US Sports Trivia

How long is a marathon?

• 26.2 miles

• 22.2 miles

• 35.2 miles

• 16.2 miles

What is Muhammad Ali’s real name?

• Oliver McCall

• James Smith

• Cassius Clay

• Samuel Peters

Answer explanation

6 March 1964: Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali

For Ali, the name Cassius Clay was a name associated with the slave trade, even though he was named after his father who was named after Cassius Marcellus Clay, a 19th century abolitionist.

Which sport uses "Love" as a score?

• golf

• bowling

• pool

• tennis

What is the record for red cards given in a single soccer game?

• 12

• 6

• 24

• 36

Answer explanation

In 2011, referee Damien Rubino set a world record by giving out THIRTY-SIX (36) red cards in a single match between Claypole and Victoriano Arenas. After a brawl erupted, Rubino sent off all 22 players, every substitute and some technical staff.

What NFL team has the most Super Bowl appearances?

• Kansas City Chiefs

• New England Patriots

• Pittsburgh Steelers

• Denver Broncos

In the sport of scoccer, According to the official FIFA rulebook, how long can a goalkeeper hold the ball?

• 10 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 8 seconds

• 6 seconds

How many Major League Baseball (MLB) teams are there?

• 23

• 41

• 30

• 50

Which US state had the first professional baseball team?

• Ohio

• New York

• Minnesota

• Iowa

How many basketballs are sent to each NBA team to use during their whole season?

• 100

• 72

• 55

• 28

The following words are associated with which sport?

Bar Down, Biscuit, Cherry Picker, Icing, Checking

• Bowling

• Figure Skating

• Shuffel Board

• Hockey