Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Q. On 29 August 1953, Lincoln City inflicted an 8-0 defeat on Blackburn Rovers, equalling Rovers' record defeat by Arsenal 20 years earlier. On 2 January 1954, the score was Blackburn Rovers 6 Lincoln City 0. Is this a record variance in a scoreline between teams in the English League in the same season?
A. Regarding the Lincoln- Blackburn and Bradford- Colchester results, there was an even more astonishing turnaround in fortunes in the matches between Ipswich Town and Fulham during Christmas 1963.
On Boxing Day, Fulham defeated Ipswich 10-1, with Graham Leggat completing a hat-trick in three and a half minutes, the fastest recorded in the First Division. Two days later, on the Saturday, in the reverse fixture at Portman Road, Ipswich won 4-2.
Alas, it was the one bright spot in an otherwise disastrous season for Ipswich, who were eventually relegated after conceding a staggering 121 goals. - Rod Cross, Botley, Southampton
ANSWERS PLEASE
Q. In golf, there are four majors, the Open, the United States Open, the Masters and the US PGA, and similarly in tennis, there are four grand slams, the Championships at Wimbledon and the Australian, French and US Opens. How did these tournaments gain their status and why only four? And in tennis, why do countries opt to play on grass or clay, or indeed other surfaces? - P R Davis, Upminster
Q. Entrepreneur is yet another short-priced favourite to win the Derby at Epsom next weekend. When was the last horse to win the Derby at odds of, say, 33-1 or bigger?- John Gardiner, Hull
If you know the answers to any of these questions or have a sporting question of your own, write to Q&A, Sports Desk, Independent on Sunday, 1 Canada Square, London E14 5DL. Fax: 0171-293 2894
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments