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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

Cardinals rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. discusses slow start

Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. expected a faster start to his NFL career, but that doesn't mean he's beginning to doubt himself.

Raiders DB gives Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes bulletin-board material ahead of clash

Giving a three-time Super Bowl champion extra motivation doesn't seem like a bright idea.

QB Dak Prescott has strong reaction to complaints about Cowboys' fan tours

Several former players said the tours add to Dallas' distractions, which is one reason it isn't winning championships.

Week 8 NFL Draft intel: Dallas Cowboys star praises Georgia LB

From a Georgia defensive duo to an explosive SEC running back, here are five players we are tracking.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy brushes off Jerry Jones' criticisms

Whatever McCarthy's offensive game plan is, it hasn't seemed to work through the Cowboys' first six games. 

Hall of Fame voters need to elect Antonio Gates this time around

Pro Football Hall of Fame voters should consider giving former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates a gold jacket after he was seemingly snubbed last year.

Bombshell report explains how fan tours could be hampering Cowboys' Super Bowl aspirations

Could fan tours be one reason the Dallas Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since January 1996?

Insider suggests NFC South team could target WR Cooper Kupp to replace injured star

With star wide receiver Chris Godwin expected to miss the rest of the season, would the Tampa Bay Buccaneers target an aging star to replace him?

Reporter floats Rams QB Matthew Stafford as trade candidate amid Cooper Kupp rumors 

After an underwhelming 2-4 start, are the Los Angeles Rams ready to enter a rebuild?

Chiefs DT Chris Jones deserves early DPOY consideration

Perhaps the Kansas City Chiefs should thank defensive tackle Chris Jones for their 6-0 start.

Late-game officiating was questionable, but loss to Cardinals highlights Chargers' offensive ineptitude

The Los Angeles Chargers should blame their Week 7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on a hapless offense, not questionable late-game officiating.

Jerry Jones addresses Hall of Fame QB blasting Cowboys WRs

Dallas owner Jerry Jones seems to have no problem with former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman calling out the team's wide receivers. During a recent appearance on KTCK-AM in Dallas, Aikman, a "Monday Night Football" analyst, said Dallas' WRs are "lazy," and star WR CeeDee Lamb must improve his route running.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons provides injury update before critical game vs. 49ers

After missing two games with a high ankle sprain, Dallas Cowboys edge-rusher Micah Parsons sounds unsure whether he'll return Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

Bill Belichick reacts to Jerod Mayo calling Patriots 'soft'

Following Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo labeled his team "soft." Former Patriots HC Bill Belichick seems to think his comments crossed the line. 

Incredible stat shows QB Jared Goff is one reason why Lions have looked like NFC's top team

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been nearly flawless over his past four games. 

Jets WR Davante Adams comments on team's underwhelming offense

New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams thinks their offense is leaving plenty of meat on the bone.

Watch: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' interception leads to 49ers TD

Does Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes have an interception problem? 

Watch: Rams DB scoops and scores 33-yard TD vs. Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders offense keeps sinking to new lows this season. 

Watch: Lions kicker Jake Bates nails winning 44-yard field goal vs. Vikings

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates played hero against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Watch: WR Amari Cooper scores first TD with Bills

Trading for star wide receiver Amari Cooper is paying dividends for the Buffalo Bills.

Watch: Bengals WR Charlie Jones returns kickoff for 100-yard TD

Perhaps teams should start kicking away from Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Charlie Jones.

Win over Patriots should buy Jaguars HC Doug Pederson more time

The Jaguars earned a much-needed win Sunday, and it was an especially important victory for their embattled coach.

Watch: Rookie QB Drake Maye's 33-yard strike sets up Patriots TD

Maye looks much more composed than the typical rookie.

Watch: Jaguars WR makes franchise history on 96-yard punt return TD

After losing five of their first six games, the Jacksonville Jaguars are running out of time to turn their season around. If they keep making sensational plays like this one, maybe they can pull off a turnaround.

Watch: Struggling Oklahoma State RB rushes for 50-yard TD

Some college football fans probably wondered where Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II had been before he ripped off a long touchdown run on Friday night.