“Stone the flamin’ crows!”
The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is coming out hot and heavy from the opening bell. Let’s see if you can go the distance with us today.
Ding, DING!
ROUND ONE: TELEVISION.
On what sports broadcaster do Andy Gray and Richard Keys currently front Premier League coverage?
On what sports broadcaster do Andy Gray and Richard Keys currently front Premier League coverage?
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Raging Bull, which won Robert De Niro his second Oscar, was a biopic of which boxer?
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What actor played Niki Lauda (pictured left, below) in the Formula 1 inspired movie 'Rush'?
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In 2017, what legendary Home & Away character sent this message - "Congratulations to all at Cork City... Don't worry about the last 10 or 12 years - anyone can have a quiet decade. But now, you're the champions. Good on ya!"
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What was the name of this snooker show that ran on the BBC from 1991 to 2002?
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ROUND TWO: GEOGRAPHY.
What country is former Rangers and Everton striker Nikica Jelavic from?
What country is former Rangers and Everton striker Nikica Jelavic from?
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In what county would you find Brewster Park?
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Where in Scotland was Ray Houghton born and raised?
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In what US State do the Green Bay Packers play?
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 12: Green Bay Packers fans wear cheese headgear before the Miami Dolphins met the Green Bay Packers in their NFL game at Sun Life Stadium on October 12, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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What county is former Leinster and Ireland star Shane Horgan from?
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ROUND THREE: RECORDS.
Man City and Liverpool hold the record for most wins in a Premier League season. What is the record?
Man City and Liverpool hold the record for most wins in a Premier League season. What is the record?
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Brian O'Driscoll holds the record for most Test caps as Ireland captain (83). Who is second in the list?
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What Ulster player was the top scorer in the 2019 All-Ireland Football Championship?
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Jack Nicklaus has the record for most Major wins in golf, but how many does he have?
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Name the former Manchester City goalkeeper that set a Premier League record for oldest player when he lined out at Maine Road against Newcastle aged 43 and 162 days?
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ROUND FOUR: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.
Who did Goran Ivanisevic beat in the 2001 Wimbledon Final?
Who did Goran Ivanisevic beat in the 2001 Wimbledon Final?
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In what year did Ken Doherty win snooker's World Championship at The Crucible?
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What Romanian player did Packie Bonner save a penalty from in the Italia 90 'Round of 16' shootout?
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In what year did Dublin's Paul Curran win his only All-Ireland title and the Texaco Footballer of the Year?
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Who is the head coach of French rugby side La Rochelle?
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