Question 1 of 25.
LaDainian Tomlinson broke the National Football League (NFL) record for Most Touchdowns Scored in a Single Season while playing for which team?
1. Dallas Cowboys
2. Denver Broncos
3. San Diego Chargers
4. New York Giants
San Diego Chargers
At the age of 27, Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson achieved a record-breaking 31 touchdowns in the 2006 NFL season while playing for the San Diego Chargers. The record was previously held by Shaun Alexander who had a total of 28 touchdowns.
Question 2 of 25.
What year did Russell Westbrook break the record for the most consecutive triple-doubles in a single season?
1. 2007
2. 2019
3. 2015
4. 2012
2019
The previous record for most consecutive triple-doubles in a single season was held by Philadelphia 76ers player Wilt Chamberlain for 51 years. Chamberlain set the record at 9 during March of the 1967-68 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. Westbrook broke this record when he achieved 11 consecutive triple-doubles from January 22, 2019- February 14, 2019 while playing for Oklahoma City.
Question 3 of 25.
U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) goalkeeper, Tim Howard, holds the record for Most Saves in a World-Cup Tournament with how many total saves?
1. 14
2. 18
3. 16
4. 12
16
The tournament first began keeping track of goal saves in 1966. On July 1, 2014, Tim Howard earned a total of 16 saves against Belgium’s men’s soccer team at the World-Cup making him a Top 3 best goalkeeper in USMNT history. The previous record holder is Ramon Quiroga who earned a total of 13 saves during the 1978 tournament.
Question 4 of 25.
Benjamin “Ben” Simmons became the first rookie in the National Basketball Association (NBA) to record a triple-double in the playoffs since which famous basketball player?
1. Tim Duncan
2. Wilt Chamberlain
3. Magic Johnson
4. Shaquille O’Neal
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson was the 1st rookie to achieve a triple-double while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980 NBA Playoffs. Simmons achieved his triple-double while acquiring no turnovers, this made him the youngest person ever in NBA history to finish a game with a triple-double and 0 turnovers. He broke this record in 2018 during his 1st season with the Philadelphia 76ers in a game against the Miami Heat. He finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
Question 5 of 25.
Which Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star has achieved the most dunks in league history?
1. Michelle Snow
2. Brittany Griner
3. Lisa Leslie
4. Candace Parker
Brittany Griner
Slam Dunks aren’t common in the WNBA and the first dunk in the league was in 2002 by WNBA legend Lisa Leslie. The record for the most dunks was tied at a total of 2 by Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker until 2014. Phoenix Mercury All-Star Brittany Griner beat this record on July 6, 2014 during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks team where she achieved her 3rd career dunk. As of 2019, Griner has achieved a record-breaking 13 dunks.
Question 6 of 25.
Usain Bolt first broke the 100m World record naming him “the fastest man in the world” by running which time?
1. 9.69s
2. 9.65s
3. 9.72s
4. 9.81s
9.69
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Usain Bolt surpassed the previous 100m record time of 9.74s achieved by Asafa Powell in 2007. A pivotal point of this victory is that Bolt actually slowed down to smile at cameras before crossing the finish line in a total of 9.69s. This victory ultimately deemed him as “the fastest man alive”.
Question 7 of 25.
This National Basketball Association (NBA) Champion has beaten the record for Most 3-Pointers in a Single Season three times?
1. Ray Allen
2. Stephen “Steph” Curry
3. Klay Thompson
4. Kyrie Irving
Stephen “Steph” Curry
Stephen “Steph” Curry first broke Ray Allen’s record (269) for Most 3-Pointers in a Single Season when he scored 272 3-pointers during his 2012-13 season with the Golden State Warriors. Curry went on to beat his own record in the 2014-15 season scoring 286 3-pointers. During the following 2015-16 NBA season, Curry achieved the highest single season 3-pointers ever made when he hit a mark of 402 3-pointers. Curry currently holds three spots for the Top 5 single season 3-pointers. His effectiveness at the 3-Pt range earned him the title of “Splash Brothers” alongside Warriors’ teammate Klay Thompson.
Question 8 of 25.
Who was the first player to ever finish in the Top 20 in all major stats for a single season in the National Basketball Association(NBA)?
1. Klay Thompson
2. Kawhi Leonard
3. Lebron James
4. Giannis Antetokoun
Giannis Antetokoun
Giannis Antetokoun, the Milwaukee Bucks point-guard< finished the 2016-17 NBA season with a Top 20 position in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. After only 4 years of playing in the league, the then 22-year old made NBA history by becoming the first to do so. His record-breaking performances on the basketball court have earned him the title of “a freak of nature.”
