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- Wondery Presents: Don't Call it a ComebackEvery fan loves a comeback story. There are few moments more thrilling or inspiring. From an athlete’s resurgence after being left for dead to a cellar-dwelling franchise who suddenly defies all odds, these sports comeback moments stay with us and get passed down through generations.And no one knows how to come back better than host and former NFL star linebacker Ryan Shazier: Ryan suffered a devastating on-field hit that left him paralyzed, then scratched and clawed his way back until he could walk onto a football field on his own just a few years later. It’s the stuff movies are made of… and now it’s the stuff Wondery’s new series Don’t Call it a Comeback brings you every week.Host Ryan “Five-Oh” Shazier is joined by his pal and co-host Dave Dameshek and a rotating group of guests to spotlight the week’s biggest sports comeback stories. They’ll shout out the underdogs, Cinderellas, unlikely heroes, and shocking achievements, tracking the highs, lows, and hurdles they went through to make it there. Don’t Call It a Comeback, cuz they’ll be here for years.Listen to Don’t Call It a Comeback: wondery.fm/TL5_DCIACSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.4 min
- Are The Titans A Dark Horse Contender?
Plus: Aaron Judge does something no Yankee outfielder has since Mickey Mantle donned the pinstripes. And an NHL team leans into the power of the moms to turn around a slow start to the season.
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13 min - Two AL Contenders Get Baseball's Hot Stove Cooking
Plus: CP3 says she'll be running it back for at least one more year – but will it be in Chicago? And one of the World Cup's most notable pieces of memorabilia fetches a huge price at auction.
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11 min - Tom Izzo Might Have Another Contender
Plus: The Pelicans crank up the defense in the absence of their biggest star. And the USC Trojans land college hoops most prized recruit.
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11 min - An Absurd End To Philly’s Undefeated Run
Plus: The Miami Marlins make history with a landmark front office hire. And Coach Cal lands the crown jewel of his next great recruiting class.
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10 min - Buffalo’s Road To The Super Bowl Just Got Harder
Plus: Joel Embiid puts up an all-time stat line in a much needed win for the Sixers. And the PAC-12 sees two College Football Playoff contenders go down hard.
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13 min - Who’s In, Who’s Out: The U.S. World Cup Squad Is Set
Plus: Brooklyn opts for stability behind the bench to help stabilize their season. And some encouraging injury news for one of the NFL’s MVP favorites.
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10 min - Ohio State Overwhelms The Vols
Plus: The Devils keep the good times rolling behind their rising young star. And could OBJ end up with a star on his helmet?
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12 min - Indy Throws Experience Out The Window
Plus: A surprising champion emerges at the final event of the women's tennis season. And Baltimore bowls over the Saints to take a firm hold on the AFC North.
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11 min - Now Dusty Baker Has Really Done It All
Plus: The Jets' defense shines in a surprising win over the Bills. And Major League Soccer wraps up its season with a championship game for the ages.
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About The Lead: Starting Five
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The Lead: Starting Five is a new daily sports show from the creators of the award-winning podcast, The Lead. Every weekday, our team of perennial all-star hosts breaks down five of the biggest…
sports stories of the day, in 10 minutes. Whether it’s Tom Brady un-retiring (seriously, how did we fall for that), LeBron James hinting at another return to Cleveland, or a minor league mascot getting named ‘Blob’ through a Twitter fan vote, you’ll hear about it on Starting Five. Get the sports news and analysis you need to start your day, with The Lead: Starting Five.
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