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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 NFL Player to Die in a Game?

In 100-plus years of violent collisions, concussions, and broken bones, only one NFL player has died in a game. Here’s a look at that tragic day in Detroit.

Kyle Dalton  •  27 Apr 2020
Dennis Rodman’s Drive to Becoming One of the Greatest Defenders and Rebounders in NBA History

Off the court Dennis Rodman made headlines for his eccentric behavior. On the court he became one of the best defenders and rebounders in NBA history. Here’s how he did it.

Kyle Dalton  •  26 Apr 2020
Mike Tyson Training for Return to Fight at 53

Mike Tyson has been out of the ring for 15 years but made a surprising announcement that he is currently in training and expecting to fight again at age 53.

Kyle Dalton  •  26 Apr 2020
Were Michael Jordan’s Sons Any Good at Basketball?

When your last name is Jordan and you play basketball, there are going to be expectations. Were Michael Jordan’s two sons any good at basketball?

Kyle Dalton  •  26 Apr 2020
Massive Dennis Rodman Mural Upset Teammates and Disrupted Chicago Traffic

Dennis Rodman had a reputation for being a distraction. One year in Chicago, an oversized Dennis Rodman mural became a distraction and brought traffic to a crawl.

Kyle Dalton  •  26 Apr 2020
Kobe Bryant Rare Behind-The-Scenes Footage in Final Season to Become Next ‘Last Dance’ Documentary

Kobe Bryant had numerous cameras following him during his final season and now there are discussions a documentary similar to The Last Dance might be coming.

Kyle Dalton  •  25 Apr 2020
Kobe Bryant Sued for Running Over Court-Side Fan and Lost

The late Kobe Bryant never stopped on the court. His hustle sometimes meant flying into the stands after loose balls. After one incident, an injured fan sued Bryant and won.

Kyle Dalton  •  24 Apr 2020
Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s Remarkable Journey to the First Round of the NFL Draft

Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been doubted his entire life. His mom and two dads have never wavered in their support. He was rewarded as a first-round draft pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

Kyle Dalton  •  24 Apr 2020
Michael Jordan’s Secret Thanksgiving Trip to the Movies Goes Awry

Michael Jordan rarely goes out in public. In 1995, he made an exception on Thanksgiving Day to secretly see a movie with teammates. Things didn’t go as planned.

Kyle Dalton  •  24 Apr 2020
Shaquille O’Neal Coping With Multiple Tragedies in Recent Months; Won’t Watch 2020 Hall of Fame Ceremony

Shaquille O’Neal told Conan O’Brien about the pain he’s endured since the recent death of his sister and Kobe and how watching 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony will be too painful to watch.

Kyle Dalton  •  23 Apr 2020