Matt Schubert

Sports Editor

Matt Schubert

Matt Schubert is the former Sports Editor for The Denver Post. He left in 2024. He is a graduate of the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. His journalism career has spanned three time zones and four states, with previous stops in Washington, Nebraska and Indiana.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Bradley Blalock works against the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Rockies send reliever Nick Mears to Milwaukee for prospects three days ahead of trade deadline

July 27, 2024 at 4:37 p.m.

The cellar-dwelling Colorado Rockies figure to be sellers at the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook reacts after drawing an and-one call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Denver Nuggets sign Russell Westbrook to two-year contract

July 26, 2024 at 5:11 p.m.

The long-anticipated addition of Russell Westbrook to the Denver Nuggets roster is finally official.

LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington failed to make a penalty shot during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nuggets Podcast: Russell Westbrook en route, DaRon Holmes II goes down and Summer League thoughts

July 19, 2024 at 4:57 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with Russell Westbrook expected to soon join Denver in free agency.

Denver Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson (4) in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Denver (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets Summer League observations: Hunter Tyson shakes off the cobwebs and Jalen Pickett takes a seat

July 18, 2024 at 5:36 p.m.

Observations from the Nuggets鈥� 86-71 win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Colorado Avalanche right winger Dan Hinote (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL second-round Western Conference hockey playoff series in Denver, Tuesday, May 9, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Colorado Eagles hire former Avalanche forward Dan Hinote as associate head coach

July 17, 2024 at 4:24 p.m.

The Colorado Eagles tapped into the big club's past to fill out its coaching staff.

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) looks for the rebound off Ottawa Senators' Kevin Mandolese (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Avalanche signs goaltender Kevin Mandolese to one-year contract

July 16, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

One day after completing a trade for the rights to Kevin Mandolese, the Avalanche and the 23-year-old goaltender agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) scores on Ottawa Senators' Kevin Mandolese (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Avalanche trades for Ottawa’s Kevin Mandolese, adding goaltending depth to roster

July 15, 2024 at 3:28 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche added goaltender depth Monday, acquiring the rights to Kevin Mandolese in a deal with the Ottawa Senators that also included a draft pick swap.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders takes the field for the Black and Gold spring game at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, April 27, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

CU Buffs picked to finish 11th in Big 12 football media poll

July 2, 2024 at 4:34 p.m.

EA Sports may be buying the Colorado football program, but the media members who cover the conference sure aren't.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets shouts at the officials during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, May 6, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leaves, DaRon Holmes arrives and free agency hits the NBA

July 1, 2024 at 10:49 a.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and editor Matt Schubert reconvene after NBA free agency opens and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leaves for Orlando.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche prepares for a face off against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of the Avalanche鈥檚 8-2 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nathan MacKinnon joins Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg as third Avalanche player to win Hart Trophy. Here’s how his campaign stacks up with those legends’ seasons.

June 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

A look at the MVP seasons of the three Colorado Avalanche players to claim the Hart Trophy in franchise history.

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Rockies send reliever Nick Mears to Milwaukee for prospects three days ahead of trade deadline

Denver Nuggets sign Russell Westbrook to two-year contract

Nuggets Podcast: Russell Westbrook en route, DaRon Holmes II goes down and Summer League thoughts

Nuggets Summer League observations: Hunter Tyson shakes off the cobwebs and Jalen Pickett takes a seat

Colorado Eagles hire former Avalanche forward Dan Hinote as associate head coach

Avalanche signs goaltender Kevin Mandolese to one-year contract

Avalanche trades for Ottawa’s Kevin Mandolese, adding goaltending depth to roster

CU Buffs picked to finish 11th in Big 12 football media poll

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leaves, DaRon Holmes arrives and free agency hits the NBA

Nathan MacKinnon joins Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg as third Avalanche player to win Hart Trophy. Here’s how his campaign stacks up with those legends’ seasons.