Name a player, and the next name has to start with the last initial of the one before. Keep the chain going and beat the computer!
How to play
Tap a league, then name any player in it.
Each next player's first name must start with the first letter of the last name you just said.
You get 30 seconds a turn. Run out, repeat a name, or miss the letter and it's a strike.
3 strikes and you're out — spelling counts!
1. Choose difficulty
2. Tap a league to start
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First name must start with
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The Chain
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Heads up — Rookie mode
Rookie is for beginners: a gentler game where the computer takes it easy. All-Star is the standard mode for everyday sports fans, with a tougher opponent.
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Sports Name Game