Sports Quiz – March 15, 2019

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Questions

1. When was the last time before 2015-17 that the Chicago Cubs reached the postseason for three consecutive years?
2. In 2017, Arizona’s J.D. Martinez tied Ralph Kiner’s 1949 record for most home runs in September. How many home runs was it?
3. Name the last NFL team before the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017 to open a season with two home games and not score a touchdown in either game.
4. Who was the last Purdue men’s basketball player before Carsen Edwards in 2018 to score at least 40 points in a game?
5. Name the last coach before Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals in 2018 to leave a team due to a contract dispute after winning the Stanley Cup.
6. In 2019, Fernando Alonso became just the third Formula One champion to win the 24 Hours of Daytona sports car race. Name either of the first two to do it.
7. How many times has Serena Williams been named The Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year?

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1. It was 1906-08.
2. Sixteen.
3. The 1939 Philadelphia Eagles.
4. Glenn Robinson, in 1994.
5. Mike Keenan of the New York Rangers in 1994.
6. Phil Hill in 1964 and Mario Andretti in 1972.
7. Five times (2002, ’09, ’13, ’15 and ’18).

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