Howard's acrobatic catch had become necessary because of Notre Dame's unlikely comeback.

Now, more than 30 years after most families threw out their aluminum trees, they are making an unlikely comeback as collectors' items.

Now he has reappeared, having staged an unlikely comeback.

His is an unlikely comeback in every way.

Tonight, their desperate play led to an unlikely comeback from three goals down.

The second half saw an unlikely comeback by St. John's, which trailed, 44-33, at halftime, and was reeling.

But the team's reserves executed an unlikely comeback, causing some people to wonder whether the Hornets also wanted to play the Nets.

Instead, they have been given a steady diet of unlikely comebacks and thrilling overtime games.

Foreman, 43, has been made the overwhelming favourite to earn his 26th win since he began his unlikely comeback five years ago.

While he recovers, Osborne could make a most unlikely comeback.