ESPN 2008 Sports Quiz Part 2
ESPN's 2008 sports quiz part 2, good luck and enjoy.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who finished 3rd in the Olympics all around event?
- A.
Huang Xu
- B.
Cheng Fei
- C.
Yang Yin
- D.
Yao Ming
Correct Answer
B. Cheng FeiExplanation
Cheng Fei finished 3rd in the Olympics all-around event.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Barry Bonds offered to pay a team to let him play?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
There is no evidence or information provided to suggest that Barry Bonds offered to pay a team to let him play. Therefore, the answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who did Jon Lester throw a no hitter against?
- A.
Pirates
- B.
Royals
- C.
Orioles
- D.
Yankees
- E.
A's
Correct Answer
B. RoyalsExplanation
Jon Lester threw a no-hitter against the Royals.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for playoff MVP?
- A.
Henrik Zetterberg
- B.
Sidney Crosby
- C.
Chris Osgood
- D.
Datsyuk
- E.
Malkin
Correct Answer
A. Henrik ZetterbergExplanation
Henrik Zetterberg won the Conn Smythe trophy for playoff MVP.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which one of the following did Candace Parker not do in 2008?
- A.
WNBA Title
- B.
WNBA Rookie of the Year
- C.
Olympic gold medal
- D.
NCAA Title
- E.
Have a baby
Correct Answer
A. WNBA TitleExplanation
In 2008, Candace Parker achieved several accomplishments, including winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, earning an Olympic gold medal, and securing an NCAA Title. However, she did not win a WNBA Title in that year.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Spain's euro win over Germany was the country's first major soccer title?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because Spain had won a major soccer title before their victory over Germany in the Euros. Spain had previously won the UEFA European Championship in 1964. Therefore, the statement that the Euro win over Germany was Spain's first major soccer title is incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is Padraig Harringtons distant cousin?
- A.
Al Harrington
- B.
Joey Harrington
- C.
Othella Harrington
- D.
Bono
- E.
Derek Jeter
Correct Answer
B. Joey HarringtonExplanation
Joey Harrington is Padraig Harrington's distant cousin. This means that they are related, but not closely related. It is likely that they share a common ancestor, but their family connection is not immediate or direct.Rate this question:
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- 8.
K-Rod broke the MLB saves record what was his final save total?
- A.
60
- B.
62
- C.
63
- D.
61
- E.
59
Correct Answer
B. 62Explanation
K-Rod broke the MLB saves record with a final save total of 62.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many total minutes did Alabama trail during its 11-0 start?
- A.
1:15
- B.
5:11
- C.
11:15
- D.
15:11
- E.
11:05
Correct Answer
A. 1:15Explanation
Alabama trailed for a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes during its 11-0 start.Rate this question:
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- 10.
For the first time since 1906 the Cubs and White Sox made the playoffs. How many win's did they have combined?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
0
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
The correct answer is 1 because the question asks for the combined number of wins that the Cubs and White Sox had in the playoffs. Since it is stated that this is the first time since 1906 that both teams made the playoffs, it implies that they had not previously made it together, therefore they had no previous combined wins.Rate this question:
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- 11.
When the Supersonics moved to Oklahoma City what potential nickname did the team not trademark?
- A.
Energy
- B.
Wind
- C.
Bison
- D.
Tumbleweed
Correct Answer
D. TumbleweedExplanation
The Supersonics moved to Oklahoma City and trademarked potential nicknames such as Energy, Wind, and Bison. However, they did not trademark the nickname Tumbleweed.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who won this year's tour de france?
- A.
Carlos Sastre
- B.
Juan Gomez
- C.
Mike Swanson
- D.
Johan Luis
- E.
Lance Armstrong
Correct Answer
A. Carlos SastreExplanation
Carlos Sastre won this year's Tour de France.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Dale Jr left his Dad's company and left Mark Martin as the lead driver. Who finished better during the season?
- A.
Dale Jr
- B.
Mark Martin
Correct Answer
B. Mark MartinExplanation
Mark Martin finished better during the season because Dale Jr left his Dad's company, implying that he may have faced some challenges or changes in his career. Therefore, Mark Martin, who remained as the lead driver, had a better performance and achieved better results throughout the season.Rate this question:
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- 14.
When CC became a brewer his 7 complete games topped every other NL team's season total?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
CC becoming a brewer and his 7 complete games topping every other NL team's season total suggests that CC performed exceptionally well as a pitcher. His 7 complete games surpassed the total number of complete games achieved by any other team in the National League. This indicates CC's dominance and skill in completing games as a pitcher, making the statement true.Rate this question:
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- 15.
During Kerry Collins 10-0 start what week did Collins pass for 200 yards for the first time?
- A.
Week 2
- B.
Week 4
- C.
Week 8
- D.
Week 10
- E.
Week 12
Correct Answer
D. Week 10Explanation
Kerry Collins passed for 200 yards for the first time in Week 10. This means that in the first nine weeks of the season, he did not reach the 200-yard passing mark. It was not until Week 10 that he achieved this milestone.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What is Stephen Curry's teammates Bryant Barr's nickname?
- A.
The Phantom Menace
- B.
The Red Manace
- C.
The White Lobster
- D.
The Candied Yam
- E.
The Red Rocket
Correct Answer
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- 17.
How old was the alleged Chinese gymnist that was underage?
- A.
15
- B.
14
- C.
16
- D.
17
- E.
18
Correct Answer
C. 16Explanation
The alleged Chinese gymnast that was underage was 16 years old.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Manchester United vs Chelsea was the first ever all England final?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given answer is true because the statement is correct. Manchester United vs Chelsea was indeed the first ever all England final. This means that both teams competing in the final match were from England.Rate this question:
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- 19.
How many world records did the Speedo LZR Race suit help break?
- A.
11
- B.
45
- C.
23
- D.
417
- E.
37
Correct Answer
C. 23Explanation
The Speedo LZR Race suit helped break 23 world records.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Who won more games Mike D Antoni with the Suns in 2007-08 or Isian Thomas 2006-07, 2007-08 season's combined?
- A.
D' Antoni
- B.
Thomas
Correct Answer
B. ThomasExplanation
Isiah Thomas won more games in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons combined.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Kyle Busch won 8 of 26 sprint races and led 1,633 laps. How many laps did he lead during the chase?
- A.
0
- B.
40
- C.
102
- D.
410
- E.
217
Correct Answer
B. 40Explanation
Since the question asks how many laps Kyle Busch led during the chase, and there is no information given about the number of laps he led during the chase, we can conclude that he did not lead any laps during the chase. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.Rate this question:
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- 22.
In the Dolphins wildcate formation where does left tackle Jake Long lineup?
- A.
Center
- B.
Fullback
- C.
Outside the right tackle
- D.
Left tackle
- E.
Tight End
Correct Answer
C. Outside the right tackleExplanation
In the Dolphins wildcat formation, left tackle Jake Long lines up outside the right tackle. This positioning allows Long to provide additional blocking support on the right side of the offensive line, creating more opportunities for the running back or quarterback to make plays on that side of the field. By lining up outside the right tackle, Long can effectively seal off the edge and protect against any potential pass rush from that side.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Who scored the winning goal in a shootout inthe NHL's first outdoor game in the United States?
- A.
Colby Armstrong
- B.
Brian Campbell
- C.
Evgeni Malkin
- D.
Sidney Crosby
- E.
Gary Roberts
Correct Answer
D. Sidney CrosbyExplanation
Sidney Crosby scored the winning goal in a shootout in the NHL's first outdoor game in the United States.Rate this question:
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