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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.
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.
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.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspires Milan on first start
His team won and scored for the first time in four Serie A matches.
Ireland international Darren Randolph set for Premier League return - reports
The goalkeeper is expected to seal a £4 million switch to West Ham.
Irish teen Aaron Connolly set for Brighton return
The 19-year-old Galway native has broken into the club’s first team this season.
Libertadores winners Flamengo complete Club World Cup turnaround to reach final
Liverpool face Monterrey in the other semi-final on Wednesday.
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.
Mo Farah targeting track return at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The star has come under intense scrutiny for his cooperation with US coach Alberto Salazar.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tallaght drama as Derry come from two down to snatch draw against Rovers
Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe got the visitors’ equaliser seven minutes from time.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rory O'Carroll makes return as Kilmacud open title defence with impressive defeat of Ballymun
Dean Rock scored 0-7 for the losing team.
'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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.