List of programmes broadcast by Challenge

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This is the list of programmes broadcast on the British television channel, Challenge.

Contents

Programming

Current programming made by Challenge

Name of showOriginally broadcastWhen broadcast by ChallengeNotes
Bullseye (revival)20062006–presentChallenge's revival of Central's game show, Bullseye.
Blockbusters (fourth revival)20122012–16; 2022–presentChallenge's revival of Central's iconic game show. Hosted by Simon Mayo.

Former programming made by Challenge

Name of showOriginally broadcastWhen broadcast by ChallengeNotes
The A-Z of 3-2-12000A special one-off programme showing highlights of Yorkshire's classic gameshow.
It was used during Challenge TV's 3-2-1 night at Christmas 2000.
Absolute Cobblers 19991999–2003Based on an Australian format.
Auntie's Smalls2008–20092008–2011A filler with bloopers from the BBC's TV archives.
The Best of Beadle's About 2000–20022000–2006Used as a 10-minute filler in which highlights of sketches from the Beadle's About series were shown.
Beat The Beast20162016–2017Contestants test their general knowledge against the star of The Chase, Mark 'The Beast' Labbett.
British Academy Video Games Awards 2012–2014Highlights of the annual awards ceremony honouring the achievements in the gaming industry.
BWC: British Wrestling Round-up2013–2014A round-up of various wrestling matches from around the UK. From the makers of Wrestle Talk TV.
It was hosted by Dave Bradshaw, but it was first presented by Lisa Carrodus.
Casino! Casino!2003–20052003–2007Presented by Bob Mercer (series 1) and Martin Kemp (series 2).
Celebrity Addicts20032003–2006A variation of the Telly Addicts format.
Celebrity Poker Club 2003–20052003–2014A spin-off to Channel 4's popular Late Night Poker series.
Comedy of Errors20022002–2003Home video clip show presented by Richard Orford.
The Cooler19981998–2003Late-night gameshow presented by Donna Air and Iain Coyle.
Defectors 2001–20022001–2015Presented by Richard Orford.
Don't Drink the Water19971997–1999Comedy quiz show based around travel played by two teams of celebrities, hosted by Paul Coia.
Drunken Businessmen20032003–2005Another Japanese game show, used as a filler. It was last shown on Challenge in 2005 as part of 'Japanese Day'.
Endurance UK1997–19981997–2009The UK version of the cult Japanese show, Za Gaman .
Extreme Endurance20032003–2005Short 15-minute segments of Za Gaman . It was hosted by Al Convey and featured the voices of
Eiji Kusuhara (who was one of the two voiceovers for Banzai ) and Ryozo Kohira.
Football Freestyler20122012–2013Series in which Dan Magness travels around the world to find out which country has the best football tricks and skills. Now on Sky Sports.
Fort Boyard (revival)20032003–2015Presented by Christopher Ellison and Jodie Penfold.
Fort Boyard Takes on the World20042004–2008A 10-part series of clips of the different versions of Fort Boyard from around the globe, presented by Tim Vine.
Game Central2002A phone-in segment.
Gameplay1995–1996A live phone-in segment.
The Games Room1999–2000A short-lived replacement for Prize Time.
Gameshow Gold20062006–2009Series of clips from classic gameshows.
Glory Ball2005Another live phone-in segment.
House of Games20042004–2015Presented by Mike McClean.
Incredible Edible Challenge2003A filler programme in which Japanese chefs cook unusual things. It was the last programme to air on the defunct sister channel Ftn.
iPlay2000–2002Replacement for The Games Room.
It's Not What You Know 20082008–2015Gameshow presented by Chris Tarrant, where people can win money by not answering any of the questions correctly.
Karaoke Challenge 19971997–2010Karaoke-themed game show, presented by various hosts, including Ted Robbins.
Kenji's Video Letter Home20032003–2004Used during the Japanese Christmas Cracker strand in December 2003.
Les Dennis' Home Video Heroes 20082008–2011Home video clip show narrated by Les Dennis and Stuart Hall.
Monkey Business20032003–2004A 10-minute filler.
Nortonland 20072007–2009Clip show of games played on Graham Norton's Channel 4 show, V Graham Norton .
Poker Den2005Presented by Jesse May with commentary by Grub Smith.
Prize Time1997–1998Replaced by The Games Room.
The Pyramid Game (second revival)20072007–2014Challenge's version of the classic Steve Jones game show, presented by Donny Osmond.
Reverse-a-Word20047-minute pilot, presented by the BBC Radio 1 DJ, Scott Mills.
Roy Walker's Gameshow Moments20092009–2012Series of clips from gameshows, past and present. Later shown under the title Roy Walker's Guide to Gameshows.
Roy Walker's TV Bloomers20092009–2012The Catchphrase host's take on the Auntie's Bloomers format.
Sale of the Century (second revival)1997–19981997–2003Challenge TV's version of Anglia's classic gameshow, it was presented by Keith Chegwin.
Say the Word19971997–2008Hosted by one of Challenge's original continuity presenters, Andy Crane.
Showbiz Blackjack2006Presented by Matt Brown.
Showbiz Darts 20062006–2015Celebrity darts contest.
Showbiz Poker2006Presented by Lisa Rogers.
Soap Addicts2002–20032002–2006Another variation of the Telly Addicts format.
Split Second1997–19981997–1999Hosted by Aonghus McAnally.
Sport Addicts20022002–2004Yet, another variation of the Telly Addicts format. Presented by Bradley Walsh.
Stake Out 20012001-2020Presented by Anthony Davis.
Sushi TV 2003–20042003–2005Series of clips from various Japanese gameshows, presented by Julian Clary (series 1) and narrated by Craig Charles (series 2).
Take it or Leave it? 2006–20082006–2012The trivia quiz show in which teams of two must hold their nerve to win the £50,000 prize. Presented by Richard Arnold.
That's the Question! 2007The UK version of the American gameshow, it was presented by Sarah Cawood.
Timeline20142014–2015Presented by Brian Conley.
TNA: British Boot Camp 2013–20142013–2016
TNA Unfinished Business20122012–2016
Totally Top Trumps 2004Short-lived game show, loosely based on the famous card game, presented by Andy Goldstein; only lasted 20 episodes.
TV Scrabble 2001–20032001–2012Televised version of the famous board game.
TV's Greatest Game Shows2019A celebration of classic British game shows. Presented by Roy Walker.
UK's Strongest Man 2011–20132011–2014Coverage of the annual strongmen tournament.
Ultimate Guinness World Records 20042004–2009Introduced by Jamie Rickers.
Vegas Virgins20052005–2014Reality series following 10 British and American casino hopefuls.
Winner Takes All! (revival)19971997–2002Challenge TV's version of ITV Yorkshire's gameshow, presented by Bobby Davro.
Wrestle Talk TV2012–2015Wrestling magazine show, which aired on Sunday nights straight after TNA.
World's Greatest Gambling Scams20062006–2013A 10-part series that looked at the cons that left the gambling industry reeling.
You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully!2015A documentary celebrating Central’s classic game show Bullseye .

