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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

Former QB believes Chargers' Justin Herbert will reach next level under Jim Harbaugh

The 25-year-old might be the most talented passer Harbaugh has ever coached.

Isiah Pacheco's signature running style could help Chiefs win AFC Championship Game

Second-year running back Isiah Pacheco has a distinct running style that could carry the Chiefs to their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years.

49ers HC provides injury update on WR Deebo Samuel

The status of San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel is still up in the air, heading into the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Chiefs All-Pro might miss AFC Championship Game

A pectoral injury could sideline Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney, potentially giving the Baltimore Ravens' fearsome pass-rush an edge in the AFC Championship on Sunday.

NFL executive believes Russell Wilson could sign with this AFC West team

Denver benched the nine-time Pro Bowler in Week 17.

One tweak that has sparked Chiefs offense during playoff run

While the Kansas City Chiefs offense failed to meet expectations throughout the regular season, it's finally finding its flow, thanks to a slight tweak.

Insider: Jim Harbaugh, Chargers close to striking deal

The Los Angeles Chargers might be prepared to make Michigan's Jim Harbaugh their next head coach.

Loophole in Dak Prescott's contract shows why Cowboys don't have to extend QB

It's widely assumed the Cowboys must extend quarterback Dak Prescott to save cap space. However, his contract has a loophole that gives Dallas more leverage.

Bills take potential Stefon Diggs' understudy in mock draft

Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs underperformed in the second half of the season, so it makes sense for the Bills to take another pass-catcher in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Lions' Jared Goff joins Tom Brady, Peyton Manning as only QBs to do this

Goff can make more history if the Lions upset the 49ers in San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game.

Report: Chargers will have second interview with Jim Harbaugh

Perhaps Jim Harbaugh is ready to return to the NFL and move to Los Angeles.

Ex-HC claims Bills should fire Sean McDermott and hire Bill Belichick

Would replacing head coach Sean McDermott with Bill Belichick end the Buffalo Bills' playoff woes? 

The incredible stats that have Patrick Mahomes on cusp of surpassing Tom Brady

While it's still early in his career, Mahomes already looks like a future Hall of Famer and could surpass Brady as the greatest QB of all time.

Watch: Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs scores 31-yard TD

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has a need for speed in the divisional round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch: Buccaneers WR Mike Evans makes ridiculous catch, leads to TD

A ridiculous catch by Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans could flip momentum in their divisional-round matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Watch: Jared Goff throws TD, Lions take early lead

After a slow start, the Detroit Lions offense is heating up.

Report reveals if Bill Belichick to Falcons is a done deal

The Falcons hiring Bill Belichick as their next head coach isn't a foregone conclusion.

Lions' star rookie TE Sam LaPorta will play vs. Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions are getting a huge boost shortly before their divisional-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Report: Cowboys still plan to extend QB Dak Prescott despite awful playoff loss vs. Packers

Despite an awful playoff loss to the Packers in the wild-card round, the Cowboys still plan to give quarterback Dak Prescott a contract extension.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel will undergo more testing after suffering shoulder injury vs. Packers

Samuel is the engine that drives the 49ers passing attack. In 15 games, the former All-Pro recorded 60 receptions for 892 yards and seven TDs.

NFL executive believes Texans QB C.J. Stroud would've failed with Panthers

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is having one of the best rookie seasons in league history, but one executive believes his success is the byproduct of an excellent situation.

Former Cowboy: 'Not fair to blame' QB Dak Prescott for playoff disappointments

After multiple playoff failures, it's fair to doubt Dak Prescott's ability to deliver in the postseason, but some insist the Dallas Cowboys quarterback shouldn't shoulder all the blame.

Former NFL QB rips Jerry Jones for retaining Mike McCarthy

Surprisingly, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed they're giving head coach Mike McCarthy one more chance on Wednesday night. 

Report: Bill Belichick will have second interview with Falcons

Could Bill Belichick end up wearing an Atlanta Falcons hoodie next season?

Do Broncos have to take QB in first round of 2024 NFL Draft?

It seems the Denver Broncos are preparing to move on from Russell Wilson, meaning they should take a quarterback in the draft. However, some indicated they don't have to do that.