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Kyle Dalton

Sports Editor

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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)

Joey Logano Rubs Some Drivers Like Kyle Busch the Wrong Way and NASCAR President Steve Phelps Bluntly Explains Why: ‘When He’s in the Car, He Doesn’t Give a S***’

Joey Logano can rub drivers like Kyle Busch the wrong way for how nice he acts off the track versus how ruthless he drives on it. NASCAR President Steve Phelps details why the Team Penske driver does it.

Kyle Dalton  •  16 Sep 2022
Denny Hamlin Speaks Glowingly of Kyle Busch’s Influence on His Career, and Details Why His JGR Teammate Rejected Potential Ride at 23XI Racing

Denny Hamlin candidly discusses the “bittersweet” departure of Kyle Busch from Joe Gibbs Racing and why his teammate rejected a potential opportunity at 23XI Racing.

Kyle Dalton  •  15 Sep 2022
A Vindictive Richard Childress Gave Tyler Reddick a Dose of His Own Medicine Right Before the Kyle Busch Announcement

Richard Childress didn’t hesitate in giving Tyler Reddick a dose of his own medicine this week just moments before the Kyle Busch announcement.

Kyle Dalton  •  15 Sep 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Admits an Alarmed Kyle Busch Called Last Week After His Tweet Suggesting Driver Going to No. 8, and Reveals How They Concocted Plan to Throw Fans Off

Dale Earnhardt Jr. candidly admitted on his podcast that he received a call from an alarmed Kyle Busch last week after he tweeted that the driver was going to RCR in 2023, and revealed how the pair came up with a plan to throw off fans.

Kyle Dalton  •  15 Sep 2022
Denny Hamlin, Frustrated With Team, Suggests Yelling at Joe Gibbs About Persistent Issues

Denny Hamlin, frustrated by his team’s pit road issues, suggested he might yell at team owner Joe Gibbs about the problem.

Kyle Dalton  •  14 Sep 2022
Kyle Busch Makes Eye-Opening Statement After Kansas About Feeling Alone, and Hints of a Strained Relationship at Joe Gibbs Racing

Kyle Busch was dejected after finishing 26th at Kansas and made some eye-opening remarks after the race that hinted of a strained relationship at Joe Gibbs Racing.

Kyle Dalton  •  12 Sep 2022
Bubba Wallace Sends Specific Message to His Haters as He Victoriously Crosses Finish Line at Kansas

Bubba Wallace didn’t hesitate to address his haters on Sunday as he took the checkered flag at Kansas for his second career Cup Series win.

Kyle Dalton  •  12 Sep 2022
NASCAR Making Noticeable Change to Next Gen Car at Kansas That Fans Will Overwhelmingly Support 

NASCAR is introducing a noticeable change to the Next Gen cars this weekend at Kansas and it’s one that fans will overwhelmingly support.

Kyle Dalton  •  09 Sep 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sends Twitter Into Frenzy With Hints on Kyle Busch’s Future

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sent Twitter into a frenzy this week with a tweet hinting at where Kyle Busch might drive in 2023.

Kyle Dalton  •  09 Sep 2022
Joey Logano Reveals Disturbing State of Affairs in NASCAR When Discussing Moves Team Penske Is Making to Protect Its Drivers

Joey Logano candidly admitted that Team Penske has put a focus in its competition meetings on safety and protecting drivers in the Next Gen car, which is a departure from the past when the impacts weren’t as violent.

Kyle Dalton  •  08 Sep 2022