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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

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.

Broncos not expected to play starters in final preseason game

Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett reiterated he plans to save most of his starters until the regular season, including quarterback Russell Wilson.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy praises return man KaVontae Turpin

In Saturday's 32-18 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas Cowboys return specialist KaVontae Turpin took it to the house twice — a 98-yard kick return and an 86-yard punt return.

TE Albert Okwuegbunam looking to emerge as offensive key for Broncos

The tight end is hoping to take advantage of an expanded opportunity this season.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott, Trevon Diggs make NFL Top 100 list

Prescott and Diggs joined wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (95), left tackle Tyron Smith (92) and right guard Zack Martin (68), with the top 20 still left to be revealed.

Takeaways from Broncos' loss to Bills in second week of preseason

Starters for the Buffalo Bills dominated Denver Broncos’ backups in the second week of preseason in a 42-15 blowout on the road in Orchard Park, New York.

Denver's Melvin Gordon: 'I've still got the juice'

The Denver Broncos have a new ownership group, head coach and quarterback. So, does former Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon still fit in their plans?

Broncos' Browning aims to mirror ex-Denver star Von Miller's success

On Saturday night, the Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills and former Denver star Von Miller, who won a Super Bowl ring last season with the Rams. Denver hopes it has the next Miller in second-year outside linebacker Baron Browning.

Cowboys' Stephen Jones: Dak Prescott having best camp of career

The Cowboys expect Prescott to raise his game again this season. That task may be more challenging  because he’s running out of experienced and healthy targets.

Noah Brown's injury puts more pressure on Cowboys' receiving corps

Noah Brown is dealing with a toe injury, and now, the Cowboys must place more responsibility on young receivers.

The Dallas Cowboys had struggles in the passing offense in joint scrimmage against the Los Angeles Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense looks like a top-10 unit. The Cowboys’ offense, however, is still a work in progress.  During the Cowboys' joint practice against the Chargers on Wednesday, the defense played well.

Broncos star safety Justin Simmons: 'I like our chances' to win it all

Denver's leader on the back of its talented defense is confident with Russell Wilson in town that the Broncos can break their playoff drought and make a run.

Is Russell Wilson still an elite quarterback?

Russell Wilson is a Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowler, but is he still elite?