Sports quiz of the week Rangers, bogeys and a world champion boxer
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Who switched sports? Who made a splash? Who missed their spot?
Rangers have been crowned champions of Scotland for the first time in 10 years. How many goals have they conceded in the league this season (after 32 games)?
9
12
15
18
It looks like Chris Wilder is leaving Sheffield United. When did he first join the club?
1975
1986
1997
2008
Rory McIlroy is defending his title at the Players Championship in Florida this week. What score did McIlroy hit on the first day of the event at Sawgrass (where par is 72)?
62
64
79
82
McIlroy was not the only golfer who struggled on the opening day of the Players Championship. Kevin Na recorded an eight on the 17th hole, a short but tricky par three. What was unusual about his quintuple bogey?
Two of his shots were spent on swinging at the ball and missing
He did not use his putter at the hole
Two of his shots were penalties for swearing
He decided to walk off the course after the 17th and did not complete his round
Liverpool have lost their last seven league games at Anfield. Before this losing run, how many league matches had they played at Anfield without losing?
46
57
68
79
France go to Twickenham on Saturday in fine form, although they do not have the greatest record in Six Nations games in England. How many times have they beaten England at Twickenham in the Six Nations (since 2000)?
None
One
Four
Six
Arsenal play Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. Who is the only player to have scored for both clubs in north London derbies in the Premier League?
Sol Campbell
William Gallas
Emmanuel Adebayor
David Bentley
Sonny Bill Williams has retired from rugby to concentrate on his boxing career. How many times did he play for New Zealand in a world cup final?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Pepe put in a sensational performance for Porto as they knocked Juventus out of the Champions League. The big centre-back, who won the competition three times while at Real Madrid, turned 38 a few weeks ago. Who is only player to have appeared in a Champions League final while in his 40s?
Giunluigi Buffon
Ryan Giggs
Paolo Maldini
Edwin van der Sar
Chelsea knocked Atlético Madrid out of the Women’s Champions league this week. Why will Atlético feel especially disappointed by their defeat?
They lost on away goals even though neither game in the tie was played at one of the club’s stadiums
They missed three penalties in the tie
Their first team could not travel to England due to coronavirus restrictions and they had to send their Under-18s
Chelsea’s winning goal was scored by a player who is on loan at the club from Atlético
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Ah well. Have a good weekend
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A decent score. Have a good weekend
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Superb. Great work. Have a good weekend
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