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JUSTIN LANGER: It was the perfect song to help a nation heal in its time of need and the hijacking of this anthem needs to stop.

Jules Neale has released a statement after reports she was working through marriage issues.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The veteran batter showed that nothing can replace experience, but his important cameo on day one of the third Test may not be enough to defy the inevitable.

DANE ELDRIDGE: It’s the spin king’s one-word sledge that is proving to be telling as the English flounder.

LISA STHALEKAR: The Poms can pledge to change their reckless ways to save the Ashes, but it is probably too late to avert a series disaster.

GEORGIE PARKER: The Pat Cummins-led team ranks with Australia’s best to have played despite how nostalgic we like to be about the past.

JUSTIN LANGER: I’ve always believed that true greatness isn’t just measured by what you achieve on the field, but by how you handle life’s moments when the scoreboard isn’t in your favour. 

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The Poms like to talk the talk, but slogans aren’t going to save them from what is fast shaping up as an embarrassing Ashes series defeat.

DANE ELDRIDGE: England need to pull off a feat not seen in nearly a century to salvage this bin fire of a tour — and they won’t do it by sunning themselves on the beach.

A federal judge ordered raids on more than 10 soccer clubs, including top tier outfits San Lorenzo and Racing, as part of the ongoing investigation.

LISA STHALEKAR: England has made a complete mess of this Ashes tour and claiming they trained too hard is utter nonsense

JUSTIN LANGER: There was a lot not to like about England’s woeful effort in Brisbane, but this is what would have terrified me the most as a coach if I was in charge.

GEORGIE PARKER: In a sporting world where everything is spun to suit a palatable narrative, the veteran’s raw honesty was refreshing.

BEN McCLELLAN: Australia rarely make bold selection calls, which is why no one saw the dumping of the seasoned veteran coming.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The English star should watch what he says when talking about Ashes tradition, but there is one thing he and I are in furious agreement over.