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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

Patriots finalizing trade to send former first-round pick to Jaguars

It's time for quarterback Mac Jones to pack his bags and head back to his hometown.

Cowboys aim to replace eight-time Pro Bowler in new mock draft

The Dallas Cowboys might be wise to bulk up on the offensive line come the 2024 NFL Draft.

Will Indiana regret keeping HC Mike Woodson?

Despite an underwhelming season, the Indiana Hoosiers aren't making a major change to their coaching staff.

Way-too-early Los Angeles Chargers 2024 NFL Draft preview

The Chargers must make the most of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Way-too-early Las Vegas Raiders 2024 NFL Draft preview

The Raiders must make the most of the 2024 NFL Draft to capitalize on the momentum.

Will Broncos trade former first-round pick to clear more cap room?

Expect the Denver Broncos to make more cost-cutting moves this offseason.

Several teams interested in trading for franchise-tagged CB

Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed's return to the Kansas City Chiefs next season is becoming less likely. On Tuesday, the Chiefs gave the two-time Super Bowl champion the franchise tag (a one-year, $19.8M deal).

Report reveals what Tony Pollard is willing to do to stay with Cowboys

Despite the Cowboys declining to use the franchise tag on Pollard before the deadline on Tuesday, the running back still wants to return to Dallas.

Way-too-early Kansas City Chiefs 2024 NFL Draft preview

The 2024 NFL Draft is on April 25-27 in Detroit. Here is the first-round order, per Tankathon. The Kansas City Chiefs won their third Super Bowl in five years in 2023.

Cowboys take potential Tony Pollard replacement in new mock draft

The Cowboys didn't franchise tag Tony Pollard before the deadline on Tuesday, raising doubts about his future in Dallas. The franchise should seek a replacement in the draft if it plans to move on from the former Pro Bowler.

Way-too-early Denver Broncos 2024 NFL Draft preview

The Denver Broncos missed the playoffs for an eighth straight season in 2023. On Monday, they told quarterback Russell Wilson they plan to release him, incurring an NFL-record $85M cap hit.

Report: TV networks considered offering Caitlin Clark massive NIL deal to stay at Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark recently declared for the WNBA Draft, but TV networks were willing to do something unprecedented to convince her to stay in school.

Is Broncos trade for Russell Wilson worse than Herschel Walker deal in 1989?

After news Monday broke that the Denver Broncos would release quarterback Russell Wilson two years after they acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks, some are ranking the deal as the worst move in league history.

Cowboys reportedly don't want Dak Prescott to 'reset QB market'

The Cowboys and the QB aren't seeing eye to eye on a contract extension.

Chargers take son of Hall of Famer in new mock draft

To become a Super Bowl contender, the Chargers need Herbert to play at an MVP level. Drafting an elite WR prospect would help the star quarterback elevate his game.

Why the Chiefs should target record-breaking WR in NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs' top offseason priority is improving their receiving corps. Targeting a record-breaking wideout in the NFL Draft in April is a smart strategy.

Report: AFC West team looking to trade up for QB

If the team landed somewhere between No. 5 and No. 7, top prospects such as LSU's Jayden Daniels and Southern Cal's Caleb Williams, will probably be off the board. However, they could potentially take Michigan's J.J. McCarthy.

Watch: Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. hits first home run of spring training

Although the Padres moved on from Juan Soto this offseason, they can still count on one of the best players in the game in outfielder Fernando Tatís Jr.

Watch: Celtics post historic first half against Warriors

The Boston Celtics look absolutely unstoppable at this point.

NFC North team listed as landing spot for two-time Super Bowl champion

The market for star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed is heating up.

Watch: Yankees' Juan Soto hits third home run in spring training

Even though it's just spring training, it already looks like Soto was a great investment for the Yankees. 

Watch: Iowa's Caitlin Clark becomes NCAA basketball's all-time leading scorer

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark keeps rewriting the record books.

Report: Falcons prefer this four-time Pro Bowler instead of Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears have the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and will probably replace Justin Fields. While Atlanta seems like a great landing spot for the Georgia native, the Falcons might have their eye on another quarterback.

Reporter raises doubts about Dak Prescott extension

Quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys haven't made significant progress on a new deal, leading to speculation about his future with the franchise. Is there a chance an extension doesn't get done?