From the world’s highest peaks to the sands of the desert, and from the pitch to the track, this week in sports has delivered stories of remarkable ascents, stunning returns, and unexpected champions. How closely have you been following the action across cricket, football, Formula 1, darts, athletics, and the NFL?
Consider these scenarios:
A club makes a headline-grabbing signing: the owner’s son, a player with no prior professional experience.
A 44-year-old grandfather, who stepped away from competition five years ago, makes a dramatic return to the field.
A prominent athlete publicly criticizes his own team as “a bunch of jerks” in a televised interview, only to be released by the franchise days later.
Meanwhile, in a major tournament, the stakes are exceptionally high with 128 athletes vying for a total prize fund of £5 million.
And in a curious twist of sporting fate, every recipient of a prestigious annual award has seen their fortunes dip, failing to secure a single trophy in the time since their honor was bestowed.
Test your knowledge of these and other major stories from the past seven days.