“Money won is twice as sweet as money earned.”
The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is coming out hard at fast with today’s offering. Two movie classics to get us cooking and a nice mix of sport from there.
Good luck.
ROUND 1: TV & MOVIES
Name this 1986 movie about a retired pool hustler being drawn back into the game by a rising star.
Name this 1986 movie about a retired pool hustler being drawn back into the game by a rising star.
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The movie was a sequel - 25 years later - to what 1961 film?
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Name the Hollywood heavyweight who starred in the original and the 1986 sequel?
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What actress played Carmen, girlfriend of Tom Cruise's character Vincent, in The Colour of Money?
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Of The Colour of Money's three main actors, who won an Oscar for their role?
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ROUND 2: RECORDS
In what city where Ireland's European Championship dreams ended, on Thursday night?
In what city where Ireland's European Championship dreams ended, on Thursday night?
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Where is Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian from?
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Linked with both Liverpool and Man United in recent weeks, where is defender Dayot Upamecano from?
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What county are the Toyota Cheetahs from?
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What country are rugby side Zebre from?
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ROUND 3: RECORDS
What Irish player holds the record for most Celtic League/PRO12/PRO14 tries scored?
What Irish player holds the record for most Celtic League/PRO12/PRO14 tries scored?
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What Irish player holds the record for most Celtic League/PRO12/PRO14 appearances?
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Who is the all-time top scorer for the Wales national football team?
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How many League of Ireland Premier Division titles has Stephen Kenny won as manager?
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How many European Championship (football) tournaments have Ireland qualified for?
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ROUND 4: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Name the Polish tennis star that won the Women's Singles title at the 2020 French Open?
Name the Polish tennis star that won the Women's Singles title at the 2020 French Open?
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Who is the current manager of Brighton & Hove Albion?
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In what sport did Ireland's Fintan McCarthy win a bronze medal in Poland this weekend?
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Who is the current manager of the Kerry senior football team?
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Name the former Ireland international footballer
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