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3 hours ago
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Thurston's dagger for DCE after poor moment that could end State of Origin career
Johnathan Thurston has criticised the game-management of Manly - led by Daly Cherry-Evans - that saw them cough up a 16-0 lead to lose to Newcastle on Thursday night. And it could spell the end of the Queensland captain's State of Origin career. The Knights produced a woeful first-half and were booed off by their own fans, but came back for a staggering 26-22 victory in the second. Speaking on Channel 9 after the game, Thurston said the game-management of Cherry-Evans and the Sea Eagles "wasn't up to scratch". Fellow Queensland legend Cameron Smith agreed that Cherry-Evans needed to ice the game for Manly considering he's one of the premier halves in the NRL. But the comments from Thurston were most telling considering he's an assistant coach to Billy Slater for the Maroons. Many have called for Tom Dearden to start at halfback in State of Origin 1, after Cherry-Evans failed to fire in Game 1. The Manly halfback produced a strong performance against the Broncos last weekend, but crashed back to earth on Thursday night. There was a particularly poor moment with 23 minutes remaining that might spell the end of Cherry-Evans' Origin career. After the Knights had reduced the deficit to 16-12, the Manly halfback took the ball on the short-side near the halfway line and looked to kick it into touch to give his team a breather. But he belted it out on the full and gave the Knights prime field position for another attacking raid. James Schiller crossed a short time later to make it 16-16, and despite Manly regaining the lead the Knights managed to win in golden-point. Thurston's comments paint a grim picture for Cherry-Evans as Slater weighs up whether to axe his halfback and captain for Origin 2. "I don't know. I will find out Monday or Sunday," DCE said in his post-match presser. "You always find out on the Sunday or Monday." DCE kicking the kick off out on the full probably summed up their issues; scrambled thinking rather than game management — Stuart Akister (@StuartAkister) June 5, 2025 Didn't have to do anything in attack once you lead 22-16 with 10 to go. Kick long and defend for less than 10 minutes. 5 sets of defence. DCE just had absolutely no game management in the final 20. Embarrassing for someone who wants 1 mill next year — Sam (@desmoneyfr) June 5, 2025 Is DCE trying to kick his way into the Original team? That's 3 shockers so far #gomanly — Lyn Shields 🦅 (@lynshields) June 5, 2025 Andrew Johns is among the many who have called for Dearden to replace Cherry-Evans, and the Cowboys half will get another chance to impress against the Storm on Friday night. "I genuinely don't know what has been said," Cherry-Evans said on Thursday night about the speculation he'll be axed. "I understand it's a pretty busy period when it comes to my name. But I am just doing my best to keep my head down. Train and play with the Manly boys and be a good dad." RELATED: Cameron Smith's truth bomb for Billy Slater after 'weak' accusation Kevin Walters calls out Broncos amid sad Adam Reynolds situation Speaking before the Knights game, Cherry-Evans' Queensland predecessor Cooper Cronk urged his old teammate Slater to meet with the half before making a call. "I think Billy should have a heart-to-heart coffee catch up with Daly and ask him how much the jersey means," Cronk said on Fox League. "Because the series is on the line, and Daly the captain and halfback needs to deliver. (How he plays against Newcastle), I don't think it matters. Billy would have made that gut instinct call up already." Tellingly, a poll of over 28,000 Yahoo Sport Australia readers has Dearden and Cameron Munster as the overwhelming favourites to be the Queensland halves for Game 2. Over half of the readers who voted would axe DCE for the game in Perth. with AAP
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2 days ago
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'Bachelorette' Star Katie Thurston says she's losing her memory amid cancer battle
Katie Thurston, star of 'The Bachelorette' Season 17, is giving the 'uncut, raw' reality of going through Stage 4 breast cancer treatment at age 34. In a June 1 video updating her followers on her journey, Thurston said she just finished her second month of treatment. She also noted that her cancer treatment lasts 'technically forever.' 'After finishing two months of my medication, my hair is coming out in an unnatural amount of clumps — working on that,' she said, pointing to the camera. 'I'm losing my memory. That's great.' Thurston recalled a recent event going through customs, likely referring to her return from a trip to Italy with husband Jeff Arcuri. She explained she was was asked where she was coming from and she couldn't remember. 'But yeah cancer is s-----,' Thurston continued. 