Rate it!

0 votes

So how many did you get right? Find below the answers to our quiz of the week.

FOOTBALL

1. This weekend sees the Merseyside derby and in its honour we have TWO questions related to the big game. First up, who has played in more Merseyside derbies than any other player? (Hint - it is an Evertonian)

Answer: Neville Southall.

2. And who has scored more Merseyside derby goals than anyone else? (Hint - this time it is a Red)

Answer: Ian Rush.

3. Jermain Defoe scored five goals and Spurs nine in the same game against Wigan last Sunday. However, it is not the first time a player has scored five and a team nine in the same Premier League game. Who else achieved the feat?

Answer: Andy Cole and Manchester United who beat Ipswich 9-0 in 1995.

TENNIS

4. The ATP Tour Finals at the O2 Arena is the third ATP tournament in London this year. Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick at Wimbledon and Andy Murray won at Queen's. However, can you remember who Murray beat in that final?

Answer: James Blake.

RUGBY

5. Scotland enjoyed a famous 9-8 victory over Australia at the weekend but before that game when was the last time the Scots had downed the Wallabies?

Answer: 1982 when they won 12-9 in Brisbane.

FORMULA ONE

6. Mercedes have announced the signing of Nico Rosberg for next season. The German has raced 70 grands prix in his career but how many times has he finished on the podium.

Answer: Just twice - Australia (third) and Singapore (second) - both in 2008.

GOLF

7. Which golfer entered the top 10 of the world rankings for the first time this week?

Answer: Rory McIlroy.

WINTER SPORTS

8. The ski jumping season starts this weekend in Kuusamo, Finland. Who is the defending World Cup champion?

Answer: Gregor Schlierenzauer.

ATHLETICS

9. The IAAF awards were announced last week. Usain Bolt (surprise, surprise) won male athlete of the year but who won the women's award?

Answer: Sanya Richards.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

10. There are two teams in the NFL this season with perfect 10-0 records. Who are they?

Answer: The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints.

Eurosport