# Comeback Kid

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2022

# Comeback Kid

Erling Haaland set to make his Manchester City comeback against Fulham

Haaland has been forced to sit out the last two games with injury and illness.

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Nov 4th 2022, 3:44 PM

# Comeback Kid

Limerick county title 'the icing on the cake' for Peter Casey after ACL recovery

Casey has returned from a nine-month spell out to win an All-Ireland and county title in quick succession.

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Nov 1st 2022, 12:12 PM

# Comeback Kid

Two months after being shot twice, NFL running back helps Washington to victory

Brian Robinson scored his maiden regular season touchdown as Washington defeated the Chicago Bears.

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Oct 14th 2022, 8:56 AM

# Comeback Kid

Brady's redemption on a night of primal scream

A game that looked as though it had veered into severely troubling territory was rescued at the death by Robbie Brady.

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Sep 27th 2022, 10:26 PM

# Comeback Kid

Boris Johnson evades questions when asked about potential return to politics

A Tory former leadership rival and critic of the Prime Minister has warned Boris Johnson could try and make a comeback.

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Aug 30th 2022, 6:02 PM

# Comeback Kid

Rory McIlroy completes stunning comeback to bag FedEx Cup and $18 million prize

McIlroy started the day six behind but came back to win the PGA Tour season-ending Tour Championship.

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Aug 28th 2022, 11:06 PM

# Comeback Kid

Mayo star Jason Doherty returns to their county side after two-and-a-half years of injury hell

Doherty made his last appearance for Mayo against Donegal in August 2019.

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Jan 27th 2022, 12:11 PM

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# Comeback Kid

Ronaldo rolls back the years with dream double on Man United return

It didn’t take long for CR7 to re-open his Man Utd account at a rocking Old Trafford.

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Sep 11th 2021, 5:25 PM

# Comeback Kid

Daniel Dubois set to make ring return after injury in June

The Londoner suffered a serious eye injury in losing to Joe Joyce last November.

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Apr 16th 2021, 7:03 PM

# Comeback Kid

Jordan Spieth tees up for the Masters with first victory in four years

Padraig Harrington finished in a tie for 69th while Graeme McDowell ended up in 54th position.

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Apr 4th 2021, 11:11 PM

# Comeback Kid

'I cried on national TV at 17 years old. We watched it in every single class I had that day in school'

Irish Olympic hopeful Jack Woolley is an impressive guy on and off the mat, and his journey has been a rollercoaster so far.

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Mar 19th 2021, 6:00 PM

# Comeback Kid

Furlong returns as Leinster cruise to bonus point victory over Scarlets

Leo Cullen’s side win 52-23 in Wales to leapfrog Ulster and take top spot in their Conference.

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Jan 30th 2021, 9:33 PM

# Comeback Kid

'Hopefully the best bits of my career are ahead of me, not behind me'

After a nine month absence from the game, Paul Dunne is back in competitive golf this week.

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Jul 18th 2020, 5:18 PM

# Peak 2020

'There is so much more to come out of me' - Stephen Ireland wants to play international football again

The 33-year-old is keeping fit in the hope of earning an unlikely recall to the Ireland squad.

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Jun 24th 2020, 3:00 PM

# Comeback Kid

PBP's Gino Kenny, who conceded defeat yesterday, retains Dublin Mid-West seat

Kenny said he thought he was “political toast” 24 hours ago.

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Feb 10th 2020, 1:48 PM

# Comeback Kid

The 34-year-old who battled serious illness returning to county football after 6 years

Prolific forward Paddy Cunningham is back in the Antrim fold for the first time since 2014.

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Jan 26th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Comeback Kid

Carbery poised to return for Munster if he can sustain progress through Christmas week

The out-half has not played for his province this season due to the ankle injury sustained on international duty.

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Dec 23rd 2019, 8:35 AM

# Comeback Kid

'Something you can’t fathom or comprehend': McKinley pushing for remarkable RWC run

The Italy out-half represented Ireland at the Junior World Cup in Japan a decade ago, nobody could have predicted the journey he would take to get back.

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Aug 8th 2019, 5:59 AM

# Comeback Kid

Buffon completes sensational return to Juventus on one-year contract

The legendary goalkeeper is back in Turin after a season at PSG.

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Jul 4th 2019, 3:31 PM

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Former Ulster star earns Wallabies recall for first time in three years after overcoming cancer

Christian Lealiifano has been included in the 34-man squad for their Rugby Championship opener.

