over Ohio State.

Bernard Pollard is the correct answer because he is known for hitting Tom Brady during a game, causing a serious knee injury that sidelined Brady for the entire 2008 season. This hit had a significant impact on Brady's career and the New England Patriots' season.

Jimmie Johnson won his 3rd straight Championship by winning more races in his first 26 starts compared to the 10-event chase. This implies that he had a stronger performance and achieved more victories earlier in the season, leading to his overall success in the championship.

Misty MayTreanor is the correct answer because she got a tattoo in honor of Jason Kidd's number 5. This suggests that Misty MayTreanor is a fan or admirer of Jason Kidd and wanted to pay tribute to him by permanently marking her body with a tattoo of his number.

Dara Torres competed in her first games in 1984.

The question is asking for the lane in which Usain Bolt was positioned for his 100-meter final race. The given answer, "4," suggests that Bolt was in lane 4 during the race.

Spencer Hamilton was not a member of the USA Men's volleyball team that won the gold medal. The question implies that there were some tragic events that the team had to overcome in order to win the gold, but it does not provide any specific details about these tragedies.

In the final 1:15 of regulation, Memphis missed a total of 4 foul shots.

Winstrol is a performance-enhancing drug commonly used in horse racing. It is known to increase muscle mass and improve endurance. When Big Brown lost the 3rd race, his trainers stopped giving him Winstrol, suggesting that the drug may have been a contributing factor to his previous successes.

Annika Sorenstam retired with a total of 10 major titles. However, the question specifically asks how many of her 72 titles were won in 2008. The answer is 3, indicating that she won 3 major titles in that particular year.

Edinson Volquez was one of the players traded for Josh Hamilton to the Reds. The question states that one of the players traded for Hamilton made the NL All-Star team, and the correct answer is Edinson Volquez.

During the Patriots, Giants Super Bowl, after the David Tyree catch, Troy Aikman's immediate reaction was "Oh my god." This exclamation likely signifies his astonishment and amazement at the incredible catch made by Tyree. It suggests that Aikman was taken aback by the skill and athleticism displayed in that moment.

Italy, China, and South Korea are the correct group of three countries because the question states that only 9 countries won as many gold medals as Michael Phelps, who won 8 gold medals. The other three options include either Canada, Russia, or the United States, which are not part of the correct group.

Gabriel Saez was the jockey for Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby. After finishing 2nd in the race, unfortunately, Eight Belles broke both of her ankles.

Hunter Mahan earned the most points for the winning US Ryder Cup team.