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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

CeeDee Lamb eliminates pressure on Cowboys to sign Odell Beckham Jr.

While Dallas' fanfare surrounded Odell Beckam Jr. at a Mavericks game on Monday, it forgot it already has a No.1 wideout, CeeDee Lamb. Through 12 games, Lamb, 23, caught 69 receptions for 928 receiving yards, ninth in the league.

Three draft targets who can replace former Broncos star Bradley Chubb

No one has been able to step up and fill the void left by the trade of Chubb, leaving the team to consider using draft capital to address the need.

Raider recharge: DE Chandler Jones playing like a Pro Bowler again

The Raiders finally saw a recharged Chandler Jones against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Assessing Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba's potential fit with Broncos ahead of 2023 NFL Draft

The stacked 2023 class holds several options who can bolster Denver's passing game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Ohio State) is an intriguing option with superstar potential, despite a hamstring injury dismantling his junior season.  

Josh Jacobs' spectacular season mirrors some Hall of Famers

In 2022, Jacobs keeps pace with some Pro Football Hall of Famers.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shouldn't worry about who gets RB call

Following Sunday's 54-19 thrashing of the Colts, the Cowboys owner said he would have been much more lenient on running back Ezekiel Elliott, who did not start because of a small disciplinary infraction.

Raiders' Davante Adams and Derek Carr: Top passing tandem that's like a brotherhood

Per The Associated Press' Josh Dubow, Adams and Carr account for 61.6 percent of the Raiders' yards from scrimmage, second-most in franchise history.

If the Broncos want to score more TDs they should draft a RB

Scoring zero touchdowns in a 10-9 gut-punch against the Ravens on Sunday shows the Broncos' offense deteriorated, and it's time to think about drafting offensive skill players, specifically running backs. 

Dak Prescott wants to win championships like Cowboys' Roger Staubach

Dak Prescott's focus isn't on rewriting the Cowboys' record book but bringing the franchise championships instead. 

Cowboys five takeaways against Colts highlights defense's championship quality

Although the final score was a blowout, the game was close, 21-19, headed into the fourth quarter. However, Dallas forced four of their five turnovers in the fourth quarter, leading to a 33-point surge, the most fourth-quarter points in franchise history, per NBC Sports.

Watch: Cowboys S Malik Hooker recovers fumble for TD against former team

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Hooker recovered Damone Clark's forced fumble, rumbling for a 38-yard touchdown. It built the Cowboys a comfortable 40-19 lead. Earlier Hooker intercepted Matt Ryan, which set up a Micahel Gallup receiving touchdown.

Davante Adams turning Raiders organization around after third-straight victory

Adams shredded Los Angeles' secondary for 177 receiving yards, a season-high. His two touchdowns erased a 13-10 halftime deficit, allowing the Raiders to guzzle momentum, which the Chargers failed to regain.

Watch: Davante Adams scores a pair of ridiculous TDs against Chargers

The Raiders hope to win their third consecutive game. Adams had a crucial role in the win streak. Over the past two games, he caught two touchdowns and recorded 215 receiving yards. He's tied for second in receiving touchdowns (10) this season. 

Nate Hobbs' return to Raiders can delay Chargers' Keenan Allen's barbecue chicken dinner

If one Raider can make the five-time Pro Bowl wideout eat crow, it's Hobbs.

Cowboys' Trevon Diggs makes strong claim for league's best CB

Trevon Diggs feels like he's the best cornerback in the league. His play just may back up his claim.

Broncos' offensive scheme explains problems

The Broncos have been brutal on offense in 2022 despite swinging a big trade for Russell Wilson. Is it because the former Seahawks star wasn't the player Denver was targeting under center?

Chris Long makes NFL Defensive Player of The Year case for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby

Chris Long, son of former Raiders star Howie, believes Maxx Crosby can win NFL Defensive Player of the Year despite the Raiders' defense, which ranks 27th in total yards allowed. 

Broncos WR KJ Hamler suffers possible season-ending setback

Although he won't save Denver (3-8), it's disappointing because Hamler flashed big-play potential throughout the season. He averaged 23.6 yards per reception in seven games, which led the Broncos.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb proves HOFer Michael Irvin wrong

Lamb has stepped up following the departure of Amari Cooper.

Derek Carr exchanges pleasantries with Seattle heckler

Following a 40-34 overtime victory over the Seahawks (6-5) on Sunday, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr thanked a Seattle fan who held a sign that read, "3-7 not bad for a team with no talent." 

Mile High problems: Broncos' issues extend beyond HC Nathaniel Hackett

The Broncos need to accept that they're not in for a quick fix but a reconstruction that could take years to build, requiring more than a coaching change. 

Cowboys' Micah Parsons deservingly named ESPN's best player under 25

Micah Parsons is becoming a league cornerstone.

Lack of interceptions doesn't diminish Trevon Diggs' growth

Last season, Trevon Diggs was a "boom-or-bust" player. Sure, he racked up interceptions for a league-high 11 picks, but he also allowed "big plays" for a disappointing Cowboys passing defense. Diggs polished his game, and the Cowboys pass defense is No.1 in yards allowed. 

Raiders' 'rock' appears to be sprouting at the right time

The Raiders remain the AFC West's second-best team in ESPN's Football Power Index. If they can capitalize off the momentum, slowly tending to 'the rock' might just pay off.