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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

Kristaps Porzingis shows why he could continue to provide a spark for Celtics in impressive showing vs. Bulls

In a 122-100 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, the 7-foot-2 Latvian scored a season-high 34 points and drilled eight three-pointers.

Watch: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton pulls off bonkers assist vs. Pistons

Haliburton tossed the ball off the backboard back to himself for a layup.

Despite return, Rams should still prepare for future without Matthew Stafford

Quarterback Matthew Stafford reportedly plans to return next season, but the Los Angeles Rams should start preparing for a future without him.

Utah Hockey Club unveils surprising finalists for nickname search

Cross Yeti or Yetis off the list of new nicknames for the Utah Hockey Club. 

Adam Silver's proposed rule change still wouldn't solve NBA's problems 

If commissioner Adam Silver thinks his hypothetical rule change will solve all the NBA's problems, he's sorely mistaken. 

Mock draft has Broncos bolstering passing attack with national champion

The Denver Broncos add a national champion to their receiving corps in a new mock draft.

Super-Bowl-winning QB backs new Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer

A future Hall of Fame quarterback recently gave new Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer a thumbs-up.

QB guru suggests that AFC North team should take massive gamble on Jalen Milroe

In two seasons as Alabama's starter, Milroe had 71 TDs (39 passing and 32 rushing).

Pete Carroll outlines Tom Brady's role in Raiders' QB search

Expect Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady to play an active role in their search for a viable starting quarterback.

Who crashed Pete Carroll's introductory news conference with the Raiders?

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll had an unexpected visitor during his introductory news conference on Monday.

Jerry Jones' comments regarding new Cowboys HC may not inspire confidence

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones probably realizes hiring someone without any head-coaching experience could be an ill-advised gamble.

Does QB Jalen Hurts deserve more credit for Eagles' Super Bowl run?

Running back Saquon Barkley is clearly the Philadelphia Eagles' MVP, but is Barkley's brilliance causing Hurts' contributions to be overlooked?

Coach discusses controversial calls in AFC Championship Game

The officiating of Chiefs games continues to be under a microscope amid growing sentiment that the team gets favorable treatment from referees, and that was again the case in the AFC Championship Game.

Watch: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' fumble snaps historic streak

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had played mistake-free until a costly fumble late in the first quarter of the AFC Championship game on Sunday.

Watch: Eagles WR A.J. Brown, Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore get into scuffle

Tempers flared late in the second quarter of Sunday's NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. 

Watch: Commanders surprise Eagles with fake punt

While the risk-taking may make some Washington fans cringe, it's one key reason the team has pulled off an incredible turnaround in HC Dan Quinn's first season with the club.

Aaron Rodgers staying with Jets in 2025 suddenly seems more likely

Perhaps the New York Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers aren't headed for a messy split.

Russell Wilson-Raiders rumors gain more traction with latest report

The Raiders desperately need an offensive signal-caller. This season, they started QBs Gardner Minshew, Aidan O'Connell and Desmond Ridder, who posted a collective 80.4 passer rating, below the league average. 

Michael Irvin rips Cowboys for hiring Brian Schottenheimer as HC

Like many Dallas Cowboys fans, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin doesn't approve of the team's head-coaching hire.

What's one secret behind Jayden Daniels' success with Commanders?

Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels proves young quarterbacks shouldn't be in a rush to leave college and enter the NFL.

NFL Draft intel: Will the Titans pass on a QB with No. 1 pick?

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. 

Watch: Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon continues to bolster MVP case

Nathan MacKinnon is in a tight race for the Hart Trophy (MVP), but the Colorado Avalanche center likely added another bullet point to his strong résumé on Wednesday night. 

UConn's Paige Bueckers leads offensive clinic vs. Villanova

Despite reaching a notable milestone recently, Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers doesn't seem ready to kick back.

No. 7 Houston flexes its defensive muscles in blowout vs. Utah

The Houston Cougars' stingy defense was at full power on Wednesday night against the Utah Utes.

Patrick Mahomes insists Chiefs don't get special treatment from referees

Patrick Mahomes insists referees don't play favorites.