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.

Cherry Creek High School鈥檚 Brady Vodicka (13) and Alijah Landrum-Hamilton (31) celebrate after he scores a touchdown at the Stutler Bowl, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Greenwood Village. Cherry Creek High School blew out Valor Christian High School winning 42-17. (Rebecca Slezak/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado high school football games to watch in Week 0

August 20, 2025 at 7:36 p.m.

A look at the best high school football matchups across Colorado in Week 0 of the 2025 season.

Legend High School football player Ryken Banks is photographed during the CHSAA and Denver Broncos seventh annual fall high school media day at Empower Field in Denver, on Aug. 5, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado prep football: 101 impact players to watch in 2025

August 18, 2025 at 11:39 a.m.

A look at some of Colorado's top high school football players entering the 2025 season.

Heritage High School tight end Camden Jensen poses for a portrait after practice in Littleton, Colorado on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado prep football: Eight storylines to watch in 2025

August 17, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Here are eight prep football storylines to watch with the season set to kick off Thursday.

Dawson Olk (7) of the Valor Christian Eagles runs for a gain against the Mullen Mustangs during the first half of Valor鈥檚 46-20 win at Mullen in Denver on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado high school football rankings: Preseason Top 10 in Classes 5A, 4A, 3A

August 17, 2025 at 7:43 p.m.

As the 2025 CHSAA football season kicks off with Week 0 on Thursday, here are The Denver Post抖阴ap big-school football rankings.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta wipes some blood from his lips as he skates against the Dallas Stars in the first period in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Joel Kiviranta, Avalanche agree to third straight one-year deal

August 8, 2025 at 11:31 a.m.

The Colorado Avalanche can't quit Joel Kiviranta.

Oskar Olausson (27) of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck against Brett Howden (21) of the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 28, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nev. (Ethan Miller, Getty Images)

Avalanche trades 2021 first-round pick Oskar Olausson to San Jose Sharks

July 25, 2025 at 3:16 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche is moving on from Oskar Olausson.

Iowa State guard Curtis Jones (5) drives around BYU guard Trey Stewart (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nuggets, guard Curtis Jones agree to two-way contract, source says

July 20, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

One of the Nuggets' breakout stars of NBA Summer League has earned himself an extended stay.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets warms up before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic passes on extension, Jonas Valanciunas visits Greece and DaRon Holmes II makes Summer League return

July 16, 2025 at 4:21 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert dig into Nikola Jokic passing on an extension, Jonas Valanciunas flirting with Europe and DaRon Holmes II's glorious return.

Nathan MacKinnon (29), Cale Makar (8) and Devon Toews (7) of the Colorado Avalanche take the ice during the third period of the Avs鈥� 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado Avalanche’s 2025-26 schedule released

July 16, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche released its schedule for the 2025-26 regular season on Wednesday.

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets walks to the bench for a timeout during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Rehashing the Michael Porter Jr. trade and an incredible 24 hours for execs Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace

July 3, 2025 at 11:26 a.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert talk about the Michael Porter Jr. trade and a stunning 24 hours for Denver.

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