The Top 100 Sports Moments of All Time

Can you answer these questions about The Ringer's top 100 sports moments of all time?
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#1
For what team did David Tyree make the "Helmet Catch", contributing to a Super Bowl win?
New York Giants
#2
Who performed a heroic chase-down block on Andre Iguodala in the 2016 NBA Finals?
LeBron James
#3
What team came back from down 3-0 in the 2004 ALCS, seemingly breaking the "Curse of the Bambino"?
Boston Red Sox
#4
What Olympic swimmer completed the greatest relay of all time in 2008?
Michael Phelps
#5
What team completed an improbable "Kick Six" to knock off #1 ranked Alabama?
Auburn
#6
Who hit a game-winning three pointer from the corner to win Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals?
Ray Allen
#7
Who completed an inspiring comeback by winning the Masters in 2019 after eleven years?
Tiger Woods
#8
What country won the World Cup in 2022, finally giving a World Cup win to Messi?
Argentina
#9
What team broke a 108-year drought by winning the World Series in 2016?
Chicago Cubs
#10
Who picked off Russell Wilson in the end zone to secure Super Bowl XLIX?
Malcolm Butler
#11
What was the name given to the short-lived dominant run of NBA player Jeremy Lin?
Linsanity
#12
What NFL team came back from down 28-3 to win Super Bowl LI?
New England Patriots
#13
What quarterback led Texas to a win over USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl?
Vince Young
#14
Who hit a game-winner that hit the rim several times before falling in the 2019 NBA Conference Finals?
Kawhi Leonard
#15
Who beat Roger Federer in "the greatest tennis match ever" in 2008?
Rafael Nadal
#16
What women's soccer star kicked the ball over 50 feet right to the head of Abby Wambach for an equalizing goal in 2011?
Megan Rapinoe
#17
What company's logo was on the ball that Tiger Woods chipped in on 16 at the 2005 Masters?
Nike
#18
What Jamaican smiled at the camera during a blowout 100-meter dash as he secured his third Gold Medal in the event?
Usain Bolt
#19
What team was able to march into field goal range with just 13 seconds on the clock to beat the Buffalo Bills?
Kansas City Chiefs
#20
What current Yankees manager hit a walk-off home run against the Red Sox in the 2003 ALCS?
Aaron Boone
#21
What is the name given to the trick play that the Philadelphia Eagles ran to convert a two-point conversion in Super Bowl LII?
Philly Special
#22
Where did LeBron James say that he was "taking his talents" to?
South Beach
#23
What three words did Ian Darke scream on commentary when Landon Donovan scored a crucial goal in the 2010 World Cup?
Go Go USA
#24
What nickname did running back Marshawn Lynch earn for his massive touchdown run in 2011?
Beast Mode
#25
Who defeated her own sister to win the Australian Open, securing the Grand Slam?
Serena Williams
#26
What team upset Big 12 champion Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl?
Boise State
#27
Who made a phenomenal one-handed touchdown catch in 2014 that later made the cover of Madden?
Odell Beckham Jr.
#28
Who hit a home run in the 2018 ALDS and then performed a very famous "bat flip"?
Jose Bautista
#29
Who won the U.S. Open in 2008 despite having an injured leg?
Tiger Woods
#30
What hockey superstar forward scored the game-winning goal in OT to give Team Canada the win over Team USA in 2010?
Sidney Crosby
#31
Who passed Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to steal the World Drivers' Championship?
Max Verstappen
#32
What Premier League team came out of nowhere to win the Premier League in 2016?
Leicester City
#33
Who made a fantastic sideline catch and then sprinted to the end zone to give the Minnesota Vikings a playoff win over the Saints?
Stefon Diggs
#34
What team executed the "greatest upset ever" by beating Michigan in 2007?
Appalachian State
#35
What team won the national championship when Gordon Hayward's halfcourt shot narrowly rimmed out?
Duke
#36
The Saints executed a scoop-and-score against the Falcons in 2006, a special moment considering that what tragedy had befallen New Orleans?
Hurricane Katrina
#37
Sergio Aguero's goal in extra time won the Premier League for what team?
Manchester City
#38
Who scored 81 points in a game on January 22, 2006?
Kobe Bryant
#39
James Harrison scored a 100-yard pick-six to give what team a Super Bowl win?
Pittsburgh Steelers
#40
What team, featuring Angel Reese, defeated Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes to win the national championship?
LSU
#41
Who hit a game-winner from nearly halfcourt in 2016, capping off a second straight MVP season for a 73-win team?
Stephen Curry
#42
What college basketball team became the first ever 16-seed to beat a 1-seed when they upset Virginia?
UMBC
#43
What legendary center finished off a Kobe Bryant alley-oop in the 2000 NBA Finals?
Shaquille O'Neal
#44
What gymnast completed an All-Around at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Simone Biles
#45
What team pulled off the "Music City Miracle"?
Tennessee Titans
#46
Who hit a walkoff grand slam in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series?
Freddie Freeman
#47
What Cubs fan reached over the wall for a ball, becoming a scapegoat and the source of a "curse"?
Steve Bartman
#48
Who headbutted Marco Materazzi in the World Cup Final, then looked longingly at the World Cup trophy?
Zinedine Zidane
#49
What "Splash Brother" got hot in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals in 2016, sending the Warriors to the Finals?
Klay Thompson
#50
What legendary MLB pitcher accidentally killed a bird with a fastball?
Randy Johnson
#51
What female Olympic swimmer dominated the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Katie Ledecky
#52
Who literally stepped over Tyronn Lue after hitting a clutch shot?
