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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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St George Dragons

Fans rip on NRL star’s not so ‘top’ knot

WE came to watch his performance as Benji Marshall’s replacement, but we stayed to marvel at Jack de Belin’s shocking haircut.

Tennis

Nadal’s serve on Kyrgios

RAFAEL Nadal has delivered a well-measured serve on the comments of fellow tennis player Nick Kyrgios, calling for the Aussie to change his attitude.

Cycling

Cyclist survives bone-crunching crash

A PROFESSIONAL cyclist is lucky to be alive following this horrific collision with a service car. Watch the video here.

Auckland Warriors

Sam Tomkins of the New Zealand Warriors fends off a challenge from Euan Aitken of the Dragons during their round 22 NRL match at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday, August 08, 2015. (AAP Image/David Rowland) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NRL star’s extraordinary attack on own club

WARRIORS fullback Sam Tomkins has slammed the culture of the Kiwi club, saying he was shocked at the way it approached the game.

Wallabies

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA - JULY 25: David Pocock of Australia fights for the ball with Agustin Creevy (c) of Argentina during a match between Australia and Argentina as part of The Rugby Championship 2015 at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas on July 25, 2015 in Mendoza, Argentina. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images)

Legends back new-look Wallabies for Bledisloe

AHEAD of the all important Bledisloe Cup, two Wallaby greats have backed Michael Cheika’s new-look Test side to create opportunities against the Kiwis.

The Ashes

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Steve Smith of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Stuart Broad of England during day two of the 4th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Trent Bridge on August 7, 2015 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

‘Pathetic Aussies are so bad it’s unbelievable’

A FORMER prominent English cricketer has slammed the Australian cricket team in an abusive rant, calling them ‘unbelievably stupid’ and ‘novice’.

More Sports

Surfer defies laws of gravity

A SOUTH African surfer has just taken his sport to the next level with one of the most impressive stunts ever pulled off in Australian waters. WATCH THE VIDEO

Boxing

Floyd Mayweather Jr. slams a right to the head of WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz in the 4th round as referee Joe Cortez looks on, ending the fight on September 17, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather beat Ortiz in a knockout to win the WBC Welterweight title. AFP PHOTO/JOHN GURZINSKI

This man’s brain is ‘bouncing back and forth’

IT’S the most brutal moment in sport, leaving its victim bloody, bruised and utterly beaten. But the damage runs far deeper than fans realise.

Sports Life

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid smiles during the International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 24, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for International Champions Cup)

Ronaldo’s ridiculous wedding present

REAL Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has outdone himself this time, giving his agent this ridiculously extravagant wedding present.

The Ashes

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Marsh, and Mitchell Starc of Australia , speak with former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath during day four of the 2nd Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 19, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Why McGrath fears worst for Australia

FOLLOWING Australia’s shock loss to England at Edgbaston, Glenn McGrath says the Aussies have one job ahead of the next Test if they are to win.

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