'Sometimes, I'm like, 'Stop feeling bad for yourself.' Then other times, I'm like, 'No, you're allowed to feel bad for yourself. Cancer f------ sucks.'' In March, Thurston revealed in an Instagram video that her cancer spread to her liver. Now, she explained that she has to make 'big decisions on how to treat my liver.' She had been considering radiation, ablation and histotripsy, which she said she ultimately chose to undergo with NYU Langone Health. Histotripsy is a radiology procedure that uses ultrasound waves to treat liver tumors, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. 'Anyways, it's National Cancer Survivor's Day and, you know, every day that I'm alive, I'm a survivor,' she said in her June video with a laugh. Thurston added that she's trying different medications to suppress her hormones and help with the treatment of her cancer, and if they don't work, she many need her ovaries removed. 'But the vacation was nice. Now, I'm back at it again in New York City, trying to live my best life as a f------ cancer patient,' she concluded. 'The Bachelorette' alum revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in an emotional Instagram post Feb. 15. Having 'no family history' of breast cancer, she subsequently shared on March 18 in another Instagram video that she discovered a 'painful' small lump, which she described as a 'rubbery, marble' in her breast. Initially, she ignored the lump for 'several months,' thinking it was a result of premenstrual syndrome or exercise, but she eventually went her to the doctor. 'A reminder that you can't be 'too young' for breast cancer,' she captioned the March video. On March 28, Thurston shared in another video update that she was informed the breast cancer had spread to her liver, which placed her at Stage 4. She added that she was also classified as triple positive. A cancer identified as triple positive involves cancerous cells that grow using three different types of receptors, according to the the MD Anderson Cancer Center. This is a subtype of HER2 positive breast cancer, which is considered to be the most treatable type of breast cancer. 'I know Stage 4 can sound very scary, and it can be. However, given that I am triple positive, and the spots on my liver are fairly small and detected early, I feel very optimistic on my outcome,' she said in the video, adding that she planned to start chemotherapy treatment. Thurston has also been open about her fertility journey amid cancer treatment, noting that she's freezing her eggs so she and Arcuri can try to have a child. 'Now that I have #stage4breastcancer , pregnancy would be a risk for me, especially as someone with HR+ breast cancer (feeds off hormones),' she captioned a May 24 Instagram video on their IVF journey. 'So in the future, we will peruse #surrogacy in hopes of starting our family.'
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2 days ago
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Katie Thurston Health Update Amid Cancer Battle Explained
Katie Thurston has been sharing new updates about her health as she battles advanced breast cancer. As she continues treatment for stage four breast cancer, Thurston recently opened up about the physical and emotional challenges she is facing. Katie Thurston, the former Bachelorette, has been openly sharing her ongoing battle with cancer since her diagnosis in February 2025. Initially diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, her illness has since advanced to stage four. In a recent Instagram video, Thurston revealed some of the challenging side effects she has been dealing with, including significant memory loss. Reflecting on one of the incidents, she shared, 'Going through customs and them being like, 'Where are you coming from?' And I looked at him and I was like, 'I don't remember. I don't remember.'' Thurston also talked about a recent argument with her husband, Jeff Arcuri. She explained how she couldn't remember the cause of their argument. However, she was certain it had happened before. Despite the challenges, the couple is able to laugh at these confusing moments. In addition to memory issues, Thurston revealed that her hair is falling out in large clumps. After completing two months of medication, she now faces important decisions regarding her liver health. She has chosen to undergo Histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment for liver tumors. The reality TV star added, 'I am optimistic about medical advancements in the future. Fingers crossed as a stage 4 girly.' Last month, Thurston went through medically induced menopause. However, the hormone-suppressing medication didn't work as planned. She shared that if the new medication also fails, she may need to have her ovaries removed. The reality TV star concluded, 'I'm just going to end this because I want it just to be my truth, I guess. Anyway, happy Sunday.' The post Katie Thurston Health Update Amid Cancer Battle Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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2 days ago
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Katie Thurston Gives Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
