Thanks for joining us on another day of Now in Sport. Damien Souness @dsouness will be back Thursday 10:30am AEST with more of the same.

Watch below as Australia vice-captain Brad Haddin speaks to the media before departing for the Ashes series in the UK. Read more

The Melbourne Rebels will not risk James O'Connor in Friday night's clash against the Waratahs. High performance manager Mark Andrews: "James was desperate to play, which was admirable."

Eagles coach John Worsfold on the possibility of luring Geelong defender Harry Taylor: "I'm not going to talk about whether Gary Ablett or Harry Taylor fit into our squad right now because it's not an option." Read more

David Warner has returned to Australia ahead of today's Cricket Australia disciplinary hearing, which begins in less than 30 minutes. He'll front the media tomorrow 9:30am AEST. Read more

Watch below as Australia captain Michael Clarke addresses the media before departing for the Ashes series in the UK. Read more

The NRL will press ahead with its investigation into an alleged assault involving South Sydney's Ben Te'o despite revelations the woman involved has withdrawn her complaint to police. Read more

Plenty of responses coming in for our Ashes Top 50. With 49 days to go until the first Test, Bren O'Brien @streetruffian looks at Tubby's terrific Ashes. Read more

Carlton defender Michael Jamieson on the likes of Lance Franklin and Jonathan Brown: "You can only laugh when guys have a go at Buddy and Jono Brown. You just know in the coming weeks they're going to step up." Read more

Australia's Daniel Ricciardo ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix: "China was obviously a really good weekend for us, but the consistency of the car feels like it has improved."