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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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NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles runs the ball during the round 15 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Wests Tigers at Brookvale Oval on June 19, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

It’s a $10-mil-to-bomb try

HE IS worth a whopping $10 million, and he is the talk of the competition. But even millionaires make mistakes, right?

NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) stands on the court in front of head coach David Blatt during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Who’s the boss? LeBron puts Cavs coach in his place

AFTER LeBron James was spotted openly barking at Cavalier’s coach David Blatt during the NBA Finals series, has the 11-time All-Star’s arrogance gone too far?

Rugby

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: Rob Simmons (L) and Adam Thomson (R) looks dejected as referee Nick Briant shows Thomson a yellow card during the round 18 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Reds at Allianz Stadium on June 13, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Rugby player attacks ref

A YOUNG rugby player faces a total ban from the sport after a violent incident on the field.

NBA

Jordan’s cockiness knows no bounds

NBA OWNER Michael Jordan thinks he is still good enough to compete with the pros, despite being in his 50’s.

Sports Life

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 14: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Golden State Warriors dunks against Timofey Mozgov #20 and Mike Miller #18 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Five of the 2015 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 14, 2015 in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

How ridiculous is this basketball shot?

THIS crazy basketball shot has broken a world record. And no, it wasn’t made by LeBron!

NRL

Moses Mbye in action during the Round 14 NRL game between the Gold Coast Titans and the Bulldogs at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina. Pics Adam Head

Spectacular try saving tackle

BULLDOGS halfback Moses Mbye has produced one of the most ridiculous tackles we have seen all year!

Sports Life

Footballer drops dead on pitch

A NIGERIAN footballer has died while playing for Malaysian Super League side T-Team.

NBA

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 05: Andrew Bogut #12 of the Golden State Warriors speaks in overtime the media during practice for the 2015 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 5, 2015 in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Bogut to stay benched

ANDREW Bogut has said he is not expecting to see a lot of time on the court during the rest of the NBA Finals series.

Cricket

ROSEAU, DOMINICA - JUNE 04: Brad Haddin of Australia looks on during day two of the First Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Windsor Park on June 4, 2015 in Roseau, Dominica. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Hey, that’s not the ball!

WICKETKEEPER Brad Haddin has pulled off a miraculous catch but he may be a little shy talking about what happened next.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Martin Taupau of the Tigers celebrates scoring a try during the round 14 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Ka-Pow! Tigers flatten Rabbitohs

WEST Tigers back-rower Marty Taupau has produced an electrifying man of the match performance to carry his team to a massive victory over the Rabbitohs.

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