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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)

Steph Curry Scoring Big in Midst of Pandemic

Steph Curry is a leader on the court for the Golden State Warriors earning a pair of MVPs. Now, in the midst of the pandemic, he’s become a leader off the court helping in the community.

Kyle Dalton  •  28 Mar 2020
Michael Jordan Scores Career-Best 69—30 Years Later

Michael Jordan set a lot of records in his career. But in all those records, he never had a night like March 28, 1990 when he scored a career-best 69 points.

Kyle Dalton  •  28 Mar 2020
Harlem Globetrotter Curly Neal Dribbled His Way into Our Hearts and Memories

The Harlem Globetrotters were known for their dazzling skills and over-the-top pranks. Curly Neal, one of the team’s greats, passed away this week but left a legacy that won’t soon be forgotten.

Kyle Dalton  •  27 Mar 2020
Will the NCAA Cancel the 2020 College Football Season?

With the NCAA already cancelling spring sports and so much uncertainty about the future, college football fans might start preparing for a worst-case scenario.

Kyle Dalton  •  27 Mar 2020
How Brett Favre Escaped Death in a Car Accident 30 Years Ago

Brett Favre is a Hall of Fame quarterback. Favre’s NFL career almost ended before it started in the summer of 1990 when he nearly died in car accident.

Kyle Dalton  •  26 Mar 2020
The Opening Day Candy Bars Rained Down at Yankee Stadium

Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series to clinch the title. He hit one on opening day in 1978 and it sent candy bars flying.

Kyle Dalton  •  26 Mar 2020
Who Pitched the Only Opening Day No-Hitter in MLB History?

How did every hitter on the 1940 Chicago White Sox opening day roster end the day with the same batting average as they started? Bob Feller tossed a no-hitter.

Kyle Dalton  •  26 Mar 2020
Michael Jordan-LeBron James Card Fetches Staggering Amount at Auction

Michael Jordan and LeBron James have both had record-setting careers. Now they are together on a record-setting NBA card, and the amount is staggering.

Kyle Dalton  •  25 Mar 2020
Deion Sanders Thinks Antonio Brown Will Return to NFL Better Than Before

Deion Sanders had a brash style and often rubbed players the wrong way. Today, Sanders is mentoring Antonio Brown and is seeing positive results.

Kyle Dalton  •  25 Mar 2020
NBA Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley Earns Less Than $15K Annually and Works as School Crossing Guard

Adrian Dantley played 17 years in the NBA and is in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Today, he’s making less than $15,000 annually and working as a crossing guard. What happened?

Kyle Dalton  •  24 Mar 2020