The Comeback

Introducing The Comeback, a vibrant sports and pop culture blog that began its journey in late 2015, created by the talented team behind Awful Announcing, a popular site focused on sports media with a monthly readership exceeding one million. Our team, comprising more than 25 dedicated writers, has rapidly expanded The Comeback's reach, attracting around half a million readers each month. We proudly engage with over 10,000 followers on Twitter and have built a community of 8,000 fans on Facebook. Our mission is to deliver high-quality content, compelling stories, and insightful reporting, all while maintaining a sense of enjoyment.

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Fans weigh in on Yankees star's suspension

5 days ago | thecomeback.com | Reice Shipley

New York Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. has always been known to be a player who wears his emotion on his sleeve during games. But on Friday, Yankees fans got their first taste of Chisholm’s emotion backfiring on him and negatively impacting the team. In Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Chisholm was called out on strikes by home plate umpire John Bacon on a pitch that was clearly below the strike zone.
Rays call up prospect dubbed 'fastest man in baseball'

6 days ago | thecomeback.com | Reice Shipley

Early on in the 2025 MLB season, the Tampa Bay Rays rank inside the top five in stolen bases across the league. And that total is only set to improve after the organization decided to call up one of the most unique prospects in all of minor league baseball.
Top MLB prospect's hot start earns significant buzz

6 days ago | thecomeback.com | Reice Shipley

With three prospects in the top-15 in the MLB’s Top 100 prospects rankings, the Boston Red Sox appear to be in great shape for the future. But after a blistering start to the 2025 season at the Triple-A level, some Red Sox fans are calling for top outfield prospect Roman Anthony to be fast-tracked to the big leagues.
Bill Belichick makes first big splash in transfer portal

6 days ago | thecomeback.com | Reice Shipley

All eyes will be on the North Carolina Tar Heels in Bill Belichick’s first as a collegiate head coach this coming college football season. And while there are still several questions around the organization that have yet to be answered, one big question may have been answered on Thursday by the addition of former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez.
NFL team makes history with Draft Day location

6 days ago | thecomeback.com | Reice Shipley

In one week, the Tennessee Titans will kick off the start of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 1 overall pick. But on Thursday, it is the Los Angeles Rams created some buzz with a historic announcement relating to their draft. In a post on X, the Rams posted a promotional video ahead of the draft, announcing that they will be holding their headquarters for the draft from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Air Operations base in central San Fernando Valley. Touching down at this year’s home base.
MLB home run leader joins exclusive club

6 days ago | thecomeback.com | Reice Shipley

Sitting below .500 in the early portion of the 2025 MLB season, Athletics fans haven’t had all that much to cheer about. But one of the bright spots for the team, Tyler Soderstrom, continued what has been an excellent start to the year in Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Coming into the game, Soderstrom was tied for the most home runs in MLB with eight on the year.
The San Francisco 49ers are under pressure to nail this draft

1 week ago | thecomeback.com | Michael Grant

For a team that came close to winning a Super Bowl two seasons ago, the San Francisco 49ers have undergone remarkable personnel changes. Due to the salary cap and free agency, there is attrition every year. But this type of purge has been especially noteworthy. Goodbye, Deebo Samuel, Charvarius Ward, Dre Greenlaw, and others. Almost half of the players who started Super Bowl LVIII are gone. That’s not all.
Roberto Clemente Jr. reacts as Pirates remove tribute to his father

2 weeks ago | thecomeback.com | Michael Dixon

More than 50 years after his passing, Roberto Clemente remains one of the most celebrated players in Major League Baseball history. Despite that, the Pittsburgh Pirates removed a tribute to him at PNC Park. Moreover, Clemente’s son, Roberto Clemente Jr., was seemingly caught off guard. For the last three seasons, a logo honoring Clemente has been visible on the wall in the right field corner. The logo is a white baseball diamond, with Clemente’s name, as well his famed No. 21 in the middle of it.
Cooper Flagg's star power could hit a new level at the Final Four

2 weeks ago | thecomeback.com | Michael Grant

Every superhero has an origin story, and a significant portion of Cooper Flagg’s narrative will be written this weekend. Even if the recently announced National Player of the Year scores zero points at the Final Four, he’ll be the top NBA Draft pick in June. A national championship might not matter to his draft status, but it may matter to his immediate marketability as a rookie. It’s always easier to sell a pro with a proven track record for college success.
Notre Dame star shockingly turns down WNBA

3 weeks ago | thecomeback.com | Reice Shipley

The 2025 WNBA Draft is set to be stocked with a ton of excellent players near the top of the board. But on Monday, a potential top-three pick shocked everyone by deciding to instead return for her final year of eligibility at the collegiate level. Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles was expected by many to hear her name called quite early in the WNBA Draft, averaging 15.4 points per game to go along with 5.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists on the year.