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.

Sean Payton is just fine with Bo Nix scrambling during drills

Even though it's just practice and the defense isn't allowed to hit the quarterback, the Broncos head coach likes to see his QB make plays
9 months ago

Jokic shines, but Team USA rolls to victory in Olympic basketball

The Nuggets center did his part, with Serbia playing the U.S. even during his time on the court, but it wasn't enough in Olympic opener
9 months ago

Sean Payton laid down the gauntlet, putting himself on the hot seat

With a surly press conference to open training camp, the Broncos head coach set the tone for the season; there's no excuses for failure
9 months ago

Offseason staring contest ends with Courtland Sutton blinking first

The Broncos wide receiver skipped most of the team's offseason work in hopes of reworking his contract, but he reported for training camp
9 months ago

Shedeur Sanders says the Buffs have upgraded “at every position”

At Big 12 media day, the Colorado quarterback sees a big step in the right direction this season at Boulder, thanks to an improved roster
9 months ago

Jamal Murray has every right to be offended by the Nuggets

A little over a year after bringing a championship to Denver, the Nuggets second-best player is getting disrespected, per Mark Schlereth
9 months ago

Company line being put forth by the Nuggets is worthy of scrutiny

As the offseason moves along with little to no action, the Nuggets story for why Calvin Booth was in Europe is definitely worth questioning
9 months ago

Is a rift between Jokic and the Nuggets looming on the horizon

The Nuggets lack of action this offseason has the team losing ground to their competition, a situation that could rile their best player
10 months ago

KCP leaving town is a bummer, but it’s no reason to panic

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is heading to Orlando, which will worry Nuggets Nation, but it's the inevitable result of being a championship team
10 months ago

Colorado kid gets drafted by the Lakers in the first round

Dalton Knecht played high school basketball at Prairie View in Thornton; now he's headed to Los Angeles to join LeBron James and company
10 months ago

The salty Broncos shouldn’t be saving receipts from naysayers

There are plenty of reasons to be down on the Broncos this season, something the head coach and key players should keep in mind
10 months ago

A Boulder institution rolls out a burger to woo QB recruit

In the latest sign that things are different in Boulder, even local businesses are chipping in to lure the next great quarterback to Colorado
10 months ago

Hiring Hackett ranked as one of the worst decisions in NFL history

The Broncos hired Nathaniel Hackett prior to the 2022 season, a move that was even worse that most fans in Denver ever realized
10 months ago

It’s a shame that the Nuggets aren’t defending their title right now

Watching the Celtics and Mavericks in the NBA Finals provides a painful reminder that Denver blew a chance at back-to-back titles
10 months ago

“In Sean We Trust” is a misguided mantra in Broncos Country

Despite a sketchy resume and recebnt miscues, plenty believe that Sean Payton can turn around the Broncos; but blind faith can be deadly
11 months ago

It’s time to start asking hard questions about Michael Malone

After another Game 7 loss at home, the Nuggets need to question whether or not they have the right head coach to maximize an MVP
11 months ago

Broncos schedule provides a perfect place for Bo Nix’s first start

Putting a young quarterback in a position to succeed is important, which is why the Broncos need to be calculated when it comes to Bo Nix
11 months ago

Five road trips that every Broncos fan should consider in 2024

Year two of the Sean Payton era features a lot of notable road games, as Denver travels to some great destinations, making for prime roadies
11 months ago

Two wins in Minnesota answer all of the doubts about the Nuggets

With their backs against the wall, Denver answered the bell, winning Games 3 and 4 on the road to get back into the second-round series
11 months ago

Bo Nix becomes the first of the six first-round QBs to agree to contract

With rookie minicamp looming, the Broncos quarterback reached an agreement with the team, coming to terms on a four-year deal
11 months ago

Michael Malone can finally answer his critics in pivotal Game 2

Facing what feels like a must-win game, the Nuggets head coach is going to have to find some answers, which would show his value
11 months ago

Payton is betting his legacy on being smarter than everyone else

The sixth quarterback off the board typically doesn't amount to much in the NFL, but the Broncos are betting that Bo Nix bucks the trend
12 months ago

CU spring game attendance plummets a year after sellout

On a rainy day in Boulder, the attendance looked a lot like the pre-Prime years, as the stands were mostly empty at Folsom Field
12 months ago

Broncos add a running back with a nose for the end zone at No. 147

Looking to bolster their backfield, Denver drafted a player who set the single-season record for rushing touchdowns at Notre Dame in 2023
12 months ago