SPORTS TRIVIA

ON THIS DAY

2012: Andy Murray became the first British man to win a grand slam singles title in 76 years after beating Novak Djokovic 7-6 (12-10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 in the US Open final.

BIRTHDAYS

Athletics’ Jim Hines – American former sprinter who was the first man to officially break the ten-second barrier for the 100 metres, 1946; Rugby Union’s Tim Stimpson – former England and British & Irish Lions full-back, born 1973; Tennis player Gustavo Kuerten – retired Brazilian who won three French Open titles between 1997 and 2001, 1976; and Cricket’s Eoin Morgan – Middlesex’s Ireland-born batsman, captain of England’s World Cupwinning team in 2019, 1986.

QUIZ

1 How many times has British cyclist Chris Froome won the Tour de France?

2 How old was golfer Tiger Woods when he won his first major title at The Masters?

3 Against which team do England’s cricketers start their T20 World Cup campaign?

4 Tynecastle is home to which Scottish football club?

5 Drew Fox is an anagram of which Irish horse racing venue?