Bombers hero McDonald-Tipungwuti retires Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has retired from the AFL, saying he is ready for a life beyond football. AAP · May 19, 2022
Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces retirement from AFL Bombers forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces his immediate retirement from the AFL after 126 games for Essendon. ABC News · May 19, 2022
Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response. AAP · May 19, 2022
Long calls for Bombers Dreamtime statement Essendon are under intense scrutiny after a horror start to the AFL season and Michael Long wants to see a turnaround in the Dreamtime clash with Richmond. AAP · May 18, 2022
Longmire confused by Parker taunt reaction Sydney coach John Longmire remains perplexed how Swans co-captain Luke Parker's taunt of Essendon's Dylan Shiel turned into a major AFL issue. AAP · May 18, 2022
Hird, Solomon help out GWS' AFL coach James Hird will move into an expanded coaching role with GWS to help former Essendon teammate Mark McVeigh after Leon Cameron's departure from the Giants. AAP · May 17, 2022
Bombers' slump can galvanise team: Heppell Dyson Heppell remains optimistic about Essendon's AFL prospects despite the fierce criticism that has accompanied their slide to 16th on the ladder. AAP · May 16, 2022
Heppell fires back at Essendon's critics Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will reinforce the need to support their teammates after Dylan Shiel was mocked by Sydney's Luke Parker. AAP · May 16, 2022
AFL Round-Up: Leon Cameron's GWS swansong falls flat, St Kilda makes a statement against Geelong The Giants come out cold in Leon Cameron's farewell game, but the Saints are sizzling in an impressive win over the Cats. We digest the week that was. ABC News · May 15, 2022
Rutten turns heat on senior Bombers Coach Ben Rutten has called on Essendon's senior players to lift after Sydney hammered his team by 58 points. AAP · May 14, 2022
Franklin inspires Sydney to AFL victory Sydney have returned to form with a comprehensive 58-point AFL win over a lacklustre Essendon as Lance Franklin again haunted the Bombers. AAP · May 14, 2022
Newcastle City out to turn tables on unbeaten Killarney Vale in Hunter Central Coast AFL The Bombers were dominant winners in round two. Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022
Bombers still rate Swans a contested beast Sydney will be aiming to avoid a third-straight loss at the SCG when they host Essendon on Saturday night. AAP · May 13, 2022
Gleyber Torres plays hero on this day as 3-run homer, 5-RBI day powers Yankees past Blue Jays, 5-3 NEW YORK — Just like the weather, Gleyber Torres is starting to heat up. The Yankees’ second baseman has hit two big home runs in the last four games. Wednesday, it was a three-run shot and he finished with five RBI to power the Bombers past the Blue Jays, 5-3,… Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022
ABC News · May 10, 2022 From Melbourne to West Coast — your AFL team's position summed up in two lines Want a quick summary of where your team is after eight rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Melbourne to cellar-dwellers West Coast, Andrew McGarry sums up each of the 18 sides in two lines.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Bombers star Heppell hits out at critics Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will continue to have a fun environment at training despite critics of the club's poor start to the AFL season.
Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022 Nasty Nestor Cortes shuts down Rangers in 1-0, 11k gem NEW YORK — Nestor Cortes, once known as the quirky lefty with the funky deliveries, is now simply known as the Yankees’ best starter. The left-hander delivered again, flirting with a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Yankees edged out the Rangers 1-0 at the Stadium in a matinee…
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2022 Dustin Martin owed AFL nothing but his Richmond return had everything Last year there was a very real chance he was lost to football but on Saturday Dusty was back with a bang
AAP · May 7, 2022 Bombers coach full of praise for Wright Peter Wright's six goals were crucial as Essendon recovered from personnel issues and a 25-point deficit to beat AFL rivals Hawthorn by 27 points.
AAP · May 7, 2022 Brave Bombers jag AFL upset over Hawthorn Peter Wright kicked six goals for Essendon, who ran over the top of Hawthorn with an eight-goal final quarter to score their second win of the AFL season.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Bombers coach wants aggressive AFL mindset A horror 1-6 start to the AFL season has poured heat on Essendon coach Ben Rutten, who wants his team to play with more flair and aggression against Hawthorn.
Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022 Yankee fan, who went viral for being given Aaron Judge home run ball, gets to meet Bombers’ slugger TORONTO — Derek Rodriguez got much more than just a baseball. The young Yankees fan became famous overnight for his emotional reaction when a Blue Jays fan handed him the Aaron Judge home run ball during Tuesday’s night’s Bombers win at Rogers Centre. He and his family were back at…
ABC News · May 3, 2022 Essendon went into last year's finals as a team on the rise — but it's all gone wrong since Leading into last year's finals, Essendon was a team on the rise, but from the elimination final onwards it's been a perfect storm for the Bombers. Andrew McGarry looks at the two Essendons and asks where the team and coach Ben Rutten go from here?
AAP · May 3, 2022 Bombers mids not stat-chasing: Wright Essendon's midfield has come under some heat amid the Bombers' poor start to the AFL season but forward Peter Wright doesn't believe they're chasing stats.
Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022 Gleyber Torres powers Yankees to tenth straight win TORONTO — The Yankees showed up Monday night. After months of speculation and concern about whether the Yankees would be able to bring their entire roster through the the strict Canadian COVID vaccine travel requirements for players, the first-place Bombers showed up Monday night with their entire roster.