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Ebere Eze, a lifelong Arsenal fan and former academy player, has returned to Arsenal after a 14-year journey, which he attributes to his mother's prayers and his faith. Now wearing the number 10 shirt, previously worn by legends, he feels blessed and motivated to give his best, seeing this move as a fulfillment of a long-held dream and a divine blessing.
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams, who overcame a life-threatening cancer scare, is savoring his first Super Bowl appearance in his 14-year career. Williams, regarded as one of the best tackles in the game, hopes to cap off his impressive career with a championship win, describing it as a "fairy tale" moment. After a successful stint with the 49ers, the 35-year-old Williams plans to continue playing beyond the Super Bowl, aiming to write the ultimate conclusion to his remarkable comeback story.
Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin is expected to make his season debut on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, marking his first regular-season game since suffering a cardiac arrest in January. With starting safety Jordan Poyer ruled out due to injury, Hamlin has an opportunity to be active on the team's game day roster. He played in all three preseason games and has been gradually working his way back to full participation since his medical scare.
Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his comeback story after open heart surgery, detailing his recovery process and never-before-seen footage. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and a plan of action, inspiring others to turn their lives around and adopt a new lifestyle. The movie star and former bodybuilder continues to motivate and help others through his health and fitness group, Arnold's Pump Club.
Cody Rhodes, the second-generation pro wrestler and founder of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), is on a mission to capture the WWE World Title that his late father, Dusty Rhodes, never won. After leaving WWE in 2015, Rhodes embarked on a six-year journey to rediscover himself and his love for pro wrestling. He returned to WWE in 2022 and came close to defeating Roman Reigns for the world title at WrestleMania 39. Rhodes' story is the subject of a new documentary, and he is currently preparing for a grudge match with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Despite the challenges, Rhodes remains confident in his abilities and believes in his superpower of self-belief.
The OKC Thunder selected Keyontae Johnson, a Kansas State wing, with the 50th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Johnson's comeback story after suffering from "Athlete's heart" during his time at the University of Florida has been one of the best stories of the draft. He ranked in the top 40 of the big board and is expected to be slotted into one of the Thunder's two-way slots.
Kristie Mewis, a midfielder from Hanson, Massachusetts, has been named to the US Women's National Soccer Team's roster for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Mewis, who plays for NJ/NY Gotham FC, has scored seven goals and assisted on four more in 51 appearances for the US women's team. Her younger sister, Samantha, was left off the roster due to injury. With Kristie's inclusion, the Mewis sisters become the first set of siblings to each represent the US at a FIFA Women's World Cup. Kristie has one of the more remarkable comeback stories in the history of the US women's national team, having been out of the national team picture for six years due to an ACL injury.
Jamal Murray completes his comeback story after a devastating knee injury by winning the NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets for the first time. Murray missed the entire 2021-22 season due to the injury and had to witness his team get knocked out of the playoffs early twice. He had 14 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in Denver's 94-89 Game 5 victory to close out Miami. Murray thanked his dad and God for giving him the strength to come back and win the championship.
The Buffalo Bills have signed former first-round pick Shane Ray, who has been out of the NFL for two years and played in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts. Ray had wrist injuries that limited his playing time in his final two seasons with the Denver Broncos, where he recorded just two sacks. After a tryout at the Bills' rookie minicamp, Ray did enough to earn a contract. He described his journey back to the NFL as an uphill battle, but he's grateful for the opportunity and excited to write a comeback story in 2023.