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'Clear standout': Bombers confirm McVeigh as new coach

Essendon have confirmed Mark McVeigh will be their new AFL senior coach ahead of candidates including James Hird, ending a tumultuous selection process.

AAP · Aug 23

Hird's coaching comeback supported by former Bomber

After recently speaking to James Hird for the first time since he left Essendon, former Bomber Jake Melksham supports the push for him to return as coach.

AAP · Jul 15

Hird's maturity key in Essendon coaching bid: Sheedy

Kevin Sheedy is firmly in James Hird's corner but wants Essendon to run a full process as they search for Brad Scott's replacement as coach.

AAP · Jul 6

Two more women detail alleged child abuse at hands of football great Barry Cable, and why they didn't report it

Two Victorian women testify they were sexually abused by Barry Cable when they were children, taking to five the number of women claiming abuse as the former football great faces a civil trial.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2023

Another two women to testify they were allegedly abused by Australian rules football great Barry Cable

Another two witnesses are set to testify that they were sexually assaulted as children by Barry Cable, bringing the total number of women who allege they were abused by the football legend to five.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Barry Cable civil case hears from third woman alleging Australian rules football great sexually abused her

Another woman comes forward alleging she was also sexually abused by football legend Barry Cable as a child, saying she was too "scared and intimidated" to tell anyone about her complaint against the then-North Melbourne coach.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

National reaction to the Giants dancing into the divisional round matchup vs. Eagles

The Giants are playing with house money and social media is reacting to Philadelphia's NFC East rivals dancing and the QB hitting the GRIDDY ahead of the matchup against the Eagles

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2023

The 10 best AFL grand finals of the last 50 years – sorted

Ahead of this year’s final on Saturday, Jonathan Horn looks back over 50 years of VFL and AFL to pick the most memorable, heartbreaking and exciting games

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022

Shane Warne was a cricket star, but his famous friends most remember him for his 'big heart'

The rolling out of the red carpet for Shane Warne was a natural consequence of his immense talent on the cricket pitch. But behind the scenes, he forged deep and real friendships with some of the world's biggest names.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

California State University system to launch investigation into Fresno State over handling of sexual harassment claims

LOS ANGELES — California State University officials on Tuesday announced that they are launching an independent investigation into how Fresno State University administrators handled sexual harassment complaints against a former campus vice president.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022