MORRISON, Colo. -- John Force and Tony Schumacher raced to their first victories of the season on Sunday in the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.The 67-year-old Force beat daughter Courtney in the Funny Car final between Chevy Camaros. He finished in 3.965 seconds at 319.45 mph to her performance of 3.963 at 314.75. It was his seventh victory at the track and the record-extending 144th of his career. He hadnt won since June 2015 in New Hampshire.I didnt have a monkey on my back. It was a gorilla, said Force, the 16-time season champion who became the oldest driver in NHRA history to win a Funny Car race. Lets face it: The competition is the best Ive ever seen. Its tough to race my little girl there, and it was a close one. I can do this game. I love it. I dont have anywhere to go. I am going to keep doing this. I want to keep building this sport.Schumacher, an eight-time Top Fuel season champion, busted a lengthy winless streak with his third victory at the track and the 82nd of his career. He outran defending season champion Antron Brown in the final with a run of 3.802 at 324.28. Schumacher hadnt won since July 2015 in Chicago.To win one of these trophies, you have to beat some bad dudes, and we beat a bunch of them today from Doug Kalitta to Antron Brown, Schumacher said. Ive enjoyed great moments in racing during my career, but coming back from a huge deficit when people have counted you out, like we have done this weekend, is the most satisfying to me.Allen Johnson won in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines won in Pro Stock Motorcycle.Johnson won the event for a record seventh time in his 10th consecutive final-round appearance at the track, also a record in his category. He powered his Dodge Dart to a 6.982 at 197.34 against Vincent Nobile.Hines became the winningest Pro Stock Motorcycle rider in history. He captured his 45th career win by outrunning teammate Eddie Krawiec. Hines took his third win of the season and fourth at the event with a track-record time of 7.134 at 188.33 on a Harley-Davidson. Hydro Flask Sale . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. Hydro Flask 21 Oz Cheap . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. http://www.hydroflasknzsale.com/ . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. Hydro Flask Straw Lid Nz . First off, the fans ripped the Cubbies introduction of a fuzzy new kid-friendly mascot named "Clark". Hydro Flask 40 Oz Straw Lid Sale .Y. - Rob Manfred was promoted Monday to Major League Baseballs chief operating officer, which may make him a candidate to succeed Bud Selig as commissioner.Liverpool are favourites for their Europa League semi-final clash with Villarreal, but the La Liga side do not come without dangers, says Guillem Balague. Jurgen Klopps side are on a high after their dramatic 5-4 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund in the last eight on Thursday, and must now travel to El Madrigal for the first leg on April 28.Villarreal are fourth in La Liga, and Sky Sports Spanish football expert Balague says they are strong from the back and on the counter attack. The Reds overcame Borussia Dortmund 5-4 on aggregate in the quarter-final I hope Liverpool manage to get to the next round. The little details will count for everything. Villarreal have a lot of quality, but the biggest thing is their solid base. They have one of the best defences in La Liga.They are a club who dont demand too much, the expectations arent huge and players love playing there.But now theyve got to a point where theyve got to show if theyve got what it takes to get to the next level, to show if they can consistently play in European competitions at this stage. Cedric Bakambu of Villarreal celebrates with Roberto Soldado But Liverpool are favourites in my mind, but lets remember they made their lives very difficult against Borussia Dortmund, and there are not always miracles.If Villarreal can control the game and counter attack, they will be dangerous.Individually, they are stronger than Liverpool, but I get the feeling Liverpool have found a dynamic, a mental strength to see them through. Soldados role has changed since moving back to Spain from Tottenham If they fill the stadium, it means everyone in the town will be in the stadium. Thats the contrast. The fan base is not huge.Their rise has beenn based on very good defence, breaking hard on the counter with a lot of pace, and with players who are there because they perhaps failed before, like [Roberto] Soldado, or because they want to jump onto other bigger clubs, like Cedric Bakambu.ddddddddddddVillarreal have former Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado on their books, and while his time in the Premier League was a disappointment, Balague says his role has now changed from a goalscorer to a creator.Hes different to the Roberto Soldado who was here in England, the one who didnt pass and didnt score. Highlights from El Madrigal as Barcelona were held by Villarreal to a 2-2 draw last month Before he went to Spurs he was a goalscorer, now he helps more with assists. He drops deeper, and helps others to score.They have a very solid axis, Alphonse Areola the goalkeeper, Eric Bailly the centre-back is strong and will have nothing to fear, Bruno, who for me is the best midfielder Spain has outside the top three, and of course Bakambu and Soldado, who create danger.If you score against them in the first leg away from home, you have an advantage. Also See: Liverpool to face Villarreal Milner: Win will give us belief Origi: Klopp inspired us Guillem Balague ' ' '