Test your knowledge of the past week’s biggest and most surprising sports headlines. This quiz spans the worlds of cricket, football, Formula 1, darts, athletics, and the NFL.
American Football
Which unlikely figure made a dramatic return to the NFL, starting at quarterback for a team despite having no prior professional playing experience and being the son of the franchise’s owner?
Motor Racing
Identify the driver who, at 44 years old and a grandfather, came out of a five-year retirement to secure a remarkable podium finish.
Darts
A player was recently dismissed by his management team after publicly criticizing them on national television, calling the organization “a bunch of jerks.” Who was it?
Cricket
The prestigious “Million Pound Jackpot” tournament is underway. How many competitors are vying for this top prize: 32, 64, 128, or 256 players?
Athletics
A curious trend surrounds a specific annual track and field honor. Is it that recipients often retire shortly after winning, or that they typically fail to win another major title afterward?
General Knowledge
Finally, in a unique sporting event in the Middle East, what type of animal is at the center of a high-stakes “Elite” racing championship?
