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# fightback

Last week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
England rally from two goals down to keep Olympic hopes alive with Netherlands win
Ella Toone’s stoppage-time goal completed the fightback against the Dutch in the Nations League.
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This year
2023
Nicolas Dominguez earns point for 10-man Nottingham Forest against Brentford
The day’s only Premier League game finished 1-1.
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Oct 1st 2023, 4:54 PM
'There’s so much fight, we’ve never given up,' says Leona Maguire as Europe square Solheim Cup
Score tied at 8-8 ahead of singles.
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Sep 23rd 2023, 8:12 PM
Galway come from 12 points down to secure Leinster final spot with Dublin draw
It finished 2-22 to 1-25 at Croke Park.
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May 28th 2023, 4:10 PM
Leona Maguire battles to top-30 finish at Chevron Championship
Cavan woman fought back from a four-over par round of 76 on the opening day.
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Apr 24th 2023, 7:35 AM
Cavan golfer Leona Maguire battles to top-30 finish at Chevron Championship
Cavan woman fought back from a four-over par round of 76 on the opening day.
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Apr 24th 2023, 6:58 AM
Shane Lowry resists fightback to knock Jordan Spieth out of WGC-Dell Match Play
The Irish star had already been eliminated following defeats by Taylor Montgomery and Mackenzie Hughes.
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Mar 24th 2023, 8:12 PM
Late goals from Hayes and O'Connor fire Cork to Munster Hurling League title
Tipperary let eight-point lead slip.
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Jan 22nd 2023, 5:12 PM
Last year
2022
Tom Brady leads Tampa Bay to victory over New Orleans with late touchdown pass
Quarter-back hit his stride in the fourth quarter, connecting with 15 of 21 passes.
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Dec 6th 2022, 7:50 AM
Dasilva the hero for Brentford with late rocket completing two-goal comeback at Leicester
The substitute crashed home an unlikely equaliser with four minutes remaining for the Bees, who had been a clear second best for most of the match.
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Aug 7th 2022, 4:45 PM
'To be told you might not be able to play the game you love again was pretty heart-wrenching'
Ben Carson feared the worst when he ruptured his spleen but now the Ireland U20 international is on the cusp of winning a grand slam.
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Mar 18th 2022, 6:34 AM
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West Ham rally twice and score three goals in 14 minutes to snatch victory over Newcastle
The Hammers clinched a 4-2 win at St James’ Park.
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Aug 15th 2021, 4:21 PM
'Ciara is just extremely resilient. She is a pro, a complete and utter professional'
There’s no doubt that Ciara Mageean will come back stronger from her latest setback in Tokyo.
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Aug 8th 2021, 7:30 AM
'I can't even describe it, really, the sh** I've been dealt over the past year and a half'
Brendan Irvine sheds light on his fightback, Kevin McManamon’s quick thinking in London, and John Conlan being a dark horse on Call of Duty.
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Apr 7th 2020, 7:45 AM
Saints rally with late brace to edge out fellow Premier League strugglers Watford
Southampton’s 2-1 win brings them to within two points of safety on the table.
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Nov 30th 2019, 8:58 PM
Blair calls Independent Group a 'fightback' against 'populism-enthralled' Labour
The former Labour leader said that Brexit had plunged Britain into “the throes of an unparalleled political crisis”.
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Feb 26th 2019, 8:42 AM
Watch: Luis Suarez helps inspire Barca's fightback against Real Sociedad
Second-half goals from the Uruguayan and Ousmane Dembélé were enough for the reigning champions to prevail.
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Sep 15th 2018, 5:33 PM
Magical moment as O'Brien makes history with Ireland's first Test century
A man for the big stage, if ever there was one.
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May 14th 2018, 8:00 PM
Irish striker Anthony Stokes on target, but Celtic secure Scottish League Cup final spot
Moussa Dembele’s second-half brace ensured Brendan Rodgers’ side claimed a hartd-fought victory.
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Oct 21st 2017, 3:08 PM
'This was definitely the round that got me back into the Championship'
Rory McIlroy happy with how his Open bid is progressing.
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Jul 21st 2017, 7:36 PM
Ireland recover from 14 point deficit to defeat Fiji in Canada 7s opener
Ireland enjoyed a 19-14 win with three late tries.
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May 27th 2017, 7:57 PM
Cats minor Sean Bolger posts 2-2 as Kilkenny CBS rally to see off Athenry to book last four place
The Kilkenny school are into the Croke Cup semi-finals where they’ll face Our Ladys Secondary School Templemore.
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Mar 8th 2017, 4:42 PM
Rory McIlroy leads European comeback but US lead 5-3 after first day of Ryder Cup
Rose and Stenson have claimed a big, big point.
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Sep 30th 2016, 11:28 PM
One of Ireland's most promising players helped inspire a Preston fightback last night
The young midfielder has made 37 appearances in all competitions for the Lilywhites this season, scoring three goals.
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Apr 20th 2016, 3:19 PM
Defoe caps Sunderland fightback as Liverpool blow lead
Goals from Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana initially seemed to be enough to give the Reds all three points.
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Feb 6th 2016, 5:44 PM
Why Labour isn't finished just yet
Analysis: The party’s obituary has already been written but don’t rule out a reversal in its fortunes.
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Sep 15th 2015, 10:58 PM
Anti-austerity protesters clash with police near Downing Street
Protesters threw smoke bombs and arrests were made.
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May 10th 2015, 12:53 PM
Dominant second half drives Ulster to important win over Scarlets
Neil Doak’s side had to recover from a half-time deficit at Kingspan Stadium.
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Feb 27th 2015, 9:31 PM
Crisis? What crisis? Barca get back to winning ways against Atletico
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez all found the net for the Catalan giants.
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Jan 11th 2015, 10:53 PM
Kenny: SF would 'absolutely wreck' economy. Adams: Resign and 'let the people decide'
The pre-election rhetoric has begun.
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Nov 28th 2014, 11:00 PM
Twitter sues the US government over right to disclose surveillance orders
The lawsuit concerns the restrictions placed on Twitter over its ability to disclose the exact number of requests made by the FBI and US Justice Department.
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Oct 8th 2014, 11:17 AM
Bohs pay the penalty as Corcoran misses late spot-kick to beat Athone
The Dublin side had fought back from 2-0 down.
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Jun 27th 2014, 10:28 PM
Spectacular European collapse sees Asia share the Inaugural EurAsia Cup
Team Europe had led 5-0 after day one.
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Mar 29th 2014, 9:26 AM
Sunderland v Manchester United, Premier League
A fourth league defeat for the league champions would have heaped further pressure on David Moyes.
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Oct 5th 2013, 4:47 PM
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne stay top as they return to winning ways in Clontarf
A second-half comeback gave Mike Ruddock’s side the victory while Garryowen stayed in touch with a win over Shannon.
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Nov 11th 2012, 9:15 AM
Barry-Murphy: Cork would not trouble Galway with a similar performance
The Cork manager was delighted with the impact of his substitutes but is aware that an extra effort is needed for the semi-finals.
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Jul 29th 2012, 4:02 PM