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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)

The Enforcers: When NBA Players Delivered Hook Shots and Right Hooks

The NBA rules have changed in various ways over the years. There are the more noticeable changes like the addition of the shot clock or instant replay. One of the most significant changes with less visibility has been the adjustments to the rules for fighting.  Today, players get fined and suspended for just leaving the […]

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Apr 2020
How Many Holes-in-One Does Tiger Woods Have?

Tiger Woods is considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time. He’s hit some incredible shots. How many holes-in-one has he made?

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Apr 2020
Dabo Swinney Defies Stay-at-Home Guidelines; Upset Fans Respond

In an interview this week Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney expressed confidence in 2020 season starting on time and mentioned how he’s been traveling with family against experts guidelines.

Kyle Dalton  •  05 Apr 2020
Hall of Fame Inductee Rudy Tomjanovich a Reminder of NBA’s Violent Past

Rudy Tomjanovich earned his way into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, his legacy will also forever be connected to the NBA’s violent past.

Kyle Dalton  •  05 Apr 2020
The Strange Story on the Flak Jacket and Its NFL Debut

Dan Pastorini’s season appeared to be over in 1978 when he broke three ribs. The first-ever flak jacket changed that and the game for quarterbacks.

Kyle Dalton  •  04 Apr 2020
Former NFL Kicker Martin ‘Automatica’ Gramatica Changing Lives of Veterans One Home at a Time

Martin Gramatica was known for his consistency as an NFL kicker. Since he retired, he’s become known as someone who is building homes for wounded veterans.

Kyle Dalton  •  04 Apr 2020
What is the Difference Between Being an NFL All-Pro and Pro Bowler?

Each season the NFL recognizes the league’s best players as members of the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams. What’s the difference between the two teams?

Kyle Dalton  •  04 Apr 2020
MLB Hall of Famer Goose Gossage Disgusted by the Game That’s Given Him Everything; Doesn’t Watch Anymore

Goose Gossage was one of the most feared and respected relief pitchers in the 1970s. Today, Gossage no longer respects the game and refuses to watch anymore.

Kyle Dalton  •  03 Apr 2020
Dodgers’ Justin Turner Proposes Home Run Derby to Shorten Extra-Inning Games in 2020

When the MLB season starts in 2020, Justin Turner of the Dodgers thinks a home run derby is a great option to shorten extra-inning games. Could it happen?

Kyle Dalton  •  03 Apr 2020
Former Astros Catcher Evan Gattis Admits Team ‘F*cked up’ and Deserving of Scorn from Fans

Former Astros catcher Evan Gattis delivered profanity-laced rant in an interview where he said “they f-cked up” and Astros organization deserves scorn.

Kyle Dalton  •  03 Apr 2020