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Dan ElsomSport Reporter

Dan is a sports reporter for news.com.au with a particular passion for rugby, UFC and American sports. He got his first gig with News while still at uni, surprising himself and his teachers alike. An avid rugby player, Dan is most easily recognised in the office sporting a recent black eye, and is one half of the news.com.au red-headed sports dream team.More from Dan Elsom

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AFL

‘I absolutely love umpires’

FOR most young fans, AFL is all about supporting their team and their favourite stars. But for one nine-year-old, the real stars aren’t kicking the ball.

American Sports

Jarryd Hayne at his press conference to announce he will be playing with the San Francisco 49ers .Picture Gregg Porteous

Why the 49ers can’t cut Jarryd Hayne

QUICKLY becoming an internet sensation, Jarryd Hayne may be building a case that will force the 49ers hand and secure him a spot on the roster.

Rugby

Wallabies you never expected to make World Cup

MICHAEL Cheika has taken a major risk with the announcement of the Wallabies squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

American Sports

NBA basketball player LeBron James, center, of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during an exhibition game with a select group of Filipino players at the launch of a Nike sponsored television program Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena at suburban Pasay city south of Manila, Philippines. James is also in the Philippines to conduct basketball clinics for underprivileged Filipino basketball fans. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Why you don’t invite LeBron to play ball

EVEN when he is on show as Nike’s ambassador, LeBron James simply cannot resist the chance to throw down serious heat on the court.

Boxing

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Andre Berto pose at a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. Mayweather says Berto is a worthy opponent for the final fight of his perfect career. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

‘He’s afraid. He knows he will get beat’

IT is hard to imagine Floyd Mayweather being scared of anyone, however one would-be opponent is convinced he has the undefeated champ shaking in his boots.

Sports Life

NEW YORK - AUGUST 15: Rihanna is seen at Griffin Night Club on August 15, 2015 in New York, New York. (Photo by Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto via Getty Images)

Rihanna humiliates NBA star

WHEN NBA star Matt Barnes fuelled rumours he and Rihanna were dating, he probably didn’t expect her to bite back so hard. We’re glad she did.

NRL

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on the attack for the Roosters. NRL, Penrith Panthers Vs Sydney Roosters at Pepper stadium Penrith, round 18 Saturday 11th July 2015. Pic: Mitch Cameron

Aussie stars the NFL should target next

AFTER Jarryd Hayne stunned the world with his electrifying debut, a former NFL player has identified two NRL stars as being the next possible converts.

NFL

World reacts to Hayne’s NFL debut

JARRYD Hayne’s NFL debut couldn’t have got off to a better start with an impressive, scything 53-yard run. The world certainly noticed him.

Sports Life

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 30: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is introduced prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Heinz Field on November 30, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Millionaire dad’s harsh lesson to kids

MOST parents could not be happier when their child receives an award. But that’s not good enough for this father.

Boxing

Heavy KO in Goliath v Goliath battle

IN a long-fought battle between two giants, Australian heavyweight Lucas ‘Big Daddy’ Browne has delivered with a solid round nine knockout.

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