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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)

Harold Varner III Leads PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge After Emotional Few Weeks

The PGA Tour returned to action this week with many of the world’s top players participating. But it was Harold Varner III, one of the Tour’s few black golfers, who played an inspired round and sat atop the leaderboard after day one.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Jun 2020
You Won’t Believe Where Kurt Busch’s Trained Assassin Ex-Girlfriend Is Today

Sometimes life is stranger than fiction. NASCAR driver Kurt Busch’s life fit that description several years ago when he was dating a trained assassin. You’ll be shocked to know where she is now.

Kyle Dalton  •  11 Jun 2020
Who Is Emmanuel Acho?

Emmanuel Acho was recently named host of the popular FS1 talk show “Speak For Yourself. ” Who is Emmanuel Acho and what is his background?

Kyle Dalton  •  10 Jun 2020
The Crazy Journey of 2004 MLB No. 1 Draft Pick Matt Bush Included Years in Prison

Matt Bush was the No. 1 pick in the 2004 MLB Draft. Ten years later he sat in prison hoping for another chance. He got it in 2015.

Kyle Dalton  •  10 Jun 2020
Michael Jordan Hooks Monster Fish at Tournament

Since The Last Dance concluded Michael Jordan has been in the spotlight speaking out and donating $100 million to fight racial injustice and more recently catching a monster fish in a tournament.

Kyle Dalton  •  10 Jun 2020
Does NBA Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy Have the Most Children Ever by a Former Athlete?

Calvin Murphy had a productive NBA career earning induction into the Hall of Fame in 1993. Off the court, Murphy was also quite productive fathering an astonishing number of children

Kyle Dalton  •  08 Jun 2020
UFC 250 Recap: Amanda Nunes Dominates and Devastating KOs Highlight Night

Amanda Nunes dominated the UFC 250 main event but the undercard stole the show with a pair of stellar knockouts including one Joe Rogan described as the “best walk-off ever.”

Kyle Dalton  •  07 Jun 2020
Felicia Spencer Is a Fighter by Night and You Would Never Guess Her Day Job

Felicia Spencer is a huge underdog going into her fight against Amanda Nunes. She doesn’t mind. She has the numbers on her side and she knows a little something about numbers.

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Jun 2020
Roger Goodell Finally Confesses NFL Unfairly Treated Colin Kaepernick

NFL commish Roger Goodell admits to what anyone paying attention has known all along—Colin Kaepernick was blackballed by the league.

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Jun 2020
ESPN’s Maria Taylor Calls Out Drew Brees in Emotional Conversation

Drew Brees apologized twice for comments he made earlier this week about kneeling during the anthem is disrespectful. ESPN’s Maria Taylor said Brees revealed himself and his lack of empathy.

Kyle Dalton  •  05 Jun 2020