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# Comeback

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# good news
Robbie Brady makes long-awaited Burnley comeback after nine months out
The Ireland international came through 82 minutes in an U23s games today, while Preston’s Sean Maguire took a step closer to his return.
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Sep 24th 2018, 5:24 PM
# Comeback
Van der Flier fit again for Leinster as more Ireland internationals return to fold
The province confirmed that scrum-half Nick McCarthy will be sidelined for ‘the next few weeks.’
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Sep 3rd 2018, 1:18 PM
# Dan the Man
Leavy set for full training next week and is itching for Leinster return
The 24-year-old underwent a minor shoulder procedure during the summer.
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Aug 29th 2018, 1:25 PM
# Jackal
'That's where you're getting so much punishment - three massive free shots'
Sean O’Brien is making his way back from a shoulder injury and wants jackaling players to be protected.
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Aug 29th 2018, 12:00 PM
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Bernard Brogan returns for Dublin six months after suffering devastating ACL injury
The 34-year-old made a brief appearance against Roscommon to mark his return after six months on the sidelines.
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Aug 5th 2018, 5:11 PM
# never give up
After 2,136 days and 12 knee operations, Sydney Swans defender set for AFL return
Six years, five full knee reconstructions. Wow.
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Aug 1st 2018, 11:05 AM
# Comeback
'He was coming back off a really difficult winter' - Limerick boss praises recovery of Casey
John Kiely praised the recovery of Peter Casey’s ahead of Limerick’s All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Cork.
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Jul 20th 2018, 8:00 AM
# Comeback
Premier League legend Zola returns to Chelsea
The ex-Italy international has been named as assistant coach to new manager Maurizio Sarri.
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Jul 19th 2018, 8:34 AM
# Comeback
Neymar nearing injury comeback for Brazil as World Cup looms
Brazil hope the PSG superstar will be back from injury for their friendly against the European nation at Anfield.
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May 15th 2018, 8:42 AM
# Comeback
After 18 months out and 10 operations, Cazorla returns to Arsenal training
The Spanish midfielder took a significant step towards a first-team return on Saturday.
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May 6th 2018, 2:11 PM
# Return to the ring
'I was walking my dog along the canal and when I heard that I looked at myself and thought "you fat pig"'
British heavyweight Tyson Fury says he was spurred on to make his boxing comeback after more than two years by comments from Deontay Wilder.
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Apr 26th 2018, 5:35 PM
# Recovery
Irish international makes long-awaited comeback for promotion-chasing Bristol City
Callum O’Dowda has appeared for the senior side for the first time since November.
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Apr 7th 2018, 4:35 PM
# Comeback
Hungry Tiger ready to prowl as Masters drama begins
The former world number one will go up against a generation of golfers he helped inspire.
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Apr 5th 2018, 7:46 AM
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Tiger Woods sinks monster 71-foot putt to continue fine form, McIlroy one shot off the lead
Henrik Stenson is out in front after the opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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Mar 15th 2018, 8:30 PM
# Comeback
Serena falls to Venus in battle of the Williams sisters at Indian Wells
Playing her first competitive tournament since the 2017 Australian Open, Serena lost to Venus Williams in straight sets on Monday.
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Mar 13th 2018, 8:23 AM
# Comeback
40-year-old Buffon set to temporarily reverse decision to retire from international football
“I spoke to him, he will probably be part of the group in March,” interim national coach Luigi Di Biagio said.
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Feb 26th 2018, 8:56 PM
# ruby ruby ruby
'It feels good' - Walsh back in the saddle and on track for Cheltenham comeback
The champion jockey has been out of action with a broken leg.
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Feb 20th 2018, 2:52 PM
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Out-of-favour star returns as Leicester book place in FA Cup last 8
Riyad Mahrez marked his first start since 20 January with an assist.
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Feb 16th 2018, 10:51 PM
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Eriksen completes comeback to give Spurs the edge after thriller in Turin
It looked bleak for Tottenham when Juventus opened up an early two-goal lead.
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Feb 13th 2018, 10:07 PM
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Streelman, Hossler share lead as McIlroy lurks on PGA Tour return
Rory McIlroy is three shots behind leaders Kevin Streelman and Beau Hossler after Thursday’s opening round in California.
