Get your game on

Wed., Dec. 13, 2006

Chris Richcreek King Features Syndicate

1. Three pitchers have each made five consecutive opening-day starts for the Houston Astros. Name two of them.

2. Name the first Florida Marlins reliever to lead the National League in saves for a season.

3. How many times has the University of Alabama’s football team won the Sugar Bowl?

4. Who was the head coach of the NBA’s Utah Jazz before Jerry Sloan took over in 1988?

Answers

1. J.R. Richard (1976-80), Mike Scott (1987-91) and Shane Reynolds (1996-2000).

2. Antonio Alfonseca saved 45 games in 2000.

3. Eight times, the last being Jan. 1, 1993.

4. Frank Layden coached the Jazz from 1981 to 1988.

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