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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

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.

Watch: American Cole Hocker sets Olympic record in upset at men's 1500-meter final

Heading into the men's 1500-meter final at the Paris Olympics, American Cole Hocker wasn't considered a favorite. But he pulled off a stunning upset on Tuesday.

Broncos' first unofficial depth chart shouldn't raise concerns about rookie QB Bo Nix

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has praised rookie quarterback Bo Nix throughout training camp. However, he wasn't the starter on the team's first unofficial depth chart.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons is getting up to speed in new defensive scheme

New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and star edge-rusher Micah Parsons could be clicking.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith mitigates injury concerns after returning to practice

It seems Geno Smith's knee and hip issues were a minor setback after the Seattle Seahawks quarterback returned to practice on Monday.

Raiders QB competition scheduled to carry over into preseason opener

Neither Gardner Minshew nor Aidan O'Connell have pulled away in a tight battle for the Raiders starting quarterback job, but Las Vegas hopes a leader emerges in the preseason.