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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

NFL fan base confidence rating: Where does your team stand?

As the NFL turns its attention toward coaching changes, roster shakeups, the Super Bowl and draft season, fan confidence varies wildly from city to city.

Josh Allen reportedly remains confident in Bills front office, but should he be?

Allen — who turns 30 on May 21 — should tell the front office to get its act together.

Rich Paul offers unexpected response to report about tension between LeBron James, Jeanie Buss

LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, insists another bombshell report about the Los Angeles Lakers forward is no biggie.

Bo Nix sends Broncos encouraging message before AFC Championship vs. Patriots

Denver Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix is crushed that he can't play in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots after breaking his right ankle. However, he doesn't want his team to crumble without him. 

49ers GM John Lynch admits $120M mistake with Brandon Aiyuk update

The San Francisco 49ers clearly regret making Brandon Aiyuk one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.

Bo Nix's wife shares heartwarming gesture from young Broncos fans after season-ending injury

Letters have flooded the mailbox of Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix since he suffered a season-ending ankle injury. 

Gum-chomping Steelers coach Danny Smith leaves for Buccaneers

The Buccaneers need a special teams coach who can walk and chew gum.

What is Carson Beck's NFL future after national championship loss?

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck started 43 games in his college career. It would be a surprise if he reaches that mark in the NFL.

NFL Draft intel: Raiders' decision seems even clearer after Fernando Mendoza leads Indiana to first title

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

Broncos receive positive J.K. Dobbins news before AFC Championship Game

The Denver Broncos should lean on their ground attack even more without starting quarterback Bo Nix, who broke his right ankle in the AFC divisional round against the Buffalo Bills. 

'They might be better': NFL executive offers eyebrow-raising Bo Nix-Jarrett Stidham take

One NFL executive believes Stidham may be an upgrade for the Denver Broncos.

QB C.J. Stroud's playoff flop should give Texans pause in contract talks

Houston Texans third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud may have cost himself millions on Sunday.

Bills job should be No. 1 in coaching cycle after Sean McDermott firing

The coach went 98-50 in the regular season in nine seasons with the team but failed to lead it past the AFC Championship Game.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud discusses awful performance in playoff loss to Patriots

Stroud isn't making any excuses for his rough outing against the New England Patriots in the AFC divisional round.

Six stars NFL scouts should be eyeing in CFP National Championship

The Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) face the Miami Hurricanes (13-2) in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). 

Josh Allen's 'crown' may be becoming too heavy for Bills QB

Instead of blaming himself for another playoff failure, Allen should point the finger at the rest of the organization.

Bo Nix's injury news left former Broncos QB Peyton Manning in disbelief

When news broke that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury Saturday, Peyton Manning thought the update might have been fake.

What to know about latest college basketball betting scandal

Another gambling scandal has rocked the sports world. 

2026 NFL Draft looks thin at QB, but that shouldn't prevent teams from taking one

The 2026 NFL Draft looks even thinner at the most important position after Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore confirmed Wednesday he's returning to school next season.  QB-needy teams may now start looking ahead to 2027.

Giants are setting QB Jaxson Dart up for success with John Harbaugh plan

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is charismatic, but who thought he could help convince a Super Bowl-winning coach to join the team in one visit?  

Texas HC Sean Miller's fiery comment has reinvigorated team's season

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller recently gave his team some tough love, but it's now paying dividends. 

Donovan Mitchell's second-half surge lifts Cavaliers over 76ers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell remained quiet in the first half of a road game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.