Question 1

Who planned the attack of Nancy Kerrigan before the U.S. Figure Skating Championships?

Accepted Answer

Tonya Harding - C- Tonya Harding

Question 2

Mike Tyson bit the ear of what boxer during their heavyweight rematch in 1997?

Accepted Answer

Evander Holyfield - D- Evander Holyfield

Question 3

A massive brawl erupted between the Indiana Pacers, the Detroit Pistons, and fans in the stands, leading to severe suspensions for players like Ron Artest.  What was the brawl coined?

Accepted Answer

The Malice at the Palace - The Malice at the Palace

Question 4

What professional sport team was caught illegally videotaping an opposing team's defensive signals, leading to fines and the loss of a first-round draft pick.

Accepted Answer

New England Patriots - C- New England Patriots

Question 5

Which golfer faced a massive personal scandal when numerous extramarital affairs were exposed, leading to a loss of sponsorships and a career decline?

Accepted Answer

Tiger Woods - B- Tiger Woods

Question 6

Which NFL player  was convicted for running an illegal dogfighting ring, leading to a prison sentence and a temporary suspension from football?

Accepted Answer

Michael Vick  - A- Michael Vick

Question 7

What NFL team was caught running a system in which players were financially rewarded for injuring opponents in the late '90's?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans Saints - B - New Orleans Saints

Question 8

Who was the MLB  all-time hits leader that was banned for life after it was discovered he bet on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds.

Accepted Answer

Pete Rose - D - Pete Rose

Question 9

Which Chicago Cubs slugger was caught using a corked bat during a game, which he claimed was a mix-up with his batting practice equipment?

Accepted Answer

Sammy Sosa - B- Sammy Sosa

Question 10

What year was the  NHL season  canceled due to a labor dispute between players and owners, marking the first time a North American sports league lost a full season to a work stoppage?

Accepted Answer

2004-2005 - B- 2004-2005

Question 11

After years of denial, which cyclist was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles when it was revealed he had engaged in systematic doping?

Accepted Answer

Lance Armstrong - B- Lance Armstrong

Question 12

A large-scale doping operation, backed by their government, led to bans on this country's athletes from multiple Olympic Games.

Accepted Answer

Russia - C-Russia

Question 13

The NCAA discovered that this university paid recruits and provided them with escorts. The team later vacated its 2013 national title.

Accepted Answer

Louisville - A- Louisville

Question 14

Which U.S. swimmer falsely claimed he/she was robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro, later admitting he/she had lied and faced a suspension?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Lochte - B - Ryan Lochte

Question 15

Which MLB team illegally used cameras to steal signs and relay them to batters, leading to fines and suspensions?

Accepted Answer

Houston Astros - C- Houston Astros

Question 16

Which NBA owner was banned for life after racist remarks were recorded and leaked to the public?

Accepted Answer

Donald Sterling - D- Donald Sterling

Question 17

What WNBA was arrested in Russia for drug possession and sentenced to 9 years in prison before being released in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap?

Accepted Answer

Brittney Griner - C - Brittney Griner

Question 18

What NCAA school was accused of illegally scouting and stealing signs from opponents, leading to an investigation and a suspension for their head coach?

Accepted Answer

Michigan - C- Michigan

Question 19

What school had 30 players were arrested under one head coach's tenure?

Accepted Answer

Florida - C - Florida

Question 20

Which school's  football players benefited from fake classes to stay eligible, leading to a massive NCAA investigation?

Accepted Answer

UNC  - B- UNC

The Sports Scandals Trivia Quiz

2) Mike Tyson bit the ear of what boxer during their heavyweight rematch in 1997?

3) A massive brawl erupted between the Indiana Pacers, the Detroit Pistons, and fans in the stands, leading to severe suspensions for players like Ron Artest. What was the brawl coined?

4) What professional sport team was caught illegally videotaping an opposing team's defensive signals, leading to fines and the loss of a first-round draft pick.

5) Which golfer faced a massive personal scandal when numerous extramarital affairs were exposed, leading to a loss of sponsorships and a career decline?

6) Which NFL player was convicted for running an illegal dogfighting ring, leading to a prison sentence and a temporary suspension from football?

7) What NFL team was caught running a system in which players were financially rewarded for injuring opponents in the late '90's?

8) Who was the MLB all-time hits leader that was banned for life after it was discovered he bet on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds.

9) Which Chicago Cubs slugger was caught using a corked bat during a game, which he claimed was a mix-up with his batting practice equipment?

10) What year was the NHL season canceled due to a labor dispute between players and owners, marking the first time a North American sports league lost a full season to a work stoppage?

11) After years of denial, which cyclist was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles when it was revealed he had engaged in systematic doping?

12) A large-scale doping operation, backed by their government, led to bans on this country's athletes from multiple Olympic Games.

13) The NCAA discovered that this university paid recruits and provided them with escorts. The team later vacated its 2013 national title.

14) Which U.S. swimmer falsely claimed he/she was robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro, later admitting he/she had lied and faced a suspension?

15) Which MLB team illegally used cameras to steal signs and relay them to batters, leading to fines and suspensions?

16) Which NBA owner was banned for life after racist remarks were recorded and leaked to the public?

17) What WNBA was arrested in Russia for drug possession and sentenced to 9 years in prison before being released in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap?

18) What NCAA school was accused of illegally scouting and stealing signs from opponents, leading to an investigation and a suspension for their head coach?

19) What school had 30 players were arrested under one head coach's tenure?

20) Which school's football players benefited from fake classes to stay eligible, leading to a massive NCAA investigation?