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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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Tennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts in his Gentlemen's Singles Third Round match against Milos Raonic of Canada during day five of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

‘Bad boy’ Kyrgios bites back

AUSTRALIA’S tennis ‘bad boy’ has called out Pat Rafter for comments made after Bernard Tomic’s distasteful spat at Tennis Australia.

UFC

Thomas Almeida reacts between rounds in a bantamweight mixed martial arts bout against Brad Pickett at UFC 189 on Saturday, July 11, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Brutal flying knee KO ignites UFC 189

UFC 189 is off and flying, with Thomas Almeida pulling off this incredible flying knee KO in a prelim to the McGregor v Mendes fight.

Wimbledon

Garbine Muguruza of Spain holds the runner up trophy during the trophy ceremony after losing to Serena Williams of the United States, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Saturday July 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

The player more superstitious than Nadal

THAT’S the weirdest thing we’ve heard this week. We seriously can’t believe the bizarre superstitions of last night’s beaten Wimbledon finalist.

Sports Life

San Francisco 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne tosses the ball at a football rookie minicamp at an NFL facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 15, 2015. Hayne is a former Australian League rugby player. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Hayne claims ‘Jews’ killed Jesus

FORMER NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne has got himself into serious hot water over some controversial tweets.

The Ashes

Australian Cricket Team Ashes Portrait Session

Ultimate guide to the Ashes

THE greatest rivalry in cricket is back, so we have put together everything you need to know about the five Test series.

NBA

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 23: LeBron James #23 and Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers react after a play in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Quicken Loans Arena on December 23, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

King James crowned a ‘prophet’

CLEVELAND Cavaliers coach David Blatt has gone spiritual, making some extraordinary predictions about next season for the Cavs and Lebron James.

Wimbledon

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates winning a point against point Sam Querrey of the United States, during their singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Thursday July 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Federer’s magical lob shot

ROGER Federer has once again shown why he is among the best tennis players in the world with these crazy skills at Wimbledon.

AFL

Collingwood v Hawthorn at MCG. Collingwood fans show tributes to Phil Walsh. Picture: Tim Carrafa

AFL fans show utmost respect

AFL FANS paid murdered Phil Walsh the highest honour tonight, with a tribute so hushed, so respectful that “you could hear a pin drop”.

NRL

Dogs fan for 60 years, 71 year old Stephen Henry-Ellis enjoying the night 'Back at Belmore' for the first NRL match to be played back at Belmore Oval for the first time in 17 years when the Canterbury Bulldogs take on the Melbourne Storm in Monday night football.. pic. Phil Hillyard

Bulldogs magic back at Belmore

IN THE first NRL match at historic Belmore Sports Ground in 17 years, the Bulldogs have come out all guns blazing, reminding Dogs fans of the Canterbury of old.

Wimbledon

Murray’s unlikely Wimbledon practise partner

THERE aren’t many athletes in the world that will train with some of their biggest competition just days out from a major event. You won’t believe who Andy Murray took to the practise courts for Wimbledon.

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