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| In 2009, a team based in this state led by Natasha Kai won the Women’s Professional Soccer title while playing as the Sky Blue. A college basketball team in this state lost 80-79 in overtime to Michigan in the 1989 NCAA final. A team from this state tried to change its name to the Swamp Dragons two years after losing Dražen Petrović to a fatal car crash. A team named for this state won the Stanley Cup three separate times behind goaltender Martin Brodeur. Seton Hall plays in, for the point, what state, the home of the NHL's Devils? | New Jersey |
| The largest blowout to occur at one of these events was inflicted on Japan, losing a game 145-19 in 1995. The first of these events occurred 1987, and the U.S. has only won three games in these events, despite qualifying seven times. The William Webb Ellis Trophy is awarded to the winner of this event, which is depicted in the film Invictus. Won three times by both South Africa and New Zealand, this is, for the point, what quadrennial competition for a sport that includes rucks, scrums, and tries? | Men’s Rugby World Cup (do not accept "Rugby League World Cup") |
| This player holds the record for most consecutive Norris Trophy wins. This player scored the decisive goal just 40 seconds into overtime of Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals. This man completed that play while being tripped by Noel Picard, and that "flying goal" is commemorated with a statue in the likeness of this man outside TD Garden. The NHL single-season record for points by a defenseman is held by, for the point, what Hall of Famer who played from 1966 to 1975 with the Boston Bruins? | Bobby Orr (or Robert Gordon Orr) |
| Since 1933, this sport has been judged by the Laurent-Pagan electrical scoring system. Domenico Angelo established the first school to teach this sport, and the first competition of this sport was held at the Royal Agricultural Hall in 1880. Rules for this sport were first collated by Camille Prévost, and this sport and its three disciplines premiered at the 1896 Summer Olympics. For the point, name this sport that uses a foil, épée [[Eh-PAY]], or sabre. | Fencing |
| This play was captured in a frequently reproduced photograph by Alejandro Ojeda Carbajal. Ali Bin Nasser claimed that Bogdan Dochev was responsible for calling this play, which involved a leap for a Steve Hodge pass against keeper Peter Shilton. This play came earlier in the same Mexico City game as another play known as the "Goal of the Century." For the point, name this play in which Diego Maradona was not called for scoring an illegal goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal. | Hand of God Goal (or La mano de Dios) |
| One of the dominant teams in this esport was appropriately named Final Boss and contained brothers OGRE 1 and OGRE 2. This esport was sponsored by Major League Gaming and included teams like Triggers Down and Status Quo. TSquared is a professional in this esport that made a big comeback in 2022 with the release of a game subtitled Guardians. Oddball, Team Slayer, and Capture the Flag are modes in, for the point, what esport that pits Spartans against the Covenant? | Halo |
| In this franchise’s first season, they set the still-standing record for losses in an MLB season. This team annually pays former player Bobby Bonilla $1.1 million every July 1. This team won the 1986 World Series thanks in part to Bill Buckner’s infamous between-the-legs error. Buoyed by two wins from Jerry Koosman and a save from Nolan Ryan, this team was given the nickname "Miracle" for winning the 1969 World Series. For the point, name this team that played its home games at Shea Stadium for 45 years. | New York Mets |
| A rare occurrence of this action in MMA resulted in the end of a fight between Nate Diaz and Josh Thomson. The origin of this phrase dates to 1900 when boxers regularly had seconds who acted as their trainers or coaches. A famous example of this action was performed during "The Thrilla in Manilla" by Eddie Futch on behalf of Joe Frazier. Many fighters have it written in their agreements with trainers to never perform, for the point, what action, in which a fighter's corner indicates they are quitting the fight by tossing a white piece of cloth? | Throwing in the Towel |
| After losing in a seven-game series to the Blues in 1968, this team drafted enforcements nicknamed "Houng dog" and "The Hammer" once Ed Snider pledged that his team would never be pushed around again. This team registered five consecutive 100-point seasons from 1974 to 1978 and won back-to-back Stanley Cups with goaltender Bernie Parent. The "Broad Street Bullies" was the nickname of, for the point, what bruising NHL team now associated with its orange-haired mascot, Gritty? | Philadelphia Flyers (accept either) |
| A rule passed in response to this play was invoked in 2014 to call a ball picked up by Eddie Lacy dead for a safety in a Packers-Bills game. This play was followed by an extra point by Errol Mann that created a final score of 21-20. This play avoided a sack by Woodrow Lowe and caused Pete Banaszak to bat a ball to Dave Casper for a game-tying touchdown. For the point, name this controversial play in a 1978 Chargers-Raiders game, in which Ken Stabler exploited a rules loophole by intentionally pitching the football along the ground. | Holy Roller (or Immaculate Deception; accept descriptions of Ken Stabler Fumbling a Ball that was Recovered by Dave Casper before mentioned) |
| English soccer team Derby County played in a stadium named for this other sport when they won their only two First Division football championships in the 1970s. This sport is first mentioned in "A Little Pretty Pocket Book" by John Newbery. Teams such as the SSG Landers and Hiroshima Carp play this sport, which was not actually invented by the man who fired the first shot of the U.S. Civil War. For the point, name this sport formerly played by teams such as the St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators. | Baseball |
| Sunita Williams simulated participation in this event from the International Space Station. In the 1936 edition of this event, Tarzan Brown rallied to beat Johnny Kelley after being passed on Heartbreak Hill. Jacqueline Gareau was named a winner of this event in 1980 after Rosie Ruiz faked participation. At this race, Jock Semple attempted to tackle Kathrine Switzer during an attempt to break its one-time all-male policy. For the point, name this distance race that takes place on Patriots Day in the capital of Massachusetts. | Boston Marathon |
| This team beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the longest game ever played in NFL history. Commissioner Roger Goodell said "we've got good news for" this team's starting quarterback before announcing its 2020 selection of tackle Austin Jackson. This team’s all- time leading passer went out in a 2000 blowout playoff loss at the hands of the Jaguars. In 2022, this team's receiver Jalen Waddle broke the all-time NFL rookie record for receptions. For the point, identify this AFC South team led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. | Miami Dolphins (accept either underlined portion) |
| Sportsman's Park is the former name of this stadium, which is surrounded by a complex called Ballpark Village. The Gate 3 entrance to this stadium was built to resemble the Eads Bridge, and the front of this stadium features a statue of Stan "The Man" Musial. This stadium, which is sponsored by the largest brewing company in the U.S., is overlooked by the world's tallest arch. For the point, name this home of the St. Louis Cardinals. | Busch Stadium |
| This player won four state titles at Oklahoma Christian School. This player suffered a knee injury before his first season, though he went on to win the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2010-11 season. This former member of a team nicknamed "Lob City" demanded a trade from the Pistons during the 2020-21 season. The Brooklyn Nets currently employ, for the point, what power forward who spent his first seven seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers and won the 2011 NBA Dunk Contest by dunking over a car? | Blake Austin Griffin |
| This team acquired both Reilly Smith and Jonathan Marchessault from the Florida Panthers. This team opened its first-ever game with a speech given by Deryk Engelland that was dedicated to the victims of the Route 91 Harvest shooting. This team did not lose its first playoff game until the second round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the San Jose Sharks. For the point, identify this expansion NHL team that made the Stanley Cup Final in its inaugural season before losing to the Washington Capitals. | Las Vegas Golden Knights (accept either location or team name; prompt on "Knights" alone) |
| This man is the second-highest NFL draft pick out of Marshall University. This man replied "straight cash, homie" when asked how he would pay an NFL fine for pretending to moon the crowd in a playoff game. This man caught an NFL record 23 touchdown passes in 2007 for the New England Patriots, and he names a popular ESPN segment dedicated to wide receivers making difficult catches against defenders. For the point, name this Hall of Fame wide receiver who wore #84 with the Minnesota Vikings. | Randy Gene Moss |
| This player had the final at-bat of the second-longest game in NLCS history, which ended with this player hitting a walk-off single off Junior Guerra in the 13th inning of Game 4 of the 2018 NLCS. This outfielder was named MVP of that series, and in the previous year this player hit for a July 15th cycle against the Marlins en route to winning NL Rookie of the Year for the Dodgers. Sharing an outfield with Chris Taylor and Mookie Betts, this is, for the point, what slugger nicknamed Belly? | Cody Bellinger |
