Sports Quiz – December 30, 2022

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Questions

1. On Dec. 8, 1987, what member of the Philadelphia Flyers became the first goaltender in NHL history to score a goal by intentionally shooting the puck into the opponent’s net?
2. What racehorse became the first (and only as of 2022) to win the prestigious Breeders’ Cup Classic twice?
3. Soccer greats Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan hold the U.S. men’s career record for goals scored in international competition with how many?
4. Daniel Sunjata, John Turturro and Oliver Platt starred in what 2007 ESPN drama series about the New York Yankees set against the backdrop of New York City’s turbulent summer of 1977?
5. Name the French racecar driver who won Formula One World Drivers’ Championships in 1985-86, ’89 and ’93.
6. What soiled article of clothing from Game 2 of the 2004 World Series was sold at auction for $75,330 in 2021?
7. How many overtimes did it take for the Illinois Fighting Illini to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions 20-18 in their October 2021 college football game?

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1. Ron Hextall.
2. Tiznow.
3. 57.
4. “The Bronx Is Burning.”
5. Alain Prost.
6. Curt Schilling’s blood-stained sock.
7. Nine.

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