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# Comeback

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# Comeback
Wales star Jenkins returns for clash with world champions after three-year battle
The Cardiff flanker suffered a serious knee injury during Wales’ 2018 autumn victory over the Springboks and was sidelined for 26 months.
# NBA
Chicago Bulls rally from 19-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics
DeMar DeRozan posted a season-high 37 points to help fuel the comeback.
# Comeback
Ireland U21 midfielder Smallbone makes first-team return after nearly a year out on bittersweet night
The youngster came off the bench but missed in the shootout during Southampton’s League Cup clash with Chelsea.
# Comeback
Promising back row returns to Munster training after rupturing Achilles
John Hodnett underwent surgery last November.
# Comeback
Osaka feeling 'itch' to make tennis return in near future
‘It wouldn’t really matter to me if I won or lost, I’d just have the joy of being back on the court.’
# Comeback
'I certainly rate RG very highly, that’s why I signed him - he’s a massive part of our group'
South African lock RG Snyman returned to Munster colours on Saturday after a year out with injury.
# Comeback
'Fantastic to be back' - Russell makes racing return after 11 months out
Top jockey returns with two runner-up spots after 11 months on sidelines.
# mixed emotions
Liverpool ‘lost the plot’ before thrilling comeback - Klopp
Mohamed Salah missed from the penalty spot for the first time in 18 attempts.
# Comeback
Gareth Bale returns as Ancelotti's Real Madrid prevail
A brace from French veteran striker Karim Benzema was key to the victory over Alaves.
# Comeback
Big boost for the Springboks as Vermeulen makes return from injury
The 35-year-old number eight had ankle surgery just seven weeks ago.
# Comeback
Van Dijk in contention to make long-awaited Liverpool return as Tyrone teenager handed new deal
The Dutch defender, who has been out of action since October, could play a small part against Hertha Berlin on Thursday.
# Comeback
Alun Wyn Jones set for stunning Lions return after 'remarkable recovery'
The 35-year-old is back in full training with Wales.
# Comeback
Cavendish storms to second Tour stage win in three days
The British cyclist is closing in on Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 stage victories.
# Comeback
Benzema delighted to lift 'pressure' with first France goals in 6 years
The Real Madrid striker was brought back for Euro 2020 by coach Didier Deschamps.
# Comeback
Banned by Fifa in 2015, Michel Platini set for return to football
The Frenchman was ousted as president of European governing body Uefa.
# Report
Two goals in a minute help Kilkenny seal dramatic victory over Tipperary
Denise Gaule and Katie Nolan were key to the turnaround.
# Boost
Lions centre Bundee Aki 'chomping at the bit' to make Connacht return
The centre hasn’t played since his red card for Ireland during the Six Nations.
# Comeback
Jack Grealish makes first appearance since February as Aston Villa held by Everton
A dull game ended scoreless.
# Comeback
Pollard makes injury return as Montpellier reach Challenge Cup final
The South African World Cup winner made his first appearance since September.
# Comeback
Aiden McGeady officially recognised after turning his campaign around in remarkable fashion
The Ireland winger has been named in the League One team of the season.
# Comeback
Addison set for long-awaited Ulster return against Connacht tomorrow
Both provinces have named strong teams for the Rainbow Cup opener.
# Hope
Jurgen Klopp strives for perfection to pull off Real Madrid comeback
Left-back Andy Robertson said the players have a responsibility to create the atmosphere themselves.
# turnaround
Van der Flier, Kelleher, and Henshaw among the Leinster standouts
Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster’s side were superb in Sandy Park yesterday.
# turnaround
Leinster storm into European semi-final after overcoming 14-point deficit in Exeter
Leo Cullen’s men beat the defending champions to surge into the final four of the Champions Cup.
# Fitness
'Having a fit Conor Murray for the last two games would be brilliant'
The 31-year-old is expected to be back in action with Ireland this weekend.
# Comeback
Late Jennings try sees Connacht Eagles fight back to draw with Munster 'A'
The hosts were 12 points behind heading into the final 15 minutes.
# Joey
Munster urge patience with Carbery but back him to return to his best
The 25-year-old made his return from a long-term injury last Friday in Cardiff.
# Comeback
'He’s a class player. We’re certainly not going to rush him and we’ll manage him'
Joey Carbery made his Munster return last night, kicking an excellent conversion.
# Happy Days
Carbery back in Munster's matchday 23 after over a year out of the game
The 25-year-old has been named on the bench for the clash with Cardiff Blues.
# good news
Carbery a step closer to Munster return as he increases training load
The 26-year-old last played for the province in January 2020.
# Comeback
Resurgent Spieth takes two-shot lead at Pebble Beach
The American hasn’t won since his 2017 British Open triumph.
# Melbourne
Thiem comes back from two sets down to silence Kyrgios in Australian Open epic
The Austrian won in five sets — 4-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4.
# Comeback
'Lot of family and personal stuff going on' - Kyrie returns to Nets after missing 7 games
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving said his absence was because he “just needed a pause”.
# Comeback
Real Madrid's €60 million outcast scores twice on Bundesliga return
Luka Jovic made the move on loan to Frankfurt earlier in the week.
# Comeback
Dana White says Khabib is considering making a return to UFC
The 32-year-old Russian had announced his retirement during October 2020.
# last gasp
Pedro Neto claims dramatic injury-time winner as Wolves inflict second straight defeat on Chelsea
Daniel Podence cancelled out Olivier Giroud’s opener before Neto hit Chelsea on the break at the death to complete Wolves’ comeback.
# Comeback
6 days after he 'saw death,' Grosjean gets behind wheel again
The drivers are competing in Bahrain for the second week in a row.
# Comeback
Mike Tyson prepares for boxing return this weekend
The controversial showdown between two great former champions now in their 50s has been met with understandable criticism.
# Comeback
'We're all delighted. He's had a rough road over the last two years'
Connacht man Sean O’Brien made his return last weekend after two years of injuries.
# Comeback
Shane Duffy left out of starting XI again, as Celtic secure late draw
On-loan Rangers winger Jamie Murphy scored one and set up another for Hibernian.