Ms. MARION JONES (Athlete): But as I stood in front of all of you for years in victory, I stand in front of you today, I stand for what is right.

NPR: Disgraced Marion Jones Sentenced to Six Months

But Gilliland locked up with Ragan for that last-gasp push to the finish and the Front Row Motorsports drivers sliced their way to the front and put Ragan into Victory Lane for the tiny organization's first victory.

NPR: David Ragan Steals Last-Lap Victory At Talladega

Alonso just managed to make it out of the pits in front of Raikkonen, who appeared set for a final charge for victory before smoke began pouring from his McLaren leaving the Loews hairpin on lap 50 while the safety car was still on the track.

BBC: SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Alonso survives Monaco thriller

And, thanks to a performance overflowing with courage and determination, Mick Potter's Bulls withstood everything the Rhinos could throw at them in the second half to hold on for a first victory at Headingley in almost four years in front of a bumper 18, 095 crowd.

BBC: Leeds Rhinos 12-18 Bradford Bulls

How did Anwar seemingly outmaneuver the man who has dominated Malaysian politics and national life as premier for 14 years, and who led his National Front government to a stunning general election victory just six months ago?

CNN: HEN MALAYSIAN PRIME MINISTER

In other women's football matches, Team Great Britain gave the host nation a rousing start to the festivities with a 1-0 victory over New Zealand in front of 25, 000 fans -- the biggest attendance for a women's international match in Britain.

CNN: July 27, 2012 -- Updated 0040 GMT (0840 HKT)

Greater challenges will lie ahead for Arsene Wenger's side - but the victory margin was a fair reflection on their superiority in front of an elated Emirates gallery.

BBC: Arsenal 5-0 Porto (6-2)