All articles tagged with #comeback
Juventus rallied to win the second leg 3-2 after going down to 10 men, but a 5-2 first-leg deficit left them with a 7-5 aggregate loss and out of the Champions League; the night highlighted moments from players like McKennie, Locatelli, and Gatti, plenty of missed chances, and ongoing questions about Juventus’s depth and decision-making in Europe.
An opinion piece argues that Jayson Tatum’s return from a torn Achilles this season would be a net positive for the Celtics, who have thrived without him—led by Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and coach Joe Mazzulla—and that a careful, limited return could boost their playoff prospects and chase a title run.
After a tumultuous period, Ryan Garcia returned in Las Vegas with a sharper, more disciplined performance, knocking down Mario Barrios and winning a wide unanimous decision to claim the welterweight title, aided by his reunited father in the corner and improved defense, re-energizing boxing's star power and fueling talk of future megafights with Devin Haney and others.
Brunson, who had been quiet most of the night, poured in 8 points in the fourth, drew key charges, and hit the go-ahead 15-foot jumper with 21.2 seconds left as the Knicks erased an 18-point deficit to beat Houston 108-106—their largest comeback of the season. Towns added 25, Anunoby iced it with late free throws, and New York's defense tightened in the final period, forcing nine fourth-quarter Rockets turnovers.
Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to professional boxing nine years after retirement, marking a comeback for the undefeated boxing great.
Alysa Liu, who stepped away from skating at Beijing due to mental fatigue and rebuilt her career on her own terms, returned in Milan to win Olympic gold with a seven-triple program, ending the United States’ 24-year wait for a women’s figure skating title and adding the team gold to her Milan haul. Her reinvention—prioritizing art, identity and joy over rankings—was driven by independence from her former advisers and a focus on self-expression, underscoring that well-being can coexist with high-level achievement.
Alysa Liu returned to figure skating after a two-year sabbatical and won Olympic gold with a near-flawless long program, emphasizing joy and personal freedom over medals. Her victory makes her the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold in the event in over two decades, completing a remarkable journey from retirement and UCLA stints to world and Olympic champion.
Hilary Duff returns with Luck... or Something, an 11-track synth-pop set produced largely by Matthew Koma that fuses nostalgia for her Lizzie McGuire era with a mature, existential outlook; while catchy and intimate, the album feels uneven and earns about 2.5 out of 5 from Elise Ryan.
Hilary Duff discusses her first new album in over a decade, Luck... or Something, written with husband Matthew Koma and produced with Bryan Phillips. She explains how she balances motherhood with a renewed pop career, addresses online scrutiny and the culture shift since her Lizzie McGuire days, and notes the record blends bright pop with candid, at‑times unglamorous lyrics. The album arrives February 20 via Atlantic, and Duff is plotting a tour while staying deeply connected to her family.
Mikaela Shiffrin won the women’s slalom in Cortina 2026, earning Olympic gold 12 years after her Sochi triumph and becoming the oldest U.S. slalom gold medalist; after a difficult Beijing showing and coping with her father’s death, she delivered a dominant second run to win by 1.50 seconds, turning grief and pressure into a freeing, reinvigorated chapter in her Olympic story.
Mikaela Shiffrin won the slalom gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo with a two-run 1:39.10 total, beating Camille Rast by 1.50 seconds and earning her first Olympic medal since 2018 after a string of disappointments. The victory capped a long, emotional journey—including personal loss and Beijing/Cortina setbacks—by delivering two near-flawless runs and sealing Shiffrin’s status with her third Olympic gold and eighth Olympic medal overall.
Conor McGregor says he has been offered an opponent and a date for his UFC return, has accepted, and is awaiting the contract; the opponent wasn’t disclosed. The comeback is tied to the UFC White House card in Washington, D.C., with matchmaking reportedly close and a June 14 event date discussed.
Tiger Woods, who hasn’t played competitively since his 2024 Open due to back surgery, teased a potential return at the Masters ahead of the Genesis Invitational, saying he’s able to hit full shots and answering 'no' when asked if the Masters is off the table, all while keeping a positive mood. He also floated a possible path to the Champions Tour with a cart, highlighting ongoing recovery and the possibility of returning to major competition sooner rather than later.
Alysa Liu, skating with renewed agency and artistry, delivered a strong Olympic short program in Milan, scoring 76.59 to sit third behind Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto. Her comeback—culminating in a 2025 world title and a return from retirement—keeps her in medal contention as she pursues Olympic gold.
Tiger Woods, recovering from back and Achilles surgeries, said there’s no target return date but didn’t rule out a Masters appearance in 2026, leaving open the possibility of a Augusta return as he continues rehab.