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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 Sports7 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)

Bubba Wallace Laughs in Face of His Critics and Receives Congratulations From Michael Jordan After Daytona

After Bubba Wallace clinched his first Cup Series playoff berth at Daytona, he laughed in the face of his critics and received congratulations from Michael Jordan.

Kyle Dalton 28 Aug 2023
Michael Jordan Expresses Concern When Reacting to Violent Ryan Preece Crash at Daytona 

Michael Jordan happily congratulated his driver, Bubba Wallace, on making the playoffs, but also expressed his concern for Ryan Preece's violent crash.

Kyle Dalton 28 Aug 2023
Ryan Blaney's Violent Crash at Daytona Stirs Up Painful Memories Because It Was Eerily Similar to Dale Earnhardt's Fatal Accident 22 Years Ago

Ryan Blaney had a violent crash on Saturday at Daytona that was eerily similar to Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash in 2001 in both how and where it happened.

Kyle Dalton 28 Aug 2023
Justin Allgaier's Panicked Reaction and Question in His Post-Race Interview Reveals Just How Close the Photo Finish Was at Daytona

Justin Allgaier panicked after winning at Daytona for the first time when he saw a replay of the photo finish and wasn't sure he'd won.

Kyle Dalton 26 Aug 2023
Clint Bowyer Raises Red Flag on Kyle Busch on Eve of Playoffs

Kyle Busch has struggled in recent weeks. Clint Bowyer talked about it this week on Race Hub and admitted he's concerned going into the playoffs.

Kyle Dalton 25 Aug 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gets Brutally Honest and Admits to Being Hypocritical After Watkins Glen

Dale Earnhardt Jr. got honest this week on his podcast and admitted he can be hypocritical when watching races. It just depends on the circumstances.

Kyle Dalton 24 Aug 2023
Dear NASCAR Fans: Stop Being So Fickle and Make Up Your Mind

NASCAR fans are different than fans of the other stick-and-ball sports. They're fickle. The past two road-course races proved it.

Kyle Dalton 23 Aug 2023
Ty Gibbs Praised by Denny Hamlin for Breaking Out of AI Mold and Directing ‘Smart-Ass' Comment at Sam Mayer After Watkins Glen

Ty Gibbs received praise from Denny Hamlin this week for his “smart-ass” comment directed at Sam Mayer over the weekend at Watkins Glen.

Kyle Dalton 23 Aug 2023
Bubba Wallace Gets Emotional After Watkins Glen

Bubba Wallace has shown emotion in the past for his mistakes. He got emotional at Watkins Glen on Sunday for something refreshingly different.

Kyle Dalton 21 Aug 2023
Steve Letarte Doesn't Hesitate to Point Finger Directly at Alan Gustafson After Costly Mistake Ruins Chase Elliott's Day at Watkins Glen

Chase Elliott finished 32nd at Watkins Glen after a costly mistake. NBC's Steve Letarte didn't hesitate in pointing the finger at crew chief Alan Gustafson.

Kyle Dalton 21 Aug 2023