Current programming originally shown by other broadcasters

Name of showOriginal channel(s)Originally broadcastWhen re-runs began airing on Challenge
5 Gold Rings ITV 2017-20202022 [1]
All Star Family Fortunes ITV 2006-20152019
Bargain Hunt BBC One 2000–present2023
Blankety Blank (original) BBC One/ITV 1979–2002, 2016, 2020–present2000
Blockbusters (original) ITV/Sky One 1983–19951997–2016; 2023
Bridge of Lies BBC One 2022–present2023
Bruce's Price is Right ITV 1995–20012002
Bullseye (original)1981–19952002
Cash in the Attic BBC One/Channel 5 2002–present2023
Cash Trapped ITV 2016-20192022
Catchphrase (original, series 12-15 only)1986–2002, 2013–present1997; 2023 [n 1]
Classic Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (original)1998–2014, 2018–present2004
The Chase (UK) 2009–present2014
The Cube 2009–2015, 2020–20212017
The Crystal Maze Channel 4/E4 1990-1995, 2016-20201998-2020; 2023
Dale's Supermarket Sweep (original) ITV 1993–2001, 20072005
Deal or No Deal? Channel 4/ITV 2005–2016, 2023–present2011
Dickinson's Real Deal ITV 2006–present2022
Family Fortunes (original, except Series 22) ITV 1980–2002, 2020–present1997
Joe Pasquale's Price is Right ITV 2006–20072009
Play Your Cards Right ITV 1980–1987, 1994–1999, 2002–20032002
Pointless BBC Two/BBC One 2009–present2011
Scrapheap Challenge Channel 4 1998–20102022
Sign2WinBSL Zone20222023
Strike it Lucky! ITV 1986–19941998
Tenable 2016–present2021
The Weakest Link (original) BBC Two/BBC One 2000–2012; 2017; 2021–present2007; 2023
Through the Keyhole (original) ITV/Sky One/BBC One/BBC Two 1987-2008, 2013-20191993; 2023
Wheel of Fortune (original) ITV 1988–20012002

