Where SportNerdia checks sports facts
Trivia is more fun when the answer feels fair. These references help check team names, league basics, rules, trophies, and tournament context.
How references support the quizzes
References are used to check facts and team names so quiz answers stay fair for players. The goal is simple: if a fan knows the sport, the quiz should reward that knowledge.
What gets checked
Team names, league facts, common sports terms, major trophies, scoring rules, and tournament context are checked against public references.
Why it matters
A sports quiz should not feel like a trick question. Clear references make it easier to update answers when leagues expand, teams move, names change, or formats shift.
Corrections
If a reference changes or a quiz answer needs another accepted variant, send the page URL and suggested correction through the contact page.
Public references
- Encyclopaedia Britannica Sports https://www.britannica.com/sports
- FIFA World Cup https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup
- MLB Teams Directory https://www.mlb.com/team
- NBA Teams Directory https://www.nba.com/teams
- NFL Teams Directory https://www.nfl.com/teams/
- NHL Teams Directory https://www.nhl.com/info/teams
- Olympics Sports Reference https://olympics.com/en/sports/