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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

Cowboys' Stephen Jones offers promising update regarding contract negotiations with Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys still haven't extended Parsons, but it doesn't appear both sides are headed toward an impasse.

Watch: Wild pitch vs. Marlins ends in disaster for Pirates

It's safe to say the Pittsburgh Pirates will want to forget about their four-game series against the Miami Marlins. 

Fourth-quarter surge propels South Carolina women to fifth straight Final Four

If they keep showing resilience at the end of games, they could repeat as national champions. 

Blue Jays receive disappointing injury update on Max Scherzer

Signing Scherzer this offseason was a potential gamble for the Toronto Blue Jays. After the starting pitcher already suffered an injury, it's fair to wonder if it may backfire.

Reporter reveals potential deadline for Brandon Aiyuk trade

It seems the San Francisco 49ers are stuck with Aiyuk.

Watch: Braves' Ozzie Albies shows he could be rebound candidate on first home run in 2025

After an injury-riddled season in 2024, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies seems ready to erupt in 2025. 

Should potential top-five pick's injury news raise concerns before 2025 NFL Draft?

For the second time this offseason, an injury concern for the star edge-rusher has popped up.

NFL Draft intel: Texas CB Jahdae Barron's bold statement may raise eyebrows

Each week, Yardbarker is tracking the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay.  Here are five players we tracked Tuesday at

Colorado State promotes former March Madness hero to HC

On Wednesday, the Colorado State Rams promoted assistant men's basketball coach Ali Farokhmanesh. They hope he still has some March Madness magic on tap.

Watch: LeBron James saves Lakers, tips in buzzer-beater vs. Pacers

With 10 regular-season games remaining, the Lakers could use more heroics from James.

QB Will Howard makes strong statement at Ohio State pro day

One phrase could describe quarterback Will Howard at Ohio State pro day on Wednesday: pinpoint accurate.

Insider: Two teams are still trying to trade up for No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft

Two teams are still trying to convince the Tennessee Titans to give up the No. 1 pick.

What makes the Red Sox moving Rafael Devers to DH rare?

While Rafael Devers' position change shouldn't be a shock, it seems unprecedented.

Quinn Ewers gives QB-needy teams something to consider at Texas pro day

Ewers — who guided the Longhorns to two College Football Playoff appearances in three seasons — likely raised his stock at Texas pro day.

Signs continue to point toward Cam Ward going No. 1 in 2025 NFL Draft

Is Miami quarterback Cam Ward a lock to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? It sure seems like it.

UConn staffer reportedly threatened reporter who posted Dan Hurley's rant

The Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team can't seem to stop avoiding controversies. 

Former Duke star discusses how NIL has reduced number of 'Cinderella runs' in 2025 NCAA Tournament

The 2025 NCAA Tournament has featured a surprising lack of upsets.

Hiring of Ben McCollum could be a huge win for Iowa

He can seemingly win anywhere and with anyone.

Duke's Cooper Flagg keeps living up to hype in NCAA Tournament

Freshman Duke forward Cooper Flagg has continued to prove he's not all hype through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

Watch: Kentucky women lose to Kansas State in heartbreaking fashion

Guard Georgia Amoore almost lifted the Kentucky Wildcats to a thrilling victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.  With No. 4 seed Kentucky trailing No.

Is Texas making the right call with reported coaching change?

Unsurprisingly, the Texas Longhorns fired men's basketball head coach Rodney Terry on Sunday. However, is his replacement a massive upgrade? 

Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. emerging as March Madness star

Even when he's not having one of his better games, Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. keeps stepping up when it matters most.

Duke women avoid upset vs. Oregon despite star player's absence

The win is huge for fifth-year Duke head coach Kara Lawson.

Watch: UConn's Hassan Diarra drills deep three-pointer before halftime vs. Florida

Entering the Huskies' matchup against No. 1 seed Florida, Diarra had made just 27.8 percent of his three-pointers in his first 34 games.