Former programming originally shown by other broadcasters

Name of showOriginal channel(s)Originally broadcastWhen re-runs aired on Challenge
100% Channel 5 1997–20011998–2006
1 vs. 100 BBC One 2006–20092008–2015
3-2-1 ITV 1978–19881997–2015
60 Minute Makeover 2004–2014, 20182009
The $64,000 Question 1990–19931997–1999
8 Out of 10 Cats Channel 4/More4/E4 2005–present2007–2016
The Adventure Game BBC Two 1980–19862002–2004
All Clued Up ITV 1988–19911998–2000
The All-New Mr. and Mrs. Show UK Living 1995–19961998–2001
The Amazing Race CBS (USA)2001–present2007–2010
The Angel Sky One 20122013–2015
American Ninja Warrior G4/NBC (USA)2009–present2013–2019
Auntie's Bloomers BBC One 1991–20012009–2011
Australian Ninja Warrior Nine Network (Australia)2017–present2018–2019
Back in the Day Channel 4 20052009–2012
Baggage GSN (USA)2010–20152013
Ballbreakers2005–20062007
Banzai E4 2001–20032006–2009
Bargain Hunters HTV West 2002–20042002–2005
Battle Dome Syndication (USA)1999–20012002–2003
Beadle's About ITV 1986–19961999–2007
Better Gardens20002005
Better Homes 1999–20032004–2006
Big Break BBC One 1991–20022006–2013
The Biggest Loser Living/ITV 2005–2006, 2009–20122009
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza Sky One 20102012–2014
Bite Size Brainiac20072011
Blind Date ITV/Channel 5 1985–2003, 2017–20192006
The Blurb Ginx TV 2011–2014
Bob's Full House BBC One 1984–19902012–2014
Boot Sale Challenge ITV 1998–20042002–2005
Brainiac: Science Abuse Sky One 2003–20082012–2014
Brainiac's Test Tube Baby 2006–2007
Brainstorm BBC One 19881999–2000
Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment Channel 5 1997–20001998–2004
Britain's Hardest Sky 1 20042012–2015
Britain's Worst Celebrity Driver Channel 5 2003–20052008–2009
Britain's Worst Driver 2002 & 20032008–2009
Busman's Holiday ITV 1985–19931997–1999
Candid Camera 1960–19681999–2001
Can't Cook, Won't Cook BBC One 1995–20002008–2010
Carnal Knowledge ITV 1996–19971998–2003
Cash Cab 2005–20062007–2009
Celebrity Blackjack GSN (USA)2004–20052005–2006
Celebrity Poker Showdown Bravo (USA)2003–20062004–2005
Celebrity Ready Steady Cook BBC One 1997–20032008–2010
Celebrity Squares ITV 1975–1979, 1993–1997, 2014–20152000–2015
Chain Letters 1987–19972009–2012
The Chase USA GSN (USA)2013-2015, 2021–present2014-2019
Cleverdicks Sky Atlantic 20122012–2015
Cluedo ITV 1990–19931998–1999
Concentration 1959–19901997–1998
Countdown Channel 4 1982–present2015–2016
Crackerjack BBC Television Service/BBC One/CBBC 1955–1984, 2020-20212002–2003
Crash Test Dummies Sky One 20072013
Crosswits ITV 1985–19981997–2000
Cruel Summer Trouble 2001–20032009–2010
The Desert Forges Channel 5 20012002–2006
The Devil's Dinner Party Sky Atlantic 2011–20122012–2015
Dirty Money Sky One 20022012–2015
Distraction UK Channel 4 2003–20042007–2015
Distraction USA Comedy Central (USA)2005–20062007–2011
Dog Eat Dog BBC One 2001–20022004–2008
Don't Forget the Lyrics! UK Sky One 2008–20092011–2018
Don't Forget the Lyrics! USA Fox (USA)2007–20092012
Don't Sit in the Front Row! Sky Atlantic/Sky One 2012–20132015
Don't Stop Me Now! Sky One 20122013–2015
Don't Try This at Home! ITV 1998–20012003–2008
Dr. Vegas CBS (USA)20042005
Duck Quacks Don't Echo! Sky 1 2014–20172014–2015
Eggheads BBC One/BBC Two/Channel 5 2003–present2006-2014; 2018-2020
Extreme Dodgeball GSN (USA)2004–20052005–2008
Family Feud Syndicated 1976–present2016
