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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

Hines Ward on Steelers offensive woes: 'Players win games'

While the offensive coordinator has been taking a lot of heat, Ward believes it's ultimately on the players to get it done on the field. 

Former NFL CB Richard Sherman: 'Dak makes too much money,' for there to be QB controversy in Dallas

Former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman explained there is no quarterback controversy in Dallas, due to Dak Prescott's costly contract. "This isn't a QB controversy because Dak (Prescott) makes too much money," Sherman said Tuesday during his podcast.

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson on 1-2 start: 'Don't count us out just yet'

Slow starts aren’t an anomaly; the Steelers have overcome them before. Last season, a 1-3 start didn’t prevent a playoff berth.

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II embraces challenge of facing NFL's top wide receivers

Patrick Surtain II is good, but the NFL didn’t know he was this good.

'What on Earth' are the Broncos doing in top-10 rankings?

It’s hard to argue a football team is elite when they score 11 total points. After their dreadful victory against the 49ers, few would call the Broncos a top team, but one pundit would disagree.

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in concussion protocol

Already missing All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt with an injury, the Steelers could be without safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who is in the concussion protocol, head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday.

After critical drop, Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb solidifies spot in 'No. 88 Club'

No. 88 isn’t just a number in Dallas. It’s a statement that screams "I’m the Cowboys best wide receiver." CeeDee Lamb is the newest member of "No. 88 Club."

Cowboys fanboy Skip Bayless: QB Cooper Rush 'unspectacularly special'

Fox Sports' Skip Bayless might be the biggest Cowboys fanboy in media. You can add "Cooper Rush’s biggest cheerleader" to his resume.

Cooper Rush leads Cowboys to 23-16 victory over Giants.

According to NFL research, Rush is the first undrafted backup to win each of his first three starts and throw for over 750 yards, since Pro Hall of Famer Kurt Warner burst onto the scene in 1999.

Steelers DT Cam Heyward not going to act like 'the sky is falling'

After a 1-2 start, some in Pittsburgh are panicking like Chicken Little, but defensive tackle Cameron Heyward said he's not going to act like "the sky is falling."

Pump brakes on OLB Bradley Chubb's claim Broncos have the NFL's best defense

Following an ugly 11-10 win over the 49ers, Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb proclaimed Denver's defense the "best defense in the league.” Chubb’s claim isn’t baseless.

First red-zone touchdown of season fuels Broncos victory

Thankfully for Denver, their defense did its job forcing three turnovers, two fumbles and an interception.

Can Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy be an offensive spark vs. 49ers?

Broncos need a spark to upset one of the best teams in the NFL, the 49ers. Broncos are 1-1, but not playing to their full potential, struggling against the Texans and Seahawks.

Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett, a 'darned good football mind,' has failed so far

Hackett must find these answers quickly. Through two games, Denver has made six trips to the red zone, scoring zero touchdowns.

Blabbermouth Skip Bayless believes Cowboys QB Dak Prescott needs competition

It’s not impossible for a backup to replace a starter — Prescott did it in 2016, supplanting Tony Romo — but it's unlikely.

'Got our ass kicked': Steelers fall to 0-6 without T.J. Watt

According to Next Gen Stats, the Steelers' pressure rate drops by 25.1 percent when Watt doesn't play, going from 39.5 percent to 14.4 percent.

Watch: Steelers rookie WR George Pickens makes incredible one-handed catch

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens channeled his inner Odell Beckham Jr. making an incredible one-handed catch, hauling in the ball as he went to the ground against the Browns on 'Thursday Night Football'.

K.J. Wright says Russell Wilson wasn't 'held to the same accountability' as rest of team

Wright, a former teammate of Wilson's with the Seahawks, thinks Wilson wasn't held to the same standard as the rest of the team.

Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor to attend MNF game to judge Cowboys' Micah Parsons

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith stirred the pot recently, saying Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons is "the second coming of Lawrence Taylor.”

Richard Sherman: Broncos must loosen reins on QB Russell Wilson

Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson's teammate in Seattle, believes the quarterback is off to a rocky start because the Broncos are trying to change his style of play.

John Elway backs Rod Smith's HOF candidacy, but is ex-Broncos WR worthy?

It's no surprise John Elway supports the Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy of former Broncos teammate Rod Smith, one of 129 modern-era nominees for the 2023 class.

'100 yards waiting to happen': WR Michael Gallup's return could boost Cowboys' offense

Gallup is recovering from a torn left ACL he suffered in Week 17 last season.

Steelers great Alan Faneca: Put WR Hines Ward in Hall of Fame

Thirty-two Steelers have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the third most of any team. Former Pittsburgh offensive lineman Alan Faneca, a Hall of Famer himself, believes the Steelers should have another player enshrined: receiver Hines Ward.