256 Questions

In the 1990 World Cup Semi-Final, who scored England’s equalizer against West Germany?	Gary Lineker
In Netball what does GK stand for?	Goal Keeper
In Boxing, what is it called when a fighter is knocked to the ground and is unable to recover and continue?	A technical knockout (TKO) or stoppage
In Snooker what is the white ball called?	The Cue Ball
How many stumps are in Cricket at one end?	3
Which sport includes rules such as ‘footwork’, ‘obstruction’ and ‘contact’?	Netball
What is the emblem of the England Rugby Team?	Red Rose
What is a ‘Bunker’ in a game of golf?	A sand trap
Which two teams were in the finals of World Cup in 2014?	Germany and Argentina
What sports match begins with the words ‘En garde’?	Fencing
Which football teams home ground is called The Emirates?	Arsenal
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which British BMX rider became the first woman in history to land a 360-degree backflip in competition on her way to collecting Gold in the Women's BMX freestyle?	Charlotte Worthington
Which football player has received several bans due to his 'biting incidents'?	Luis Suarez
What nationality is football pundit Robbie Savage?	Welsh
In snooker which ball is worth 7 points when potted?	Black
Which famous European bicycle race was first started in 1903 for the benefit of a newspaper?	Tour de France
What shoe brand was named after a 'god'?	Nike
In what sport is a half nelson used?	Wrestling
Which sport can players score a birdie, bogey or an eagle?	Golf
Which English Football Team plays home matches at The Hawthorns?	Right
In a game of tennis, at deuce, which side of the court does the player serve from?	West Bromwich Albion
What team plays their home games at Loftus Road?	Queens Park Rangers
Which boxer is also known as 'The Money'?	Floyd Mayweather Jnr
What colour ball must be potted after each red to score a maximum break in snooker?	Black
Which Midlands football team has an animal as it nickname?	Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves)
Who was England’s goalkeeper throughout Euro 96?	David Seaman
Which Football Teams were playing during the Hillsborough Disaster?	Everton
Which football team did Wayne Rooney play for directly before Manchester United?	Liverpool and Nottingham Forrest
In 2020, who became the seventh cricket bowler to take 500 wickets in Test Cricket?	Stuart Broad
Which English football team plays their home games in the KC Stadium?	Hull City AFC
What coloured shirts are worn by Glasgow Celtic FC?	Green and White
In what City is the Millennium Stadium?	Cardiff
What’s the name of London’s Super League Rugby League Team?	London Broncos
How often do the Summer Olympic Games take place?	Every 4 years
Who scored a hat trick in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final?	Geoff Hurst
Which teams are involved in the Northeast Derby?	Sunderland and Newcastle United
Where is Sir Chris Hoy from?	Scotland
What animated character is football star Wayne Rooney usually called?	Shrek
What nationality is Novak Djokovic?	Serbian
Sachin Tendulkar is a famous icon in which sport?	Cricket
What is the name of Everton FC's stadium?	Goodison Park
In what sport is the position WD?	Netball
How many bases are there in a game of Rounders?	4
In basketball, how many players can be on the court at a time?	10 - 5 from each team
What happens when a football player gets two yellow cards?	The player is sent off
What athlete once set four world records in 45 minutes?	Jesse Owens
Footballer Ryan Giggs had an affair with which former Big Brother UK contestant?	Imogen Thomas
Which sport originated from circus performances?	Trampolining
What nationality is Carlo Ancelotti?	Italian
Which English football club plays their home games at the Stadium of Light?	Sunderland AFC
Which sport was named after a place? Hockey, Rugby, Tennis or None of these	Rugby
What sport does the team Saracens play?	Rugby Union
Who was the first gymnast to obtain 10 points in the Olympic Games?	Nadia Comaneci
How many pins do you need to hit if you want a strike in bowling?	10
What is the highest scoring ball on a Snooker Table?	Black
Which of these nations does not take part in the annual 6 nations Rugby Union Tournament? France, Spain, Italy or England	Spain
Chris Froome is a what?	Cyclist
Which manager led Tottenham Hotspur on their first UEFA Champions League campaign?	Mauricio Pochettino
Which of these is not a famous race horse? Sea Biscuit, Shergar, Mick the Miller or Red Rum	Mick the Miller
What racecourse was established by Queen Anne in 1711?	Ascot
At which Melbourne park does the Australian F1 Grand Prix take place?	Albert Park
What sport involves horses? Basketball, Football, Polo or Tennis	Polo
In which sport can you win the Davis Cup?	Tennis
What changes come with dimples on golf balls?	Improvement of aerodynamics