Fear Factor Australia Nine Network (Australia)20022010
Fear Factor South Africa M-Net (South Africa)20072008
Fear Factor UK Sky One 2002–20042006–2009
Fear Factor USA NBC (USA)2001–2006, 2011–20122006–2009
Fifteen to One Channel 4 1988–2003, 2013–20191998–2018
Finders Keepers CITV 1991–1996, 20062014–2016
Fort Boyard (original) Channel 5 1998–20012002–2015
Friends Like These BBC One 1999–20032005–2014
Full Metal Jousting History (USA)20122013–2015
Fun House CITV 1989–19992009–2016
Gadget Geeks Sky One 20122013–2015
Gagsters The WB (USA)2002–20042009–2012
GameFace Ginx TV 2009–20112011
GamesMaster Channel 4 1992–1998, 2021–present2003–2004
Ginx Files Ginx TV 2009–20112011
Give us a Clue ITV/BBC One 1979–19911997–2000
Gladiators (original) ITV 1992–20001999–2019
Gladiators (revival) Sky One 2008–20092011–2013
Gladiators 2000 Syndication (USA)1994–19961999
Gladiators G-Zone Sky 1 20082011–2013
Global E-Missions Carlton 20012002–2003
Going for Gold BBC One/Channel 5 1987–20092002–2015
Going StraightBroadcaster unknownUnknown2004–2007
Golden Balls ITV 2007-20092009-2020
The Golden Shot 1967-19742002–2006
Got to Dance Sky 1 2009–20142013–2015
Guinness World Records Primetime Fox (USA)1998–20012003–2004
Guinness World Records Smashed! Sky One 2008–20092011–2013
Guinness World Records UK ITV 1999–20002004–2006
The Heat is On! UK Living 19971998–2003
Hole in the Wall BBC One 2008–20092016–2019
Hot Property Channel 5 1997–20031999–2005
I Dare You! UPN (USA)20002004–2007
Ice Warriors ITV 19982002–2004
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! USA ABC/NBC (USA)2003, 20092003–2004
Impact Wrestling Spike/Destination America/Pop (USA)2004–present2011–2016
!mpossible BBC One 2017-20212019-2020
In it to Win it BBC One 2002–20162009–2014
Interceptor ITV 1989–19902001–2015
International King of Sports Channel 5 2002–20042004–2006
Iron Chef Fuji TV (Japan)1993–19992003–2004
It's a Knockout! BBC One/Channel 5 1966–1988, 1999–20011993–2006
It's Anybody's Guess! Carlton 20002001–2002
Kenny vs. Spenny CBC/Showcase (Canada)2003–20102004–2005
Killer Karaoke truTV (USA)2012–20142013–2015
King of the Castle Carlton 20012001–2002
Knightmare CITV 1987–19942002–2015
The Krypton Factor ITV 1977–1995, 2009–20101999–2014
Larry Grayson's Generation Game BBC One 1978–19822002–2008
A League of Their Own Sky 1 2010–present2012–2015
The Link BBC One 2014–20152016
London's Hottest Properties ITV 2003–20042004–2005
Love at First Sight Sky One 19921997–1999
Manswers Spike (USA)2007–20112013
Mastermind BBC One/BBC Two 1972–present2007
Merv Griffin's Crosswords Syndication (USA)2007–20082008
Millionaire Hot Seat Nine Network (Australia)2009–present2015
The Million Pound Drop Channel 4 2010–20152015–2018
The Mole USA ABC (USA)2001–20082003–2004
The Moment of Truth ITV 1998–20012003–2009
Move on up! Channel 5 19971997–2000
Murder in Small Town X Fox (USA)20012003–2004
Most Extreme Elimination Challenge Spike (USA)2003–20072005–2013
My Kitchen Rules Seven (Australia)2010–present2019
Mystic Challenge Living 20002001–2003
Name That Tune ITV/Channel 5 1976–1988, 1997–19981998–2003
New Faces ITV 1973–19882002–2006
Night Fever Channel 5 1997–20022003–2004
Ninja Warrior Tokyo Broadcasting System 1997–present2007-2020
Noel's Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? Sky One 2007–20102011–2018
Nothing but the Truth Sky 1 2007–20082012
Oblivious Spike (USA)2002–20042004–2006
One Hundred and Eighty Sky One 20152020
