| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Kareem Campbell and Chad Muska were among the first playable characters in this series. The first game in this series begins at a warehouse level and ends at a military hangar in Roswell. (+) Other games in this series include Underground and Proving Ground. The namesake character of this video game series contributed his likeness, as well as signature Birdhouse (*) gear. For the point, identify this series of skateboarding video games named for an influential skater. | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (or THPS) |
| This NFL player claimed he was ready to “run through a wall” after a motivational chat with Tom Brady at the Met Gala. This player won the (+) AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2018 while setting the NFL rookie record for most receptions by a running back. (*) For the point, identify this player who rushed for more than 1,000 yards in his first two seasons with the New York Giants. | Saquon Barkley |
| Diamond Stone was drafted 40th overall for this school just seven picks before teammate Jake Layman was taken by the Orlando Magic. This team defeated Indiana in 2002 to win its only national championship in men's basketball. (+) This college was the home of Steve Francis and moved to the Big Ten in 2014, severing their long- held ties with the ACC. (*) For the point, identify this Mid-Atlantic school in College Park whose alumni include Jalen Smith and Steve Blake. | University of Maryland |
| This artist appears holding a black rose over an open grave on the cover of the album Hip Hop is Dead. In response to the song “The Takeover,” this artist released “Ether,” a diss track aimed at (+) Jay-Z. This artist claims “I never sleep/’cause sleep is the cousin of death” on “N.Y. State of Mind,” (*) a song that appears on this artist’s debut album. For the point, identify this New York rapper known for the 1994 album Illmatic. | Nas (or Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones; accept either underlined name) |
| One actress with this first name portrayed Tom Cruise’s daughter in The War of the Worlds. That actress with this first name also voiced the title character in Coraline. (+) An actress with this first name starred as Anastasia Steele in films partly titled Darker and Freed. (*) For the point, identify this geographical first name shared by actresses Johnson of Fifty Shades of Grey and Fanning, the older sister of Elle. | Dakota (accept Dakota Johnson; or Dakota Fanning) |
| F.C. Barcelona accepted a proposal from this league one day before the resignation of its president, Josep [[YO-SEP]] Maria Bartomeu [[bart-uh-MAY-oh]]. A 2021 game between Manchester United and Liverpool was postponed due to protests against this (+) league. UEFA and FIFA threatened suspensions against teams who considered joining this league. (*) For the point, identify this proposed soccer league that sought to attract European teams away from their domestic leagues. | European Super League (be lenient; accept descriptions that mention consolidating the top teams in Europe) |
| The 2014 incarnation of this event had over 100,000 fans in attendance at The Big House at the University of Michigan. The Chicago Blackhawks have been in four of these events and have failed to win a single one. (+) The most recent of these annual events ended 6-4 with the St. Louis Blues defeating the Minnesota Wild. (*) For the point, identify this annual outdoors NHL match-up typically played in a stadium of historical significance during its namesake season. | NHL Winter Classic (do not accept or prompt on "NHL Stadium Series" or "NHL Heritage Classic") |
| One woman from this country won the 2019 U.S. Open against Serena Williams. In addition to Bianca Andreescu [[on-"DRESS"-koo]], another woman from this country holds the record for most all-time goals in international soccer. (+) Portland Thorns striker Christine Sinclair holds the record for most international appearances for this country. (*) For the point, identify this country whose women’s national team won their first CONCACAF championship at home in Toronto. | Canada |