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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

Tua Tagovailoa speaks out about Odell Beckham Jr.'s prolonged absence

Odell Beckham Jr. has yet to suit up for the Miami Dolphins, making quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a little antsy.   

Jim Harbaugh no longer serving as honorary captain at Michigan's season opener

Former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is starting to distance himself from the program.

Chiefs rookie RB Carson Steele owns unusual pet

Trying to wrestle with Carson Steele's peculiar pet would be a terrible idea.

Top five most valuable people for the Denver Broncos in 2024

The Denver Broncos are entering rebuilding mode this season, and expectations for the club are low. Showing signs of progress will be considered a positive outcome for the season. Here are the five most important people for the franchise to make that a reality in 2024.

Chiefs need more from rookie WR following Marquise Brown's injury

The Kansas City Chiefs clearly have confidence in rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy after trading three picks to the Buffalo Bills to take him with pick No. 28 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Now, he must reward them.

Georgia looks to buck trend after ranking No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25

The Associated Press released its Top 25 preseason college football poll on Monday. Unsurprisingly, Georgia ranked No. 1, but that doesn't guarantee the Bulldogs will win another national championship.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott downplays right ankle injury

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott missed Friday's practice with soreness in his right ankle. However, he insists the injury shouldn't ring alarm bells.

Broncos WR explains how rookie QB Bo Nix stood out in preseason debut

Nix is slated to start in the Broncos' second preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Watch: Astros duo hits back-to-back homers in win vs. Red Sox

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and left fielder Yordan Alvarez demolished the Boston Red Sox pitching rotation on Sunday.

How Colts RB promoted player safety in preseason opener

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor's new Guardian Cap probably made some fans do a double-take.

Watch: Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton reaches notable milestone on 405-foot homer

Stanton remains one of the most consistent sluggers in baseball.

Giants rookie WR suffers minor left foot injury at practice

The Giants hope the LSU product adds a much-needed spark to their passing attack.

Watch: Team USA survives scare in gold-medal game vs. France

Team USA escaped by the skin of its teeth in Sunday's gold-medal game against France.

Vikings need rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to start pushing Sam Darnold in preseason opener

Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy must seize his opportunity in Minnesota's preseason opener to catch up to Sam Darnold and win the starting quarterback battle.

Watch: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sets world record in women's 400-meter hurdles final

It's fitting someone gave Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone a crown after the women's 400-meter hurdles final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Jets HC explains why he held QB Aaron Rodgers out of joint practice with Commanders

The Jets are being somewhat overprotective of Rodgers, but their thinking is understandable. New York is trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2010, and the four-time MVP must stay healthy to end the postseason drought. 

Why backup QB's performance is one of Cowboys' biggest preseason storylines

Cowboys backup quarterback Trey Lance may have more to prove than any player on the roster heading into the preseason opener against the Rams on Sunday.

NCAA's punishment for Jim Harbaugh seems irrelevant

There's closing the door after the horse has already fled and then there's closing the door after the horse has fled and taken a boat to a different state.

Why Texas RB Jaydon Blue could be solid replacement for injured CJ Baxter

During Tuesday's practice, Texas running back CJ Baxter suffered a PCL/LCL tear that will require season-ending surgery, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Falcons HC hints at how much rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. will play in preseason opener

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris hinted that rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. should receive plenty of snaps in the team's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on Friday.

Former first-round WR buried on Chiefs' first unofficial depth chart

Unsurprisingly, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney could be in danger of missing the cut after flopping last season.

White Sox snap historic losing streak vs. Athletics

The Chicago White Sox avoided making the wrong kind of history.

Watch: Reds' Elly De La Cruz has slick stolen base vs. Marlins

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz continued to show why he's one of the best showmen in baseball on Tuesday night.

Watch: New Chiefs WR makes sweet one-handed catch in training camp

This offseason, the Chiefs signed him to a one-year, $7M deal to revamp their passing attack. Thus far, it looks like a smart move.