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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.
The Black Caps turned an almost certain disaster into their biggest T20 World Cup partnership, scoring 70 runs in four overs to beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and nearly secure their semifinal spot. Captain Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie rescued their team from 84-6 with a record-breaking stand that left fans breathless.
The JCM Cougars refused to give up, rallying from behind to defeat Adamsville and claim their district basketball championship. The hard-fought victory shows what determination and teamwork can accomplish when athletes believe in each other.
Team Canada scored three unanswered goals in the final period to stun Finland 3-2 and advance to Sunday's Olympic gold medal game. The comeback victory came despite losing captain Sidney Crosby to injury the day before.
After 12 years away from top-flight rugby, Bradford Bulls returned to Odsal stadium and crushed Catalans Dragons 28-10 in an emotional comeback victory. The team's first Super League home win since 2014 marks a triumphant return from financial collapse.
Down 1-0 with two minutes left, the U.S. women's hockey team scored twice to defeat Canada 2-1 in overtime and claim their third Olympic gold medal. The thrilling victory showcased the team's resilience and the power of cross-generational talent working together under pressure.
Freshman Mark Dybas stopped 41 shots as West Morris won its first Halvorsen Cup title in school history, with senior Tyler Hill becoming one of only a handful of players to win two different championship cups. The comeback victory ended three previous finals losses and marks a new chapter for the New Jersey hockey program.
After nearly two decades of close calls, Waynedale High School's wrestling team finally claimed their first state championship with a dramatic comeback victory. The win marks the first state duals title in Wayne County history.
After a mid-race crash threatened their chances, South Korea's women's relay team recovered to claim their first short track speedskating gold of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The thrilling comeback victory shows why you never count out a champion.
Nepal's cricket team just ended a decade-long drought with a stunning comeback victory at the T20 World Cup. Dipendra Singh Airee's unbeaten 50 sealed their first win on cricket's biggest stage since 2014.
Iowa State pulled off a thrilling comeback Monday night, defeating second-ranked Houston 70-67 after trailing late in the game. Nate Heise hit the go-ahead three-pointer with just over a minute left, leading the Cyclones to their second top-10 win in three days.
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen turned a losing position into victory against Fabiano Caruana, securing his 21st world championship title in the 2026 Freestyle Chess Championship. The Norwegian champion now holds the Rapid, Blitz, and Freestyle world titles simultaneously.
Britain made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics with two gold medals in a single day, including Matt Weston becoming the nation's first double medal winner at one Winter Games. The skeleton champion teamed up with Tabby Stoecker to claim mixed team gold in a thrilling comeback victory.
Team USA shook off a rough first period to score five unanswered goals and defeat Denmark 6-3 in Olympic hockey, showing why they're gold medal contenders. All 14 American players who touched the ice contributed to the victory, with six different goal scorers lighting the lamp.
The Indigenous women's rugby league team staged a stunning comeback from three tries down to defeat the Maori All Stars 20-14 in Hamilton. Star player Jada Taylor sealed the win with a spectacular 75-metre try in the final minutes.
The U.S. men's hockey team showed championship grit at the 2026 Winter Olympics, coming back from two deficits to defeat Denmark 6-3 in Milan. Six different American players scored as the team's depth proved too much for the scrappy underdogs.
Scotland delivered a stunning comeback victory against rival England at Murrayfield, earning a bonus-point win just one week after a crushing defeat. The 31-20 Calcutta Cup triumph showed how quickly teams can turn their season around with resilience and determination.
A third-tier football club knocked out a Premier League team with a stunning last-minute free kick in England's historic FA Cup. Mansfield Town's 2-1 comeback victory over Burnley continues this year's tradition of underdog magic.
Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as Inter Milan defeated Juventus 3-2, extending their lead at the top of Italy's Serie A to eight points. The thrilling Valentine's Day match showcased resilience and determination despite playing against 10 men for most of the second half.
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker blasted 94 runs off just 51 balls to lead his team to a stunning 96-run victory over Oman at the T20 World Cup. The performance helped Ireland post the tournament's highest total and kept their championship hopes alive.
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