1.   And winning gave her the kind of advantage that usually comes from having a powerful politician for a father.

2.   Grier knows there will be no escaping the Carroll-Parcells comparisons, but he thinks time and winning will give Carroll his own identity.

3.   Her improved fitness has helped, and winning has given her confidence, too.

4.   That will to win gives Venus control of her future.

5.   Winning the Open gave everything else I did credibility.

6.   Winning the series gave the Sox yet another lift in a season rich with promise.

7.   Winning with Zo gave this one extra meaning.

8.   Winning would give the Giants confidence and put them in a better position to beat the New York Jets next Sunday.

9.   He has never won the title, though, and winning it would give him a career Grand Slam.