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.

Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos reacts to making a stop against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of the Colts鈥� 12-9 overtime win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday, October 6, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Why is linebacker Alex Singleton the MVP of tough season for Broncos? True love of the game never quits.

January 7, 2023 at 4:48 p.m.

What makes Alex Singleton the MVP of these Broncos goes far beyond how a veteran free agent signed on the cheap to a one-year, $1.1 million deal has became a...

Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints leads his team against the Denver Broncos during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on Sept. 21, 2008 in Denver. (Doug Pensinger, Getty Images)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Please don’t tell me Sean Payton isn’t good enough to coach the woebegone Broncos

January 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

It would behoove 抖阴apEO Greg Penner, Condoleezza Rice and members of the search committee not limit their search to former NFL head coaches.

Toronto Raptors' O.G. Anunoby plays during an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Kiszla: If Nuggets can trade for O.G. Anunoby, count on another championship parade in Denver

January 6, 2023 at 5:48 a.m.

Even if it means parting ways with Michael Porter Jr. and Bones Hyland, Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth should stop at nothing in relentless pursuit of first NBA title in...

DeShawn Williams (99) of the Denver Broncos stands for the national anthem during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Broncos defensive lineman DeShawn Williams vows, “My son is not playing football” after watching Damar Hamlin’s near-death experience on the field.

January 5, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

With a photograph of his 10-month-old son securely fastened to a pedant resting near the heart of Broncos defensive lineman DeShawn Williams, a loving father solemnly swore he would not...

Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos and Brett Rypien (4) take the field before the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiz vs. Gabriel: One betting service has Russell Wilson favored for 2023 comeback POY. Are they crazy?

January 2, 2023 at 4:40 p.m.

Did see enough positives to believe that with a new head coach, all the problems endured by Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson are "fixable" in 2023?

Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sidelines during the second quarter in the game against the Buffalo Bills at Caesars Superdome on Nov. 25, 2021, in New Orleans. (Chris Graythen, Getty Images)

Kiszla: Best way for Broncos to end 15-game losing streak to Chiefs? Hire Sean Payton.

January 1, 2023 at 9:19 p.m.

How do the Broncos stop the madness? How do they halt the humiliation of a 15-game losing streak to Kansas City, end seven long years of a playoff drought and...

Marlon Mack (37) of the Denver Broncos returns the opening kick as Nazeeh Johnson (13) of the Kansas City Chiefs attempts a tackle during the first quarter at GEHA at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How it happened: Broncos lose 15th straight to Chiefs after Kansas City’s fourth-quarter comeback

January 1, 2023 at 3:53 p.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.,...

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks with teammates on the sidelines on Dec. 25, 2022 in Inglewood. The Los Angeles Rams take on the Denver Broncos during a Christmas Day game at SoFi Stadium. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Crazy predictions for 2023? Russell Wilson wins comeback player of year and Joker wins third straight MVP.

December 31, 2022 at 12:13 p.m.

Can Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson be the comeback player of the year in the NFL in 2023? It all depends on who's the next coach, Mark Kiszla writes.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is pulled down for a sack on December 25, 2022, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: If next Broncos coach can’t fix Russell Wilson, he’s doomed to fail like Nathaniel Hackett

December 26, 2022 at 4:25 p.m.

The pressure now squarely falls on Broncos general manager George Paton to find a coach who actually embraces the responsibility of coaching up QB Russell Wilson.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Denver Broncos Head coach Nathaniel Hackett has words with Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) on December 25, 2022, in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams take on the Denver Broncos during a Christmas Day game at SoFi Stadium. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Broncos melt down in 51-14 loss, Randy Gregory throws punch and coach Nathaniel Hackett loses control of team

December 27, 2022 at 11:28 a.m.

From slamming his helmet to throwing a punch, linebacker Randy Gregory was the Grinch that stole the last pretense of respectability for the Broncos.

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