SPORTS TRIVIA

ON THIS DAY

1991: The United States of America defeated Norway 2-1 in China to win football’s first official Women’s World Cup.

BIRTHDAYS

Football’s George Graham – former Arsenal, Leeds and Tottenham manager, 1944, Andy Gray – former Aston Villa, Wolves, Everton and Scotland striker turned TV pundit, 1955, Gary Lineker – former England forward with 48 international goals, now a television presenter, 1960, and Abel Xavier – former Liverpool, Everton and Middlesbrough defender from Portugal, 1972; and Rugby Union’s Josh Lewsey – Ex-Wasps and England back, 1976.

QUIZ

1 Which Briton won his maiden DP World Tour event at last weekend’s Joburg Open?

2 Which American city is home to the Pistons in the NBA and the Lions in the NFL?

3 In men’s rugby union, who holds the record for the most caps for Wales – and indeed the most caps for any international side?

4 In which sport do Europe and America play each other for the Mosconi Cup?

5 Britons Martin Brundle, Jonathan Palmer and Julian Bailey all drove for which Formula One team during the 1980s?