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Essendon sacks AFL head coach Ben Rutten with a year remaining on his contract

The Bombers confirm Ben Rutten's sacking following a board meeting, while the club distances itself from speculation James Hird may return to the club as head coach.

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Essendon part ways with coach Ben Rutten

Essendon have sacked Ben Rutten after two AFL seasons at the helm and are searching for their third coach in four years.

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Ben Rutten determined to stay on as Essendon AFL coach ahead of club board meeting

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he "deserved better" following his treatment by the club, but maintains he still wants to keep his job for next season.

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Lynch injured as Tigers thump Bombers

Richmond AFL star Tom Lynch has injured his groin as the Tigers thrashed under-fire Essendon by 66 points in Ben Rutten's likely last game as Bombers coach.

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How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

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Essendon's Rutten uncommitted to coaching

Embattled Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he has "no expectations" regarding his future beyond Saturday night's clash with Richmond.

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Essendon admits to mishandling Ben Rutten coaching situation as Alastair Clarkson signs with North Melbourne

New Essendon president David Barham concedes mistakes were made as the Bombers left embattled coach Ben Rutten in the dark during their botched pursuit of Alastair Clarkson.

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Yankees thumped by Blue Jays, 9-2, in opener

NEW YORK — The age-old saying in baseball is that momentum lasts only as long as the next day’s starting pitcher. Unfortunately for the Yankees, less than 24 hours after a dramatic, extra-inning walk-off grand slam, Frankie Montas came up short.

Tribune News Service

Bombers coaching saga 'horrible': Barham

New Essendon president David Barham has described the AFL club's coaching situation as "really horrible" after Alastair Clarkson chose North Melbourne.

AAP

Alastair Clarkson to make AFL coaching call soon as Essendon, North Melbourne wait for his decision

Alastair Clarkson says he hopes to make a decision about his AFL coaching future soon, while admitting to feeling uncomfortable about being the centre of media attention.

ABC News

AFL coach circus 'embarrassing': Clarkson

North Melbourne expect Alastair Clarkson will decide if he wants to coach the Kangaroos by Sunday, or take up an audacious last-ditch offer from Essendon.

AAP

Hardwick supports under-fire Bombers coach

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is feeling for former Tigers assistant Ben Rutten as he fights to keep his position in charge of Essendon.

AAP

North continue AFL pursuit of Clarkson

North Melbourne want a soft indication about Alastair Clarkson's 2023 plans by the end of Wednesday but it is not an ultimatum to the AFL master coach.

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Clarkson signing a must for the Bombers

Ben Rutten says he still has the support of his players amid speculation he could soon be sacked as coach of AFL club Essendon.

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Essendon coach Ben Rutten remains in post, president Paul Brasher resigns after club's heavy loss to Port Adelaide

The struggling Essendon AFL club keeps coach Ben Rutten in place for now despite an 84-point defeat to Port Adelaide, however president Paul Brasher quits his role as pressure rises at the Bombers.

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‘Unprecedented’ demand for AFLW tickets prompts change to 53,000-capacity venue

Inaugural match between Essendon and Hawthorn shifted after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24 hours

AAP

Bombers coach Rutten's AFL future in doubt

Essendon coach Ben Rutten could become a victim of the Bombers' poor AFL season, while president Paul Brasher is set to stand down.

ABC News

Bombers-Hawks AFLW match moved to Docklands following 'unprecedented' ticket demand

After the initial ticket allocation was exhausted, the historic AFLW match between the Bombers and Hawks is moved to one of the league's premier venues.

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AAP

Bombers embarrassed in Power AFL rout

Port Adelaide have turned on the jets after quarter-time to hand Essendon an 84-point thrashing in both sides' penultimate game of the AFL season.

AAP

Power's Gray not done yet in AFL: Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says star veteran Robbie Gray has more to give at an AFL level despite being rested for their clash with Essendon.

AAP

Dons coach says Heppell doesn't owe club

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell is facing a big call on his AFL future, with the unrestricted free agent weighing up offers from the Bombers and Gold Coast.

Tribune News Service

Jameson Taillon stops the bleeding for Yanks in much-needed 9-4 win over Mariners

SEATTLE -- Jameson Taillon gave the Yankees a much needed breather and himself a boost of confidence. The right-hander gave the Bombers seven solid innings as they beat the Mariners 9-4 at T-Mobile Park Monday night, their first win since the trade deadline.

Tribune News Service

Bob Raissman: MLB needs to deliver a national audience for Aaron Judge as he chases after Roger Maris

NEW YORK — With just under two months left in the regular season, Commissioner Rob Manfred, and his cohorts, should pump their hype accelerator to the floor, making every Aaron Judge at-bat appointment television for a national audience.

AAP

Proud Giants stun in-form Essendon in AFL

GWS have bounced back from a week of intense scrutiny to run away from a disappointing Essendon and claim a 27-point AFL victory at Giants Stadium.

AAP

Fired-up GWS determined for AFL response

GWS Giants will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss and the scathing criticism that followed when they take on Essendon at Giants Stadium.

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