Victory!

Would this work for a newspaper? Critique?

No, I do not feel this photograph would not work in a major newspaper. It just dosen't hold my interest, it isn't that effective, that strong. If it included more of the team, I think it would be effective.

Nice shot of someone against the grain.

maybe if the focus is only on the guy holding the cup?? and more from below to the sky ( hero always must be portrait big and tall??