Which football club plays at Hillsborough?	Sheffield Wednesday
Which country was the host nation of the 1994 football World Cup?	USA
Which Gary said, 'This is not a normal injury. Fashanu was playing without due care and attention'?	Mabbutt
Whose departure from Lazio caused the president to remark 'He will only return to Rome as a tourist'?	Paul Gasgoine
Which manager suffered from the Sun's turnip jibes?	Graham Taylor
Which Brazilian great talked of 'The beautiful game'?	Pele
Which England International Peter said, 'I often get called Quasimodo'?	Beardsley
Who claimed in 1996 that he had 'Given up beer and guzzling'?	Paul Gasgoine
Which German said in 1994, 'Me drive? Never!'?	Jurgen Klinsmann
Which team did Alf Ramsey liken to 'Animals'?	Argentina
'As daft as a brush'. Who was Bobby Robson talking about?	Paul Gasgoine
What did Jose Mourinho say Spurs left in front of the goal after a 0-0 draw?	The Bus
Japan beat which team in the opening game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup?	Russia
How many red balls are used in a game of snooker?	15
Tynecastle Park is which football clubs stadium?	Hearts (Heart of Midlothian FC)
What is professional wrestler John Cena's famous catchphrase?	'You Can't See Me'
In which Olympic event did Jessica Ennis-Hill win a gold medal in 2012?	Heptathlon
Which football manager is known as 'Big Sam'?	Sam Allardyce
In rugby, a conversion is worth how many points?	2
At which famous racecourse is Red Rum buried?	Aintree Racecourse
When was the golfer Rory McIlroy awarded an MBE?	2012
The Old Firm Derby involves which two football clubs?	Celtic and Rangers in Glasgow
Who was the first professional footballer to be knighted?	Sir Stanley Matthews
How many lanes has an Olympic-sized swimming pool?	Eight
What does 'TT' stand for in the Isle of Man TT Race?	Tourist Trophy
What are 'Zippers' to an American Footballer?	Scars
Which of Bristol's two major Football Clubs is oldest, City or Rovers?	Bristol Rovers
Who was the first woman to run a mile in under five minutes?	Diane Leather
What sporting weapon fires a quarrel?	Crossbow (Bolt)
Who succeeded Ian Botham as England Cricket Captain in 1981?	Keith Fletcher
In which Year did Jenson Button win his first Grand Prix?	2006 (Hungarian)
How many points is a blue ball worth in snooker?	Five
Graham Swann made his Test debut against which Country?	India
How many yellow cards appeared in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final?	14
Which Country made its Rugby World Cup debut in 2011?	Russia
What is the maximum weight of a Golf Ball?	46g
What non-clothes item are Jockeys not allowed to wear?	Beards
‘Brain Fade’ is motor-racing slang for what?	Driver error
Which Athlete was known as ‘The Flying Housewife’?	Fanny Blankers-Koen
Who get to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy?	Winners of the NFL Super Bowl (USA)
Which Rugby League Player was nicknamed ‘Chariots’?	Martin Offiah
Who became President of the MCC in 2010?	Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Which British Indianapolis 500 winner was killed in 2011?	Dan Wheldon
Which Cricketer played 153 successive Tests for Australia?	Allan Border
Who scored France’s try in the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final?	Thierry Dusautoir
Which skier won three gold medals at the 1968 Winter Olympics?	Jean-Claude Killy
Where was the game of Squash invented?	Harrow School
Which British driver won the F1 World Championship in 1976?	James Hunt
Who did Roger Federer beat in his first Wimbledon Final?	Mark Philippoussis
Who was the Football Writers 2010 Player of the Year?	Wayne Rooney
Where is the Test Cricket ground of McLean Park?	Napier (NZ)
Add the sporting surname: Adam and Ben…	Hollioake
Who won the 2005 World Snooker Championship?	Shaun Murphy
2006 sadly saw the demise of which legendary racehorse at the grand old age of 27?	Desert Orchid
Who was crowned Wimbledon Champion for the fourth year in a row in the 2005 Tennis Championships?	Roger Federer
Which horse and jockey team rode to victory in the 2006 Grand National?	Numbersixvalverde, ridden by Niall Madden
Which famous Lord, a former athlete, led the bid team that won the 2012 Olympic Games for London	Lord Sebastian Coe
Which Formula One team did Damon Hill end his motor racing career with?	Williams
Where is the World’s Professional Darts Championship staged?	Lakeside, Frimley
Rugby ace Gavin Henson has an equally famous former girlfriend, can you name her?	Charlotte Church
Which famous female athlete set a new women’s World Record as she stormed to victory in the 2003 London Marathon?	Paula Radcliffe
How many consecutive Olympic Games has Sir Steve Redgrave taken the Gold Medal?	Five
What are Sandlotters?	Amateur Baseball Players
How many balls are used in a game of pool?	16. 1x White & 15x Coloured balls