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Feb 9th 2018, 7:45 AM
# eyeing a comeback
'You've to make sure you're 100%' - It's block by block for injured Dublin star McCaffrey
The Clontarf defender hopes to feature in this year’s All-Ireland SFC.
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Feb 7th 2018, 5:48 PM
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313 days after breaking his leg, Ireland's Seamus Coleman makes Everton return
The right-back is part of the starting XI for the Toffees’ game with Leicester.
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Jan 31st 2018, 7:53 PM
# Comeback
WWE chairman Vince McMahon to resurrect XFL
After what will have been a 19-year gap, the the unique version of American football will return in 2020.
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Jan 25th 2018, 9:11 PM
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292 days on from horror leg break, Ireland's captain returns to training
Seamus Coleman has been out of action since being on the receiving end of a reckless challenge from Wales’ Neil Taylor.
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Jan 10th 2018, 5:07 PM
# Comeback
No doubting Thomas as former Celtics star shines in his Cleveland debut
The Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed Isaiah Thomas into their lineup in the NBA.
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Jan 3rd 2018, 10:02 AM
# Comeback
'It was a very calm half time, it wasn’t mysterious what was happening'
Les Kiss says tactical changes helped turn the tide against Munster.
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Jan 2nd 2018, 9:45 AM
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Former League of Ireland favourite returns to Cork City after 6 years in Britain
Graham Cummins has joined the reigning champions from St Johnstone.
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Dec 30th 2017, 6:31 PM
# Comeback
Serena Williams suffers defeat in first match since birth of baby girl
The American competed in her first tennis game since giving birth four months ago.
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Dec 30th 2017, 3:25 PM
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20 months on from horror injury, Ireland's Alan Judge makes return to Brentford matchday squad
The Dubliner is on the bench for the Bees’ match with Aston Villa this evening.
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Dec 26th 2017, 9:07 PM
# comeback queen
Serena Williams will step up Grand Slam record chase with comeback set for Friday
The 23-time Grand Slam champion will face French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko on Friday in an Abu Dhabi exhibition that was previously for men only.
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Dec 25th 2017, 10:21 AM
# Revitalised
A year and a half after fearing for her life, former Wimbledon champion announces comeback
France’s Marion Bartoli originally retired immediately after winning the 2013 title.
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Dec 20th 2017, 3:01 PM
# Comeback
NFL player was cut 3 times in a year and lived out of his car for months before becoming a star
Jaydon Mickens signed with the Jaguars practice squad in September.
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Dec 19th 2017, 10:31 AM
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Celtics bounce back as Thunder lift George in return to Indiana
Former Indiana Pacers star Paul George struggled for OKC, who still won midweek.
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Dec 14th 2017, 8:13 AM
# Comeback
Bale returns with outside-of-the-boot assist as Real Madrid progress in the Copa Del Rey
Zinedine Zidane named the youngest team of his reign against Fuenlabrada, while the fit-again Welshman enjoyed a cameo.
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Nov 28th 2017, 10:51 PM
# Comeback
Ireland's 2012 Olympics hero John Joe Nevin makes successful return to boxing
The Mullingar native took part in his first fight in over a year.
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Nov 25th 2017, 3:56 PM
# Mike Phillips
Ex-Wales and Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips comes out of retirement to help Scarlets
The 35-year-old has been included in a 27-man squad for the upcoming Pro14 games in South Africa.
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Nov 21st 2017, 6:03 PM
# exclusively reveal
BBC's Newsnight expertly trolled The Sun after its front page said BBC staff sleep on the job
Comeback.
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Nov 17th 2017, 9:27 AM
# Comeback
Inspiring comeback sees Ian McKinley kick crucial penalty on Italy debut
McKinley scored an important second half penalty as Italy earned their first Test win of 2017.
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Nov 11th 2017, 5:24 PM
# Comeback
11 months after injury setback Paddy McNair returns to Northern Ireland squad
The 22-year-old midfielder was sidelined for 11 months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.
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Oct 30th 2017, 3:10 PM
# Comeback
Big boost for Glasgow as Stuart Hogg to make first appearance of season against Leinster
The Scottish fullback hasn’t played since the Lions tour.
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Oct 19th 2017, 1:51 PM
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