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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.

EXPERTISE:

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

Raiders are thankful for RB Josh Jacobs

If the Raiders made a list of what they're thankful for, running back Josh Jacobs sits atop the table. 

Broncos defense on the verge of collapsing

The Broncos' defensive late-game breakdowns prove it carried the team for far too long.

'Just win ... city'? Raiders attempt to trademark new slogan

Per U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records, the Raiders filed to trademark "Win City" on Nov. 16. The Raiders haven't received the trademark because it's already active. However, the USTPO has a process to transfer trademarks.

Making an MVP case for Cowboys' Micah Parsons

Two defensive players won NFL MVP, Hall of Famers Alan Page (1971) and Lawerence Taylor (1986). Micah Parsons deserves to become the third despite unfavorable odds. 

Dak Prescott 'convinced' Cowboys can win a Super Bowl with his impressive play

Dak Prescott told The Athletic's Jon Machota "he was convinced" the Cowboys were Super Bowl contenders before they squashed the Vikings 40-3 on Sunday.

Shannon Sharpe compares Broncos to elevator music

Sharpe had an interesting comparison for the current state of the Denver Broncos. 

How Raiders WR Davante Adams uses his brain to beat DBs

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels pointed at his head while explaining what separates Davante Adams from other wideouts. Adams used his experience to outwit the Broncos.

Cowboys' Tony Pollard solidifies case as perhaps NFL's best RB

Tony Pollard is not only the Cowboys' best running back but one of the NFL's finest and the key to a reemergence of a potent offense. 

Waiving of fumble-prone Melvin Gordon could be signal for Broncos' offense

The Broncos have waived fumble-prone running back Melvin Gordon III. Does the move offer a hint about the teams plans for the offseason?

Cowboys rekindle Super Bowl hopes after dismantling Vikings

The ability to respond to and navigate through crisis separates these Cowboys from previous squads. As such, they must be viewed as legit Super Bowl contenders.

Time to 'celebrate' the 'new worst coach in Broncos history'

There was a celebration for Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett during Sunday's loss to the Raiders. It wasn't for good reasons.

Cowboys sack Vikings' seven-game win streak in blowout

The Cowboys sacked the Vikings, literally. Dallas had a season-high seven sacks in a 40-3 road victory against Minnesota.

Josh McDaniels gets revenge in Denver

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels served Denver a plate of cold-hard revenge.  The Raiders stunned the Broncos in a 22-16 overtime victory, thanks to a 35-yard winning touchdown by star wideout Davante Adams.

Watch: Micah Parsons forces fumble on first possession vs Vikings

The Cowboys (6-3) are coming off a 31-28 heartbreaker last Sunday against Green Bay, where they let a 14-point lead slip in the fourth quarter. After the game, Parsons promised: "It won't happen again."

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels tries to resurrect career in Denver

Josh McDaniels is trying to resurrect his head coaching career in Denver, where it initially failed. He needs a win badly with the Raiders floundering in his first year at the helm.

How Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb can catch Justin Jefferson

Connections between Lamb and Jefferson arose after they entered the league in 2020. 

Broncos not buying Russell Wilson audible claims

The Broncos aren't buying claims that Russell Wilson is calling audibles they've never heard.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy is confident in Dak Prescott, but should he be?

The Cowboys' 31-28 loss to the Packers on Sunday led to the reemergence of Dak Prescott doubters, but Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy has full confidence in his quarterback.  "I think his best days are ahead of him," McCarthy said in a Thursday news conference.

Former offensive tackle claims Russell Wilson's calling an audible on Denver's offense

The Broncos rank 30th in total first downs and last in offensive touchdowns scored (12).

Broncos QB Russell Wilson makes bold promise about offense

Russell Wilson promises the pouring rain cloud surrounding his offense will subside.

Russell Wilson needs to own the system to solve offensive woes

Russell Wilson needs to hack into the Broncos' offensive mainframe and make it his domain.

Not all the blame falls on Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas

Condemning McDaniels is a daily occurrence in Las Vegas, but is the beleaguered coach deserving of the bulk of the blame?

Dak Prescott and Cowboys not 'flirting with disaster' after loss to Green Bay

Some supporters of the Dallas Cowboys overreact to defeats and rashly predict doom for Dak Prescott when he has one bad game.

Startling stat highlights Broncos' offensive ineptitude 

The extent to which the team's offense is sinking the ship is remarkable.

Colossal error: Stephen A. Smith blasts Raiders owner for Roman Empire comparison

Lapses in judgment are why the Raiders failed to build an empire since their last Super Bowl appearance in 2002.