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Clark Dalton

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Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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NFL, AFC West, Dallas Cowboys, Men and Women’s College Basketball, MLB, NBA and Sports Media

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff stymies Marlins in spectacular return

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff returned to the mound for the first time in 652 days on Sunday.

Fellow tennis star attended Carlos Alcaraz's Round of 16 match at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz has recently been romantically linked with another fellow tennis star. 

Cowboys, Texans making donations for Texas flooding recovery efforts

The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans are teaming up to aid flood recovery efforts in their state.

All-Star Game selections show why Fever's title hopes remain afloat

On Sunday, Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell was named a reserve for the All-Star Game, joining Fever guard Caitlin Clark and forward Aliyah Boston.

Lando Norris' victory at British Grand Prix should fuel McLaren's newest teammate battle

Once again, McLaren may have another fierce teammate battle on its hands.

Fever's Sophie Cunningham backpedals on WNBA expansion comment

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham probably wishes she bit her tongue when discussing the WNBA's picks for its expansion cities.

Novak Djokovic is embracing role as an old-timer at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic knows he's now the elder statesman at Wimbledon. 

Offensive fireworks? Grading AFC skill-position groups

The usual suspects — we're looking at you, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals — should again have high-powered offenses. But what teams could enter the 2025 NFL season with dreadful offenses?

NFL Draft intel: Peyton Manning praises these SEC QBs

From two SEC quarterbacks to an Arizona State wideout, here are five players we're tracking.

Anthony Volpe's struggles are still at forefront for slumping Yankees

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe didn't do himself any favors with another lackluster performance against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Could Caitlin Clark's injury woes threaten her 2025 MVP chances?

Caitlin Clark's chances of winning league MVP may dwindle with her missing more games. 

Athletics' Jacob Wilson makes history with All-Star Game selection

Jacob Wilson's star continued to rise on Wednesday night.

Ohio State superstar's new NIL deal shows Nike might be losing its luster

It seems the kids no longer want to wear the highly recognizable Nike swoosh.

Unprecedented number of Wimbledon upsets continues in second round 

The upset-filled 2025 Wimbledon Championships have felt similar to March Madness.

Coco Gauff's weakness exposed in first-round upset at Wimbledon

Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska stunned No. 2 seed Gauff in the first round of Wimbledon Tuesday.

Could Arch Manning be the best college QB since this Heisman winner?

Manning has played little in his first two seasons with the Texas Longhorns, but he's already drawing comparisons to a Heisman winner.

Mitch Marner reveals one of his biggest regrets from time with Maple Leafs

At least one thing about his Maple Leafs tenure will bother Mitch Marner for the rest of his career.

LeBron James' agent reportedly provided notable update on trade market

James has exercised his $52.6M player option for the 2025-26 season and has a no-trade clause in his contract. Still, he may be keeping his options open. 

Keeping championship core intact should be Panthers' first win of upcoming season

The Florida Panthers keep gearing up to win their third consecutive Stanley Cup.

Should Carlos Alcaraz's first-round scare at Wimbledon raise concerns?

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz entered Wimbledon as a favorite but didn't look it in his first-round match on Monday.

Trade grades: Landing Super Bowl champion in deal with Dolphins could be a massive win for Steelers

He should make Pittsburgh's stingy defense — which allowed the league's eighth-fewest points (20.4) last season — even better.

Former executive's comment about LeBron James' trade market may raise eyebrows

James is entering the final year of his contract with the Lakers.

Malik Beasley gambling allegations highlight growing problem in professional sports

Once again, a professional athlete is at the center of a gambling investigation.

Hornets make a baffling trade for this 2018 first-round pick

The Charlotte Hornets must be planning on playing more small ball next season.

Timberwolves seem to be in win-now mode after latest move

The Minnesota Timberwolves have locked in another core piece for the foreseeable future.