Sports Editor

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.

Lutheran softball player Meredith Barnhart poses for a portrait during CHSAA media day at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Lutheran’s Meredith Barnhart named Gatorade Colorado Softball Player of the Year

June 9, 2025 at 11:59 a.m.

Lutheran's Meredith Barnhart received one last bit of hardware before setting off to Tennessee.

Logan O'Connor (25) of the Colorado Avalanche is pursued by Esa Lindell (23) of the Dallas Stars during the second period in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series at American Airlines Center on May 03, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Avalanche’s Logan O’Connor out 5-6 months after undergoing hip surgery, team announces

June 6, 2025 at 2:21 p.m.

Logan O'Connor will miss the start of the 2025-26 season after undergoing hip surgery for the second time in two years.

Team president Josh Kroenke and head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets listen to a question during an introductory press conference at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Adelman takes over as the 23rd head coach in team history entering the 2025-26 season. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Taking stock of Denver’s roster following David Adelman’s hire as head coach

June 4, 2025 at 6:01 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene with the NBA Finals on tap.

Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: What’s next after Denver is eliminated by Oklahoma City Thunder?

May 21, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver is elimination from the NBA Playoffs by Oklahoma City.

Benjamin Adams of Mountain Vista, left, heads through turn one during the Class 5A 3,200-meter race at the CHSAA state track and field state championships at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood on Friday, May 16, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Colorado state track meet, Day 3: Live results from Jeffco Stadium

May 17, 2025 at 8:31 p.m.

It’s Day 3 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood.

Darrell Ishman launches during the Class 5A boys long jump competition at the CHSAA state track and field championships at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood on Friday, May 16, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Colorado state track meet, Day 2: Live results from Jeffco Stadium

May 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m.

It’s Day 2 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood.

Colorado state track meet, Day 1: Live results from Jeffco Stadium

May 16, 2025 at 9:14 a.m.

Highlights from Day 1 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood.

Niwot sophomore Addison Ritzenhein (1) competes 4A girls 3200m during the second day of the CHSAA state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, Colorado on Friday, May 17, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado state track meet: Storylines, returning champions and what to know ahead of this weekend

May 14, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.

The 2025 CHSAA track and field state championships are Thursday through Saturday at Jeffco Stadium. Here's 12 storylines to watch entering the biggest meet of the season.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets scratches his head during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic’s struggles, Aaron Gordon’s heroics and a Game 4 fade vs. Thunder

May 11, 2025 at 9:04 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver's Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Isaiah Hartenstein (55), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Denver’s Game 1 stunner in Oklahoma City

May 7, 2025 at 6:05 a.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver's stunning Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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