Sports quiz of the week: a rapid rise, a record losing run and social media beef

  • 11/22/2024
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1.The late John Prescott was a director of which rugby league club? Hull FC Castleford Hull Kingston Rovers London Broncos Reveal 2.Pep Guardiola"s contract extension takes him to 2026 as Manchester City manager. But who is the club"s second-longest-serving manager of the 21st century? Manuel Pellegrini Kevin Keegan Roberto Mancini Stuart Pearce Reveal 3.Rafael Nadal retired this week, but when he became a tennis professional, he was first famous for being the nephew of footballer Miguel Ángel Nadal. What is his uncle"s nickname? The Beast of Bilbao The Salamander of Salamanca The Beast of Barcelona The Monster of Mallorca Reveal 4.Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr has announced that she and her partner Kristie Mewis are to become parents. Who does Mewis play for? West Ham Aston Villa Chelsea Brighton Reveal 5.So far, the Fifa Club World Cup set for next summer in the US, has secured one sponsor. Which company? Apple Remington Hisense Saudia Airlines Reveal 6.Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano on the undercard of the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight. In what other sport did Taylor represent the Republic of Ireland? Soccer Camogie Lacrosse Rugby union Reveal 7.Which of these fighters has not beaten Mike Tyson? Danny Williams Buster Douglas Buster Mathis Jr Kevin McBride Reveal 8.Marcus Rashford and Casemiro used the international break to go and see which US sports team play? New York Red Bulls New York Knicks New York Jets Brooklyn Nets Reveal 9.Losing to South Africa this weekend would equal how many straight defeats for Wales and Warren Gatland? 13 18 11 12 Reveal 10.New Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim played only 14 times for Portugal but was selected for which two tournaments? Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010 World Cup 2010 and World Cup 2014 Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018 Euro 2004 and Euro 2012 Reveal 11.Lebron James is taking a hiatus from social media, citing too many "negative takes". But which megastar unfollowed the NBA star last month? Jake Paul Drake Beyoncé David Beckham Reveal 12.Tom Brady, part-owner of Birmingham City, is now a part-owner of which NFL franchise? New England Patriots Tennessee Titans Las Vegas Raiders New York Jets Reveal 13.After two WTA Tour titles, Britain"s Katie Boulter is finishing the tennis year ranked among the world’s top 25. Where was she ranked 18 months ago? 26 Outside the top 50 Outside the top 100 Outside the top 150 Reveal 14.How many starts has Reece James made for Chelsea in 2024? Zero One Three 20 Reveal 15.British double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has retired at the age of 36. How did the triathlon great make headlines in 2016? He drank a beer during a race, given to him by a member of the crowd. He helped his brother, Jonny, whose legs were giving way in the final metres of a race The Yorkshireman drank a cup of tea on the Olympic podium He cartwheeled over the finish line to win Olympic gold

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