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| 1. | We had vaguely heard about some sort of announcement by LeBron James this week. Via what method was this announcement made? | ||
| a press release | |||
| a press conference | |||
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an hour long ESPN "special" | ||
| 2. | We have assigned 1/32nd of the blame for the mess that was the "special" to this sports journalist who conducted the interview: | ||
| Mike Lupica | |||
| Stephen A. Smith | |||
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Jim Gray | ||
| Jeremy Schaap | |||
| 3. | So, if there were a song that best described LeBron's decision/destination, it would be performed by this artist: | ||
| Frank Sinatra | |||
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Will Smith | ||
| The Presidents of the United States of America | |||
| Chicago | |||
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By way of explanation.....
Sinatra sang New York New York; Smith sang Miami; PotUSA sang Cleveland Rocks; Chicago-self explanatory |
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| 4. | Within hours of LeBron's announcement, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert posted an open letter on the team's website. Which of these is not true? | ||
| declared Cleveland would win a championship before LeBron | |||
| used terms "former hero," "narcissistic" and "cowardly betrayal" to describe James and his actions | |||
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he offered refunds to Cavs season ticket holders | ||
| it was posted in Comic Sans font | |||
| 5. | We hope that neither the Knicks or Amar'e Stoudemire feel *too* foolish for having settled for each other in NBA Free Agency Speed Dating. The former Sun will be enjoying all the perks of Big Apple living for how many years, according to his new contract? | ||
| 3 | |||
| 7 | |||
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5 | ||
| 9 | |||
| 6. | Failing to learn anything from LeBron James, Kevin Durant simply announced via Twitter that a long term deal had been reached with this team: | ||
| Chicago | |||
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Oklahoma City | ||
| Miami | |||
| New York | |||
| 7. | The World Cup was decided when Spain scored a goal in the _____ minute: | ||
| 89th | |||
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116th | ||
| 123rd | |||
| 95th | |||
| 8. | The scores in the World Cup semifinal games were: | ||
| 1-0 and 1-0 | |||
| 3-2 and 2-1 | |||
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3-2 and 1-0 | ||
| 4-1 and 2-0 | |||
| 9. | More sporting events need third place games. The World Cup bronze belongs to: | ||
| Spain | |||
| Uruguay | |||
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Germany | ||
| Netherlands | |||
| 10. | This team found themselves with a six run lead entering the bottom of the ninth and a few minutes later walked off the field with a loss, having allowed nine runs to the Rockies: | ||
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Cardinals | ||
| Mets | |||
| Braves | |||
| Dodgers | |||
| 11. | Erstwhile Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro quickly found new employment. Send congratulations (or condolences) care of this franchise: | ||
| Cavaliers | |||
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Clippers | ||
| Jazz | |||
| Warriors | |||
| 12. | This never would have happened if the umpire hadn't blown that call. What bad news did Detroit pitcher Armando Galarraga receive this week? | ||
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He's been demoted to Triple A | ||
| He's been demoted to the bullpen | |||
| He's going on the disabled list | |||
| He's been traded to the Pirates | |||
| 13. | A spectator fell 30 feet from his section attempting to catch a foul ball at this stadium (thankfully he was okay): | ||
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Rangers Ballpark in Arlington | ||
| Progressive Field | |||
| Citizens Bank Park | |||
| Comerica Park | |||
| 14. | Meet the winners of the fan voting for the final spots at this year's All-Star Game: | ||
| Ryan Zimmerman and Kevin Youklis | |||
| Joey Votto and Kevin Youklis | |||
| Ryan Zimmerman and Nick Swisher | |||
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Joey Votto and Nick Swisher | ||
| 15. | Ubaldo Jiminez is good at baseball. He enters the All-Star break leading the majors with how many wins? | ||
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15 | ||
| 14 | |||
| 13 | |||
| 12 | |||
| 16. | Bob Sheppard, the long time PA-voice of this team, died Sunday at the age of 99: | ||
| Tigers | |||
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Yankees | ||
| Dodgers | |||
| Red Sox | |||
| 17. | Which of the following teams did not hold a share of its division lead as MLB entered the All-Star break? | ||
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Twins | ||
| Braves | |||
| Yankees | |||
| Rangers | |||
| 18. | New Ranger Cliff Lee had a less-than-memorable outing following his trade to Texas, as his new team fell to the: | ||
| Royals | |||
| Mariners | |||
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Orioles | ||
| White Sox | |||
| 19. | Congratulations JaMarcus Russell on enrolling in the Lindsay Lohan School of Career Management. The ex-Raider flame-out was charged this week with possession of what substance? | ||
| Fen-phen | |||
| Pot | |||
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Codeine | ||
| Quaaludes | |||
| 20. | Hooray for this lady who won the US Women's Open for her first major championship: | ||
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Paula Creamer | ||
| Michelle Wie | |||
| Natalie Gulbis | |||
| Sandra Palmer | |||
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