Sports Quiz – November 8, 2024

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Questions

1. In 1987, what Minnesota Twins third baseman became the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit home runs in his first two postseason plate appearances?
2. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo played college football for what team?
3. What two soccer teams played in the notorious 2006 FIFA World Cup knockout stage match dubbed the “Battle of Nuremberg” that had four red cards and 16 yellow cards issued?
4. What 1986 made-for-television movie starred Vanessa Redgrave as transgender tennis player and ophthalmologist Renee Richards?
5. Name the mixed martial arts fighter from Ohio who successfully defended his UFC heavyweight title three times from 2016-18.
6. In September 2003, Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson played his final Major League Baseball game as a member of what team?
7. What German racecar driver, winner of the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, holds the Formula 1 record for most career starts without a podium finish?

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1. Gary Gaetti.
2. The Eastern Illinois Panthers.
3. Portugal and the Netherlands.
4. “Second Serve.”
5. Stipe Miocic.
6. The Los Angeles Dodgers.
7. Nico Hulkenberg.

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