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Sports QUIZ

Sports QUIZ

Sports QUIZ

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
1. What Pro Football Hall of Famer and TV personality was on board a Blue Origin New Shepard suborbital spaceflight mission in December 2021? 2. NASCAR driver Glenn Roberts got what nickname from his days as a pitcher for an American Legion baseball team? 3.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks with umpire Duane Heydt after a 2-point conversion play by the Lions against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19. AP PHOTO/MICHAEL AINSWORTH

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks with umpire Duane Heydt after a 2-point conversion play by the Lions against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19. AP PHOTO/MICHAEL AINSWORTH

Cowboys deny Lions on 2-point try for 20-19 win to extend home win streak to 16

Schuyler Dixon
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
ARLINGTON, TEXAS CeeDee Lamb could only watch from the sideline in the final seconds of the best game of his career, hoping it would be enough for a 16th consecutive home victory for the Dallas Cowboys. It was, because the Cowboys survived a 2-point conversion fest with Detroit going for the win.

Sports QUIZ

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
1. U.S. Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee won three gold medals competing in what two track and field events? 2. In the late 1980s, Hasbro included an action figure of what NFL player in their G.I. Joe toy line? 3. Broadcaster Lindsey Nelson became known as “Mr.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) breaks a tackle by Minnesota safety Theo Jackson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 30-24. AP PHOTO/ABBIE PARR

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) breaks a tackle by Minnesota safety Theo Jackson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 30-24. AP PHOTO/ABBIE PARR

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch first division title since 1993

Dave Campbell
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Dan Campbell towered over the podium in a black T-shirt commemorating Detroit’s first division title in 30 years, reveling in the moment as the bass from the locker room next door pulsated through the walls.
Beaverton’s Myah Hubble checks out the defense before making her move during the Beavers loss to visiting Standish Wednesday night.

Beaverton’s Myah Hubble checks out the defense before making her move during the Beavers loss to visiting Standish Wednesday night.

Beaverton girls’ hoop team learns the hard way in loss to Standish

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
BEAVERTON That old cliché that goes, “no pain, no gain,” was one way to sum up the Beaverton girls’ basketball team’s 50-46 loss to visiting Standish last Wednesday night.
Jayden Mieske sets up for the shot.

Jayden Mieske sets up for the shot.

Gladwin boys give John Glenn a battle in narrow defeat

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
GLADWIN Atough opponent brought out a big effort from the Gladwin boys’ basketball team Wednesday night, but the Flying G’s came up just short in a 61-57 loss to visiting Bay City John Glenn. “It was a battle,” said Gladwin coach Mike Verellen.

Co-Ed Volleyball back for 16th season

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
BEAVERTON The 16th season of Co-Ed Volleyball at the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene, 540 Lang Rd., begins on Thursday, January 4. The games will start at 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:45 p.m.
Gladwin Coach Nic Taratuta instructing the team on a play.

Gladwin Coach Nic Taratuta instructing the team on a play.

Gladwin girls’ hoop team shows improvement in two-game split

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
GLADWIN In the wake of two losses the previous week, Gladwin girls’ basketball coach Nic Taratuta said better days were on the horizon. Last Monday night, the Flying G’s backed up his words with a 39-36 victory at Midland Bullock Creek.
Layk Woodruff pushing the Beaverton offense forward.

Layk Woodruff pushing the Beaverton offense forward.

Beaverton boys’ hoop team splits a pair of games

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
BEAVERTON Arough first quarter cost the Beaverton boys’ basketball team a 5949 loss at Standish Thursday night. The rest of the game wasn’t all bad. “The first quarter was our downfall,” said Beavers cohead coach Shad Woodruff.
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