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WASHINGTON, May 22, 1998 – Who was the last U.S. service member to win an Olympic medal in track and field?
Alonzo Babers, U.S. Air Force, 1984 Olympic Games, Los Angeles

Of the seven teams in the NBA's Western Conference, how many are transplanted from other locations?
A: Four. Minneapolis Lakers to Los Angeles, Philadelphia Warriors to Golden State (via San Francisco), Cincinnati Royals to Sacramento Kings (via Kansas City), and Buffalo Braves to Los Angeles Clippers (via San Diego)

Who are the two American League Rookies of the Year who later managed pennant-winning major league baseball teams?
Lou Piniella (1969 Rookie of the Year with the Kansas City Royals; Cincinnati Reds manager, 1990) and Mike Hargrove (1974 Rookie of the Year with the Texas Rangers; Cleveland Indians manager, 1995 and 1997)

What men's tennis player holds the record for most consecutive Wimbledon singles titles?
William Renshaw (six titles between 1881-1886)

Who were the 12 "Dream Team" members of the 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball squad?
Patrick Ewing (New York Knicks), Larry Bird (Boston Celtics), Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls), Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls), David Robinson (San Antonio Spurs), Earvin (Magic) Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers), John Stockton (Utah Jazz), Chris Mullin (Golden State Warriors), Clyde Drexler (Portland Trailblazers), Karl Malone (Utah Jazz), Charles Barkley (Phoenix Suns) and Christian Laettner (Duke University)

What was the last Canadian-based NHL team to win the Stanley Cup?
The Montreal Canadiens (1993)

Who holds the record for the longest field goal in the National Football League?
Tom Dempsey, New Orleans Saints, 1970, 63 yards

What are the four tournaments known as the Senior Slam of Golf?
The Tradition, the PGA Senior Championship, the Senior Players Championship and the U.S. Senior Open