Oops! TV Sky 1 2009–20102011–2013
Opportunity Knocks ITV 1956–19782002–2003
The Other Half BBC One 1997–20022003
Outdoor Outtakes OLN (USA)20032004–2005
Password ITV/BBC Two/BBC One/Channel 4 1963–19881999
The People Versus ITV 2000–20022007–2010
Perfect Match Channel 4 2001–20032006
Pet Star Animal Planet (USA)2002–20052006
Planet of the Apps Ginx TV 2011–20152013
Postcode Challenge STV 2007–20112009–2010
The Pyramid Game (first revival) ITV 1981–19901997–1998
Quiz Nights Sky 1 20152015
The Race 20062013–2015
Race to Dakar Sky 2 20062013–2015
Raspberry Tart ITV 2000–20012001–2003
Red Handed19982004
Robotica TLC (USA)2001–20022003–2004
Robot Wars BBC Two/BBC Choice/Channel 5 1998–2004, 2016–20182007-2018
RollerJam Spike (USA)1999–20012006–2008
Room 101 BBC Two/BBC One 1994–2007, 2012–20182009–2011
Safebreakers Sky 1 20112012–2015
Sale of the Century ITV 1971–19832000–2005
Screen Test BBC1 1970–19841999
Sell Me the Answer Sky 1 2009–20102011–2013
Shooting Stars BBC Two/BBC Choice 1995–20112008–2013
Showboaters Sky 1 20112012–2015
Sky Poker School Sky Poker 20112011
Small Talk BBC One 1994-19962008-2019
So You Think You Can Dance? Fox (USA)2005–present2006
Spellbound Sky 1 1994–19961997–1998
Spelling Bee ESPN (USA)20042005–2006
Stars in Their Eyes ITV 1990–2006, 2015, 2022–present1999–2016
Sticky Moments Channel 4 1989–19901998–1999
Studs Syndication (USA)1991–19931997–1999
Style Court The Style Network (USA)2003–20042006
Surprise Chefs ITV 1994–20012001–2002
Survivor CBS (USA)2000–present2003–2004
SWAG Channel 5 2002–20042004–2006
Take a Letter UK Living 19971999–2002
Takeshi's Castle Tokyo Broadcasting System/Prime Video 1986-1989, 2023–present2002-2018
Takeover Bid BBC One 1990–19911998–1999
Take Your Pick ITV 1955-1968, 1992-19992008-2019
Telly Addicts BBC One 1985–19982000–2003
The Chase Australia Seven Network (Australia)2015–present2016–2019
TNA Xplosion Syndication (USA)2002–present2011–2016
Top 100 Video Games of All Time G4 (USA)20122013–2015
Total Wipeout UK BBC One 2009-20122013-2018
Total Wipeout USA ABC (USA)2008–20142013–2016
Treasure Hunt Channel 4/BBC Two 1982–1989, 2002–20031993–2015
Trivial PursuitThe Family Channel1993–19941997–2009, 2013–2016
TV Bloopers ABC (USA)1998–20041999–2005
UK's Strongest Man Bravo 2009–20102012
Unbeatable Banzuke TBS (Japan)1995–20022008–2012
Under Offer Meridian/HTV West 1998–20012001–2004
Under Pressure Channel 5 20012001–2002
Videogame Nation Ginx TV 2014–20162014–2016
Video Surf Pick 20132013–2015
Wall of Fame Sky 1 20112012–2015
We are the Champions! BBC One 1973–19952002–2006
The Weakest Link USA NBC (USA)2001–20022005–2007
What's My Line? BBC Television Service/BBC Two/ITV/BBC Four 1953–20052002–2003
Whittle Channel 5 1997–19981997–2015
Who Dares Wins Seven Network (Australia)1996–19982002–2004
Who Dares Wins BBC One 2007–20192018–2019
Who's Sorry Now? UK Living 1995–19961998–2001
Whose Line is it Anyway? USA ABC (USA)1998–20072005–2006
Wild Things Sky 1 2015–20172015–2018
Win, Lose or Draw ITV 1990–19982007–2008
Win, Lose or Draw Late20042012–2014
Win My Wage Channel 4 20072009–2010
Winner Takes All! (original) ITV 1975–19882002–2005
Winning Lines BBC One 1999–20042010–2012
Wipeout 1994–20032008–2016
Without Prejudice? Channel 4 2003–20042004–2005
World's Strongest Man Bravo/Channel 5 2009–present2011–2013
You Bet! ITV 1988–19972002–2011
Your Face or Mine? E4 2002–20032008–2011

