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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

Do Mike Vrabel's comments suggest Super Bowl LVI MVP is on Patriots' radar?

Mike Vrabel indicated the Patriots still aim to add another wideout.

Is signing of QB Mason Rudolph an 'insurance policy' for Steelers?

Rolling with Rudolph in Week 1 wouldn't be ideal for Pittsburgh, but at least he seems like an adequate fallback plan.

NFL Draft intel: Hall of Famer reveals his pick for QB1

From a Miami quarterback to a Kansas State running back, here are five players we are tracking.

Red Wings' Patrick Kane turns in vintage performance vs. Sabres

Detroit Red Wings right winger Patrick Kane didn't look like a 36-year-old nearing the end of his career in Wednesday's home game against the Buffalo Sabres.

49ers' new backup QB may not inspire much confidence

Kyle Shanahan has always seemed to be a fan of the quarterback, but the reason is unclear.

Watch: Questionable call costs Atletico Madrid in UEFA Champions League match vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid's victory over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Wednesday didn't come without controversy. 

Winners, losers of Wednesday's free agency: Rams cut ties with Super Bowl LVI MVP

Cooper Kupp is in need of a new team. Who are the other winners and losers of the latest free-agency action?

Reporter offers an intriguing take about this former Jets flop

Could quarterback Zach Wilson be the next NFL Draft bust who revives his career elsewhere? 

Texans must nail this position group in 2025 NFL Draft after offseason trades

Trading two O-linemen after Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked 52 times in 17 starts last season seems nonsensical.

Report expands on why Steelers, QB Justin Fields didn't reach an agreement

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't seem to anticipate quarterback Justin Fields having a hot market in free agency.

What are Cowboys thinking? Grading notable RB deals

NFL free agency has arrived, with teams taking advantage of the legal tampering period before the start of the new league year on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.

Grading notable QB offseason deals

NFL free agency has arrived, with teams taking advantage of the legal tampering period before the start of the new league year, March 12.

Despite injury concern, keeping WR Chris Godwin could be right move for Buccaneers

In Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens last season, Godwin suffered a season-ending ankle injury.

Retaining 2016 DPOY still doesn't provide enough pass-rush help for Chargers 

Keeping edge-rusher Khalil Mack was wise for the Los Angeles Chargers, but their pass-rush still has holes they must plug.

Mock draft predicts massive slide for Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

Is Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders no longer a surefire top-10 pick?

Why Rams adding WR Davante Adams could make Cooper Kupp more expendable

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp returning to the Los Angeles Rams in 2025 seems even more unlikely after they added Davante Adams on Sunday. 

Watch: Yankees' Anthony Volpe showcases improved swing on HR

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is tweaking his swing in spring training. The change could be paying dividends.

UConn's Paige Bueckers bolsters Wooden Award case with dominant showing vs. Villanova

In the Big East Tournament semifinal on Sunday, UConn guard Paige Bueckers needed just one half to illustrate why she may be the best player in women's college basketball. 

Patriots could be out of running for DK Metcalf after latest report

Have the New England Patriots already been eliminated as a potential landing spot for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf?

Doubts about Micah Parsons' future with Cowboys could continue to grow after Myles Garrett news

Parsons is set to play on the fifth-year option ($24.007M) of his rookie contract in 2025.

Browns, 2023 DPOY agree to record-setting extension

In a surprise turnaround, Myles Garrett has agreed to an extension with the Browns. 

Will this five-time Pro Bowl WR land with Broncos in free agency?

Don't be surprised if the Denver Broncos add a veteran to their receiving corps when free agency starts on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.

Chargers offseason checklist: What happens after Joey Bosa's release?

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. 

NFL Draft intel: Is Colorado's Shedeur Sanders trailing in race for QB1?

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay. 

Watch: Ole Miss stuns No. 4 Tennessee in thrilling sequence

This past Saturday, the Tennessee Volunteers stunned the Alabama Crimson Tide with a thrilling game-winner. In Wednesday night's road game against the unranked Ole Miss Rebels, the tides turned against the No. 4 Volunteers.