Question 9 of 25.
Bradley “BWP” Wright-Phillips became the fastest player to score how many goals in Major League Soccer (MLS)?
1. 100
2. 80
3. 90
4. 75
100
The New York Red Bulls’ soccer player made Major League Soccer history by scoring 100 goals faster than any other player. He achieved this milestone at the July 26, 2018 game against DC United.
Question 10 of 25.
Serena Williams has broken the record of every American tennis player in which category?
1. Wimbledon Titles
2. Decorated Olympian
3. Grand Slam Titles
4. French Open Title
Grand Slam Titles
During her win at the 2017 Australian Open Women’s Singles Final, Serena Williams secured her 23rd Grand Slam title. Serena Williams reached her victory while pregnant and defeating her older sister and tennis legend, Venus Williams. This win allowed Serena to reclaim her spot as the world’s No. 1 tennis player. The record for most Grand Slam titles was previously held by Steffi Graf who has a total of 22.
Question 11 of 25.
In 2019, Sha’Carri Richardson broke the collegiate record for the Women’s 100 Meters after a span of how many years?
1. 15
2. 10
3. 26
4. 30
30
The Louisiana State University (LSU) freshman performed at 10.75s during the Women’s 100m in the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Outdoor Track & Field Championship. Her finishing time beat the 1979 record of former LSU student Dawn Sowell (10.78s). Sha’Carri is the top sprinter in collegiate history and her performance surpassed the former World U-20 record of 10.88s. Richardson was able to not only make collegiate history, but world history as well.
Question 12 of 25.
Cameron “Cam” Newton broke the record for most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in which year?
1. 2015
2. 2018
3. 2016
4. 2017
2017
During the September8, 2016 opener against the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton gained his 44th career rushing touchdown. This historic touchdown passed Hall of Famer Steve Young’s previous No. 1 spot with 43 career rushing touchdowns which was held since the merging of the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL). In 2018, he became the 1st quarterback in NFL history to score 50+ rushing touchdowns; As of 2019, he holds the record at a total of 58.
Question 13 of 25.
Whose record did US sprinter break at the 2019 World Athletic Championship?
1. Florence Griffin Joyner
2. Usain Bolt
3. Justin Gatlin
4. Marion Jones
Usain Bolt
USA Olympic sprinter Felix broke Usain Bolt's record after winning her 12th gold medal at the 2019 World Championships on the mixed-gender 4x400m relay team. She now holds the record for the most gold medals at the track and field World Championships.
Question 14 of 25.
In 2017, National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star, Anthony “AD” Davis, surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s All-Star scoring record by scoring how many points?
1. 52
2. 47
3. 36
4. 59
52
On February 19, 2017, AD scored 52 points which led the All-Star West team to victory at the 66th NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, Louisiana. At only 23, his 52-point total became the highest scored points during an All-Star Game and surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s 1962 record of 42 points. This game was also historic because it was the highest-scoring game in NBA history with a final score of 192-182.
Question 15 of 25.
In what year did Emmitt Smith become the National Football League (NFL) player with the Most Career Rushing Touchdowns?
1. 2006
2. 2000
3. 2002
4. 2004
2004
In 2004, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith, scored his 164th rushing touchdown while playing with the Arizona Cardinals. He exceeded Marcus Allen’s previous record of 123 career rushing touchdowns. This was Smith’s retiring year and he ended his career by making NFL history.
Question 16 of 25.
Anderson Silva became the longest reigning champion in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history after holding his title for how long?
1. 12 years
2. 3 years
3. 6+ years
4. 5 years
6+ years
Anderson Silva was crowned as the UFC Middleweight Champion for seven years (2006-2013). He defended his title 10 times during the span of his reign which ultimately ended in December of 2013 during UFC 168 in a match against Chris Weidman. The longest reign was previously held by former UFC Welterweight Champion George St. Pierre whose streak ended in November of 2013 and lasted 5+ years.
Question 17 of 25.
In 2019, Sylvia Fowles broke the all-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) record for most career double-doubles while playing for which team?
1. Atlanta Dream
2. Los Angeles Sparks
3. Chicago Sky
4. Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx
The previous record for career double-doubles was held by WNBA legend Lisa Leslie who achieved a total of 157 double-doubles during her career. In a game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 19, 2019, five-time WNBA All-Star, Sylvia Fowles, scored 14 points and 13 rebounds marking her 158th career double-double.
