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Trivia is becoming more popular all the time and thanks to the internet, is constantly expanding. There are trivia games and questions about almost everything, from trivia about old television programs to specific time periods. However, one of the most fascinating areas of trivia remains that of the world of sports. Why? Because unlike many other areas of trivia, the sports world is always changing, every year, there are hundreds of new facts, and statistics added. Just look at the year 2010.Who won the 2010 world series?The 2010 World Series was won by the San Francisco Giants. They beat the Texas Rangers in five games. It was the first time that the Giants had won a World Series since 1954, and the very first time that they had won the title since moving to their new home in San Francisco. The team had to move to San Francisco in 1958 from New York City. They were the first National League Championship to have home field advantage since 2001.Who won the Stanley Cup in 2010?The Stanley Cup was won by the Chicago Blackhawks, but the Presidents' Trophy was won by the Washington Capitals who finished the regular season with 121 points. Chicago defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in the best of seven series 4 to 2, with the final game being held in the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Wells Fargo Center has also been known as the First Union Center and The Wachovia Center.Who won the Kentucky Derby in 2010?The winner of the Derby was Super Saver. A downpour right before post time made the race a wide open field to any horse that could run in the muck. Super Saver was victorious over the field, winning in a time of 2:04 with Ice Box placing second and Paddy O'Prado coming in third. The winning jockey was Calvin Borel. The odds on Super Saver were 7-1 and the payouts were $18, $8.8 and $6.These are only three of the major sporting events that occurred in 2010. Literally, hundreds of sporting records were set and broken in the year 2010. If you enjoy any kind of trivia you should really explore the constantly changing world sports trivia.For hundreds of sports related quizzes and interactive sports games visit ==> Sports Trivia Questions at www.SportsTriviaQuestions.org
