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Matt Schubert

Matt Schubert is the Sports Editor for The Denver Post. 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.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets talks to teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco, California on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series schedule: Game times, TV

May 5, 2025 at 9:19 a.m.

For the first time in the Nikola Jokic era, the Denver Nuggets will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a playoff series.

Mikko Rantanen (96) of the Dallas Stars is pursued by Ryan Lindgren (55) of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 03, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Avalanche-Stars Game 7 slapshots: Colorado collapse in Dallas could leave mark that lasts decades

May 3, 2025 at 9:39 p.m.

Instant reaction from the Avalanche’s 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 7 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the second quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome on April 26, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Nuggets-Clippers Game 4 3-pointers: Michael Porter Jr. shows true grit as Denver punches back in L.A.

April 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Instant reaction from the Denver Nuggets' 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, left, talks with quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Shedeur Sanders first CU Buffs quarterback taken in NFL draft in 28 years

May 21, 2025 at 12:47 p.m.

Shedeur Sanders slid in the NFL draft relative to expectations -- including those of his father, Deion Sanders -- but still became the first CU Buffs quarterback drafted in 28...

Florida punter Jeremy Crawshaw (26) kicks during an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Broncos’ NFL draft tracker, Day 3: Denver finishes draft with former Division I basketball player, Utah TE Caleb Lohner

April 26, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

Follow along for the latest Broncos updates on Day 3 of the NFL draft.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) is welcomed back by fans during warmups before game three of the first round of the NHL playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog completes remarkable comeback in Game 3

April 23, 2025 at 11:28 p.m.

Gabe Landeskog completed his remarkable comeback for the Avalanche in Game 3 of its opening-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars.

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets winces after a scramble for a loose ball against Kris Dunn (8) of the LA Clippers ended up on the ground during the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ 105-102 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 21, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Kawhi Leonard goes nuclear, Nikola Jokic dons a sleeve and Russell Westbrook rides the rollercoaster

April 22, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert talk Denver's playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) shoots against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) during a first-round NHL hockey playoff game in Dallas, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Avalanche-Stars Game 1 slapshots: If Mackenzie Blackwood is going to play like this, Western Conference is in trouble

April 19, 2025 at 9:48 p.m.

Instant reaction from the Avalanche’s 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

University of Colorado Head Football Coach Bill McCartney is carried off the field after a 27-21 win against rival Nebraska, on Nov. 4, 1989, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Cliff Grassmick/Daily Camera)

CU to place bronze statue of Bill McCartney outside Folsom Field

April 19, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

On the same day the CU football program honored two of its most recent greats, the school announced it would soon honor one from its distant past, too.

Manager Clint Hurdle looks on during spring training practice in Tucson. John Leyba/ The Denver Post

Clint Hurdle to replace Hensley Meulens as Rockies hitting coach

April 17, 2025 at 4:33 p.m.

The Rockies' offensive struggles finally caught up to Hensley Meulens -- and brought Clint Hurdle back into the fold.

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