Sports Trivia Questions and Answers

40 sports trivia questions with answers: basketball, American football, baseball, hockey, tennis, golf, rugby, athletics and more.

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Formula 1 QuizSports · Worldwide · 10 questions

How high is a basketball hoop?
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10 feet (3.05 m)
It has been that height since the 1890s. Source
How many quarters are in an NBA game?
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4
Each quarter lasts 12 minutes. Source
What is a 'triple-double' in basketball?
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Double figures in three stats in one game
Points, rebounds and assists are the usual three. Source
Who holds the NBA record for career assists?
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John Stockton
He played his whole career for the Utah Jazz. Source
With which team did Michael Jordan end his playing career?
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Washington Wizards
He retired for the third and final time in 2003. Source
What is the top women's basketball league in the US?
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The WNBA
It began in 1997. Source
In American football, how many downs does a team get to gain 10 yards?
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4
Teams often punt on fourth down. Source
In American football, which position throws most of the passes?
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Quarterback
The quarterback starts almost every play with the ball. Source
How many bases does a baseball diamond have, counting home plate?
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4
The bases are 90 feet apart. Source
Which Japanese star is famous for both pitching and hitting in Major League Baseball?
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Shohei Ohtani
He has won several MVP awards as a two-way player. Source
Which trophy is awarded to the NHL champions?
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The Stanley Cup
It's the oldest trophy in North American pro sport. Source
In ice hockey, how long does a player spend in the penalty box for a minor penalty?
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2 minutes
A major penalty is five minutes. Source

Which hockey player was nicknamed 'The Great One'?
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Wayne Gretzky
He holds the NHL record for career points. Source
In which country did modern ice hockey develop?
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Canada
The first indoor game was in Montreal in 1875. Source
Which Grand Slam tennis tournament is played in New York?
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The US Open
It's played on hard courts. Source
Who won the 'Golden Slam' — all four majors and Olympic gold — in 1988?
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Steffi Graf
No other singles player has done it in one year. Source
Which golf tournament gives its winner a green jacket?
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The Masters
It's played every April at Augusta National. Source
Who has won the most men's golf majors?
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Jack Nicklaus
He won 18; Tiger Woods has 15. Source
In golf, what is another name for a hole in one?
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An ace
It usually happens on a short par-3 hole. Source
In which sport is the Ryder Cup played, between Europe and the United States?
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Golf
It's held every two years. Source
Which boxer called himself 'The Greatest'?
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Muhammad Ali
He won the heavyweight title three times. Source
How long is a round in men's professional boxing?
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3 minutes
There's a one-minute break between rounds. Source
How many points does the winner of a Formula 1 race get?
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25
Second place gets 18. Source
How long is one lap of a standard outdoor running track?
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400 m
The 1,500 m is three and three-quarter laps. Source
Who holds the women's 100 m world record, set in 1988?
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Florence Griffith-Joyner
Her time was 10.49 seconds. Source

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How many events are in a decathlon?
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10
Women's heptathlons have seven. Source
Which city holds the oldest annual marathon, first run in 1897?
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Boston
It's run every April on Patriots' Day. Source
How many strokes are swum in an individual medley?
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4
Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Source
What color jersey does the leader of the Tour de France wear?
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Yellow
The Giro d'Italia leader wears pink. Source
About how long does the Tour de France last?
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Three weeks
It has 21 stages. Source
Which oval-ball sport has 13 players per side?
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Rugby league
Rugby union has 15 and sevens has 7. Source
Which country has won the most Rugby World Cups?
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South Africa
South Africa has four titles, the latest in 2023. Source
What is New Zealand's men's rugby team called?
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The All Blacks
The Wallabies are Australia and the Springboks South Africa. Source
What is the traditional Māori challenge the All Blacks perform before matches?
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The haka
The cibi is Fiji's war dance. Source
In which sport do players slide 'stones' and sweep the ice?
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Curling
It began in Scotland. Source
Which sport is often called Japan's national sport?
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Sumo
Top wrestlers are called yokozuna. Source
Which city hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
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Glasgow
Glasgow also hosted in 2014. Source

What is the ball-like object used in ice hockey called?
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A puck
It's made of hard rubber and frozen before games. Source
In tennis, what is a serve that the opponent can't touch called?
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An ace
A serve that clips the net and lands in is a let. Source
What is the Davis Cup?
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A men's team tennis competition between nations
The women's version is the Billie Jean King Cup. Source

Answer key

10 feet (3.05 m)
4
Double figures in three stats in one game
John Stockton
Washington Wizards
The WNBA
4
Quarterback
4
Shohei Ohtani
The Stanley Cup
2 minutes
Wayne Gretzky
Canada
The US Open
Steffi Graf
The Masters
Jack Nicklaus
An ace
Golf
Muhammad Ali
3 minutes
25
400 m
Florence Griffith-Joyner
10
Boston
4
Yellow
Three weeks
Rugby league
South Africa
The All Blacks
The haka
Curling
Sumo
Glasgow
A puck
An ace
A men's team tennis competition between nations