Question 18 of 25.
Eldrick “Tiger” Woods has had more wins than any other golfer in a single Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour Event at how many total events?
1. 9
2. 5
3. 6
4. 2
6
Tiger Woods has had the most victories in the following PGA tour events more than any other golfer: Arnold Palmer Invitational (8), WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (8), Farmers Insurance Open (7), WGC-Cadillac Championship (7), BMW Championship (5) and the Memorial Tournament (5).
Question 19 of 25.
Freddy Adu, the youngest athlete to play in an American sports league professionally, began his professional career at what age?
1. 17
2. 14
3. 15
4. 16
14
On January 19, 2004, Freddy Adu became the youngest player to sign a professional contract with an American sports team at age 14. Major League Soccer (MLS) signed Freddy Adu during the 2004 Super Draft where he joined the DC United soccer team. Major League Baseball (MLB) player Joe Nuxhall previously held the title when he made his debut into a professional sports league at age 15.
Question 20 of 25.
Lebron James topped which National Basketball Association (NBA) legend’s record for Most Consecutive double figure scoring games?
1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Charles Barkley
3. Wilt Chamberlain
4. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Lebron James first began his streak for double-figure scoring games on January 6, 2007 while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. During a regular season game against the New Orleans Pelicans in March of 2018, James ended his double-figure scoring streak with a total of 867 consecutive games over an 11-year span. Michael Jordan previously held the record with a total of 787 consecutive games and his streak ended in December of 2001 while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
Question 21 of 25.
Which National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Player holds the record for youngest Most Valuable Player (MVP) in NBA history?
1. Derrick Rose
2. Lebron James
3. Kevin Durant
4. Russell Westbrook
Derrick Rose
This record was previously held by Wes Unseld, the star of the present-day Washington Wizards who won MVP for the 1968-69 season at age 23. In 2011, Derrick Rose became the youngest player in the NBA to be crowned MVP while playing for the Chicago Bulls. Rose was just 22 and was the first player since Michael Jordan to win the title while playing for the Bulls.
Question 22 of 25.
Cori “Coco” Gauff is the youngest player to ever qualify for which major tennis tournament?
1. Australian Open
2. Wimbledon
3. U.S. Open
4. French Open
Wimbledon
Teen tennis sensation Coco Gauff hit the national spotlight when she made headlines for qualifying for the main tournament at Wimbledon. At age 15, Coco was the 12th youngest to play at the 2019 Summer Wimbledon main draw but was the only player of those 12 to make it through qualifications. In her debut match, she beat tennis legend and five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams.
Question 23 of 25.
Which baseball star broke Hall of Famer Hank Aaron’s record for Most Home Runs Hit in Career?
1. Ken Griffey Jr.
2. Barry Bonds
3. Vladimir Guerrero
4. David Ortiz
Barry Bonds
The 7-time MVP beat out Hank Aaron’s record on August 7, 2007 when he scored his 756th home run. Barry Bonds would go on to achieve a total of 762 home runs in his 22-year career. Hank Aaron previously held the record with 755 home runs. Bonds also beat the record for single-season home runs in 2001 hitting 73 home runs in the season.
Question 24 of 25.
Gabrielle “Gabby”Douglas became the first woman of color to win gold in an all-around competition at which event?
1. 2012 Summer Olympics
2. 2018 U.S. Gymnastics Championships
3. 2017 Women’s NCAA Championships
4. 2016 Summer Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas made history as the first woman of color to win Olympic gold in the individual all-around competition at just 16 years old. The break-out star went on to lead her team to win team gold medals at both the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics which was the 1st gold medal for an American women’s gymnastics team since 1996. Her historic performance at the 2012 Olympics would also earn her a cover on a July 2012 edition of Sports Illustrated.
Question 25 of 25.
This All-Star National Basketball Association (NBA) player was the first to win the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) title by unanimous vote?
1. James Harden
2. Tim Duncan
3. Stephen “Steph” Curry
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Stephen “Steph” Curry
Steph Curry received this honor after finishing with a record-breaking 2015-16 season making him the 1st two-time MVP in the Warriors franchise history. He led his Golden State Warriors team to a 73-9 record marking the most successful regular season in NBA history. Curry also landed the historic record for most 3-Pts made in a single season scoring over 400 3-Pt shots during the season. Shaquille O’Neal and Lebron James are the only two players to get close to a unanimous decision; both were only one vote away from the mark.
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