1.   The team badly needs a victory.

2.   And the Knicks knew they desperately needed a victory, any way they could get it.

3.   And when it was over, George Steinbrenner could barely hold back the tears as he raved about Jeter, adding that New York needed this victory.

4.   At this point in the regular season, the Sonics need victories like cars need gasoline.

5.   Birmingham was widely believed to have needed a victory at the convention because he appeals strongly to many of the Democratic constituencies making up much of the delegate blocs.

6.   Bradley spent five days campaigning in Washington, but recently his campaign had shifted from saying a victory was needed to saying that a strong performance would do.

7.   A victory was desperately needed.

8.   A victory was much needed for the UAW, whose membership has dwindled.

9.   Alcott and King each need one victory and Daniel needs four wins or one more major.

10.   Crass as it may sound, the network needs the victory.