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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)

You Won’t Believe the 5 Quarterbacks Taken Before Colin Kaepernick in the 2011 NFL Draft

The 2011 NFL draft featured four quarterbacks selected in the first round before Colin Kaepernick. None of them are on NFL rosters today.

Kyle Dalton  •  19 Jun 2020
Colin Kaepernick’s Tattoos Reveal Who He Is and What He Believes

Colin Kaepernick’s tattoos provide many of the answers for those who have, for years, questioned who he is and what he represents.

Kyle Dalton  •  18 Jun 2020
The Tragic Death of U.S. Open Champion Payne Stewart

Payne Stewart captured his second U.S. Open title in June 1999. Three months later he helped team USA win the Ryder Cup. Tragically, a month later he died in a plane crash.

Kyle Dalton  •  18 Jun 2020
The Bizarre Story of How Riddick Bowe Kidnapped His Wife and Children and Then Went to Prison

Riddick Bowe is considered one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history. Outside the ring, he encountered trouble including one incident where he kidnapped his wife and kids and went to prison for it.

Kyle Dalton  •  17 Jun 2020
The Mysterious Life and Murder at Sea of NBA Champion Bison Dele aka Brian Williams

Sometimes life is stranger than fiction. That’s the story of former NBA champion Bison Dele who was murdered at sea by his own brother then dumped in shark-infested waters.

Kyle Dalton  •  17 Jun 2020
For Anyone Questioning Colin Kaepernick’s Ability, the Numbers Don’t Lie

For three years Colin Kaepernick has had his detractors saying he’s not a very good NFL quarterback. His numbers tell a very different story.

Kyle Dalton  •  17 Jun 2020
Premier League Returns to Action and Makes Powerful Statement Showing Support for Black Lives Matter

The Premier League is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world and is using its platform to support the Black Lives Matter movement in its return to action this week.

Kyle Dalton  •  16 Jun 2020
Will 50-Year-Old Phil Mickelson Now Play the Champions Tour?

Phil Mickelson turns 50 years old today and is eligible for the Champions Tour. When can golf fans expect to see Mickelson on the Champions Tour?

Kyle Dalton  •  16 Jun 2020
San Antonio Spurs Announcer Witnessed Dozens of Executions in Previous Job

Bill Schoening has been the voice of the San Antonio Spurs for 19 seasons. It’s a long way from one of his earlier jobs where he covered executions on Texas Death Row.

Kyle Dalton  •  16 Jun 2020
Sammy Sosa Had Five of the Craziest Statistical Years in Baseball History

Everyone knows about Sammy Sosa’s 1998 season. That was just the beginning of a crazy stretch where he finished second in homers on his best years and first on his down years.

Kyle Dalton  •  15 Jun 2020