Jake Shapiro

Denver Sports Analyst

Jake Shapiro

Jake Shapiro is a sports analyst for DenverSports.com. Shap also works as an adjunct sports media professor at his alma mater, the University of Colorado-Boulder. Previously, Jake worked at the Denver Post in breaking news and has covered the Colorado Buffaloes, Rapids and Rockies for years. You can follow Shap on Twitter at @Shapalicious.

Nikola Jokic’s best game? Stats show how absurd performance was against Wolves

Since the start of the 1984 season, only 21 players have had a better single-game performance than Nikola Jokic did on Tuesday night
14 days ago

Nuggets support Russell Westbrook’s miscue despite fan outcry

Russell Westbrook stole another pass in crunch time, resulting in a break for the Denver Nuggets and it's a play that will go down as one of the most controversial of the NBA season
14 days ago

Russell Westbrook makes two awful decisions, blows Nuggets game and Jokic’s night

Up with the ball, Russell Westbrook took a 2-on-1 layup instead of pulling the ball out for a foul. The Nuggets' guard eventually cost his team the game
14 days ago

CU AD Rick George shares new expectations for Coach Prime

The Colorado Buffaloes have inked Deion Sanders to a giant contract extension and with it comes new expectations that were outlined by his boss athletic director Rick George on Tuesday's edition of The Drive
14 days ago

Greg Penner shares one new detail under consideration for future Broncos stadium

It's not if but when for a new Denver Broncos stadium, and everyone seems to know it and one detail of the new digs did slip out
15 days ago

Another Makar is officially inked in the Avalanche organization

Cale Makar's little brother Taylor Makar has signed with the Colorado Avalanche on an Amateur Tryout (ATO) for the rest of the 2024-25 season and will report to the Colorado Eagles
15 days ago

Broncos sign new backup quarterback

The Denver Broncos have added a fresh third-string quarterback to their mix, signing former Indianapolis Colts slinger Sam Ehlinger
15 days ago

Inside the details of Deion Sanders’ contract extension with the CU Buffs

Deion Sanders is staying in Boulder and barring him retiring from coaching, he'll be leading the Colorado Buffaloes for quite some time as the details on his massive contract extension have been revealed
18 days ago

Buffs ditch grass at Folsom Field, installing artificial turf

The CU Buffs have tried everything to regain the glory of the 1990s, except change their playing surface—that is, until 2025, when Folsom Field will ditch natural grass in favor of turf
19 days ago

Magic Johnson has kind things to say about Nikola Jokic’s viral pass

Magic Johnson is regarded as the best passer in NBA history and the former Los Angeles Lakers star has given a shoutout to current best playmaker Nikola Jokic
19 days ago

Staff Picks: Will the Rockies avoid 100 losses this season?

The Colorado Rockies look to avoid a third-straight 100-loss season when the season begins on Friday, here's how Denver Sports' staff thinks it's going to play out
20 days ago

Rockies add former first overall MLB Draft pick on season’s eve

Mickey Moniak hasn't been what most hoped when he was selected with the first overall pick of the 2016 MLB Draft, but the Colorado Rockies are giving him a chance to play in 2025
20 days ago

Jokic ‘as dominating as ever’: Nuggets regain health, best Bucks

Nikola Jokic returned to the floor for the Denver Nuggets and powered his team to their winning ways, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Wednesday behind the big man's triple-double
20 days ago

CSU gets Medved replacement and it’s a name all college hoops fans know

A man who hit one of the biggest shots in college basketball history, Ali Farokhmanesh, is now coaching the Colorado State Rams
20 days ago

Rockies partner to broadcast select games over-the-air

Ten Colorado Rockies games during the 2025 season are being picked up by KTVD to be broadcasted over the air
20 days ago

Russell Wilson finds new home, will return to Denver for game against Broncos

Big Blue Crew, assessable—Russell Wilson has found his fourth NFL team, reaching an agreement to play for the New York Giants on Tuesday
21 days ago

There’s a chance Nikola Jokic returns for the Nuggets against the Bucks

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic could make his return against two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo when the Denver Nuggets meet the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday
21 days ago

Report: Struggling Nuggets big Dario Saric could leave Denver

The Denver Nuggets' disastrous signing of Dario Saric could be nearing a conclusion with one of the best European clubs interested in the Croatian big
21 days ago

Nuggets play hard but fall again without Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets played hard but had absolutely nothing left in the fourth quarter of a second tight game in two nights, dropping to the Chicago Bulls 129-119 on Monday. The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic for a fifth-straight game as he deals with an ankle injury. While his return is promised during this five-game […]
22 days ago

Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter’s CU Pro Day will be live on TV

Starring Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and top quarterback prospect Shedeur Sander, the Colorado Buffaloes will host Pro Day on April 4, which will be broadcasted live on NFL Network, the school announced on Monday.
22 days ago

Jamal Murray powers Nuggets to huge win in Houston, Jokic’s return soon

The Denver Nuggets went on the road to face four playoff teams without Nikola Jokic and came away with two wins, finishing off the week with a 116-111 victory against the Houston Rockets on Sunday thanks to a huge effort from Jamal Murray
23 days ago

CSU Rams keep dancing, pull ‘upset’ on Memphis

Led by a career-high 23 points on six made threes from Kyan Evans, No. 12 Colorado State pulled a comeback upset 78-80 win over No. 5 Memphis on Friday
25 days ago

Rockies starting second baseman will miss Opening Day, leaving hole

The Colorado Rockies will have to scratch their Opening Day plans, as the team's starting second baseman Thairo Estrada broke his right wrist on Thursday
25 days ago

Nikola Jokic injury Update: It’s not looking good

When the Denver Nuggets hit the hardwood on Friday night in Portland, they'll be without three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic again
26 days ago