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Hall of Fame NBA player Larry Bird also won NBA Coach of the Year while coaching which team?

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Answer: Indiana Pacers
In his first year as coach of the Indiana Pacers (with Indiana being his home state), during the 1997-98 season, Larry Bird won Coach of the Year. This feat made him the only person in the first 70 years of NBA history to have won both this award and MVP.

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In which round did Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal exit the men's singles of the 2015 U.S. Open Championship?

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Answer: Third Round
Rafael Nadal exited the 2015 U.S. Open tournament in the third round. He was beaten by Fabio Fognini of Italy.

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Who is the winningest coach in NFL history?

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Answer: Don Shula
Don Shula, who is known primarily for coaching the Miami Dolphins from 1970 to 1995, has won 347 games during his 32-year career.

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The Doak Walker Award is given annually to the top college player at which position?

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Answer: Running Back
Doak Walker (1927-1998) has been inducted into both the College Football and Pro Football halls of fame. He played halfback, and accordingly the award named after him is given to college football's premiere running back.

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How many points are awarded to a team who scores a field goal in football?

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Answer: 3
Field goals, which are scored by kicking the ball through the goal posts on a fourth down, give the team who successfully pulls one off three points.

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The final game of the 2018 Australian Open women's singles was contested by which players?

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Answer: Caroline Wozniacki vs. Simona Halep
Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep played in the final of the 2018 Australian Open Championship. Caroline Wozniacki defeated Simona Halep to win the title.

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What is the meaning of the term "Love" in the sport of tennis?

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Answer: Zero
The word "Love" in tennis terms refers to a moment in a tennis game where both players have not scored. This usually takes place at the beginning of the game.

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NFL footballs are made out of which material?

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Answer: Cowhide
According to Wilson Football, the official ball makers for the NFL, one cowhide can produce approximately 10 footballs.

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Andre Agassi lost the Wimbledon Championship final in 1999. Which player did he lose to?

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Answer: Pete Sampras
Andre Agassi lost in the final match of the men's singles 1999 Wimbledon Championship. He was beaten by his biggest rival, Pete Sampras.



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