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In 2003, the Chicago Cubs are within a breath of the World Series, after a hit, Moises Alou runs to catch it, what happened next?

A fan knocks Alous glove to the ground Click to see the answer

At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, who scored the goal against Algeria to send USA into the second round?

Landon Donovan

In October 1983, Wayne Gretzky played for the LA Kings against former team the Edmonton Oilers, what happened?

He broke the NHL scoring record

Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding were rivals going into the 1994 Olympics what happened in the lead up?

Kerrigan is assaulted and injured

In Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz, who scored the buzzer beater to seal victory?

Michael Jordan

Wayne Gretzky played his final NHL season for the New York Rangers, what happened in October of that season?

He became the top all-time goalscorer

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Difficulty: Easy
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In a June 2003 game between the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Rays, what happened to and out of form Sammy Sosa?

He was caught corking Click to see the answer

Stanford take a lead in a 1982 game against California with 4 seconds remaining, what happened next?

Cal win with a kickoff return touchdown

In 1997, a 21-year old Tiger Woods is at the Masters, looking for his first major win, what happens?

He wins by 12 shots

USA appeared to have won basketball gold against the USSR with seconds left in the 1972 Olympics, what happened?

Time was added to allow USSR the win

At the 1984 Orange Bowl, Miami ae beating Boston with 28 secs remaining what happened?

Boston win the game with a Hail Mary touchdown

At the 1986 Masters, a 46-year old Jack Nicklaus is looking to win his 18th major, what happened?

He won it

It's the final play of Super Bowl XXXVI, the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams are tied 17-17, what happened?

Patriots win with a field goal

In the 1992 NCAA East Regional Finals, Duke and Kentucky were tied at 98, which player hit a buzzer beater to win the game?

Christian Laettner

The Buffalo Bills were trailing the New York Giants at Super Bowl XXV, they had a chance to score, what happened?

Scott Norwood missed a field goal

Questions: 18
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The 1936 Olympics were held in Adolf Hitler's Germany, which of these happened?

Jesse Owens won 4 gold medals Click to see the answer

After being 4 points down, which player sinked a 45-foot putt to win 1999 Ryder Cup for USA?

Justin Leonard

In October 1984, Walter Payton has the chance to beat Jim Brown's NFL rushing record, what happened?

He broke the record

Carl Lewis came second to Ben Johnson in the 100m at the 1988 Olympics, what happened after?

Lewis was awarded gold

Mike Tyson took on James 'Buster Douglas in 1990, what happened?

Douglas knocked out Tyson

Georgetown are the favorites against Villanova in the NCAA basketball Final, what happened?

Villanova win

Joe Namath guarenteed his team's victory at Super Bowl III, what happened?

His team won

USA reached the Ice Hockey Final against Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics, what happened?

USA won

Tom Watson was tied for the lead at the 1982 U.S. Open, his is on the rough at the 17th, what happened?

He chips it in on the way to victory

Chicago Bulls were down to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs in 1989, what happened?

Michael Jordan won it with a buzzer beater

In 1997, Mike Tyson faces Evander Holyfield for the second time, what happens?

Tyson bites Holyfield's ear

When losing in the last minute of Super Bowl XXIII, which quarterback drove his team down the whole field for victory?

Joe Montana

USA were tied 1-1 Ghana in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which played headed a late winner?

John Brooks

At the 1987 Masters, there are three players in the playoff, which player went on to win?

Larry Mize

Mark Spitz, a talented swimmer, entered in 7 events at the 1972 Olympics, what happened?

He won 7 gold medals

The 1992 Olympics was the first time pros were allowed to play in the basketball, what happened?

The 'Dream Team' won gold

During their AFC divisional playoff showdown in 2002, the New England Patriots trail the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter, what happened?

The Patriots win and go on to Super Bowl victory

Tommie Smith and John Carlos both won 200m medals at the 1968 Olympics, what happened at the presentation?

They did the black power salute

Questions: 6
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USA faced Mexico in the second round of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, which of these players scored a goal to send USA through?

Landon Donovan Click to see the answer

Prior to Game 6, of the 1980 NBA Finals beteen the LA Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers, news breaks that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is injured, what happened?

Magic Johnson plays at center and Lakers win

In 2004, the USA Olympic basketball team won a bronze, which was considered a failure, what happened 4 years later?

They won gold

In the dying seconds of a 1993 NCAA championship game between Michigan and Duke, which of these did Chris Webber do?

Call a timeout he didn't have

In September '98, Mark McGwire steps on to the mound hoping to break the home run season record, what happens?

He breaks the record

In Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals, which player won it for the LA Lakers over the Boston Celtics with 2 secs left?

Magic Johnson

Questions: 9
Difficulty: Medium
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Greg Louganis was established as diver by the time of the 1988 Olympics, what happened to him there?

He hit his head on the board Click to see the answer

On September '85, Pete Rose is looking to beat the career hits record, what happened?

He broke the record

USA played China in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, which player scored the winning penalty?

