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 Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates a fumble recovery during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 29, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Broncos shake off losing streak to Chiefs and learn they don’t need Russell Wilson to be $245 million game manager

October 29, 2023 at 9:32 p.m.

The victory against the Chiefs should be sufficient for team CEO or controlling owner Greg Penner to swallow hard and eat the hefty financial penalty of cutting Wilson early in...

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during warm ups before playing the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 29, 2023. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)

How it Happened: Broncos beat Chiefs for the first time since Peyton Manning era

October 29, 2023 at 9:04 p.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct....

Colorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha (10) finds an opening to run the ball up the field during the game against Western Colorado University at Marv Kay Stadium on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Golden. (Rebecca Slezak/ Special to The Denver Post)

Kiszla: I-am-Groot attitude of quarterback John Matocha makes Mines the biggest little football miracle in Colorado

October 28, 2023 at 7:41 p.m.

The quarterback of the No. 1-ranked Orediggers likes to truck linebackers. "I'm not the biggest guy," Matocha said. "But I've got a big heart."

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) pulls on the jersey of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Chiefs took on the Denver Broncos during week 6 of the NFL season at GEHA Field at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Will 抖阴apountry have to wait for Arch Manning to end losing streak to Chiefs?

October 28, 2023 at 2:49 p.m.

I just hope 抖阴apountry doesn't have to wait until 12-year-old Marshall Manning, the son of PFM, declares for the NFL draft in 2033 for Denver to find a QB...

Denver Nuggets head coach for the night David Adelman works against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Nuggets’ championship ring shines with the love of a 55-year quest by a father and son

October 26, 2023 at 7:03 p.m.

While Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray flashed their shiny, new rings during a banner raising ceremony on Tuesday聽 that nearly blew the roof off Ball Arena, maybe the coolest story...

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) reacts to being disqualified from the game after a hit on Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Kiszla: What’s wrong with lost, clueless Broncos is epitomized by stupid, reckless football played by Kareem Jackson

October 25, 2023 at 6:51 p.m.

You know what losers do? In the wake of a suspension to safety Kareem Jackson, the Broncos now blame the refs, because that抖阴ap much easier than taking accountability for stupid...

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) eludes Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) on a keeper for a first down in second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 22, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Aww, the Denver Broncos are so bad they even win a must-lose game to Green Bay

October 22, 2023 at 8:57 p.m.

Aww, the Denver Broncos. They can鈥檛 even tank correctly. Say goodbye to the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft and any real shot of landing USC quarterback Caleb Williams,...

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) gets tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58), left, and Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) after a long run in first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 22, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

How it Happened: Broncos hold on to beat Packers for first home game victory of the season

January 14, 2024 at 5:05 p.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct....

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets jokes with captain LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers after being selected during NBA All Star game draft at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Sorry, Bron. The Nuggets are champs and good luck with old King James getting his crown back.

October 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

After years of being the cute little rainbow warriors from the lost time zone, the Nuggets are not only the team to beat. Nikola Jokic and his pals are the...

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey in action during the NFC Championship NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke, AP)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Taylor Swift has better shot than Christian McCaffrey of being MVP of NFL

October 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Is it time to start a campaign for San Francisco running back and local kid Christian McCaffrey as the first non-quarterback since 2012 to be named the NFL's MVP.

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