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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)

Who Is the Only MLB Player to Die After Being Hit by a Pitch?

In the 150-plus year history of MLB, only one player has died after being hit by a pitch. Here’s a look back at the most tragic moment in MLB history.

Kyle Dalton  •  04 May 2020
Dez Bryant Overcame Rough Childhood to Earn His Large Net Worth

Dez Bryant overcame a rough childhood to become a star receiver for the Dallas Cowboys and earn millions of dollars. What is Dez Bryant’s net worth?

Kyle Dalton  •  04 May 2020
Michael Jordan: ‘I’m Putting My Cape Back on Tonight’

Michael Jordan returned to the NBA in the 1995 season wearing No. 45. Needing a boost in the playoffs, Jordan switched back to his No. 23 cape and did so in dramatic fashion.

Kyle Dalton  •  03 May 2020
What Is Horace Grant’s Net Worth?

Horace Grant was a key member of the Chicago Bulls first three-peat team. After a successful career, he retired in 2004. What is Horace Grant’s net worth?

Kyle Dalton  •  03 May 2020
Pete Rose Corked Bats for Years According to Multiple Sources

Pete Rose and controversy are synonymous with one another. His already tarnished legacy might have another stain with new accounts he corked bats for years.

Kyle Dalton  •  02 May 2020
Mike Tyson Bit Lennox Lewis in Press Conference Brawl and Paid $335,000 For It

Mike Tyson’s bite of Evander Holyfield isn’t the only time he bit an opponent. Five years later he bit Lennox Lewis in a wild press conference that erupted into an all-out brawl.

Kyle Dalton  •  02 May 2020
Will Ferrell Hilariously Crashes Seahawks Virtual Meeting Posing as Greg Olsen

Comedian Will Ferrell hilariously crashed a Seattle Seahawks virtual meeting posing as newly acquired tight end Greg Olsen

Kyle Dalton  •  02 May 2020
The NFL Allowed Reggie White’s $500 Bounty for Hard Hits Back in the Day

In 2012, the NFL came down hard on the New Orleans Saints for Bountygate. Years earlier, the NFL didn’t care about bounties according to Reggie White and others.

Kyle Dalton  •  01 May 2020
Mike Tyson Return to Ring Is Bad Idea According to George Foreman

Mike Tyson recently announced he’s planning a return to the ring at age 53. George Foreman, who boxed until he was 49, thinks it’s a bad idea.

Kyle Dalton  •  01 May 2020
Dennis Rodman’s Son Learns of Father’s Wild Vegas Vacay Watching ‘The Last Dance’

Dennis Rodman’s son, D.J., a freshman basketball player at Washington State, learned about his father’s trip to Vegas for the first time while watching The Last Dance.

Kyle Dalton  •  30 Apr 2020