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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.

EXPERTISE:

NFL, AFC West, Dallas Cowboys, Men and Women’s College Basketball, MLB, NBA and Sports Media

Watch: Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets new playoff high

Gilgeous-Alexander has been cooking through the first two games of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. He has averaged 30.5 points on 55 percent shooting from the field.

Watch: Heat set franchise record in Game 2 victory vs. Celtics

It felt like the Miami Heat couldn't miss in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. 

Watch: Jaylen Brown leads Celtics on 11-point run before halftime

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown is on a mission this postseason.

Timberwolves C overcomes long odds, wins Sixth Man of the Year

ESPN Bet's X account listed him at +7500 to win Sixth Man of the Year before the season began. He beat Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk by two first-place votes, a narrow margin.

Will Dolphins draft Texas WR as Tyreek Hill's successor?

Although it's not a glaring need, will the Dolphins zero in on a speedy WR during the NFL Draft?

Raiders keeping an eye on this 2023 Heisman finalist before NFL Draft

Whether they trade up or not, expect the Raiders to take a quarterback at some point in the NFL Draft.

Two NFC teams reportedly trying to trade up for North Carolina QB Drake Maye

Two teams are reportedly jockeying for North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Owner Jerry Jones drops hint about Cowboys' draft strategy

After the Cowboys lost several stars this offseason, expect them to try to wheel and deal on draft day. 

Report reveals several scouts and coaches' choice for top WR in NFL Draft

Is it hoopla, or has LSU's Malik Nabers surpassed Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. as the top WR in the 2024 NFL Draft?

How trade for QB Zach Wilson may impact Broncos' draft plans

Although the Broncos acquired Zach Wilson from the Jets in a late-round pick swap on Monday, they could still take a QB in the NFL Draft.

Texas RB seems poised to land with Cowboys

Apparently, the Dallas Cowboys are poised to take Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday.

Watch: Broncos reveal throwback uniforms are returning

Denver Broncos fans will probably love that their throwback uniforms are coming back.

Jayden Daniels praises Raiders HC Antonio Pierce

Although he's unsure whether he'll end up in Las Vegas, it sounds like LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels wouldn't mind playing for the Raiders.

Watch: Clippers' James Harden scores 20 points in first half vs. Mavericks

Although star forward Kawhi Leonard is sidelined with a knee injury, Los Angeles Clippers fans shouldn't worry. Shooting guard James Harden is ready to take over.

Watch: Controversial call in El Clasico shows why La Liga needs goal-line technology

La Liga should consider implementing goal-line technology, as a controversial call could affect the outcome of one of its biggest matches.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard to miss Game 1 vs. Mavs, timeline to return unclear

Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk star forward that Kawhi Leonard is out for Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Mavericks on Sunday.

Watch: Jaylen Brown's dunk helps Celtics get off to fast start vs. Heat

Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown set the tone early in Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Heat.

NFL QB coach questions whether Bears are the right landing spot for Caleb Williams

Can the Chicago Bears actually figure out how to develop a quarterback?

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard declares for NBA Draft, creating hole in backcourt

Kentucky is out yet another player in guard Reed Sheppard, who has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft.

Broncos HC Sean Payton hedges on whether team will take first-round QB

Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton got a little bit cagey when asked about the team's stance on drafting a quarterback.

Watch: Cowboys star Micah Parsons tries to trade punches with professional fighter

Dallas Cowboys edge-rusher Micah Parsons should never trade his football cleats for boxing gloves.

Vikings' meeting with top QB hints at willingness to make aggressive NFL Draft move

It appears the Vikings are still deciding whether to make a blockbuster trade for a QB during the first round of the NFL Draft.

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy falls out of top 10 in new mock draft

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy is as divisive a draft prospect as we have seen in recent years.