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Clark Dalton

Contributor

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.

EXPERTISE:

NFL, AFC West, Dallas Cowboys, Men and Women’s College Basketball, MLB, NBA and Sports Media

Will Tarik Skubal overcome previous postseason failure in Game 5 of ALDS?

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch seems super confident in ace Tarik Skubal's ability to win an elimination game.

Bill Belichick's tenure with North Carolina should remind fans of another coaching disaster

The tenures of Meyer and Belichick aren't the same, but they're similar.

North Carolina reportedly considering nuclear option with Bill Belichick, and that's justified

North Carolina kicking Belichick to the curb would be justified.

Don't expect Odell Beckham Jr. to land with another team after latest news

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s slim chances of getting signed have just decreased.

Bengals HC tries to hype up Joe Flacco after pulling off rare trade

Acquiring Flacco, 40, seems desperate for the 2-3 Bengals, who have lost three straight games.

Was Chiefs' Chris Jones loafing on game-defining play vs. Jaguars?

How didn't Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones catch Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on "Monday Night Football?"

NFL Draft intel: Risers include Navy WR Eli Heidenreich, Michigan RB Justice Haynes

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

Omarion Hampton update spells trouble for Chargers run game

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh loves to run the ball, but he may have to do that much less in the team's upcoming games.

Does Texas have another option besides struggling QB Arch Manning?

Should the Texas Longhorns entertain taking a drastic measure with quarterback Arch Manning after another underwhelming outing?

Why Cowboys QB Dak Prescott should be early league MVP favorite

Even if he couldn't care less, Prescott is an early candidate for league MVP.

History-making Emeka Egbuka leads list of standout NFL rookies from Week 5

Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five from Week 5:  In a 38-35 road win over the Seattle Seahawks, Egbuka had seven receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown catch.

Injuries to monitor after Week 5: Chargers running game is in trouble

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. From an Arizona Cardinals quarterback to a New York Giants wide receiver, here are five players we're tracking after Week 5: 

Ravens RB Derrick Henry reaching huge milestone won't overshadow slump

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry reached a massive milestone in Sunday's home game against the Houston Texans. That's the only thing he'll want to remember.

Comeback win over Eagles gives Broncos QB Bo Nix something he needed

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix lacked one big thing through his first 21 starts: a signature win.

Vikings HC explains why WR Jordan Addison was benched early vs. Browns

What did Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison do to land in head coach Kevin O'Connell's doghouse? 

Surprising Malik Nabers replacement may have emerged for Giants

The New York Giants entered Sunday's road game against the New Orleans Saints with one huge question: How were they going to replace star wide receiver Malik Nabers?

Did Browns rookie QB Dillon Gabriel do enough to stay ahead of Shedeur Sanders in first start?

In the 21-17 loss, Gabriel finished 19-of-33 passing for 190 yards and two touchdowns. He also posted an above-average 94.3 passer rating.

Duke gives HC Jon Scheyer huge vote of confidence with latest move

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball head coach Jon Scheyer hasn't won a national championship. However, the program clearly believes he eventually could.

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs opens up about returning to Buffalo

On Sunday, Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is set to face his former team, the Bills, at Highmark Stadium for the first time since being traded in April 2024. 

Why Browns rookie QB Dillon Gabriel is highly confident heading into first start

This season, the spotlight has been on Shedeur Sanders, but now it turns to fellow Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel.

One positive development from each NFL franchise (even the bad teams)

October is National Positive Attitude Month, so this week, Yardbarker's NFL writers assembled to identify one positive development each NFL team has seen so far this season. 

Questions remain even after Eagles' A.J. Brown addresses controversial social media post

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown insists he and quarterback Jalen Hurts are cool, but take that claim with skepticism. 

Yankees' Aaron Boone shouldn't change one major thing ahead of Game 3 of ALWC

Memo to New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone: You've found the right postseason lineup; don't ruin it.

Shedeur Sanders going 'full mime' shows that concerns about him are valid

Did someone hit the mute button on rookie Shedeur Sanders?

Guardians' unexpected hero delivers again in Game 2 of ALWC

October is when unexpected postseason heroes emerge, like Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio.