Sport Quiz #378
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 15 April 2016
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Q1.
Why was the colour pink, instead of the traditional red, officially adopted for the cricket balls used for the inaugural day-night test in Australia in 2015?
A
The pink balls were designed to keep their colour longer and to show up better under lights
B
They had a better swing
C
The manufacturers of the pink ball gave large sponsorship to the ICC
D
The traditional red dye was unavailable
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
Babe Ruth played for which Major League Baseball team in 1936?
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
WWE, which is controlled by Vince McMahon, is a publicly-traded, privately-controlled integrated media and sports entertainment company. What does "WWE" stand for?
A
World Wildlife Exercises
C
World Wrestling Entertainment
D
Wrestling World Entrepreneurs
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
Babe Ruth played for which Major League Baseball team between 1914 and 1919?
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5
Q5.
What is the name given to horse racing over hedges, ditches and other obstacles set on a regular course?
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6
Q6.
In November 2015 how did Michelle Payne make history?
A
She was the first person to cast a coin in the newly renovated Trevi fountain in Rome
B
She was the first to complete a global loop using only solo human power
C
She was the first female jockey to win Australia's Melbourne Cup
D
She became the first female Australian astronaut
Select from the options above.
7
Q7.
What is the connection between the sport of Badminton and the Duke of Beaufort?
A
Badminton was the name of his wife
B
Badminton was the name of his horse
C
Badminton was the name of his home
D
Badminton was the name of his dog
Select from the options above.