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.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. dribbles the ball during the NBA basketball team's Media Day, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Kiszla: Enough with the TLC for Michael Porter Jr. What he needs from Nuggets is tough love.

September 28, 2022 at 7:23 a.m.

Will Michael Porter Jr. ever justify the money that Denver wagered on him?

Kiszla vs. Newman: Can winning ugly get Broncos into the playoffs?

December 8, 2022 at 12:43 p.m.

Well, unless you're an aficionado of special teams and you get geeked about 10 punts in a game, this Denver team can be an excuse for a nap on the...

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47), ...

Kiszla: Broncos defense rides to rescue of quarterback Russell Wilson in 11-10 victory over 49ers

September 25, 2022 at 11:33 p.m.

The stadium rocked like 1977, rolling with Rocky Mountain thunder that shook down the echoes of the Orange Crush. On this glorious Sunday night, the Denver defense never rested.

How it happened: Broncos improve to 2-1 with fourth-quarter comeback against 49ers

September 25, 2022 at 9:57 p.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 3 game against the San Francisco 49ers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept....

Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the second half of Denver鈥檚 16-9 win over the Houston Texans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, September 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Every loss reminds Nathaniel Hackett and Kyle Shanahan it’s not cool to be coach’s son who fails to succeed

September 25, 2022 at 6:23 p.m.

Nathaniel Hackett and Kyle Shanahan are fortunate sons. Without their famous fathers, would either coach be where they are in the NFL today?

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 24: Jonathan Toews (19) of the Chicago Blackhawks and teammates react at the close of the third period of Colorado鈥檚 2-0 win on Monday, January 24, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Would the Avs be wise to trade for Patrick Kane or Jonathan Toews?

September 24, 2022 at 10:03 a.m.

I think a repeat by the Colorado Avalanche is a definite possibility. The Avs are now familiar with the grind it takes to make it through an NHL season and...

Kiszla: Is it all coach Nathaniel Hackett’s fault Russell Wilson isn’t playing like elite quarterback?

September 21, 2022 at 7:33 p.m.

With his shiny, new $245 million contract, Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson can buy anything except excuses for failure.

TAMPA BAY, FL - JUNE 26: Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates after winning the Stanley Cup after defeating the Tampa Bay Lighting at Amalie Arena June 26, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Joker and Russ got way richer contracts. But MacK has best deal in Denver.

September 20, 2022 at 7:44 p.m.

In the new golden age of Denver sports, Nathan MacKinnon, Russell Wilson and Nikola Jokic are leading the gold rush.

Kiszla vs. Newman: How does Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett fix this hot mess?

September 19, 2022 at 1:10 p.m.

With Grade A trolling of rookie head coach聽Nathaniel Hackett's lack of organization, the home crowd at the stadium mocked the Broncos' inability to snap the football on time by loudly...

Quarterback Russell Wilson (3) of the ...

Kiszla: Thank goodness Russell Wilson grabbed wheel of clown car from clueless Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett

September 18, 2022 at 8:51 p.m.

Grabbing the wheel from the clown car driven by Nathaniel Hackett, quarterback Russell Wilson rode to the rescue of 抖阴apountry.

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