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Alkmaar's AZ football club stunned Armenia's FC Noah with a 4-0 home victory, erasing a first-leg loss to advance in European competition. The Dutch squad is now the Netherlands' last hope in continental play.
Underdog Stephen Bunting delivered a stunning performance to win Premier League Darts Night Four in Belfast, defeating defending champion Luke Humphries and whitewashing Jonny Clayton on his way to glory. The emotional victory marks a remarkable comeback for "The Bullet," who credits last year's losing streak with teaching him the resilience that powered his 6-2 final win.
A shuttered ribbon and bow factory in Berwick, Pennsylvania is roaring back to life with 125 new jobs and a $5 million investment. The reopening transforms what could have been another empty manufacturing site into a symbol of American manufacturing's comeback.
After nearly two centuries of extinction on Floreana Island, giant tortoises are roaming free again thanks to an incredible conservation comeback. Their return marks a major win for one of the world's most ambitious ecosystem recovery projects.
After two decades of waiting, Lehman College's men's basketball team dominated their championship game 101-56, earning their first conference title since 2004. The Lightning's 15-game winning streak carried them to the NCAA Division III tournament.
Ryan Lambert went from being dropped by his college baseball team to becoming the hardest-throwing pitcher in the New York Mets organization. His secret weapon? A radical diet that once included 30 raw eggs a day.
After three straight scoreless innings, Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma smashed back into form with a brilliant half-century in just 26 balls at the T20 World Cup. His comeback story proves that perseverance pays off when the pressure is on.
After a crushing defeat that sparked doubt across a nation, India's cricket team bounced back with the second-highest score in T20 World Cup history, thrilling 50,000 fans in Chennai. Sometimes the best response to failure is showing up ready to shine. ---
India's cricket team just rewrote their own history books, posting their highest-ever T20 World Cup score and keeping their tournament dreams alive. The 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai showed what happens when underdogs refuse to give up.
A gray wolf was spotted in Los Angeles County for the first time in over a century, marking a remarkable comeback for a species that was nearly extinct. The wolf population in the Lower 48 states has grown from around 1,500 to more than 6,000 today.
After two years of losses totaling billions, Nestlé Nigeria is celebrating a stunning turnaround thanks to a steadier naira and smart local sourcing. The food giant just reported a profit of N105 billion, proving that stability can spark remarkable recoveries.
After trailing 2-0, Italy's Atalanta scored three goals and a last-second penalty to become their nation's only Champions League survivor. With Inter Milan and Juventus eliminated, the small club prevented Italy's first knockout absence in 37 years.
Ancient Indian music gatherings are making a comeback in Hyderabad, bringing listeners within arm's reach of artists for deeply personal concerts. The modern revival blends traditional intimacy with curated experiences that help young Indians reconnect with their cultural roots.
The TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball team just clinched their second consecutive Big 12 championship, becoming only the fourth program in conference history to repeat as regular season champions. From last place three years ago to back-to-back titles, this is one of college basketball's most remarkable turnarounds.
The San Diego State women's basketball team rallied from 11 points down to beat Boise State 66-64 and clinch their conference championship. Three players hit double digits in a dramatic comeback that secured a program record.
After two years unable to run due to severe injuries, 61-year-old Mohammed El Yamani just broke the world record for his age group with a stunning 2:28:28 marathon. His comeback proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel withdrew from an Olympic race while leading, discovered he had a heart condition, and underwent successful surgery within days. Just weeks after the scare, he's already planning his comeback for the next Winter Olympics.
Bridgewater-Raritan's girls swim team entered the playoffs as a three seed that nobody expected to win. They just captured their first state championship in seven years with a dominant performance that proved they belonged at the top all along.
After Italy's top clubs crashed out of Champions League, underdog Atalanta erased a two-goal deficit in the final minutes to keep Italian football's 37-year streak alive. The dramatic last-second penalty sealed one of the competition's most inspiring comebacks.
After political turmoil and $27 million in debt nearly destroyed their cricket program, Zimbabwe just shocked the world by defeating Australia and Sri Lanka to top their World Cup group. It's a comeback two decades in the making.
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