#sports-resilience

#sports-resilience

In an unusual display of determination, Chicago White Sox pitcher Adrian Houser pitched through illness during a game, reminiscent of Michael Jordan’s legendary 'flu game.'

Eight years after being told he should be satisfied if he could walk again, 40-year-old former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla scored the goal that put boyhood club Real Oviedo into the La Liga play-off final.

Kershaw believes he can once again be a contributor on a championship team. 'I just need to put it together for a whole game,' Kershaw said.

I think I needed that kind of win to feel these feelings that I'm able to win under pressure, and even if it's not going the right way, still turn the match around to win it.

Over the past three years, Armagh's only loss in a championship match came in a tight contest against Tyrone in 2023, showcasing their resilience and growth as a team.

What Mohammed Sofo is currently doing with the New York Red Bulls is easy compared to what he had to do 11 years ago, when he left his parents and siblings in Ghana to pursue a professional soccer career at just nine years old.

Thelin's calm demeanor led to belief within the team, even when outsiders doubted their chances, culminating in a historic Scottish Cup win against Celtic.

I think we showed character, personality. It was another difficult start of the game for us because in the beginning we conceded the goal and the situation that we are in when you concede it's difficult, you know, because you start to think that you have to come back again.

"After losing an intense opening set against an excellent Kudermetova, a former No 9 player currently ranked No 50, Raducanu recovered by mixing up the spin and height of her shots..."

"I've seen the same thing from them every single day... We come to the ballpark excited, expecting to play well, expecting to win."

Kristen Faulkner is evolving from a supportive team member to a strong contender, embracing the challenges of the Ardennes Classics ahead of her main season.

I'm just really proud of our team. Before the game, I talked about our grit and our toughness. I think that's the one defining characteristic we've had all year and we showed that late in the game with the defensive stops.

"So, I got hit in the face, but they were temporary and I was supposed to go in by like two weeks ago, but I kept pushing it off to get like my permanent ones… Luckily they were like right there and I picked them up."