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.

Kiszla: Dick Monfort will never sell Rockies, because he knows we’re suckers for bad baseball

March 29, 2023 at 7:27 p.m.

As the Rockies get ready to celebrate 30 years, I鈥檓 tempted to remind this franchise that it seems doomed to play losing baseball for the 22nd time in 31 seasons.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) wait for teammates to celebrate Makar脮s goal in the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Ball Arena March 24, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Kiszla vs. Durando: Who is the Avalanche’s most valuable player in 2022-23?

March 27, 2023 at 4:47 p.m.

Who is the Avalanche's MVP? Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen are all having career years. But what about Avs goalie Alexandar Georgiev?

Denver Broncos fan Aksel raises his foam finger jubilantly alongside good pals Cooper Tramuta, left, and Soren Mullen, right, as Russell Wilson (3) leads his team to victory over division rival Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Why go to trouble of building new Broncos stadium if we don’t put a roof on it?

March 25, 2023 at 4:57 p.m.

Two non-negotiable items for new football stadium. No. 1: It must be in Denver. No. 2: Not one cent of taxpayer funding.

Jerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos stands on the field after the fourth quarter of the Broncos鈥� 31-28 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: 抖阴apountry isn’t big enough for Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick

March 25, 2023 at 11:48 a.m.

If the Broncos want to pick up the fifth-year option on Jerry Jeudy's contract, they will have far too much money committed to Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and Jeudy.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 22: Colorado Rockies center fielder Yonathan Daza (2) warms up for batting practice during the 2023 Colorado Rockies Spring Training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 22, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Denver Post staff predictions for 2023 MLB season: Rockies record, division winners, World Series champion and more

March 24, 2023 at 12:18 p.m.

Picks from The Denver Post for the 2023 Major League Baseball season.

Colorado head coach JR Payne talks with Aaronette Vonleh (21) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against Duke, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)

Kiszla: Revenge of the basketball nerds. CU women don’t need five-star recruits to create March Madness.

March 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Sweet 16 again! Twenty years after program's long gone glory days, Buffs go back to the future.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar on the bench against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period at Ball Arena March 22, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Avs coach Jared Bednar has earned every penny of new contract extension. This team’s resolve to seize big moment? Not worth 2 cents.

March 22, 2023 at 10:07 p.m.

Avs didn't need goalie to carry them to Stanley Cup last season. This year, can they win any round in playoffs if Alexandar Georgiev isn't best goalie in the series?

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos takes the field before the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, October 6, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: Should Broncos trade receivers Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy?

March 20, 2023 at 12:45 p.m.

Denver's been active in free agency and has only five draft picks in April. So, should the Broncos trade Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton in order to add picks and...

DENVER, CO - MARCH 19: Head coach Greg McDermott of the Creighton Bluejays works against the Baylor Bears during the first half of their second round NCAA men鈥檚 basketball tournament game at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, March 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: His Bluejays are in the Sweet 16. His son plays in the NBA. But that’s not what makes Creighton coach Greg McDermott most proud.

March 20, 2023 at 3:04 p.m.

The sixth-seeded Creighton Bluejays, stuck with a 6-6 record in mid-December after losing six straight, beat the No. 3 Baylor Bears, and it didn鈥檛 look like an upset.

DENVER, CO - MARCH 16: Drew Timme (2) of the Gonzaga Bulldogs licks his lips in anticipation before the opening round of the NCAA men鈥檚 basketball tournament at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Stroking his moneymaker, Gonzaga forward Drew Timme shakes green cash from the trees

March 18, 2023 at 7:12 p.m.

鈥淭he mustache is my moneymaker,鈥� Gonzaga forward Drew Timme said. He makes big money by stroking a sweet jump shot and his moneymaker. Is this a great country, or what?

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