MAIL SPORT’S QUIZ OF THE YEAR: Can you remember what happened in sport in 2024? Test your knowledge from everything Euros-related to the Paris Olympics and more!

Another hugely entertaining year of sport is set to come to an end.

With Mail Sport’s quiz of the year, you can find out just how much you remember about the past 12 months.

There are five questions for each month, covering various sports. How many can you get right?

 

 *one mark unless specified otherwise

JANUARY 

1. The men’s final at the Australian Open was the first since 2005 not to feature a member of tennis’ ‘Big Four’. Which duo stepped into their shoes? (2)

2. ‘To come out in the fourth innings and do what I did, hopefully they can put a bit more respect on my name.’ Who was in bullish mood after inspiring England to a thrilling win in the first Test of their tour of India?

3. Two Premier League teams started New Year’s Day on a table-topping 42 points. Can you name them? (2)

4. Which darts player, nicknamed ‘Cool Hand’, won his first PDC world championship at Alexandra Palace?

5. Tottenham were the only club to sign a player for more than £20million in a quiet January transfer window. Which defender did they splash out on?

Which darts player, nicknamed ‘Cool Hand’, won his first PDC world championship?

 

FEBRUARY 

1. Why did Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder accuse a linesman of a ‘complete lack of respect’ after the Blades’ loss to Crystal Palace? Did he (a) Make a joke about United being relegated, (b) Whistle as he made his way down the tunnel at full time, or (c) Eat a sandwich while Wilder was speaking to him in his dressing room?

2. Which star quarterback was named Super Bowl MVP for the third time in his career, after inspiring the Kansas City Chiefs to victory?

3. The Six Nations began in February — which country went on to lose all five of their games?

4. What was particularly unusual about Emerse Fae guiding hosts Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations glory?

5. Which of these names is NOT a real player who featured in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea: Bobby Clark, James McConnell or Kenan Price?

Why did Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder accuse a linesman of a ‘complete lack of respect’?

 

MARCH 

1. Who was named Six Nations player of the tournament, despite his side failing to win most of their matches?

2. Which trainer-jockey combination triumphed in the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the second year in a row? (2)

3. Goals in the 97th and 100th minutes at Molineux sent which Championship club to the FA Cup semi-final?

4. Which in-form Brazilian was named Premier League Player of the Month, becoming just the third player from his club to win the award?

5. Who won his 100th — and possibly final — Test cap in England’s last match on their tour of India?

Who was named Six Nations player of the tournament, despite his side failing to win most of their matches?

 

APRIL 

1. Which golfer, ranked 585th in the world, was the unlikely highest-placed Englishman after the first round of the Masters?

2. Three countries had representatives in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Can you name them? (3)

3. Peres Jepchirchir claimed victory in what gruelling event?

4. Which horse, named after its former owner’s wife Maxine, won the Grand National at Aintree?

5. Liverpool announced that Arne Slot would succeed Jurgen Klopp as Reds boss. What club, in the Netherlands, was Slot then in charge of?

Which club in the Netherlands was Arne Slot managing before he took charge of Liverpool?

 

MAY 

1. ‘Detective Gillis’ uniform pants, valued at approximately $80, were damaged beyond repair.’ Which sports star was accused of crimes against fashion after a run-in with a police officer in Louisville, Kentucky?

2. Emma Hayes started her new job after a glittering 12-year tenure at Chelsea. Which team did she take over?

3. Who won their first snooker world championship at the Crucible?

4. And which club picked up their first ever Women’s FA Cup trophy?

5. What English stadium played host to Toulouse’s victory over Leinster in the Champions Cup final?

Which team did Emma Hayes take over following the end of her glittering spell at Chelsea?

 

JUNE 

1. Which now two-time major winner was the beneficiary of Rory McIlroy’s capitulation at the US Open?

2. Which two teams kickstarted the men’s T20 World Cup? In both cases it was their first match ever at the tournament. (2)

3. Two former or future West Ham strikers played in the Champions League final. Can you name either of them?

4. Which team were statistically the worst-performing side at Euro 2024, picking up the joint-lowest points total in the groups, with the worst goal difference?

5. And which Premier League club contributed the most players to Gareth Southgate’s England squad?

Who benefitted from Rory McIlroy’s capitulation at the US Open in June? 

 

JULY 

1. How many games did England win without the help of extra time or penalties at Euro 2024?

2. One Englishman made the team of the tournament – who was it?

3. Jimmy Anderson called time on his illustrious career against West Indies at Lord’s. But how many Test wickets did he take – a) 604, b) 704 or c) 804?

4. Simona Halep, Nobody, Ashleigh Barty, Elena Rybakina, Marketa Vondrousova… who is next in this sequence?

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