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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)

How Much Money Do Mascots Make?

Mascots have been around for years. Their acts, however, have changed and include more elements of danger that come with a price. You won’t believe how much.

Kyle Dalton  •  06 Mar 2020
What Happened to Greg Oden?

Many predicted Greg Oden would be an NBA superstar. It never happened because injuries derailed his career. What happened to the overall No. 1 pick?

Kyle Dalton  •  05 Mar 2020
5 Former Athletes Succeeding in the Marijuana Industry

These athletes all found success in sports. Now they’re finding success in something completely different—the cannabis industry.

Kyle Dalton  •  05 Mar 2020
What is Roger Staubach’s Net Worth?

Roger Staubach is one of the most successful players in Dallas Cowboys history. Today, he’s the wealthiest player in NFL history.

Kyle Dalton  •  05 Mar 2020
Why Are Max Scherzer’s Eyes Different Colors?

Max Scherzer is recognized as one the top pitchers in baseball. He’s also recognized for his two distinctly different colored eyes. Why are they different?

Kyle Dalton  •  04 Mar 2020
The 10 Highest Paid Baseball Players in 2020

A breakdown of the top 10 highest-paid players in MLB for the 2020 season including salaries, 2019 stats, career stats and awards.

Kyle Dalton  •  04 Mar 2020
5 Athletes Who Found Success in Politics

Sports, like politics, is about winning and losing. Here are five athletes who have found success going from the sports arena to the political arena.

Kyle Dalton  •  03 Mar 2020
Why NBA Players Exchange Jerseys and Where It Started

Turn on the TV to watch any NBA contest these days and immediately following the game, especially if there’s a marquee player like LeBron James involved, you’ll see players exchanging their game jerseys. Why do they do this now and when and where did this trend start?  Exchanging jerseys started in soccer The tradition of […]

Kyle Dalton  •  02 Mar 2020
Should Carlos Beltran Receive Lifetime Ban for Role in Astros’ Cheating Scandal?

Carlos Beltran played a pivotal role in the Astros cheating scandal. His role is similar to the 1919 White Sox players and he should face a similar punishment.

Kyle Dalton  •  02 Mar 2020
Raiders Already Making a Positive Impact in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders have seen early fan support through sales of their team-themed license plates that are making a difference in the community.

Kyle Dalton  •  02 Mar 2020