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Kyle Dalton

Sports Editor

About

Kyle Dalton began covering sports in 1992 after he graduated from the University of Texas school of journalism. He published his book Burned Orange: Tom Penders and 10 Years at the University of Texas in 2000, and joined Sportscasting in 2020. Kyle expertly covers the NFL, NASCAR, and NCAA football. Kyle finds inspiration in the unscripted drama of sports, the compelling journeys and life stories of the athletes who play the games, and he enjoys reading the work of Mitch Albom. He is a rabid consumer of all sports on all platforms: TV, Twitter, podcasts, live events, and more.

Articles by Kyle Dalton (2305)

Is White Sox Pitcher Michael Kopech’s Mental Health Cause for Concern as Coach Suggests?

Michael Kopech was expected to be a big contributor to the White Sox pitching staff until he opted out of the 2020 season. His decision is raising concerns for his pitching coach.

Kyle Dalton  •  13 Jul 2020
Doc Rivers Blasts Missouri Senator Josh Hawley for His Distraction and Hypocrisy

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley sent a letter to the NBA criticizing its messaging on jerseys. LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers bluntly called out the senator for his hypocrisy.

Kyle Dalton  •  12 Jul 2020
What Is the Fastest Knockout in UFC History?

The fastest knockout in UFC history sent the careers of its two participants in very different directions. One is fighting for a title while the other is out of MMA altogether.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Jul 2020
Jorge Masvidal Is Equal to Conor McGregor in 1 Unique Way

UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal made history last year with a five-second knockout. Now he’s targeting Conor McGregor in the world of alcohol.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Jul 2020
Rose Namajunas Overcoming Tragic Deaths of Family Members from COVID-19

Rose Namajunas lost to Jessica Andrade in her last UFC fight. She’s now looking for redemption through the inspiration and new purpose she found after two family members died from COVID-19.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Jul 2020
Colin Kaepernick Initially Protested Police Brutality by His Choice of Socks

Colin Kaepernick first received national attention for his kneeling protest. It was later discovered his protest on police brutality started before that in an interesting way—by his choice of socks.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Jul 2020
How Many Bones Did Evel Knievel Break in His Daredevil Career?

Evel Knievel is the father of extreme sports. He crashed more than 20 times and sustained numerous injuries. How many bones did Evel Knievel break in his career?

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Jul 2020
Adrian Wojnarowski Dropped His Biggest Woj Bomb on U.S. Senator

ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a special Woj bomb on U.S. Senator Josh Hawley that sent the Twitterverse and Woj’s four million followers into a frenzy.

Kyle Dalton  •  10 Jul 2020
Shaquille O’Neal Unintentionally Reveals He’s Not Wearing Pants During TNT Broadcast

Shaquille O’Neal and the “Inside the NBA” crew returned to work remotely this week. O’Neal showed he’s very much into 2020 work-mode accidentally revealing he wasn’t wearing pants.

Kyle Dalton  •  10 Jul 2020
Kirk Herbstreit Heavily Criticized in March; Looking Clairvoyant in July

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit predicted college football might be in jeopardy back in March. With each passing day, unfortunately, he’s looking more clairvoyant.

Kyle Dalton  •  10 Jul 2020