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This week is our Quarterfinal round in the highest voted division for Sports SE's Question of the Year Tournament.

A few guidelines:

  • One vote per user per matchup (denoted by comment)
  • Votes will be accepted between Feb 27 and Mar 5
  • For any ties, both teams will move onto the next round
  • Short comments to explain your vote are acceptable. For any extended discussion, go into The Clubhouse

2016 Sports SE Question of the Year Tournament

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H2 - Usage of unusual characters in sports shirts

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H15 - Athletes who have competed in the Olympics for more than one country

Comment "My vote is - H2" or "My vote is - H15."

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  • My vote is - H2
    – CodeNewbie
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 5:59
  • My vote is - H2
    – Ben Miller
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:23
  • My vote is - H2
    – Martin
    Commented Mar 1, 2017 at 11:30
  • My vote is - H15
    – jamauss Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 17:18
  • My vote is - H2.
    – Nij Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 23:26
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H1 - Why are professional athletes allowed to compete in the Olympic games?

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H16 - Did Adolf Hitler really snub Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin?

Comment "My vote is - H1" or "My vote is - H16."

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  • My vote is - H16
    – CodeNewbie
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 6:01
  • My vote is - H16.
    – Martin
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 16:47
  • My vote is - H1
    – Ben Miller
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:11
  • My vote is - H1
    – jamauss Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 17:20
  • My vote is - H1.
    – Nij Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 23:26
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H3 - What is the most match points saved by a tournament winner?

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H14 - What happens if a suspended player is used in match and the referee didn't notice

Comment "My vote is - H3" or "My vote is - H14."

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  • My vote is - H3
    – CodeNewbie
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 6:03
  • My vote is - H14
    – Ben Miller
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:12
  • My vote is - H14
    – jamauss Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 17:19
  • My vote is - H14.
    – Nij Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 23:26
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H4 - Were volleys considered unsportsmanlike in tennis?

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H13 - If you can't change an injured goalkeeper, what can you do?

Comment "My vote is - H4" or "My vote is - H13."

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  • My vote is - H13
    – CodeNewbie
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 6:04
  • My vote is - H4.
    – Martin
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 16:47
  • My vote is - H4
    – Ben Miller
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:16
  • My vote is - H13
    – jamauss Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 17:17
  • My vote is - H13.
    – Nij Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 23:24
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H5 - What is the record for the most family members competing in the same Olympic Games?

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H12 - Theoretically, what is the maximum number of times any two English Premier League teams can play each other in a single season?

Comment "My vote is - H5" or "My vote is - H12."

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  • My vote is - H5
    – CodeNewbie
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 6:05
  • My vote is - H5
    – Ben Miller
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:11
  • My vote is - H12
    – Martin
    Commented Mar 1, 2017 at 11:29
  • My vote is - H5
    – jamauss Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 17:20
  • My vote is - H5.
    – Nij Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 23:25
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H6 - Why do all "combat" sports always award championship belts (vs. other physical objects)?

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H11 - 1 yellow, 1 red & 1 yellow card

Comment "My vote is - H6" or "My vote is - H11."

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  • My vote is - H11.
    – CodeNewbie
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 5:57
  • My vote is - H11
    – Ben Miller
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:21
  • My vote is - H11
    – jamauss Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 17:18
  • My vote is - H6.
    – Nij Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 23:25
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H7 - Are there any sports that started as a women's sport?

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H10 - Does Vatican participate in any International sports?

Comment "My vote is - H7" or "My vote is - H10."

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  • My vote is - H7
    – CodeNewbie
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 6:05
  • My vote is - H7
    – Martin
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 16:48
  • My vote is - H10
    – Ben Miller
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:21
  • My vote is - H10
    – jamauss Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 17:19
  • Abstention, no vote.
    – Nij Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 23:26
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H8 - Is there a connection between serious injuries/deaths in boxing and having one's father in one's corner?

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H9 - Why does the NFL use Roman numerals for Super Bowl numbering?

Comment "My vote is - H8" or "My vote is - H9."

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  • My vote is - H9.
    – CodeNewbie
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 6:00
  • My vote is - H9.
    – Martin
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 16:47
  • My vote is - H9
    – Ben Miller
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 19:13
  • My vote is - H9
    – jamauss Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 17:19
  • My vote is - H8.
    – Nij Mod
    Commented Mar 2, 2017 at 23:25

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