BBC SportSports
Djokovic ends trophy drought with victory in China
Novak Djokovic wins the China Open for a seventh time after Alex de Minaur retires in the final in Beijing, as the Serb wins the 102nd title of his career.
Loading stories
Search
Results for “victory”
The GuardianSports
Carlos Alcaraz takes first title since February with victory in Japan Open final
Spaniard beats Jiri Lehecka 7-6, 6-4 after shaky start Jannik Sinner out for rest of year with knee injury Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka in the final of the Japan Open to win his first individual title since February. Playing only his third tournament since returning from four and a-half months out with a wrist…
The GuardianWorld
Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory
Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surge Flávio Bolsonaro is in pole position to win Brazil’s presidential election, after a far-right tsunami propelled him to a shock first-round victory over the incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, leaving…
Al JazeeraWorld
Houthis, Saudi-led forces claim victories as Yemen fighting rages on
Saudi Arabia’s Jazan and Najran airports were attacked as Saudi-led gov’t forces launched air strikes on the Houthis.
The GuardianSports
Wakefield’s wondrous Super League fairytale a victory for loyalty and logic | Aaron Bower
Owner has put in £10m but seven victorious players at Old Trafford were in the Championship two years ago and stayed at Trinity It may seem quite obvious to suggest there is plenty Super League can learn from its newest champions, but as Wakefield Trinity’s dreams came true by beating Warrington 23-10 at Old Trafford…
The GuardianWorld
‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil
After a surprise first-round victory, critics suggest son of disgraced ex-president could seek to continue his father’s authoritarian rule Flávio’s surprise first-round win highlights rapid rise of Brazil’s House of Bolsonaro Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right frontrunner to become Brazil’s next president , has vowed to…
The GuardianWorld
Separatists win in Quebec – but does that bring separation from Canada any closer?
Lack of majority for Parti Québécois puts any referendum in doubt, especially amid bruising trade war with Trump The victory of the Parti Québécois in Monday’s election in Quebec might seem to bring its signature goal, of separating the French-speaking province from Canada, much closer – but Canadian unity may not be…
The GuardianSports
Will Venable: the White Sox manager who used basketball tactics to transform a baseball loser
The White Sox were one of the worst teams in MLB history. Now they are just five wins from a place in the World Series The postgame celebration songs pounded through the Bluetooth speakers in the Chicago White Sox clubhouse on Monday night, minutes after the team’s playoff victory over the Cleveland Guardians at…
ESPNSports
Cronenworth's HR, King's relief help Padres stay alive in NLDS
Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking homer, Game 1 starter Michael King pitched the final two innings and the Padres avoided playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Tuesday night.
Al JazeeraSports
Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan Open
Novac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year.
The GuardianPolitics
Trump wants control of South America. If Bolsonaro Jr wins in Brazil, that could become a reality | Steve Bloomfield
The US president has taken credit for far-right victories across Latin America, but those wins have had more to do with fears of gang crime than his meddling Donald Trump has enjoyed very few foreign policy victories since returning to power. From failed wars to failed peace processes, his second term in office has…
ESPNSports
'Phenomenal' Penix continues winning ways with resurgent Falcons
The 2-2 Falcons had a combined 16 points, the lowest total in the NFL, through two weeks, but after a 45-24 victory over the rival New Orleans Saints on "Monday Night Football," Atlanta now has a league-high 80 combined points in a two-game winning surge.
The New York TimesWorld
The Separatist Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Election, Reviving Sovereignty Push
The separatist party’s victory fell short of clinching a majority that would have all but guaranteed a potential showdown with Ottawa over Canada’s future.
The GuardianSports
Nations League roundup: Olise leads late charge as France bowl over Belgium
France score four goals in 14 minutes to triumph Italy see off Turkey, Hungary edge out Ukraine Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the Nations League, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge. Dodi Lukébakio put Belgium on course for their first…
The GuardianPolitics
Obama to appear at Abdul El-Sayed rally in critical Michigan Senate race
Former president to visit 10 days before election day as victory for progressive challenger could tip Senate balance Ask our reporters your questions about the Iran war and the US midterms Barack Obama will head to Detroit this month to rally with Abdul El-Sayed , a show of establishment support for a progressive…
ESPNSports
Latest CFP, bowl projections: How did the postseason picture shift after Week 5?
Following dominant victories and a few close calls in Week 5, here are our postseason projections.
The GuardianSports
Sandpaper made Australia the story in 2018 while South Africa’s achievement faded into irrelevance
The hosts’ stunning Test victory was overshadowed by the scale of national angst felt in Australia after the team’s ball tampering For South African cricketers, administrators and supporters, the most surprising aspect of the Sandpaper scandal was not that it happened. After all, the ball had been suspiciously…
The GuardianWorld
Quebec poised to elect separatists to power for first time in more than a decade
Parti Québécois promises to hold independence referendum in Canada’s French-speaking region by 2028 Voters in Quebec are going to the polls in provincial elections which will probably result in victory for a party that has promised to hold a referendum on independence from Canada within the next two years. If polls…
The GuardianSports
Daryz makes history with back-to-back Arc de Triomphe triumphs
Winning rider Barzalona hails ‘exceptional horse’ Stud beckons over bid for unprecedented third win It was a very different, distinctly brutalist Longchamp that last saw a colt go back-to-back in the Arc, and 48 years on from Alleged’s second victory in 1978 with Lester Piggott holding the reins, the uber-modernist…
BBC SportSports
Back-to-back wins for Man Utd as they see off Liverpool
Manchester United celebrate their 250th game in the club's history with a narrow victory over Liverpool in the Women's Super League.
You are all caught up