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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

Best division ever? Let's tap brakes on Peter King's bold AFC West claim

This year’s AFC West could be great, but it has much to prove before it's called the best division ever.

Denver's Russell Wilson, Courtland Sutton tabbed as good fantasy values

All fantasy football owners look for good value picks and a pair of such players could be found on the Broncos.

Analytics expert: Cowboys won't win more than nine games

A national sports analytics writer doesn't expect the Cowboys to win more than nine games this season. Dallas won 12 games and the NFC East division crown last year.  Neil Greenberg of the Washington Post introduced bets that could provide good value--one was betting the under (9 or 9 1/2 wins) on the Cowboys.

Adding Russell Wilson gives Denver Broncos early power rankings boost

The Broncos have languished in the various NFL power rankings by media in recent years, but the acquisition of Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson has changed how the team is viewed.

NBC Sports fantasy analyst: Denver's Javonte Williams in 'top-five running back conversation'

According to ESPN’s Field Yates, Williams led the league in broken tackles last season. He finished third among rookies in total rushing yards with 903.

'Burn in our minds': Jerry Jones wants Cowboys to use playoff loss as motivation

After going 12-5 in the regular season, the Cowboys’ Super Bowl hopes were crushed in a 23-17 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in a wild-card game at home.

Jerry Jones: 'We go as Zeke goes.' But can Cowboys count on RB Ezekiel Elliott?

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott did not make ESPN’s top 100 players list or the NFL’s Top 100, voted on by players. This begs the question: Should the Cowboys be concerned about Elliott, who's in his seventh NFL season?  Cowboys owner Jerry Jones remains confident in the running back.

Why Denver's Courtland Sutton could have huge season

Courtland Sutton has played with five different quarterbacks since he was drafted by Denver in 2018.

Watch: 'Fired-up' Peyton Manning goes skydiving for first time

In a post on his Instagram over the weekend, the 46-year-old former Colts and Broncos star seemed to have butterfles as he took up the high-flying activity for the first time.

Laser-focused Russell Wilson's Week 1 game vs. Seahawks could be tense

Wilson played 10 years in Seattle, winning a Super Bowl and making nine Pro Bowl appearances.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons named top-5 defender on NFL's Top 100 list

Parsons was the highest-ranked rookie and the fourth youngest player. He turned 23 in May.

Broncos Jerry Jeudy entering make-or-break year in 2022

The Broncos selected Jeudy with the 15th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft before fellow pass catchers CeeDee Lamb and Justin Jefferson.

Broncos' OT Garett Bolles: Team 'in the AFC West will win the Super Bowl'

Regarding the addition of players in the division, Broncos general manager George Paton told Jones: “It felt like an arms race."

Rookie Tyler Smith can push a truck, but can he lift up Cowboys' O-line?

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has compared Tyler Smith, who was drafted to play guard, to Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Larry Allen.

Why Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson is still among the NFL's elite signal-callers

Some have questioned if Denver's Russell Wilson is still one of the NFL's best quarterbacks. In Mike Sando's annual quarterbacks tiers story for The Athletic, Wilson dropped to Tier 2 after being in Tier 1 the previous season.

'Explosive' and 'violent': Randy Gregory proving Broncos' gamble worth risk

The Broncos gambled on defensive end Randy Gregory, signing him to a five-year, $70 million contract in March. Denver defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said he is worth the risk.

Broncos HC: Bradley Chubb 'is a problem for us on the practice field'

The Broncos have one of the league's better defenses. Perhaps no player on that side of the ball is more intimidating than fourth-year outside linebacker Bradley Chubb.

High-flying Cowboys owner Jerry Jones drops in to once again throw full support behind Mike McCarthy

On Thursday's "First Take" on ESPN, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dropped into the show in Frisco, Texas via helicopter with Stephen A. Smith and maintained his support of McCarthy.

How can the Cowboys fill the shoes of injured Pro Bowl LT Tyron Smith?

Dallas' top in-house options are Josh Ball, Tyler Smith and Matt Waletzko. None of them has played left tackle in a regular-season NFL game.

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb left off top-10 receiver list

The consensus seems to be that it's only a matter of time before Lamb is in the upper echelon of NFL WRs.

Broncos CB Ronald Darby: Patrick Surtain II is 'still learning, and that's the scary thing'

Surtain II, only 22, is already regarded as one of the NFL's better defensive backs.

Cowboys HC on rehabbing WR Michael Gallup: 'Blessed he's doing really well'

Wide receiver Michael Gallup, who's rehabbing a torn left ACL, might be back soon.

Broncos HC on protecting Russell Wilson: 'We don't ever want him to get touched'

Wilson is well-known for his ability to scramble and make big plays. However, Hackett doesn't want him to improvise too much.

Madden NFL 23 simulation predicts Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will win MVP

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had a career year last season, tossing 37 touchdown passes. Perhaps the only way to top that would be winning his first MVP.

Entering crucial season, WR KJ Hamler returns to Broncos practice

The Broncos hoped Hamler would be a second-round steal when they selected him from Penn State in the 2020 NFL Draft.