Ho-ho, here we go!
Over the next 12 days, we are bringing you a SportsJOE Christmas quiz to keep your sporting mind sharp over the break.
We have 20 questions across four categories – Movies & TV, Geography, Records and General Knowledge – that will test your wits, and bring back a few memories.
Have a crack at the quiz, below, and let us know how you get on.
ROUND 1: TV
Big Moneyball focus today. What team does the movie centre around?
Big Moneyball focus today. What team does the movie centre around?
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What actor played the role of first baseman Scott Hatteberg?
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What film actor and director had the uncredited role of Alan in the movie?
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What rival franchise offers Billy Beane [played by Brad Pitt] their General Manager role at the end of the movie?
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Have the Oakland Athletics ever won a World Series?
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ROUND 2: GEOGRAPHY
Where is England prop Mako Vunipola from?
Where is England prop Mako Vunipola from?
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What country is hosting the 2025 British & Irish Lions?
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What country is defender Sergio Reguilon from?
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What county is Semple Stadium in?
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Where is Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford from?
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ROUND 3: RECORDS
What Irish province has won more European Cup titles?
What Irish province has won more European Cup titles?
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What player has scored the most headed goals in the history of the Premier League?
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Who pipped Billy Bremner to the Leeds United appearances record?
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Can you name the Manchester City star, who was Wolves' record signing in 2022?
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Who was the last European player to win the US Open golf major?
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ROUND 4: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
What player (below) ended up playing more games for Racing 92?
What player (below) ended up playing more games for Racing 92?
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What former Ulster player and coach is now in charge at Saracens?
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What club did Alex Telles join, on a permanent deal, after leaving Manchester United?
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How many world titles does Mark Selby now have?
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Who is the last Irish player to captain the British & Irish Lions in a Test match?
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The SportsJOE Christmas quiz | Day 1
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