Exhibit 9 (1980-2000) SportsLine Trivia Break

Which event marked a significant period of expansion for the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 1980s?

• The inclusion of the Los Angeles Kings in 1980

• The emergence of rotary baseball in the early 1980s

• The creation of the WNBA in 1996

• The rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

What was the main reason for the rise of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in popularity during the 1980s?

• The emergence of the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers rivalry

• The creation of the WNBA

• The inclusion of foreign players in the league

• The introduction of fantasy sports

Which sport experienced a temporary downturn after the burst of the dot-com bubble in the early 2000s?

• Hockey

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Football

What was the significance of the 1992 'Dream Team' in spreading basketball around the world?

• It showcased the NBA's talent and entertainment value

• It led to the creation of the WNBA

• It introduced the concept of fantasy sports

• It marked the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers

What was the impact of Michael Jordan on the globalization of the NBA?

• He revolutionized the sport and made the NBA a worldwide phenomenon

• He led the Boston Celtics to multiple NBA championships

• He played a key role in the creation of the WNBA

• He popularized the concept of fantasy sports