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  "id": 10387323,
  "title": "'I'll be back': Cleary vows to return after surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ill-be-back-cleary-vows-to-return-after-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:02:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/sport-nathan-cleary-thanks-supporters-after-surgery/107204796"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nathan Cleary, a halfback for the Penrith Panthers, has vowed to return to action following surgery on his broken left ankle. The 28-year-old shared his determination on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received. The injury, sustained during the Panthers' preliminary final loss to Newcastle, ruled Cleary out of the upcoming World Cup campaign. The Panthers, leading 14-6 at halftime, ultimately lost the game 22-14. New Zealand international Billy Slater weighed in on the tackle that led to Cleary's injury, suggesting that the current tackling rules are leaving players uncertain about how to effectively tackle without incurring a penalty. Slater argued that the game's rules and interpretations have altered over time, leading to more passive tackling approaches that may contribute to injuries like Cleary's. The NRL judiciary will determine whether Crossland can participate in the 2026 grand final.",
  "summary": "Nathan Cleary thanks supporters after surgery on his badly broken ankle, writing \"I'll be back\" in an upbeat Instagram post. Meanwhile, Billy Slater questions the NRL over rule-changes that he says led to the incident that saw Cleary injured.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "'I'll be back': Cleary's admission after surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ill-be-back-clearys-admission-after-surgery",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:39:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "'I'll be back': Cleary's admission after surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ill-be-back-clearys-admission-after-surgery-10387408",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:39:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "'I'll be back': Cleary vows to return after surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ill-be-back-cleary-vows-to-return-after-surgery-10390273",
        "published": "2026-09-28T07:02:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}