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.

Grandview Wolves QB Liam Szarka (12) scrambles on a keeper against Eaglecrest defender Ronald Taylor (77) in the first quarter at Legacy Stadium in Aurora September 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Meet the Gold Helmet finalists: 6 Colorado high school football players who embody excellence on and off the field

December 24, 2023 at 3:23 p.m.

Columbine running back/defensive back Josh Synder is the winner of the 2023 Denver Post Gold Helmet Award, edging six other worthy senior finalists.

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets gives a thumbs up to Reggie Jackson (7) during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets\xe2\x80\x99 124-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Jamal Murray’s Canadian return, Peyton Watson’s ascension and sifting through the naughty/nice list

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets' win in Toronto.

Erie Tigers QB Blake Barnett (3), left, scrambles out of the pocket against Palmer Ridge Bears LB Owen Miranowski (58) in the first quarter of the 4A Colorado State Championship football game at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado on Saturday December 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

National Signing Day: Where Colorado high school football stars in Class of 2024 are going

December 20, 2023 at 6:38 p.m.

National signing day arrived in Colorado on Wednesday and brought with it zero drama 鈥� as well as a familiar theme.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs by Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

How it happened: Broncos clobbered by Lions as Jared Goff throws five touchdowns

December 16, 2023 at 10:11 p.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on December 16, 2023.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with quarterback Brock Purdy during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

NFL Picks: Christian McCaffrey’s MVP case in San Francisco, Joe Flacco’s reborn and the Seahawks primed for an upset

December 16, 2023 at 5:45 a.m.

A look around the NFL ahead of Week 15, with Christian McCaffrey getting MVP buzz for the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks ready to spring an upset.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts after he was ejected from the game by referee Mousa Dagher (not pictured) against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic’s second ejection, Jamal Murray’s nagging injuries and Julian Strawther catching fire

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert talk Nikola Jokic's ejection, Jamal Murray's health and Julian Strawther heating up.

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) during warmups before playing the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California Sunday December 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

How it happened: Broncos dominate Chargers in win, improve to 7-6 on the season

December 10, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on December 10, 2023.

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) dunks the ball as Los Angeles Clippers guards Norman Powell (24) and Kobe Brown (21) watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Handing out team awards at season’s quarter pole

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up prior to the Nuggets' loss at the Los Angeles Clippers.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gets up after being sacked during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans took on the Denver Broncos during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Broncos four downs: Russell Wilson’s three interceptions end Team Takeaway’s five-game win streak

December 3, 2023 at 3:43 p.m.

Initial thoughts from Broncos鈥� 22-17 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 13 at NRG Stadium.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) keeps the ball himself and rushes up the field during the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. The Houston Texans beat the Denver Broncos 22 to 17 during week 13 of 2023 NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

How it Happened: Broncos’ five-game winning streak comes to an end with loss to Texans

December 3, 2023 at 4:36 p.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston on Dec. 3, 2023.

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Meet the Gold Helmet finalists: 6 Colorado high school football players who embody excellence on and off the field

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Jamal Murray’s Canadian return, Peyton Watson’s ascension and sifting through the naughty/nice list

National Signing Day: Where Colorado high school football stars in Class of 2024 are going

How it happened: Broncos clobbered by Lions as Jared Goff throws five touchdowns

NFL Picks: Christian McCaffrey’s MVP case in San Francisco, Joe Flacco’s reborn and the Seahawks primed for an upset

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic’s second ejection, Jamal Murray’s nagging injuries and Julian Strawther catching fire

How it happened: Broncos dominate Chargers in win, improve to 7-6 on the season

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Handing out team awards at season’s quarter pole

Broncos four downs: Russell Wilson’s three interceptions end Team Takeaway’s five-game win streak

How it Happened: Broncos’ five-game winning streak comes to an end with loss to Texans