James Merilatt

Editor of Denver Sports

James Merilatt

James Merilatt has been covering Denver sports for more than 20 years. As the founder of Mile High Sports, he's worked in print, radio and online. He also spent time working for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Mammoth during his career.

Javonte Williams time in Denver is done; the running back is Dallas bound

A fan favorite is leaving the Broncos, as Javonte Williams is looking for a fresh start in Dallas, looking to regain the form that made him popular in Denver
1 month ago

Milestone No. 25. The seemingly never-ending Broncos ownership saga

After three decades of first-class leadership under Pat Bowlen, the Broncos languished for a nearly a decade as they sought a transition plan
1 month ago

Milestone No. 26: The Nuggets come back from two 3-1 deficits in the bubble

In one of the most-unique postseasons in NBA history, the Nuggets pulled off something that had never been done before, rallying from a 3-1 deficit twice
1 month ago

Milestone No. 27: The Avalanche win their second Stanley Cup

Five years after arriving in Colorado and immediately winning a Stanley Cup, the Avalanche did it again, cementing the legacies of great players
1 month ago

Milestone No. 28: Valeri Nichushkin goes missing in the postseason

In back-to-back postseasons, the Avalanche's chances of winning a Stanley Cup disappeared when Valeri Nichushkin went missing in action
1 month ago

Milestone No. 29: Todd Helton get enshrined in Cooperstown

Todd Helton is Colorado’s version of Ernie Banks, Stan Musial or Carl Yastrzemski, so when he finally got the call in 2024, it just hit different
1 month ago

Milestone No. 30: Ubaldo Jimenez has a magical season

In 2010, Ubaldo Jimenez did something most people thought was impossible; he dominated from the mound despite pitching in Colorado
1 month ago

Michael Malone not happy with FT discrepancy in loss to Bucks

The Bucks had 28 free-throw attempts to the Nuggets measly 11 on Thursday night, a fact that wasn't lost on head coach Michael Malone
2 months ago

The AFC title game provided a reality check, Broncos Country

The Chiefs are heading to their fifth Super Bowl in six years, providing a reminder that the Broncos have a lot of ground to make up in the AFC West
3 months ago

Broncos front office loses key member, as Jets hire Mougey

Assistant general manager Darren Mougey has been with the Broncos since 2012, but he's leaving to become the new GM in New York
3 months ago

When prioritizing Broncos offseason needs, one position stands out

Denver needs to add skill-position players, with upgrades at running back, tight end and wide receiver needed, but one spot is the big need
3 months ago

Broncos need to avoid trap of believing they’re close to contending

A 10-7 record and a playoff berth were a nice step, but Denver still has plenty of upgrades they need to make this offseason to get better
3 months ago

It’s time to find out what the Broncos are, as playoff test looms

Denver finished the season at 10-7, earning the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs, but there is still a lot to be learned about the upstart Broncos
3 months ago

Broncos end their nine-year playoff drought, punch playoff ticket

The Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since winning Super Bowl 50, but they'll be returning this year after a season-ending win over KC
3 months ago

One good drive doesn’t erase three golden opportunities missed

A hard-to-believe touchdown throw will get all of the attention, but the Broncos blew a golden opportunity to punch their postseason ticket
4 months ago

Three fateful decisions by Sean Payton did in the Broncos

Denver had a playoff berth in their grasp on "Thursday Night Football," but blunders by their head coach proved too much to overcome
4 months ago

Weird, fluky win leaves the Broncos with a lot to prove despite record

Despite a 31-13 victory over the Colts, the Broncos didn't look good on Sunday, leaving a lot of questions as they head toward the playoff chase
4 months ago

Wacky, crazy victory proves that the Broncos can win in any manner

There were plenty of negatives on Monday night, but it didn't matter, as the Broncos used the positives to record their eighth win of the season
4 months ago

An old-school approach by the Buffs stars should be applauded

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will play in a "meaningless" bowl game, a decision that is worthy of praise in an increasingly me-first world
4 months ago

Perhaps the Broncos flexed the Chargers game because of the Bengals

Denver lost prep time for a Week 16 showdown in Los Angeles in order to gain a big advantage the following week before going to Cincinnati
5 months ago

Sean, VJ and Bo starred on Sunday, boosting the Broncos to a huge win

If the Broncos are going to make the playoffs, they'll need their head coach, defensive coordinator and quarterback to repeat Sunday's showing
5 months ago

The Broncos offense disappeared, letting a win slip away in K.C.

Getting shut out in the second half at Arrowhead cost the Broncos a chance to get a huge road win, as Denver blew a golden opportunity
5 months ago

The Baron Browning trade sends a bad message to Broncos Country

Instead of doing all they can to win in 2024, the Broncos shipped a potential contributor out of town in exchange for a meaningless pick
5 months ago

The Broncos loss in Baltimore doesn’t change anything

Despite laying an egg against the Ravens, nothing has changed for the Broncos; they're still on track for a playoff berth this season
5 months ago