Former programming shown on The Family Channel

Name of showOriginal channel(s)Originally broadcastWhen broadcast by The Family Channel
The Brady Bunch ABC (USA)1969–19741994–1997
The Adventures of Tintin HBO (USA)1991–1992
Art Attack CITV 1990–20071996–1997
Batman ABC (USA)1966–19681993–1996
Blockbusters ITV 1983–19931993–1997
Catchphrase1986–2002, 2013–present
Danger Mouse (original series) CITV 1981–19921995–1996
The Fall Guy ABC (USA)1981–19861993
Family Catchphrase The Family Channel1993–19941993–1997
Home to Roost ITV 1985–19901994–1997
It's a Knockout! (Welsh version) S4C 1991–19941993–1994
Lou Grant CBS (USA)1972–19821993
Motormouth CITV 1988–19921994–1998
My Two Dads NBC (USA)1987–19901993–1997
Once a Hero ABC (USA)19871993–1996
Phyllis CBS (USA)1975–19771994
The Pyramid Game ITV 1981–19901993–1997
Rags to Riches NBC (USA)1986–19871994–1996
Remington Steele 1982–19871993
Road to Avonlea CBC (Canada)1990–19961994–1997
Roll with it!The Family Channel19951995–1997
Second Guess 1993–19941993–1997
Through the Keyhole ITV/Sky 1/BBC One/BBC Two 1987–2008, 2013–20191993–1997
Treasure Hunt Channel 4/BBC Two 1982–1989, 2002–2003
Trivial Pursuit The Family Channel1993–1994
Teen Win, Lose or Draw ITV 19931996–1997
The Wonder Years ABC (USA)1988–19931993
A Word in Your Ear The Family Channel19951995–1997
Zorro The Family Channel (USA)1990–19931993–1997

Notes

  1. Catchphrase did not air on Challenge between 18 March and 6 August 2023. Before the hiatus, series 10, 11, 16 and 17 were also broadcast.

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The Savannah Bananas are an exhibition barnstorming baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia. The team was founded in 2016 and has played at Grayson Stadium since its inaugural season. Until 2022, the Bananas competed as a collegiate summer baseball team in the Coastal Plain League's (CPL) West division, where they won three Petitt Cup championships. However, after the growth of their alternate "Banana Ball" format, the team transitioned entirely to exhibition games against their partner touring teams, the Party Animals, the Firefighters, and other "challenger" professional teams, similar to the decades-long format of basketball's Harlem Globetrotters and their partner touring team, the Washington Generals. The team has been featured by ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, and Sports Illustrated because of its on-field hijinks and viral videos.

<i>Survivor: Game Changers</i> 34th season of the television series Survivor

Survivor: Game Changers — Mamanuca Islands is the 34th season of the American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor, featuring 20 returning castaways. The season premiered on March 8, 2017, with a two-hour airing, marking the series' 500th episode, and ended on May 24, 2017, when Sarah Lacina was named the winner over Brad Culpepper and "Troyzan" Robertson in a 7–3–0 vote.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">North Carolina Courage</span> American professional womens soccer team in North Carolina

The North Carolina Courage is a professional women's soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina. It was founded on January 9, 2017, after Stephen Malik acquired National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise rights from the Western New York Flash. The Courage is affiliated with the men's team North Carolina FC of the United Soccer League and plays its home games at the WakeMed Soccer Park.

<i>Valorant</i> Champions Tour Professional esports league

The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) is a global competitive esports tournament series for the video game Valorant organised by Riot Games, the game's developers. The series runs multiple events throughout each season, culminating in Valorant Champions, the top-level event of the tour. The VCT was announced in 2020, with its inaugural season taking place in 2021.

The 2022 Challenge Cup, known for sponsorship reasons as the 2022 Betfred Challenge Cup, was the 121st edition of the Challenge Cup, the main rugby league knockout cup tournament in British rugby league run by the Rugby Football League (RFL). It started on 15 January 2022 and ended, with the final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 28 May.

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