Aces, Headers, and Sin Bins: Slang & Terminology in Pro Sports

There are many interesting terms in pro sports. A lot of these terms also have developed nicknames too. For example, in baseball the home run is often called a homer, a tater, or if you hit a homer, it is said that one 'went yard'. This quiz will measure your if you are or are not a cunning linguist when it comes to your knowledge of sports slang. I will provide the term. You tell me the sport! Okay? Here we go!

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Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

Aces, Headers, and Sin Bins: Slang & Terminology in Pro Sports

Slam Dunk

Dinger

Pigskin

Alley

Free Kick

Buckets

The Rock

Powerplay

Clipping

Love

Header

Swish

Bogey

Cowboy Collar

Gridiron

Bullpen

Spare

Ace

Buckets

Dugout

Birdie

Sin Bin

Red Card

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