SPORTS TRIVIA

ON THIS DAY

1973: Sunderland, managed by Bob Stokoe, beat Leeds United in a massive FA Cup final shock at Wembley. Ian Porterfield scored the only goal of the game, with goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery making an amazing second-half double-save.

BIRTHDAYS

Boxing’s Duke McKenzie – first Briton to win a world title at three different weights, 1963; Rowing’s James Cracknell – double Olympic gold medallist in the coxless four, 1972; and Football’s Yossi Benayoun – ex-Israel international midfielder, formerly of Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham and QPR, 1980, and Raul Jimenez – Wolves and Mexico forward, 1991.

QUIZ

1 With which football club did Alan Shearer start his professional career?

2 The Fed Cup tennis tournament has been renamed after which player?

3 Which NFL side are, like Manchester United, owned by the Glazer family?

4 Which Gallagher Premiership rugby club play home games at Sixways?

5 The Stewards’ Cup usually takes place each summer at which UK racecourse?

Goodwood. 5 Warriors; Worcester 4 Buccaneers; Bay Tampa 3 King; Jean Billie 2 Southampton; 1 Answers: