1.   A California win probably would guarantee victory.

2.   A win would guarantee it.

3.   In the heavily Democratic district the win virtually guaranteed election to Congress.

4.   Seven US boxers are alive going into the quarterfinals, where a win will guarantee a medal.

5.   The win guaranteed the AFL-NFL merger by proving the junior league competitive.

6.   The win also guaranteed the Lakers a first-round playoff date with the Portland Trail Blazers.

7.   The win guaranteed the Giants will be in first place when they go home Friday for the season-ending series with the Padres.

8.   A win Sunday will guarantee West Indies a place in the second round Super Six stage.

9.   A win would have guaranteed Corinthians a second round spot.

10.   Chasing FC Porto at the top of the first division, Sporting needed a win to guarantee staying within four points of the leaders.