Category: Victory

A’s Hit 5 Home Runs, Rally for 11–10 Win Over Angels in 10

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Ryan Noda had a two-run double in the 10th inning, Brent Rooker and Jesús Aguilar became the first Athletics teammates to hit back-to-back homers twice in one game and Oakland rallied for an 11–10 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after blowing an early six-run lead Monday night. “That was pretty much right there…


Celebrations, Destruction on Campus Follow UConn Victory

STORRS, Conn.—Some UConn fans pulled down signs and light poles, smashed windows and caused other damage after thousands of people, most of them students, spilled onto campus following the Huskies’ NCAA Tournament win over San Diego State. Fifteen people had been arrested by early Tuesday and 16 were taken to the hospital during the celebrations….


Hendrick Gets Big Win Off Track, Emotional Victory on Track

What a week for Hendrick Motorsports, which scored its first victory in NASCAR’s version of a courtroom and its second win on the track at Richmond Raceway. NASCAR’s winningest team had received the largest penalty ever issued to a single organization for illegal modifications to supplier-provided parts on the Next Gen car. Hendrick Motorsports appealed…


Victory Over Germany | WWII Liberation of Europe Ep7 | Documentary

From quelling remaining resistances, hunting for saboteurs, reconstructing towns, and saving countless prisoners of war from the horrific concentration camps, there was much to do following the Nazi surrender at the end of World War II. Warning: contains disturbing images. …


Shiffrin Claims 78th World Cup Win, Closes on Record

American Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 78th World Cup victory in the giant slalom in Semmering, Austria on Tuesday, taking her to within four wins of compatriot Lindsey Vonn’s women’s record of 82. Shiffrin clocked a combined time of two minutes 7.18 seconds to beat Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova by 0.13 and Italian Marta Bassino by 0.31….


Both Sides Claim Victory After US Complaint About Canada’s Dairy Quota Practices

WASHINGTON—Arbitrators have issued their final report into U.S. complaints about how Canada is interpreting North American trade rules around dairy imports—and both countries are claiming victory. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai formally requested a dispute settlement panel last May to examine allegations from American producers that Canada is denying them fair access to the Canadian…


Black Jack Takes Line Honours in Gruelling Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Black Jack has won line honours in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race early Wednesday morning after howling southerly winds and heavy seas thinned out the fleet early in the race. The 100-foot supermaxi crossed the finish line on Hobart’s Derwent River at 1.37 a.m. in a time of 2 days 12 hours 37 minutes…


Kawhi Leonard Sits out Clippers’ Victory With Sprained Knee

Kawhi Leonard’s right knee is now a major concern for the Los Angeles Clippers. The All-NBA forward sat out Los Angeles’ 119-111 Game 5 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night with what the Clippers are calling a sprain. A person with knowledge of the matter said Leonard will need more testing and evaluation,…


McDowell Beats 100-1 Odds for Upset Daytona 500 Victory

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Michael McDowell was glued to Brad Keselowski’s bumper, watching and waiting for his chance to win the Daytona 500. Joey Logano was the leader, the laps were winding down and yet no one had the nerve to pull out of traffic. McDowell was certain Keselowski would go for it eventually, and when he…