Mark Kiszla

Sports columnist

Mark Kiszla

Mark Kiszla is an award-winning sports columnist who wrote for The Denver Post from the fall of 1983 to 2024. During his time at the Post, he was named Colorado Sportswriter of the Year four times and was honored as a top 10 columnist in the nation by the Associated Press Sports Editors as recently as 2021.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, left, collects the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, right, pursues in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Wouldn’t it be cool if NHL West is won in duel between Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid?

April 15, 2023 at 12:03 p.m.

In NHL playoffs, let's jump straight to the conference finals and a duel between Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid to determine the fastest gun in the West.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) celebrates a first down at Empower Field on October 6, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. The hometown Denver Broncos lost 12 to 9 over the Indianapolis Colts in overtime during week 5 of the NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Broncos should trade Jerry Jeudy if they can get this beast of a pass rusher in NFL draft

April 13, 2023 at 7:33 p.m.

Tuli Tuipulotu of USC could provide intimidating pass rush the Broncos need

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets plays despite the notable absence of Joel Embiid (21) of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 27, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Nuggets are No. 1 playoff seed that can’t get no respect in NBA universe

April 12, 2023 at 7:33 p.m.

Dissed by the Las Vegas oddsmakers and network television programming executives, does Nikola Jokic have what it takes to prove everybody wrong?

Former CU football Head Coach Bill McCartney speaks to the media during an event on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, celebrating his recent election into the College Hall of Fame. (Photo by Jeremy Papasso/Daily Camera)

Kiszla: At 82, Bill McCartney refuses surrender to Alzheimer’s and still hates the Cornhuskers: “Better dead than red.”

June 3, 2023 at 8:44 p.m.

Although in the grips of dementia, 82-year-old CU coaching legend Bill McCartney will never forget are the farewell words of Lyndi, when the ravages of emphysema squeezed the life from...

DENVER, CO - MARCH 27: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets sits during a timeout against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 27, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Is Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drowning in Haterade?

April 8, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

While he loves basketball, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic often seems to feel imprisoned by his celebrity status in the NBA. Is it just me, but does Joker look emotionally weary...

TOP LEFT: Colorado Rockies fan Jessica Falconer watches the action. TOP RIGHT: Kyle Freeland of the Colorado Rockies pitches to Alex Call (17) of the Washington Nationals during the Rockies脮 home opener at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. BOTTOM RIGHT: Carey Sanchez sports a decorative Colorado Rockies jacket featuring pins from many opening days. BOTTOM LEFT: Sasha Filipchuk, 10, holds a baseball with her prosthetic arm before throwing out the honorary first pitch. Filipchuk lost her arm in shelling as her family fled Ukraine脮s Kyiv Oblast after the war with Russia broke out. (Photos by AAron Ontiveroz and RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Tip your cap and drink up to salute two Colorado-born pitchers that made Rockies’ home opener a rockin’-good party

April 6, 2023 at 8:50 p.m.

The gritty little Rockies beat Washington 1-0 Thursday during the home opener, when revelers traditionally gather in LoDo to celebrate the arrival of spring and drink to forget the bad...

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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Wouldn’t it be cool if NHL West is won in duel between Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid?

Kiszla: Broncos should trade Jerry Jeudy if they can get this beast of a pass rusher in NFL draft

Kiszla: Nuggets are No. 1 playoff seed that can’t get no respect in NBA universe

Kiszla: At 82, Bill McCartney refuses surrender to Alzheimer’s and still hates the Cornhuskers: “Better dead than red.”

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Is Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drowning in Haterade?

Kiszla: Tip your cap and drink up to salute two Colorado-born pitchers that made Rockies’ home opener a rockin’-good party

Kiszla: Is this Denver team ready for championship fight, or are they chicken Nuggets?

Kiz vs. Singer: Who’s the Nuggets’ toughest first-round playoff opponent?

Kiszla: Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson doesn’t need fixing. He needs smart coaching. For a change.

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Is it finals or bust for Nuggets and Avs to consider playoffs a success?