Quiz: Test your sporting knowledge, June 25
Britain's Sue Barker in action on Centre Court at Wimbledon when she beat Australian Kerry Reid to reach the semi-finals of the women's singles - Credit: PA
With the Premier League now back in action after more than three months away due to the coronavirus pandemic, why not celebrate with another sports quiz?
Katie Taylor celebrates victory against Christina Lindardatou in their WBO super-lightweight world title bout - Credit: PA
Here are some of the latest posers from Press Association, with the answers at the bottom. No cheating!
1. Who scored the first goal of the resumed Premier League season?
2. David Luiz joined Arsenal from which team?
3. Where will tennis’ US Open take place without spectators this year?
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4. Which Italian cyclist and 1998 Tour de France winner was nicknamed the Pirate?
5. Pole vaulter Sergey Bubka is from which country?
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6. And how many times did he break the World Record? a) 15 b) 25 c) 35
7. How much did Newcastle pay for Alan Shearer in 1996?
8. With which sixth-tier side in Lincolnshire did Paul Gascoigne finish his playing career?
9. Where will this year’s NBA play-offs be held?
10. In how many of his six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls was Michael Jordan named Finals MVP?
11. Which side won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil?
12. Which Colombian won the Golden Boot at the tournament?
13. NHL’s Bruins are based in which US city?
14. Which country does boxer Katie Taylor represent?
15. How many losses has Conor McGregor had in his UFC career?
16. Which anniversary is Formula One celebrating this year?
17. Which horse won its third Gold Cup this week?
18. And who was the jockey?
19. In what year did Sue Barker win the French Open?
20. Where do the New York Knicks play their home games?
21. How many goals did Luis Suarez score for Liverpool? A- 79; B- 82; C- 86
22. Which team do Norwich City compete against in the East Anglian derby?
23. Which Spanish club has won the most LaLiga titles?
24. How many majors has Australian golfer Adam Scott won?
25. Which MLS team did Kevin Durant recently become a part owner of?
26. How old is Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas?
27. How many NFL Championships have the Denver Broncos won?
28. Fulham owner Shad Khan also owns which NFL team?
29. In which Brazilian city would you find the Maracana stadium?
30. How many brothers does Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have?
Answers: 1. Raheem Sterling; 2. Chelsea; 3. Flushing Meadows, New York; 4. Marco Pantani; 5. Ukraine; 6. C (35); 7. £15million; 8. Boston; 9. Disney World Resort, Florida ; 10. 6; 11. Germany; 12. James Rodriguez; 13. Boston; 14. Republic of Ireland; 15. Four; 16. 70th; 17. Stradivarius; 18. Frankie Dettori; 19. 1976; 20. Madison Square Garden; 21. B- 82; 22. Ipswich Town; 23. Real Madrid; 24. One (2013 Masters); 25. Philadelphia Union; 26. 21; 27. Three; 28. Jacksonville Jaguars; 29. Rio de Janeiro; 30. Four