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Jul 4th 2019, 10:42 AM

# Comeback Kid

'When I was in the hospital bed last August I considered quitting football'

Diarmuid Murtagh underwent an eye operation to repair a detached retina and wasn’t sure if he’d play for Roscommon again.

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Jun 18th 2019, 12:00 PM

# Comeback Kid

Murray set to make long-awaited return from injury in doubles draw at London tournament

The former world number one Andy Murray will play for the first time since the Australian Open.

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Jun 3rd 2019, 7:12 PM

# Comeback Kid

'I didn't expect the rebound. I hit it, and to me, the ball was in the net but it came back off the post'

Clare’s Aron Shanagher reflects on his comeback for the Clare hurlers in 2018 following an ACL injury.

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Dec 28th 2018, 12:00 PM

# Not for him

After missing his Olympic dream, Ray Moylette tried the ‘big, bad world’ for two months

The Mayo man is now 11-0 as a pro and is bringing a title fight to his hometown tomorrow night.

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Dec 6th 2018, 4:30 PM

# Comeback Kid

Messi returns to Barcelona squad following broken arm while Dembele is dropped

Samuel Umtiti is also back in the squad following a knee problem.

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Nov 10th 2018, 4:33 PM

# Comeback Kid

James Horan isn't expecting any retirements as he gears up for second crack at Mayo job

The returning boss will hold trials over the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

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Oct 12th 2018, 12:46 PM

# Comeback Kid

Shaw credits Mourinho's criticism for making him mentally stronger

Luke Shaw struggled to realise his potential after arriving at Old Trafford but has made a strong start to the 2018-19 campaign.

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Sep 4th 2018, 7:45 PM

# Race Is On

Sean Gallagher confirms he WILL seek a nomination to run for president

After weeks of speculation, the former candidate has formally declared he will seek to run again.

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Aug 29th 2018, 9:55 AM

# Comeback Kid

'It was a day to remember:' Kildare hurler scores eight points in Croke Park after surviving meningitis battle

James Burke has made a remarkable comeback to win a Christy Ring Cup after he was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.

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Jun 25th 2018, 5:42 PM

# Comeback Kid

'The whole side of my face went numb and I couldn't see out of my left eye so I went straight to hospital'

Donegal footballer Kate Keaney speaks to The42 about her harrowing recovery from a concussion and a torn cruciate as Donegal prepare for an Ulster final.

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Jun 17th 2018, 10:00 AM

# Comeback Kid

'I'm not a million miles away from where he's at' - Brogan tracks cruciate recovery with Ireland's van der Flier

The Dublin star suffered the injury in February but is aiming for an August return to action.

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May 31st 2018, 5:00 PM

# centre mass

'He cleans up other people's mistakes': Sexton thrilled to have Henshaw back to battle Scarlets

The captain is hoping the ‘hard truths’ learned in two semi-final losses last year can be put to good use tomorrow.

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Apr 20th 2018, 4:44 PM

# Comeback Kid

Wales match may come too soon, but Ringrose ready to step up return

Stuart Lancaster suggests the centre may make his return against the Kings and does not expect to have Robbie Henshaw available to take on Saracens on 1 April.

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Feb 13th 2018, 12:48 PM

# Comeback Kid

4 months after unprovoked assault in Belfast, Slaughtneil dual star back on the winning trail

Conor McAllister and the Slaughtneil hurlers face a daunting task against Munster champions Na Piarsaigh this afternoon.

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Feb 10th 2018, 7:15 AM

# Comeback Kid

Barcelona's record signing set for return on Thursday night after being out injured since September

Ousmane Dembele has been cleared to make his comeback.

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Jan 2nd 2018, 10:18 PM

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Sean Maguire targeting comeback in early 2018 from a serious hamstring injury

The Republic of Ireland and Preston North End player has undergone surgery for the issue.

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Dec 29th 2017, 2:26 PM

# Comeback Kid

Serena Williams set to make her return at the Australian Open, says tournament organiser

The 23-time Grand Slam winner gave birth to her first child last month.

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Oct 10th 2017, 2:36 PM

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'I'm just absolutely delighted I came back' - a Galway championship return after 34 months

A significant day in Salthill for Seán Armstrong.

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Jun 12th 2017, 6:53 PM

# Comeback Kid

Labour catching up in polls as UK politicians resume campaigning after Manchester attack

Jeremy Corbyn is expected to say that the war on terror has failed in a speech later day.

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May 26th 2017, 7:58 AM

# Comeback Kid

'I haven't felt this good in years' says Tiger after surgery

“I want to say unequivocally I want to play professional golf again.”

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May 25th 2017, 8:14 AM