The Miracle Mets Won the World Series 57 Years Ago Today
Fifty-seven years ago, baseball's biggest underdogs pulled off one of sports' greatest comebacks. The 1969 Mets went from last place losers to World Series champions in a single season.
Comebacks — Good News & Uplifting Stories
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Madonna Volleyball Rallies From 20-10 Down to Win Title
After trailing by 10 points in the fourth set, Madonna High's volleyball team stormed back to beat rival Weir High and claim the city championship. The comeback victory came just days after losing to the same team.
Senior Golfer Wins Title After Starting 4 Strokes Behind
Moon Area senior Liv DeGori overcame a four-stroke deficit to capture the WPIAL 3A girls golf championship, her third straight state qualification. She walked onto the course just hoping to make the top seven.
Kentucky Coach Goes for 2, Wins Game on Gutsy Call
First-year coach Will Stein trusted his quarterback with everything on the line, going for a two-point conversion in overtime instead of playing it safe. The bold call worked, giving Kentucky a historic comeback win and putting Stein in rare company alongside legendary coach Bear Bryant.
Italy Reaches Blind Baseball Final Undefeated
Italy rallied from a 4-2 deficit to beat Great Britain 11-4, advancing to face Cuba in the Blind Baseball International Cup championship. Both teams head to Saturday's final without a single loss in the tournament.
Royals Prospect Hits 431-Foot Homer to Win Championship
Blake Mitchell crushed a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to lead the Quad Cities River Bandits to the Midwest League championship. The clutch swing capped an incredible season for Kansas City's fifth-ranked prospect.
LA Women's Baseball Team Wins 15-11 Thriller for Finals Spot
The LA Queens scored four runs in the final inning to defeat the Heights 15-11 and advance to the Women's Pro Baseball League Championship. The dramatic comeback featured clutch hitting and stellar pitching in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Guelph Grandfather, 66, Sets Canadian Record in South Korea
A Canadian business owner who hadn't competed in 40 years just won three medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships and set a national record. Jake Wolters proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Two Brits Stage Epic US Open Comebacks to Reach Round Two
British tennis players Jacob Fearnley and Harriet Dart pulled off stunning comeback victories at the US Open, with Fearnley winning 10 of 11 games after facing match point. Four British players have now advanced to the second round in what's shaping up to be a historic tournament.
Kim Birrell Saves Match Point, Wins First US Open Match
After three straight first-round losses, Australian tennis player Kim Birrell finally broke through at the US Open, saving a match point and battling through a rain delay to reach the second round. Fellow Aussies James Duckworth and Maya Joint also advanced with comeback victories in New York.
Two Brits Stage Dramatic US Open Comebacks in New York
British tennis players Jacob Fearnley and Harriet Dart both fought back from the brink of defeat to score thrilling first-round victories at the US Open. Their wins mark a turning point after months of struggle, proving persistence pays off on the biggest stages.
Scottie Scheffler Wins Second FedExCup, Tops Tiger's Earnings
Golfer Scottie Scheffler rallied from three shots down to capture his second FedExCup title at East Lake, surpassing Tiger Woods' career earnings record in the process. The win caps an exceptional season that included an Olympic gold medal and cemented his place among golf's elite.