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1. New details emerged about the woman who claims Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her. What was the most surprising revelation?
She bragged about their sexual encounter to coworkers
She was stalking him
The nickname 'Big Ben' isn't so apt, if you know what I mean
They're related
 
2. The season's first USA Today Coach's Poll for NCAA Football was unveiled this week. Who was ranked #1?
Florida
Oklahoma
Texas
USC
 
3. Albert Pujols hit a grand slam that helped propel the St. Louis Cardinals to a win over the New York Mets in an extra innings game. How many grand slams has he hit so far this year?
1
3
5
7
 
4. San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie became the latest athlete to be chastised over a Twitter post. What topic earned him a fine of $2,500?
Chad Ochocinco
Constantly great San Diego weather
Training camp food
Sarah Palin
 
5. Most of us agree that it's time for the 104 names on the 2003 PED Test List to be released. Which current or former player publicly asked for the full list to be published?
Hank Aaron
Barry Bonds
Greg Maddux
David Ortiz
 
6. Jeremy Roenick announced his retirement (again) this week. We have a hard time taking him seriously, because this is his ________ time to retire.
2nd
3rd
4th
6th
 
7. We lost a national treasure this week, as this sporting organization effectively folded.
Arena League Football
Continental Basketball Association
Professional Bowlers Association
The Roller Derby Dolls League
 
8. Which of the following players *did not* work out with or practice with the New England Patriots in the last two weeks?
Matt Gutierrez
Cleo Lemon
Michael Vick
Andrew Walter
 
9. As of this moment, who is currently the highest paid coach in the SEC?
Lane Kiffin
Urban Meyer
Les Miles
Nick Saban
 
10. What do Brandon Webb and Edison Volquez have in common this week?
Both pitched complete game losses
Both were named in Glamour's sexiest athletes
Both were suspended for throwing at batters
They both went under the knife and are out for 12 months
 
11. News of Josh Hamilton's January relapse was reported by this Web site and included salacious photos.
Deadspin
Fanhouse
New York Post
TMZ
 
12. Dominique Ferguson, the #8 college basketball recruit in the country, shocked the basketball world by announcing he wants to play at a college coached by this person because of their established basketball acumen.
Tom Izzo
Mike Krzyzewski
Isiah Thomas
Roy Williams
 
13. Prince Fielder tried to kill a guy this week. Which former teammate did he chase all the way into the locker room?
Guillermo Mota
Will Ohman
C.C. Sabathia
George Sherrill
 
14. You know what we find particularly idiotic? Getting busted for marijuana right outside your training camp facility. Which Philadelphia Eagles player demonstrated a particular kind of stupidity this week?
Stewart Bradley
Chris 'King' Gocong
Juqua Parker
Sav Rocca
 
15. Let's now discuss people who are a lot richer than you. Eli Manning recently agreed to a contract that has yet to be finalized. What are the terms?
4 years, $80 million
5 years, $77.5 million
6 years, $97.5 million
10 years, $130 million
 
16. Not to be outdone, Roddy White became the second-highest paid wide receiver in the game thanks to a 6 year, $50 million contract extension. Who is the highest paid wide receiver in the game?
Larry Fitzgerald
Greg Jennings
Terrell Owens
Reggie Wayne
 
17. Meanwhile, this rookie is convinced that he deserves to be paid a lot more than what the team has offered him so far. Which dope is threatening to sit out the entire season rather than be paid what his draft slot would justify?
Michael Crabtree
Vonte Davis
Jeremy Macklin
Knowshon Moreno
 
18. While not quite as good as teammate Eli Manning, Antonio Pierce got some great news this week. What is it?
He isn't being traded to the Raiders after all
He won't be indicted
He won't be suspended 4 games for taking vitamin supplements
The free clinic called and the tests were negative
 
19. The Minnesota Timberwolves named their new head coach, and it was quite a surprise. Who is it?
Doug Collins
Kevin McHale (is this piling on?)
Kurt Rambis
Rudy Tomjanovich
 
20. This doesn't happen often, but the PGA recently lost a sponsor for one of its major events. What corporation will no longer sponsor two events?
Bank of America
Buick
Coldwell Banker
Pontiac
 
21. Cubs minor league pitcher Julio Castillo was recently sentenced to 30 days in jail for committing a felony. What was his crime?
He intentionally beaned a fan in the stands with a ball
He jumped into the stands and punched out a fan
He was the wheel man in a local pharmacy robbery
He was dealing steroids
 
22. What did David Ortiz apologize for in his press conference?
Buying steroids
Taking steroids
Testing positive for steroids
Nothing, as far as we can tell
 
23. The way things are going for the Red Sox right now, they probably wish they could cut everyone. But who did they place on waivers this week?
Casey Kotchman
Mark Kotsay
Javier Lopez
John Smoltz
 
24. Patrick Kane, the number one overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, was arrested after punching a taxicab driver. What was the source of their dispute?
20 cents in change
A back seat vomiting incident
The gratuitous nudity of Kane's stripper companion
The taxi driver wouldn't sing along to Biz Markie's 'Just a Friend'
 
25. Tiger Woods won for the second week in a row, giving him his 70th tour win. How many victories is he behind record-holder Sam Snead?
3
5
9
12
 




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