The Latest Breaking News from Bombers

Astros sweep Yankees to advance to World Series

After carrying the Yankees all season, it came down to Aaron Judge. The slugger who set an American League and Yankees’ franchise record for home runs, had one last chance to keep what could be his last season with the Yankees alive. The outfielder grounded out to the pitcher and…

Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022

Paxman stars as Dees belt Bombers in AFLW

Only percentage separates Melbourne from Brisbane at the top of the AFLW ladder after the Demons crushed Essendon by 41 points.

AAP · Oct 23, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022

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…

Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 15, 2022

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…

Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 13, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 9, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 9, 2022