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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

The Great Uno caper: Where's Denver WR Jerry Jeudy's championship belt?

Denver wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had a tough week. On Monday, the Broncos lost to the Seahawks and, according to one report, Jeudy's Uno championship belt is now missing.

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward: 'New England's not going to feel sorry for us'

The Steelers defense played a major role in the team's Week 1 win over the Bengals, but lost a key player in T.J. Watt and was on the field for a ton of plays in the overtime win.

Steelers plan to give Jaylen Warren more carries to aid injured Najee Harris

The Steelers plan to use rookie running back Jaylen Warren more to protect Najee Harris’ health. Harris suffered a sprained left foot against the Bengals in Weel 1 and was seen wearing a protective boot afterward.

Chris Long blasts 'Madden 23' over Micah Parsons' rating

Despite winning a Super Bowl with the rival Eagles, Long went to bat for the Cowboys star.

Mitch Trubisky: Steelers offense needs to develop 'killer mindset'

Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky knows the offense can’t rely on the the defense forcing five turnovers every week, as it did in a Week 1 win over Cincinnati.

Melvin Gordon III: Broncos 'a better team' than Seahawks, but mistakes in red zone cost them

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III felt the Broncos were a better team than the Seahawks, but he lamented mishaps leading to their 16-17 loss.

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick: 'I came in wanting to make a statement'

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a strong performance in Week 1 against the Bengals. Pittsburgh will need

Jerry Jones believes Cowboys can 'slay the giant,' turn season around

Even though the Cowboys season looks like it’s headed for a potential disappointment, owner Jerry Jones remains optimistic.

NFL writer believes Steelers can continue playoff run without T.J. Watt

Even though Steelers linebacker TJ Watt will miss time with a torn left pectoral, Bleacher Report’s NFL columnist Kristopher Knox thinks the Steelers can overcome his absence and make a playoff run.

Skip Bayless defends Nathaniel Hackett's FG decision: 'Showed some big guts'

While much of the football world has been critical of Hackett's decision, Bayless had a different take.

'Clueless in Seattle': Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett skewered for FG decision in loss to Seahawks

Just about everyone seems to agree that the decision to not put the game in Russell Wilson's hands was puzzling.

Hall of Famer Drew Pearson's advice to Cowboys: Sign Cam Newton or Colin Kaepernick

Pro Hall of Famer Drew Pearson, a former Dallas star, said the QB-needy Cowboys should consider signing veteran quarterback Cam Newton or Colin Kaepernick.

Peyton Manning and Shannon Sharpe question Broncos' decision to go for game-winning 64-yard FG

Penalties, fumbles and a questionable field goal attempt cost the Broncos a victory in Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle. 

With Patriots looming, Steelers need injured RB Najee Harris to get well fast

In a victory over the Bengals in Week 1, the Steelers running back suffered an injury to his right foot.

Cowboys VP Stephen Jones: CeeDee Lamb 'has got to improve'

The Cowboys offense struggled in a Week 1 loss to the Bucs and Lamb did little to help the unit.

With Dak Prescott out, should the Cowboys trade for Mason Rudolph?

Should the Cowboys look for outside reinforcements after losing Prescott?

The Cowboys offense sputters in loss to Buccaneers

While last year the Cowboys finished as the No. 1 offense in the NFL, it looked like that evaporated into thin air on Sunday.

Steelers takeaways earn 23-20 upset win over Bengals

The Bengals twitter account poked fun at the Steelers on Sunday asking, “What are they even steeling?” The Steelers account responded saying they were taking, “The ball.”

Steelers offense, punchless vs. Bengals in 2021, will have star WR Diontae Johnson in Week 1

With Johnson set to play in Week 1 and George Pickens ready to go, the Steelers might score more than 20 points against the Bengals this season.

Analyst: No doubt Cowboys' Jerry Jones will seek Sean Payton if HC underperforms

Mike McCarthy hasn't won a playoff game in two seasons as the Cowboys head coach, so it's no surprise he appears on numerous NFL hot seat lists.

'Looks awesome:' Broncos QB Russell Wilson isn't 'descending,' HC says

A Seattle Seahawks front-office source told ESPN’s Brady Henderson that Russell Wilson is a "descending player,” but his new coach is not buying it. “I know what I see on the practice field, and he looks awesome, so excited to have him here,” first-year Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said at a news conference Thursday.

Steelers' Mitch Trubisky tries to avoid becoming a 'caretaker quarterback'

Trubisky departed Chicago after the 2020 season for Buffalo, where he served as backup last season to Josh Allen.

WR Chase Claypool: 'Deep' Steelers will be fine if Diontae Johnson can't play

Johnson is nursing a left shoulder injury that he suffered in the final preseason game against the Detroit Lions.

NBC Sports' Peter King: No playoffs for Broncos

NBC Sports’ Peter King believes the Broncos improved in the offseason, but he predicted they won't make the playoffs, citing the difficulty of the AFC West.

Analyst: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin's remarkable streak will continue

The Steelers' last losing season came in 2003, one year before they drafted quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.