Brandi Chastain

In April 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was aiming to break the NBA points record, what happened?

He breaks the record

In game 1 the 1993 World Series, Kurt Gibson appeared to be out of the game and series, what happened?

Gibson scored the game winning home run

USA were playing Brazil in the 2008 Women's Olympic football tournament Final, who scored the winner in overtime?

Carli Lloyd

Prior to the 1995 All-Star Game, which legendary player lamented a 'wasted' life?

Mickey Mantle

The favored dominating dunking Houston team meets N.C. State in the 1983 NCAA Final, what happens?

N.C. State wins with dunks

Boxer Oscar De La Hoya promised his mom he would win Olympic gold prior to going to the 1992 Games, what happened?

He won gold

Questions: 15
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In an October 2001 MLB game, Barry Bonds is looking to set the season home run record, what happened?

He breaks the record Click to see the answer

There is 1 lap to go in the 2001 Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt is looking to take a lead, what happens?

He suffers a fatal crash

With three minutes left in the third quarter of a 17-17 Super Bowl XXXII, what did John Elway do?

He scrambled 8-yards for 1st down

Cal Ripken, Jr. is playing in his final All-Star Game in 2001, what happened?

He scores a home run

In the 1987 AFC Championship Game against the Cleveland Browns, the Denver Broncos were on their 2-yard line with just over 5 minutes to go, what happened?

They tied the game and won in overtime

In a 1980 rematch between Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard, what happened?

Duran pulled out

At Super Bowl XXIII, the Cincinnati Bengals lead the San Francisco 49ers with 3 minutes left, what happened?

The 49ers drove downfield for a winning touchdown

In the 1987 NCAA championship game, which player scored the winner with 4 secs remaining?

Keith Smart

Athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee went to the 1988 Olympics full of promise, what happened?

She won 2 medals in a world record performance

In the lead up to a game in September '95, Cal Ripken, Jr. is ready to break the MLB record for consecutive games, what happened?

He broke the record

With 5 secs left in Game 5 of the 1987 NBA Eastern Conference finals, the Detroit Pistons lead the Boston Celtics by one, what happened?

Larry Bird steals then wins the game

It was Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, tie game, one out, what happened?

Luis Gonzalez scores a single to win it

In a 1989 NCAA game between LMU and UC Santa Barbara, Hank Gathers was fouled and goes to the free throw line, what happened next?

He collapsed

Swimmer Michael Phelps entered 8 events at the 2008 Olympics, hoping to break Mark Spitz's record, what happened?

He broke Spitz's record

Brian Boitano and Brian Orser had a long standing rivalry which culminated at the 1988 Olympics, what was the final score in favor of Boitano?

5-4

Questions: 6
Difficulty: Hard
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In May 1991, 44-year old pitcher Nolan Ryan is not feeling great pre-game, what happened?

He scores a record 7th no-hitter Click to see the answer

The Oakland Athletics played the San Francisco Giants in the 1989 World Series, what happened?

An Earthuquake disrupted play

In 1999, the Williams sisters are promising players with no Grand Slam wins yet, what happened?

Serena wins the U.S. Open

In a 1972 NFC Championship Game, with the Pittsburgh Steelers trailing, Terry Bradshaw threw a pass to John Fuqua, it looked like it was a miss, what happened?

Franco Harris picked it up for a touchdown

In Game 3 of the 2001 American League Division Series, whose backhand flip rescues the New York Yankees?

Derek Jeter

In the 1982 NCAA Championship game, who scored the winning shot for North Carolina against Georgetown?

Michael Jordan

Questions: 11
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The Dallas Cowboys led the San Francisco 49ers 27-21 with 58 seconds left in the 1981-82 NFC Championship Game, what happended?

Joe Montana made a long touchdown pass to Dwight Clark for a 49ers win Click to see the answer

In Game 6 of the 1993 World Series, which player scored the winning home run?

Joe Carter

Dan Jansen won no medals at the 1988 Winter Olympics after a family tragedy, he returned to Olympics in 1994, what happened?

He won gold and broke a world record

Gymnast Kerri Strug inured her ankle vaulting at the 1996 Olympics, what happened next?

She performed another vault to secure a medal

In 1986, the Boston Red Sox were playing the New York Mets for the chance to win the World Series for first time since 1918, what happened?

The ball went through Bill Buckner's legs

On the last play of Super Bowl XXXIV, Mike Jones caught a pass 3 yards from the endzone, what happened?

He is tackled 1 yard short

In the 1994, the New York Rangers have the chance to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in over 50 years, what happened?

They win

In Game 7 of the 2003 World Series, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are tied 5-5, who scored the winning home run?

Aaron Boone

The beginning of the 1999 All-Star Game, which player was honored whilst riding in a golf cart?

Ted Williams

Pete Rose won 3 World Series as a player, then became a coach of the Cincinnati Reds, what happened in 1989?

He was banned by the MLB

Len Bias was picked 2nd overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1986 NBA Draft, what happened to him the next night?

He died

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