Tag: Mark Kiszla
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Only one man has power to lure LeBron James to Nuggets
LeBron James joining the Nuggets would be fun, but there’s no way Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and ESPN will allow that to happen. – Patrick, howlin’ like the wolf Kiz: At age 41, with four NBA chips on his resume and a net worth on the filthy-rich side of $1 billion, King James is…
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Mark Kiszla: If Christian Pulisic is USMNT messiah, now would be ideal time to start working miracles
For the USA to seize a seat at the big boy table of the World Cup, it’s going to take more than a John Denver song and home-of-the-brave vibes. With a mix of made-in-America swagger and impressive footy skills, there’s no doubt that the USMNT has grabbed the world’s attention during the biggest sporting event…
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Mark Kiszla: How the USMNT beat Bosnia-Herzegovina and stupid instant replay at World Cup
The impossible American soccer dream is now inevitable. It is no longer a question of if men from these United States will hoist the World Cup, but when … and how soon? Go ahead and record this bold guarantee in indelible ink: When the USMNT finally wins the most coveted trophy in sports, we will…
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Mark Kiszla: Here’s where USMNT bandwagon can get on a roll out of control
For our intrepid American lads and everybody else on a holy futbol quest for the World Cup, consider these words your marching orders: Shut up. Smile pretty. And get in line behind the arrogant French. When the USMNT takes the pitch Wednesday on its home turf against a side representing not one, but two melded…
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Mark Kiszla: Biggest upset at World Cup? Tourney has become love letter to USA
LOS ANGELES – The World Cup came to America and delivered the U.S. a love letter capable of melting the coldest heart. What makes this soccer tournament so powerful is its ability to make us look up from our cellphones long enough to feel the same goose bumps as strangers from strange lands. I plunked…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Why Nikola Jokic needs to get angry with Nuggets brass
Maybe Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic should move to another NBA team. — R., antsy in his pantsies Kiz: My only real complaint about Jokic? He’s too nice. The complacency afflicting the Nuggets that was decried by president Josh Kroenke after a disheartening exit from the NBA playoffs results in no small measure because Joker is…
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Mark Kiszla: Rockies need to do right by Kyle Freeland and trade him to contender
After 10 years, the Rockies need to set Kyle free. Hasn’t the bravest pitcher in franchise history suffered enough? Colorado native and starting pitcher Kyle Freeland is the best of us. He’s strong and stoic. Proud of this state and passionate about his work. K-Free wears his heart on the purple-pinstripe sleeve on the uniform…
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Mark Kiszla: Rather than giving Nikola Jokic a much-needed boost, Nuggets sit on hands during NBA draft
What did the Nuggets achieve in the first round of the draft to help Nikola Jokic return to legitimate NBA Finals contention? Absolutely nothing. Zip. Nada. Who’s in charge of this hot mess? Nobody. Come back, Masai Ujiri. We miss you, Tim Connelly. Is this the result of a brain drain in the Nuggets front…
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Mark Kiszla: What made coach Doug Moe a Big Stiff and the Nuggets’ mad genius
Alex English, George Karl and a band of Nuggets brothers grabbed a slice of pizza, hopped in a time machine and traveled back to the NBA of the 1980s. Their mission? Give one more, forever-lasting hug to Doug Moe, the once and future King of the Dips. “The best — and only — coaching advice…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: The only way trading Jamal Murray makes sense for the Nuggets
Should the Nuggets make a trade? Jamal Murray had a great year, but disappeared in the playoffs. Can he be the guy that helped them get over the hump again? Don’t know. Aaron Gordon is a tough one. The last two seasons have seen injuries piling up, and he isn’t the player he used to…