How many players are there on a netball team?	7
If a golfer loses his/her ball, what is the penalty?	One stroke is added the his/her score
A table tennis game is won by the first player to reach how many points?	11
The Westchester Cup is awarded in which Sport?	Polo
Which American Team won the 2006 Super Bowl?	The Pittsburgh Steelers
When was the first England v Australia Test Match played?	1877
In what year did Steve Davis win his first World Title in Snooker?	1981
Which grand-slam winning Tennis player was nicknamed ‘The Rocket’?	Rod Laver
As of 2017, who is the tallest player to ever play for the England National Team?	Peter Crouch (6ft 7in)
Which rugby club was at the centre of the 2009 Bloodgate scandal?	Harlequins
What is the nickname for Norwich City FC?	Canaries
In which sport would you go to a Basho?	Sumo Wrestling
In the game of darts, what is the highest score possible with one dart?	60
Which football team’s ground is Craven Cottage?	Fulham
How many players are there in a Baseball Team?	Nine
Which English football club is called the Gunners?	Arsenal
In what year did Ayrton Senna win his last Drivers’ World Championship?	1991
In 2006, who became the first daughter of a previous winner to become the BBC Sports Personality of the Year?	Zara Phillips
What sport involves 'stones' and a 'house'?	Curling
In which Country did golf originate?	Scotland
Which horse race is run at Churchill Downs?	Kentucky Derby
What is the name of the sport played on broomsticks in Harry Potter?	Quidditch
What is the colour of Liverpool FC's home kit?	Red
Who won the Wimbledon Men's Singles Championship every year between 1976 and 1980?	Bjorn Borg
In which Country did Sumo Wrestling originate?	Japan
Which football team is nicknamed 'The Bluebirds'?	Cardiff City
What sport is commonly known as 'America's pastime'?	Baseball
Between 1900 and 1920, Tug of War was an Olympic event. True or False?	True
Which darts player was known as 'The Tornado'?	Tony West
How many hoops are used in a game of croquet?	Six
In which Year did Michael Jordan win his first NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls?	1991
In which event did Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards compete in the 1988 Winter Olympics?	Ski Jumping
In which Country was Lionel Messi born?	Argentina
What is the maximum amount of time a golf player can look for a lost ball?	3 minutes
Who succeeded Sven Goran Eriksson as England football manager in 2006?	Steve McCLaren
Which first class County Cricket Club did Phil Tufnell play for from 1986 to 2002?	Middlesex
Which two boxers competed in the 'Thrilla in Manilla’?	Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
In which Country does the sport camogie originate?	Ireland
In the 1984 Winter Olympics which pair won gold and became the highest scoring figure scaters?	Torvill and Dean
At which Racecourse is the Grand National run?	Aintree
In the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final, who scored his third goal in extra time?	Geoff Hurst
Which tennis player made it to three singles grand slam finals in 2017?	Rafael Nadal
The term 'Butterfly Stroke' is referred to in which sport?	Swimming
Who has won the FIFA World Cup the most?	Brazil
What colour do the leaders of the Tour De France wear?	Yellow
The term 'Gambit' is used in which game?	Chess
The Thomas Cup is related to which sport?	Badminton
Which motorsport is Lewis Hamilton most famous for?	Formula One
Whom was tennis star Martina Hingis named after?	Martina Navratilova
Athlete Kelly Holmes was formerly a member of which armed service?	Army
Which snooker champ Ray was nicknamed Dracula?	Reardon
Whom did Andy Murray beat to win his first Olympic Gold Medal?	Roger Federer
Which racing driver was first to clock up more than 75 F1 wins?	Michael Schumacher
Which Greg rejected a maple leaf for a Union Jack in the 1990’s?	Rusedski
Which Princess won the 1971 European Three Day Event?	Anne
What nationality is footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović?	Swedish
Which Boxer’s catchphrase was ‘Know what I mean ‘Arry’’?	Frank Bruno
What was cricket umpire Harold Bird’s nickname?	Dickie Bird
Who is Gary Neville’s Netball playing sister?	Tracey Neville
What were Joe DiMaggio’s last words?	‘I’ll finally get to see Marilyn’
Who won BBC Sports Personality of the 20th Century?	Muhammad Ali
What was Muhammad Ali’s name at birth?	Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr
What famous bike company is associated with Nottingham?	Raleigh Cycles
What is the nickname of Bolton Wanderers FC?	The Trotters
At which ground do Liverpool play?	Anfield
Of which football team was Elton John the chairman?	Watford
Which ex-footballer is famous for claiming that the Royal Family are ‘Shape shifting reptilians’?	David Icke
The Bella Twins are famous professionals in which field?	Wrestling
