Former Columnist
Benjamin Hochman
Benjamin Hochman was a sports columnist for The Denver Post until August 2015 before leaving for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, his hometown newspaper, for the same position. He has finished among the top 10 in The Associated Press Sports Editors' (APSE) national sports writing awards numerous times. In 2015, after his first full year as a sports columnist at The Post, he finished in the APSE's top 10 for column writing.
Hochman previously worked for the New Orleans Times-Picayune, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for its Hurricane Katrina coverage. Hochman wrote the Katrina-themed book “Fourth and New Orleans,” published in 2007.
A graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, Hochman has covered numerous major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the BCS Championship Game and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. A St. Louis native, Hochman previously covered the Nuggets for The Post.
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Fighting demons, Cat Zingano aims for UFC glory
Fighting demons, Cat Zingano aims for UFC glory

The Denver Nuggets, 2017 playoff team, begin process on Thursday
The Denver Nuggets, 2017 playoff team, begin process on Thursday

Ex-Nuggets coach George Karl a fit for Kings, but will he get a ring?
Ex-Nuggets coach George Karl a fit for Kings, but will he get a ring?

Hochman: Jason Giambi is rated highest by the guys who count the most
Hochman: Jason Giambi is rated highest by the guys who count the most

Peyton Manning’s best SNL sketch ever? Not the one you think
Peyton Manning's best SNL sketch ever? Not the one you think

Hochman vs. Kiszla: Which player should Nuggets move at trading deadline?
Hochman vs. Kiszla: Which player should Nuggets move at trading deadline?

Hochman: Colorado Avalanche power play needs some passion
Hochman: Colorado Avalanche power play needs some passion

A valentine to a long-lost love — an Avalanche power-play goal
A valentine to a long-lost love — an Avalanche power-play goal

Charles Barkley misguided with his rant about analytics
Charles Barkley misguided with his rant about analytics

Hochman: Break down the Nuggets and start over
Hochman: Break down the Nuggets and start over