Allen Iverson
#53
What true freshman quarterback (who had just come into the game at halftime) threw a game-winning touchdown in OT to beat Georgia?
Tua Tagovailoa
#54
What MLB player, nicknamed "Mr. November", made an impressive "flip" play in the 2001 playoffs?
Derek Jeter
#55
For what team did LeBron James score 25 straight points to lead the team to its first ever NBA Finals?
Cleveland Cavaliers
#56
What is the name given to the play where Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez fumbled after running into his own offensive lineman?
The Butt Fumble
#57
What team won the national championship when Kris Jenkins hit an amazing game-winner?
Villanova
#58
Who did their famous "sleep" celebration after securing the Gold Medal in basketball for the US in the 2024 Olympics?
Stephen Curry
#59
What controversial "rule" was enacted to bail Tom Brady out of a costly fumble against the Raiders?
The Tuck Rule
#60
What legendary slam dunker executed one of the most vicious dunks of all time during the 2000 Olympics?
Vince Carter
#61
After bowling a crucial strike, Pete Weber said, "Who do you think you are? _____"
I Am
#62
What U.S. president threw out a meaningful first pitch in the wake of the September 11 tragedy?
George W. Bush
#63
What Heisman trophy-winning running back executed the "Bush Push" to help USC beat Notre dame?
Reggie Bush
#64
What career bench player made a crazy shot with 0.4 seconds on the clock to beat the Spurs in the 2004 Western Conference Finals?
Derek Fisher
#65
What team pulled off a surprise onside kick out of halftime in Super Bowl XLIV, ultimately contributing to their first-ever victory?
New Orleans Saints
#66
Who hit a walk-off single off of Mariano Rivera in the World Series to break up the Yankees' bid for a four-peat?
Luis Gonzalez
#67
What soccer team scored three goals in seven minutes to come back in the "Miracle of Istanbul"?
Liverpool
#68
What Alaskan native hit a game-tying three in the 2008 national championship for Kansas?
Mario Chalmers
#69
Who hit a home run in the middle of Thom Brennaman's on-air apology, creating a reputation?
Nick Castellanos
#70
What team won Super Bowl XXXIV after Kevin Dyson was famously one yard short?
St. Louis Rams
#71
Who hit a game-tying triple and subsequent game-winning home run to steal victory for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series?
David Freese
#72
What Denver Broncos wide receiver took a Tim Tebow pass 80 yards for a touchdown on the first play of OT in 2012?
Demaryius Thomas
#73
Who shot 5-under in the PGA Championship the same day that he was arrested at 5 in the morning?
Scottie Scheffler
#74
Who broke the women's basketball scoring record in 2024 with a famous logo three?
Caitlin Clark
#75
Who hit a record-shattering 71st home run in 2001 on his way to his first of four MVPs?
Barry Bonds
#76
What player committed a famous mistake by dribbling out the clock instead of shooting in a tied game in the 2018 NBA Finals?
J.R. Smith
#77
Who may or may not have caught a lead-taking touchdown against the Packers in the 2015 playoffs?
Dez Bryant
#78
What nickname was given to Kemba Walker after his step-back game winner to win the Big East tournament?
Cardiac
#79
What was the name of the book (and movie) about the practices of the front office of the Oakland Athletics?
Moneyball
#80
What country shockingly blew out Brazil 7-1 in Brazil's home country in the 2014 World Cup?
Germany
#81
What cornerback had their star-making moment when they tipped away a potential game-winning touchdown to send the Seahawks to the Super Bowl?
Richard Sherman
#82
What hockey team scored twice in 17 seconds to win the 2013 Stanley Cup?
Chicago Blackhawks
#83
What women's basketball legend was the first woman to ever dunk in a WNBA game?
Lisa Leslie
#84
What superstar college athlete was injured after literally exploding through his own shoe in a game against North Carolina?
Zion Williamson
#85
Arike Ogunbowale's back-to-back buzzer beaters lifted what team to a national championship?
Notre Dame
#86
What outspoken U.S. track athlete won the Gold Medal in 2024 by "less than a hair"?
Noah Lyles
#87
Hakim Warrick's clutch block was the deciding moment for what college's national championship win in 2003?
Syracuse
#88
What was the name of the documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls that released in 2020?
The Last Dance
#89
In what sport did Isner and Mahut compete against each other for 11 hours and five minutes in a single match?
Tennis
#90
What women's martial artist upset the great Ronda Rousey in 2015?
Holly Holm
#91
What baseball superstar struck out Mike Trout to give Japan the win in the 2023 World Baseball Classic?
Shohei Ohtani
#92
At what event did Mo'ne Davis become the first and only female pitcher to throw a shutout?
Little League World Series
#93
What South Carolina defensive line superstar famously destroyed a Michigan running back?
Jadeveon Clowney
#94
What women's soccer star scored a hat trick in the 2015 World Cup Final?
Carli Lloyd
#95
What racehorse won the Triple Crown in 2015?
American Pharoah
#96
In what Olympic sport did Michelle Kwan pull off a fantastic program to the tune of "Fields of Gold"?
Figure Skating
#97
What was the name of the hypothetical new soccer league that was created and then immediately collapsed on itself?
European Super League
#98
Who took every single shoot-out shot against Russia in the 2014 Olympics, giving the U.S. the win in hockey?
T.J. Oshie
#99
Who was traded out of nowhere to the Los Angeles Lakers a few minutes before February 2, 2025?
Luka Doncic
#100
What Seahawks receiver made a controversial game-winning Hail Mary touchdown catch, although most people think it was actually in interception?
Golden Tate
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