first victory

New Zealand beat Australia by seven runs in Hobart, to record their first victory over them on Australian soil since 1985 and draw the Test series 1-1.

Cadel Evans seized the Tour de France yellow jersey in the next-to-last stage Saturday, all but giving Australia its first victory in cycling's showpiece event and capping one of the most dramatic races in years.

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson searches for his first victory in charge as his team travel to Stoke in the Premier League.

Michael Waltrip has won at Daytona on the 10-year anniversary of his first victory, the one marred by the death of Dale Earnhardt.

Dwight Howard had 31 points and 13 rebounds as the Orlando Magic earned their first victory over a winning team in more than a month, downing the Los Angeles Lakers 89-75 on Sunday.

England begin their defence of the Ashes in search of their first victory in 24 years in Australia in Brisbane on Thursday.

Drosselmeyer, beaten soundly by Fly Down in his last start, turned the tables when it mattered most, surging to a three-quarters length victory to win the 142nd Belmont Stakes today and give Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott -- of Cigar fame -- his first victory in a Triple Crown.

England beat Australia to win the World Twenty20 in Barbados and secure their first victory in 35 years of ICC limited-over competitions.