Katie Thurston has been sharing new updates about her health as she battles advanced breast cancer. As she continues treatment for stage four breast cancer, Thurston recently opened up about the physical and emotional challenges she is facing. Katie Thurston, the former Bachelorette, has been openly sharing her ongoing battle with cancer since her diagnosis in February 2025. Initially diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, her illness has since advanced to stage four. In a recent Instagram video, Thurston revealed some of the challenging side effects she has been dealing with, including significant memory loss. Reflecting on one of the incidents, she shared, 'Going through customs and them being like, 'Where are you coming from?' And I looked at him and I was like, 'I don't remember. I don't remember.'' Thurston also talked about a recent argument with her husband, Jeff Arcuri. She explained how she couldn't remember the cause of their argument. However, she was certain it had happened before. Despite the challenges, the couple is able to laugh at these confusing moments. In addition to memory issues, Thurston revealed that her hair is falling out in large clumps. After completing two months of medication, she now faces important decisions regarding her liver health. She has chosen to undergo Histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment for liver tumors. The reality TV star added, 'I am optimistic about medical advancements in the future. Fingers crossed as a stage 4 girly.' Last month, Thurston went through medically induced menopause. However, the hormone-suppressing medication didn't work as planned. She shared that if the new medication also fails, she may need to have her ovaries removed. The reality TV star concluded, 'I'm just going to end this because I want it just to be my truth, I guess. Anyway, happy Sunday.' Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post Katie Thurston Gives Health Update Amid Cancer Battle appeared first on Mandatory.
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3 days ago
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'Bachelorette' alum Katie Thurston reveals memory loss amid breast cancer battle
Katie Thurston, former star of "The Bachelorette," is opening up about a challenging side effect she's experiencing amid her breast cancer treatment. In an emotional Instagram video shared Sunday, Thurston, 34, revealed she's been struggling with memory loss after completing her second month of breast cancer treatment. 'Bachelorette' alum Katie Thurston marries comedian Jeff Arcuri following breast cancer diagnosis Back in March, she shared on "Good Morning America" that she had been diagnosed with Stage 3 triple-positive ductal carcinoma, a type of cancer where tumor cells have estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and HER2 receptors on their surface, according to the U.S. National Cancer Institute. In her latest update, Thurston noted that her breast cancer had spread to her liver, making it Stage 4. "After finishing two months of my medication, my hair is coming out in an unnatural amount of clumps… I'm losing my memory," she said. "Going through customs and them being like, 'where are you coming from?' And I looked at them, I was like, 'I don't remember.'" Thurston, who tied the knot with comedian Jeff Arcuri in March, said the memory lapse even sparked a minor disagreement with her husband. "I think this has happened before. He's like, 'when?' I was like, 'I don't know, but I know it has,'" she recalled, adding that they have been able to find light in the situation. "We're able to laugh about it now," she continued. "Cancer is s---. Sometimes I'm like, 'Stop feeling bad for yourself.' Other times I'm like, 'You're allowed to feel bad for yourself. Cancer f------ sucks.'" Thurston also shared that her current medication, a hormonal therapy known as Zoladex, didn't effectively suppress her ovarian hormones production, which led to an unexpected period. As a result, her doctors are switching her to Lupron. "And if that doesn't work, I have to get my ovaries taken out," she said. She said she remains "optimistic about medical advancements in the future," even though she said her treatment may be required long-term, if not lifelong given that her breast cancer is now stage 4. "But anyway, it's National Cancer Survivors Day," she added. "And you know, every day that I'm alive, I'm a survivor, so go me. I guess." During the interview with "GMA" earlier this year, Thurston shared that she initially dismissed a small lump on her breast, assuming it was related to her menstrual cycle but when she eventually sought medical care, she was ultimately diagnosed with cancer. Thurston said she hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others to prioritize their breast health including routine cancer screening. "I think that's the biggest takeaway, is telling people like, 'Don't wait,' you know, 'Be proactive, get checked out,'" she said at the time. "You could be doing yourself a favor in the future." 'Bachelorette' alum Katie Thurston reveals memory loss amid breast cancer battle originally appeared on
