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# Comeback

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Ludik returns from injury for Ulster, McCloskey given chance to shine
Jordi Murphy, Jack McGrath and Craig Gilroy left on the bench for the trip to Wales.
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Feb 14th 2020, 12:29 PM
Wayne Rooney will be 'ready' for Man United reunion
Derby County will host the Red Devils in the FA Cup fifth round, with a goal from the experienced striker helping them get there.
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Feb 5th 2020, 10:23 AM
Farrell hails 'magnificent effort' from Sexton to perform despite minimal prep
A knee injury left the new Ireland captain unable to train in full until the squad went to Portugal 10 days ago.
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Feb 1st 2020, 8:24 PM
Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspires Milan on first start
His team won and scored for the first time in four Serie A matches.
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Jan 11th 2020, 4:23 PM
Ireland international Darren Randolph set for Premier League return - reports
The goalkeeper is expected to seal a £4 million switch to West Ham.
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Jan 6th 2020, 12:20 PM
Irish teen Aaron Connolly set for Brighton return
The 19-year-old Galway native has broken into the club’s first team this season.
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Dec 20th 2019, 9:34 AM
Libertadores winners Flamengo complete Club World Cup turnaround to reach final
Liverpool face Monterrey in the other semi-final on Wednesday.
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Dec 17th 2019, 8:14 PM
Old dog, new tricks - how Gasperini went from 'sad and depressed' to Italian football's 'magician'
Atalanta’s Champions League fairytale simplifies the superb work their manager has accomplished in recent seasons.
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Dec 12th 2019, 5:24 PM
Mo Farah targeting track return at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The star has come under intense scrutiny for his cooperation with US coach Alberto Salazar.
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Nov 29th 2019, 11:57 AM
Sice saves the day for All-Ireland club champions Corofin and sends Galway football final to a replay
The seven-in-a-row bid lives on after Corofin avoided a massive upset at the hands of Tuam Stars.
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Oct 20th 2019, 5:26 PM
Assessing Kieran Kingston's return to the Cork hurling hot-seat
Kingston becomes the fifth man to come back for a second bite at the cherry in the Rebel County.
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Sep 30th 2019, 7:39 PM
Juventus and Italy legend returns to club in new role
Eight-time Serie A winner Andrea Barzagli is back as part of Maurizio Sarri’s backroom staff.
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Sep 25th 2019, 8:44 PM
'I had a lot of bad days when I had no motivation to do anything, thinking that I’m f****d, basically'
Jayson Molumby talks to The42 about recovering from a 15-month injury nightmare to captain Ireland’s exciting U21s.
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Sep 21st 2019, 8:30 AM
Arsenal fight back to earn point in exhilarating North London derby
Alexandre Lacazette scored just before half-time, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalised in the second half.
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Sep 1st 2019, 6:30 PM
'I thought our intensity caught them by surprise' - Bradley hails players after European win
The Hoops came from behind to beat an Apollon Limassol side who beat Basel, Lazio and Marseille in last season’s competition.
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Jul 26th 2019, 7:30 AM
Ex-Ulster man Lealiifano returns to Wallabies team for first time since 2016
James O’Connor is also set for his first appearance in 2,142 days.
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Jul 25th 2019, 8:34 AM
Ulster's Coetzee returns to Springboks 23 for first time in four years
The powerful back row has been named on the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia.
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Jul 17th 2019, 2:59 PM
Australia's prodigal son on the verge of a sensational return
James O’Connor could join Michael Cheika’s World Cup squad six years after a string of off-field incidents saw him exiled.
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Jul 9th 2019, 9:34 AM
Fairytale return for Murray as he reaches doubles final at Queen's
The former world number one returned from career-threatening hip surgery this week.
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Jun 23rd 2019, 11:23 AM
Tallaght drama as Derry come from two down to snatch draw against Rovers
Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe got the visitors’ equaliser seven minutes from time.
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Jun 8th 2019, 9:14 PM
'There was just blood everywhere... I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy'
Greg O’Shea has overcome injury and disappointment with Munster to become an Ireland 7s star.