| Pierre Gasly of AlphaTauri claimed his first Formula One victory in this country in 2020. This country's signature track has hosted 71 Formula One Grand Prix since 1950, and the last driver from this country to win the World Championship was Alberto Ascari in 1953. This country is home to the manufacturer Alfa Romeo, as well as a team based in Maranello that has won a record 16 constructors titles. For the point, identify this country home to Formula One racetracks such as Monza, as well as automaker Ferrari. | Italy (accept Italian Republic; accept Repubblica Italiana; accept Kingdom of Italy) |
| This player scored three goals against the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the highest- attended game in the history of one professional league. This man’s last competitive game was a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders that was played in Portland for the 1977 Soccer Bowl. This most prominent star of the North American Soccer League played three seasons for the New York Cosmos. For the point, identify this soccer legend who won three World Cups as a forward for Brazil. | Pelé (or Edson Arantes do Nascimento) |
| After winning a Super Bowl with the Ravens, running back Priest Holmes won the A.P. Offensive Player of the Year Award for this team. This team selected offensive lineman Eric Fisher first overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. In 2022, this team completed a 13-second drive that ended with a field goal in a playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, causing a re- examination of the NFL's rules for overtime possession. For the point, identify this AFC West team led by tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. | Kansas City Chiefs (accept either location or nickname) |
| This man is the only losing coach in the history of the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team. Prior to moving to the United States, this Ontario native taught physical education at McGill University in Montreal. This inductee of the Canadian Sports and Ottawa Sports Halls of Fame invented a game at the International YMCA Training School that originally involved the use of peach baskets. The Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts is named after, for the point, what inventor of basketball? | James Naismith |
| The last Summer Olympic gold medal for this country was won in women's trap shooting at the 2008 games. This country's hockey team was the last team that Team USA played in their famed Miracle on Ice run during the 1980 Olympic Men’s Hockey Tournament. This country has won 22 of its gold medals in cross-country skiing, and this country was the home to distance runner and nine-time gold medalist Paavo Nurmi. For the point, identify this country that hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. | Republic of Finland (accept Suomi; accept Suomen tasavalta; accept Republiken Finland) |
| This man won the last Nickelodeon NVP Award for the 2022 NFL season. This player set the NFL record for rushing touchdowns by a wide receiver with eight, and the name this player goes by comes from the movie Friday. This player set the Super Bowl record for rushing yards by a wide receiver in 2019, and he was selected for his first Pro Bowl in 2021. For the point, identify this extremely versatile San Francisco 49ers player who lines up at both wide receiver and running back. | Deebo Samuel (or Tyshun Raequan Samuel) |
| This man has only been beaten at his most famous event by Matt Stonie. This man holds over 50 world records, including titles for most ice cream sandwiches eaten in a six- minute span. This man was known for his rivalry with fellow competitor Takeru Kobayashi, a rivalry that ended with this man taking Kobayashi's belt at the Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2007. For the point, identify this competitor nicknamed "Jaws," widely regarded as the best competitive eater of all time. | Joey Chestnut |
| The documentary film When We Were Kings covers one of these events, which was hosted in the 20th of May Stadium. Muammar Gaddafi helped Mobutu Sese Seko pay the participants of one of these events $5 Million dollars each. That event of this type coincided with the Zaire 74 Music Festival and saw the introduction of the rope-a-dope tactic. For the point, name these athletic events which include such notable examples as the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila. | Boxing Matches (accept equivalents; accept Rumble in the Jungle or George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali before mentioned) |
| This athlete, who often attaches #DIFM2 to his tweets, played Kermit Wilts, the antagonist of the Adam Sandler basketball film Hustle. This man matched a rookie record set by Carmelo Anthony by recording a game with 40 points and 0 assists. This player won 2020 SEC Freshman of the Year for the Georgia Bulldogs before becoming the starting shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the point, name this first overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, a player nicknamed Ant-Man. | Anthony Edwards |