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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

Nikola Jokic offers huge update about future plans with Nuggets

Center Nikola Jokic refused to sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer. Why is he keeping his options open? Does he want out of Denver after it fired head coach Michael Malone and then lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs last season?

Injuries mounting for 49ers before pivotal 'TNF' matchup vs. Rams

The San Francisco 49ers would have one of the more explosive offenses in the NFL if they could stay healthy.

'This is just the start': Giants QB Jaxson Dart headlines NFL Week 4 rookie standouts

Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five from Week 4:

Five injuries to monitor after Week 4: Lamar Jackson's status looms large over struggling Ravens 

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. From a Baltimore Ravens quarterback to a Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman, here are five players we're tracking after Week 4.

Takeaways from Ryder Cup Day 3: Americans fail to defend home soil

Despite having home soil and the world's best player, the United States failed to capture the Ryder Cup once again.

Willy Adames becomes first Giant since Barry Bonds to do this

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames looked like a free-agency flop early in the season. Now, he's done something no Giant had done since 2004.

Malik Nabers injury news could be worst-case scenario for Giants offense

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has potentially lost one of his top weapons for the rest of the season.

Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart showed plenty of upside on first drive vs. Chargers

Dart put together an encouraging drive to begin his NFL career.

Steelers WR DK Metcalf took care of business vs. Vikings

Before Sunday's game against the Vikings in Ireland, Metcalf made it clear he had no time for sightseeing.

Stunning Malik Nabers stat illustrates why Giants need rookie Jaxson Dart to develop into a franchise QB quickly

The New York Giants have been on the quarterback carousel over the past two seasons.

Big Ten showdown vs. Oregon could be turning point in Drew Allar's Penn State story

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar can start rewriting the story of his college career on Saturday.

A.J. Brown discusses Eagles offense amid 'boring' claims

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0, despite their offense not being entertaining in the opinion of some. Star wide receiver addressed the early season offense ahead of Week 4's game against the 3-0 Buccaneers.

NFL MVPs: Standouts and surprises for all 32 teams ahead of Week 4

Through three weeks of the NFL season, a clear theme has emerged: Some of the league’s biggest names are delivering as expected, but plenty of surprises are shaping the early storylines. 

Paul Skenes' latest feat shows why records shouldn't matter

Football analysts often say that wins aren't a quarterback stat. The same principle should apply to Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes.

Could Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill soon land with AFC team?

After a disastrous start for the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Tyreek Hill may become a trade candidate. Expect an AFC North team to explore acquiring the star pass-catcher. 

Chiefs receive encouraging Xavier Worthy update ahead of clash vs. Ravens 

The Kansas City Chiefs offense has looked sluggish thus far. However, a second-year star's impending return should provide the jolt the unit needs. 

Do 49ers have an emergency plan at QB if Brock Purdy, Mac Jones are out?

The San Francisco 49ers may have the NFL's worst injury luck at the most important position.

'Keeps you up at night': What's making Cowboys HC lose sleep ahead of Micah Parsons' return?

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons returns to AT&T Stadium on Sunday after the Dallas Cowboys traded him before the start of the season. 

How John Mateer's injury should have massive impact on Red River Rivalry

With the Texas Longhorns' offense looking clunky, it seemed momentum would be on the Oklahoma Sooners' side heading into their annual rivalry game. However, a key injury could swing the pendulum.

Jerry Jones gives Micah Parsons bulletin-board material ahead of Packers-Cowboys showdown

Nearly a month after being traded to the Green Bay Packers, edge-rusher Micah Parsons is set to return to AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Sunday. 

Are Giants starting rookie QB Jaxson Dart at the wrong time?

Giants HC Brian Daboll told Russell Wilson he's benching him for Dart ahead of Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL Draft intel: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza compared to four-time Pro Bowler

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From an Indiana quarterback to a Texas Tech edge-rusher, here are five players we're tracking: In a 63-10 Week 4 blowout over No.

49ers rookie becomes much more important after latest Nick Bosa injury

Through three games, the DE has logged three stuffs. (A stuff is a tackle on a run play for no gain or negative yardage.)

How could Bruce Pearl's sudden retirement impact Auburn's Final Four chances?

The Auburn Tigers seemed poised for another deep NCAA Tournament run after making their second Final Four last season. But Pearl's surprising decision will make that more challenging.

Justin Herbert's game-changing play vs. Broncos should fuel early MVP buzz for Chargers QB

Entering the season, some considered Herbert a talented player who produced monster numbers but couldn't deliver in key moments.