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Apr 26th 2019, 3:23 PM
Liverpool could be handed timely boost against Porto
Jurgen Klopp says long-term absentee Joe Gomez is in line to make a return to the starting XI.
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Apr 16th 2019, 8:51 PM
Major boost for Galway with star forward home from Australia this week and set to rejoin panel
Joseph Cooney is returning to boost their attack, while Jonathan Glynn has completed a club transfer to New York.
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Apr 16th 2019, 4:20 PM
Good news for Mayo as leading scorer and ex-AFL player make returns from injury in club action
Cillian O’Connor and Cian Hanley made their comebacks over the weekend.
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Apr 15th 2019, 5:27 PM
Tiger Woods rolls back the years to claim stunning Masters victory
The 43-year-old started the day two shots off the lead but battled hard to see off Francesco Molinari, Dustin Johnson and Xander Schauffele.
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Apr 14th 2019, 7:28 PM
Rory O'Carroll makes return as Kilmacud open title defence with impressive defeat of Ballymun
Dean Rock scored 0-7 for the losing team.
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Apr 13th 2019, 8:39 PM
'I hadn't played fullback in a while... I don't think I was being targeted'
Robbie Henshaw is fit again after overcoming ‘one of the rarest dead legs in the world.’
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Apr 4th 2019, 6:00 AM
The team who ended 18 months without a win by beating the best side in Ireland
Athlone captain Aaron Brilly discusses the club’s remarkable rejuvenation since the start of the new campaign.
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Mar 29th 2019, 3:00 PM
Samcro targets Aintree return as doubts linger over Apple's Jade
Gordon Elliott said the seven-year-old was ‘not certain to travel’ and may be held until the Punchestown Festival.
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Mar 29th 2019, 10:55 AM
The fall and rise of a former Ireland and Premier League teenage sensation
Keith O’Neill recalls the “devastating” end to his international career and the ups and downs of his relationship with Mick McCarthy.
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Mar 23rd 2019, 8:00 AM
After month-long absence, disgruntled Inter star returns to training
Mauro Icardi complained of a knee injury but the club insisted a scan has not revealed any new injury.
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Mar 21st 2019, 1:05 PM
Aubameyang completes Arsenal's Europa League comeback against Rennes
The Gunners progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition after a 4-3 aggregate win.
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Mar 14th 2019, 10:15 PM
Ex-All Blacks star Dan Carter set for Racing return
The 36-year-old will serve as cover for ex-South Africa fly-half Pat Lambie, who announced his immediate retirement in January.
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Feb 17th 2019, 4:54 PM
'I worked my entire life for this sport': Anderson Silva brought to tears ahead of UFC comeback
Having not stepped foot in the octagon since 2017, the Brazilian was overcome with emotion in Melbourne on Saturday.
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Feb 9th 2019, 8:59 AM
O'Connor makes Cork City return after 18 months at Preston North End
The former Republic of Ireland U21 international has committed to a second spell with the Leesiders.
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Feb 8th 2019, 4:56 PM
Ireland international Cooney the composed catalyst in Ulster's turnaround
Iain Henderson was man of the match for Ulster on his return from a thumb injury.
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Jan 19th 2019, 6:43 PM
Martin O'Neill's first game back in management ends in defeat
The Derry native, a former Forest player, could not inspire a win on his return today, as the hosts were beaten 1-0 by Bristol City.
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Jan 19th 2019, 5:46 PM
Shane Duffy impresses on return as Arsenal left frustrated at Brighton
The 26-year-old had been suspended after picking up a red card in the Seagulls’ win over Crystal Palace, but excelled today.
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Dec 26th 2018, 7:20 PM
Tommy Walsh back training with Kerry ahead of 2019, while 'Brick' Walsh set for Deise return
Shane Bennett will also be available to Waterford next season.
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Nov 29th 2018, 3:17 PM
Tiger Woods left exhausted by 'most rewarding' year
The 2018 season was a great one for Woods as he returned to winning ways, but he felt the effects of a brutal end to the campaign.
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