buzz – n. excited talk about something

tie-breaker – n. something (such as an extra period of play or an extra question) that is used to decide a winner when a game, contest, etc., has ended with a tied score

era – n. a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.

quirk – n. something strange that happens by chance

score – v. to get points, goals, runs, etc., in a game or contest

sentimental – adj. based on, showing, or resulting from feelings or emotions rather than reason or thought

trailing – v. to be behind in a race or competition

underdog – n. a person, team, etc., that is expected to lose a contest or battle

championship – n. an important competition that decides which player or team is the best in a particular sport, game, etc.

spectator – n. a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience

tournament – n. a sports competition or series of contests that involves many players or teams and that usually continues for at least several days

elimination – n. the act or process of removing something or someone