“This isn’t a joke, pal. People die in fairy tales all the time.”
The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is starting off with some great sporting biopics then testing your wits with our three closing rounds. Stay sharp!
ROUND 1: TV & MOVIES
Chadwick Boseman starred as what legendary American sports star in the film '42'?
Chadwick Boseman starred as what legendary American sports star in the film '42'?
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Boseman starred with Kevin Costner as top NFL prospect 'Vontae Mack' in what movie?
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Back to '42' and Jackie Robinson. What Major League Baseball team did he play with in the 1940s and 50s?
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What was the name of the 2005 boxing bio-pic starring Russell Crowe as James J. Braddock?
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Joey LaMotta is the younger brother and one-time manager of world champion Jake LaMotta. Who played him in Raging Bull?
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ROUND 2: GEOGRAPHY
What city will host the first Premier League fixture of the 2020/21 season, between Arsenal and Fulham?
What city will host the first Premier League fixture of the 2020/21 season, between Arsenal and Fulham?
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They beat the Bucks 114-105 in the first game of the Eastern Conference semis, last night. Where are the Heat from?
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Where are NHL side Golden Knights from?
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What country is Napoli star Dries Mertens from?
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Ballygunner won a senior hurling county championship at the weekend. Where are they from?
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ROUND 3: RECORDS
Of Ireland's 100+ club, who has more caps?
Of Ireland's 100+ club, who has more caps?
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What Ireland defender retired from international football in 2019, not long after reaching 50 caps?
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What Leinster forward is set to reach 100 Test caps with Ireland later this year?
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What Irish athlete won her 12th national title at Santry, last weekend?
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Pictured here after defeating Serena Williams in last year's final, who is the reigning US Open Women's Singles champion?
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ROUND 4: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Who won the BMW Championship [golf] on Sunday with a dramatic playoff-clinching putt from 66 feet?
Who won the BMW Championship [golf] on Sunday with a dramatic playoff-clinching putt from 66 feet?
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What side were Shamrock Rovers drawn against in the Europa League qualifying stage?
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What Aston Villa player was called up to the England football squad as a replacement for the injured Harry Winks?
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What Dutch footballer has reportedly completed his medical at Manchester United ahead of a £40m move?
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What Mayo inter-county stalwarts were getting into it during the Breaffy vs. Ballaghaderreen match at the weekend?
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