Mark Spitz won seven Olympic Golds at record speeds doing what?	Swimming
Which South American Soccer Team has won the most World Cups?	Brazil
How many seasons did Alan Shearer play for Newcastle? 3, 6 or 10?	10 Years
Lyn Davies broke the British record in which Jump Event?	Long Jump
David Campese was leading try scorer for which Country?	Australia
Which Sally was a world record hurdler and 1992 Olympic Champion?	Gunnell
Who was made England’s youngest ever football coach in 1996?	Glenn Hoddle
Did Roger Bannister run the first four-minute mile in Oxford or Cambridge?	Oxford
Was Martina Hingis 13, 15 or 17 when she first won Wimbledon doubles?	15
Who was the first Rugby Union Player to win 100 England Caps?	Jason Leonard
Tim Sherwood led which club to the Premiership?	Blackburn Rovers
David Platt, Ray Parlour and Liam Brady have all played for which club?	Arsenal
Which French superstar was European Player of the Year three times in the 80’s?	Michel Platini
According to song, who was dreaming of Wembley with Tottenham Hotspur?	Osvaldo Ardiles
Which Billy was at the heart of Leed’s success in the 1960’s and 1970’s?	Bremner
Which English club did Kazimierz Denya join in the 70’s?	Manchester City
Which former Liverpool Skipper moved to Sampdoria?	Graeme Souness
Which midfield dynamo captained the West German’s in Italia 90?	Lothar Matthaus
Which Gary has played for Luton, Forest, Villa and Leicester?	Parker
Which London team did Stefan Schwartz play for?	Arsenal
Who missed a penalty kick and put a bag on his head in a pizza place?	Gareth Southgate
Beardsley and Shearer have been on the spot for which club?	Newcastle United
Andy Brehme scored a World Cup final penalty for which Country?	West Germany
Where should a goalkeeper stand for a penalty?	On the Goal line and between the posts
Who made the first Wembley save from an FA Cup Final penalty kick?	Dave Beasant
Ron Flowers has been on the spot for which Country?	England
Which England player missed in a shoot-out in Italy in 1990 but scored in Euro 96?	Stuart Pearce
Which Julian became a 1990’s penalty expert for West Ham?	Dicks
Yorke and Townsend have been on the spot for which club?	Aston Villa
Robbie Rensenbrink scored four penalties in the 1978 World Cup finals for which team?	Holland
Jamie Murray teamed up with which Miss Jankovic to win Wimbledon in 2007?	Jelena
Which Becker beat Andre Angassi in his final Grand Slam, the 2006 US Open?	Benjamin
Where was former British Number 1 Elena Baltacha born?	Kiev
Who lost both his singles for Britain in their 2008 World Group relegation play-off?	Alex Bogdanovich
What feature is at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and was at Wimbledon in 2009?	A retractable roof
Which woman tennis player’s mother was a Wimbledon finalist in 1962?	Helena Sukova
With which doubles partner did John McEnroe have most success?	Peter Fleming
Which British Man got to three Wimbledon semi-finals in the 60’s and 70’s?	Roger Taylor
How are Mrs Barrett and Mrs Janes better known?	Angela Mortimer, Christine Truman
What Nationality did Hana Mandlikova take after leaving Czechoslovakia?	Australian
Which singer from New Zealand released the single ‘Tennis Court’ in 2013?	Lorde
How many times has Roger Federer won Wimbledon?	Eight
Which force slows down a served tennis ball? (A) Gravity (B) Lift or (C) Drag	(C) Drag
Which championships make up the Grand Slam?	Wimbledon, US Open and Australian Open
The 2017 film Battle of the Sexes focuses on a tennis match between Billy Jean King and which male tennis player?	Bobby Riggs
Which two players met in three consecutive Wimbledon finals in 1988, 1989 and 1990?	Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg
Roger Federer was born in which Swiss city?	Basel
Who did Roger Federer beat in the final to claim his first Wimbledon title in 2003?	Mark Philippoussis
Serena and Venus Williams played each other in four consecutive Grand Slam finals between 2002 and 2003. How many of those matches did Venus win?	None
How many Olympic gold medals has Andy Murray won?	Two (2012 and 2016)
In which county was the first steeplechase held?	Limerick, Ireland
Which horse won the first post-WWII Grand National?	Lovely Cottage
Who sponsored the Derby at the turn of the century?	Vodaphone
Which horse finished first in the last Grand National of the millennium to be abandoned?	Esha Ness
Which was the first filly to win the Derby?	Eleanor
What was Frankie Dettori's forst 1000 Guineas win of the 1990s?	Cape Verdi
Which member of the Royal Family got married the year Aldaniti won the National?	Prince Charles
What was the last year before 1993 that the Grand National was not run?	1945
In which park is Ireland's Clonmel Racecourse?	Powerstown Park
Which horse ran the fastest Epsom Derby of the 1980s?	Kahyasi

 

 

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