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Former NBA player Jontay Porter is getting a second chance on the court with the Seattle SuperHawks in the United States Basketball League. Despite facing federal charges and a lifetime NBA ban for gambling violations, the 26-year-old gets to continue his basketball career starting March 7.
After 15 years of exile from cricket following match-fixing allegations, Ajay Sharma has guided Jammu and Kashmir to their first-ever Ranji Trophy final. The Delhi court cleared him in 2014, but his redemption came on the shoulders of young players chanting his name in victory.
Four years after a controversial bronze medal finish left her heartbroken, Germany's Daniela Maier claimed gold in women's ski cross at the Winter Olympics. Her victory marks a powerful comeback story of perseverance and redemption on skiing's biggest stage.
Cameron Menzies punched a table so hard at the World Championship he lost feeling in his fingers, but now he's fighting back with treatment and a win that proves he's not giving up on his dreams.
Rugby star Mikey Lewis helped Hull KR clinch their first-ever World Club Challenge title just one week after a costly mistake nearly derailed his season. The 30-24 victory over Brisbane Broncos marked a historic moment for English rugby league.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the slalom event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming her fourth Olympic medal and third gold. The victory transforms her story from Beijing disappointment to redemption, cementing her place among America's greatest winter athletes.
The greatest Alpine skier in history gets one more shot at Olympic gold Wednesday after eight straight races without a medal. With 71 World Cup slalom victories and six wins this season alone, Mikaela Shiffrin enters as the overwhelming favorite.
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Former golf prodigy Anthony Kim won his first tournament in 16 years after battling substance abuse and nearly losing everything. The 40-year-old father says sobriety, faith, and family brought him back from rock bottom to victory in Adelaide.
Anthony Kim walked away from professional golf in 2012 and disappeared for 12 years, battling drug and alcohol addiction so severe he considers it a miracle he's alive. Last Sunday in Australia, the 40-year-old won his first tournament in 16 years, completing one of sports' most remarkable comebacks.
After a crushing defeat left them doubting everything, Scotland's rugby team delivered their most dominant performance in years, defeating England 31-20 to reclaim the Calcutta Cup. The victory represents not just a win, but a team's journey from rock bottom to redemption in just one week.
Australian moguls skier Jakara Anthony just became her country's first two-time Winter Olympic gold medalist, bouncing back from earlier disappointment to dominate the dual moguls competition in Italy. After four years of being the best in the world, she finally got the redemption she deserved.
The Seattle Seahawks captured their second Super Bowl title with a 29-13 victory over the Patriots, capping an incredible comeback season for quarterback Sam Darnold. Running back Kenneth Walker III earned MVP honors as Seattle brought the Lombardi Trophy back to the Pacific Northwest.
The UConn Huskies women's basketball team defeated No. 15 Tennessee 96-66, marking the largest margin of victory in the 30-year rivalry's history. After trailing at halftime, the team rallied together with resilience and teamwork to secure redemption from last year's loss. ##
Elena Rybakina rallied from being down 3-0 in the final set to defeat top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and claim her second Grand Slam title. The 26-year-old's comeback victory earned her redemption after losing to the same opponent in the 2023 final.
Harmeet Singh will walk onto his home field at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium next Saturday, but this time he'll be wearing the colors of Team USA in a remarkable comeback story. The 33-year-old spinner who once trained alongside India's biggest stars is getting a second chance on cricket's biggest stage.
Former NFL All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu is sharing his dangerous struggles with addiction during college to help others facing similar battles. His story of hitting rock bottom and finding redemption shows recovery is possible.
When a clerical mistake freed Muhammad Fathurrahman four days early from his 32-week sentence, he could have disappeared. Instead, he answered the phone and came back to finish his time.
England's cricket captain Harry Brook bounced back from a difficult season with a stunning 57-ball century, helping his team win their first away ODI series in nearly three years. The 25-year-old's explosive performance in Sri Lanka proved he's shaken off the struggles that defined his winter.
Rugby sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi turned down lucrative offers from Australian rugby league clubs to chase redemption at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. After a heartbreaking fourth-place finish in Paris, the sisters are betting on themselves one more time.
Former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson publicly celebrated Sam Darnold's journey to the Super Bowl, offering a heartfelt message of support. The gesture signals potential healing between Wilson and Seattle fans after a complicated departure.
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