Roll up those sleeves and let’s get quizzing!
The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz has a great mix of topics and sporting fields that will keep you on your toes today.
Anyone getting 15 or higher, well done.
Anyone getting 12 or lower, off to the naughty step!
ROUND 1. TV & MOVIES.
Who is the lead actor in Ballers, a TV series about a retired NFL star that helps other players manage their finances?
Who is the lead actor in Ballers, a TV series about a retired NFL star that helps other players manage their finances?
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What is the name of this character, who worked for the New York Yankees, in Seinfeld?
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Name the former Liverpool star that does some occasional punditry work with RTE
Credit: Sportsfile
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Jerry Seinfeld got to meet his hero Keith Hernandez in a 1992 episode when the baseball star appeared as himself. Hernandez won his first World Series with the Cardinals. With whom did he win his second?
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Name this retired UFC fighter who often provides colour commentary for ESPN?
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ROUND 2. GEOGRAPHY.
Laune Rangers are a GAA side from what county?
Laune Rangers are a GAA side from what county?
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In what city did Shay Given make his international debut, against Russia, for Ireland?
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What country hosted the 1996 Olympic Games?
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O'Moore Park can be found in which Leinster county?
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The 76ers basketball franchise hail from what US city?
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ROUND 3. RECORDS.
At what Olympic Games did wrestler Kurt Angle win a gold medal?
At what Olympic Games did wrestler Kurt Angle win a gold medal?
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At 11 years and 8 months, what boxer holds the record for longest consecutive title reign?
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What county prevented Kilkenny from winning 5 All-Irelands in a row in 2010?
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Name the 2008 Olympic gold medallist who retired from the UFC after defending both flyweight and bantamweight titles?
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Who has scored most international goals (71 in 137 appearances) for Germany?
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ROUND 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.
What former Liverpool striker led Real Madrid to La Liga in 1989-90?
What former Liverpool striker led Real Madrid to La Liga in 1989-90?
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Name this cult hero and 1993 All-Ireland winner with Derry
Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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Name this Wolves player, who likes to oil up his arms before games
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For what country did Ferenc Puskás win 85 of his 89 international caps with?
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Name the former France defender that is posing with Alex Ferguson and Peter Kenyon after his transfer to Manchester United in 2001
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The SportsJOE 12 o'clock quiz | Day 311
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