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Yankees offense continues disappearing act in 5-0 loss as Astros take 3-0 series lead

This was the collision course the Yankees knew they were on all season, but it’s turning into more of a disaster than anyone could expect.

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Yankees unable to rally, fall into 0-2 hole in ALCS clash with Astros

HOUSTON — Aaron Judge ran up the first base line with his bat in his right hand in the eighth inning Thursday night, hoping he’d broken the spell. The Yankees slugger watched in almost disbelief as the fly ball he hit hard died just over the right-field warning track and…

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Clarke Schmidt gives up two homers after producing clutch double play, Yankees lose 4-2 in ALCS Game 1

HOUSTON — The Yankees beat up on the Guardians on Tuesday night to advance in the playoffs and immediately started talking about slaying the dragons. The Astros have been their nemesis since 2017, eliminating the “Baby Bombers,” in that year’s American League Championship Series, and again in 2019. Minute Maid…

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Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge both homer to lead Yankees to win over Guardians in Game 5 of AL Division Series

NEW YORK — Nestor Cortes, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge are not done yet. Cortes gave a stellar start on short rest and the Yankees sluggers hammered homers as the Bombers kept their season alive Tuesday. Stanton’s three-run homer in the first got the Yankees rolling to a 5-1 win…

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Yankees hold off Guardians, 4-2, force Game 5 at Stadium

CLEVELAND -- There were questions about whether the Yankees should start Gerrit Cole in Game 1 of their best-of-five games American League Division Series, but Aaron Boone went with the man to whom they gave a historic contract to pitch big games. It’s paid off twice. Cole fended off the…

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Oscar Gonzalez stuns Yankees with two-out, walk-off single to give Guardians Game 3 win

CLEVELAND — The Yankees' season is on the brink. The Bombers’ bullpen coughed up a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth Saturday night and Guardians right fielder Oscar Gonzalez hit a sharp grounder through second base to walk off a 6-5 win in Game 3 of the American…

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Essendon survive Sydney AFLW scare

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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