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Essendon have hung on against a spirited Sydney side to secure a thrilling four-point victory in the battle of AFLW expansion clubs at Ikon Park.

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After early Giancarlo Stanton homer, Yankees offense disappears in 4-2 loss to Guardians

NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton can’t do it alone. The slugger hammered a home run in the first inning off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber on Friday and then the Yankees’ offense shut down. The Guardians’ pitching frustrated the Bombers, leading to a 4-2, 10-inning win in Game 2 of the…

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Bombers CEO saga no concern for AFLW side

Bonnie Toogood was more interested in dealing with the fallout from Essendon's AFLW loss to the Brisbane Lions than a CEO saga that was out of her control.

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Gerrit Cole strikes out 8 in 6.1 innings, Yankees win 4-1 over Guardians in ALDS opener

NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole survived his “bugaboo”, the long ball, and was sharp in his first playoff start in the Bronx in pinstripes. The Bombers hit two homers to overpower the Guardians and take Game 1 of the American League Division Series 4-1 Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

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Dockers seal deal for Demons ruck Jackson

Melbourne ruck young gun Luke Jackson has joined Fremantle after the Dockers, Demons and GWS worked together to secure a three-way AFL trade.

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Cats beat Bombers in charge to AFLW finals

Essendon's slim AFLW finals hopes have been all but extinguished after Geelong withstood a Maddy Prespakis star turn to snare a 15-point victory.

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Anglican bishop lashes Thorburn AFL exit

The resignation of Andrew Thorburn as Essendon AFL chief executive after 24 hours in the role constitutes religious discrimination, the opposition leader says.

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Ex-Dons boss blasts AFL club's leadership

Paul Little says Essendon's bungled CEO appointment process is just one of a number of issues that are negatively affecting the AFL club.

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'Sad' Thorburn hits out after Bombers exit

Andrew Thorburn claims his Christian faith is "unacceptable" to Australians after his dramatic exit as Essendon AFL chief executive after one day in the role.

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Andrew Thorburn resigns as Essendon CEO after one day over links to controversial church

Essendon says City on a Hill’s values are in ‘direct contradiction’ with its own, as Daniel Andrews labels its views on homosexuality and abortion ‘appalling’

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McStay's move to Collingwood confirmed

Collingwood have officially secured Brisbane forward Daniel McStay, with the Lions receiving a second-round draft pick for losing the unrestricted free agent.

AAP

Bombers CEO resigns amid church links

New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has resigned a day after the Bombers announced his appointment, due to his position at a controversial church.

AAP

Ex-NAB boss Andrew Thorburn appointed Essendon AFL CEO

Andrew Thorburn — who was NAB chief executive from 2014 to 2019 — replaces Xavier Campbell, with the Bombers describing the appointment as a "significant step forward" for the club.

ABC News

Ex-NAB boss appointed Essendon CEO

Andrew Thorburn will take over as CEO of Essendon on November 1, joining president Dave Barham and coach Brad Scott as new key appointments.

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Brisbane Lions bounce back in AFLW with win over Essendon, Melbourne overwhelm Fremantle

Brisbane Lions are back on top of the AFLW ladder, after a seven-goal win over Essendon in Queensland in the first of three Sunday games.

AAP

Lions belt Bombers in rebound AFLW win

Brisbane welcomed back star defender Kate Lutkins after nine months out injured as they rebounded from last week's Richmond loss to beat Essendon in the AFLW.

Tribune News Service

Yankees reliever Zack Britton placed on IL as comeback falls short

NEW YORK — Zack Britton’s comeback has fallen short. The left-hander who exited Friday night’s game with “arm fatigue” was placed on the injured list Saturday and likely will not pitch for the Yankees again. The 34-year-old had hoped to come back from 2021 Tommy John surgery to pitch in…

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New Dons coach Scott warns hard work ahead

Club great Matthew Lloyd believes Essendon can play AFL finals under Brad Scott in 2023, but the new coach is only focused on laying the groundwork for success.

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Brad Scott appointed Essendon AFL men's head coach

Scott returns to the AFL coaching ranks, as the Bombers finally settle on a replacement Ben Rutten, who was sacked last month.

AAP

Brad Scott enters Bombers AFL coach race

Former North Melbourne coach Brad Scott will be interviewed for Essendon's vacant head coach role, and Bombers great Matthew Lloyd considers him the favourite.

AAP

Lade out of Essendon coach running in AFL

Brendon Lade has joined the Western Bulldogs as an assistant coach after being among the candidates for Essendon's head coaching role.

Tribune News Service

Yankees beat Red Sox in rain-shortened game as Aaron Judge stays stuck at 60 homers

NEW YORK -- Even Mother Nature is making it harder for Aaron Judge these days. The Yankees slugger would have led off the bottom of the seventh inning Sunday night, but rain and lightning closed in on the Stadium and the game was delayed before Judge could get his fourth…

AAP

Pies bounce back, defeat Bombers in AFLW

Chloe Molloy snagged one of the goals of the AFLW season and Eliza James kicked two as Collingwood returned to the winners' circle against arch rivals Essendon.

ABC News

How Essendon and Port Adelaide stack up to previous AFLW expansion sides

For one side it's a damaging attack, for the other, it's a game of pressure. Gemma Bastiani analyses how Essendon and Port Adelaide are standing out from the other AFLW expansion sides.

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Hird confirms pitch for Essendon coach job

James Hird says redemption is among the reasons he wants to return as Essendon's head coach in the AFL.

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