Digital Content Manager, Denver Sports

James Merilatt

About

James Merilatt is the Digital Content Manager for Denver Sports, overseeing strategy and coordination across all digital platforms, including the website and social media. A native of Colorado and lifelong sports fan, James brings a deep-rooted perspective to local sports coverage that few in the Mile High City can match.

Expertise

Denver Sports History & Commentary
Digital Media Strategy
Audience Engagement

Experience

Digital Content Manager, Denver Sports

Leads content planning and publishing across web and social channels

Founder, Mile High Sports

Built a multi-platform sports media brand covering Colorado teams across print, radio, and online

Former Roles: Denver Broncos and Colorado Mammoth

Held content and media positions supporting team communication efforts

Education

University of Colorado at Boulder

Social Media Profiles

@jamesmerilatt on X

DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 25, 2020
The Nuggets sputter down the stretch, fall in Game 4 to the Lakers

LeBron James and Company got most of the whistles, but it was not getting rebounds and missing late shots that put Denver in another 3-1 hole
DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 23, 2020
The Nuggets win Game 3 over the Lakers, clawing back into the series

Denver jumped to an 18-point lead after three quarters, but had to hang on late in order to work their way back into the Western Conference Finals
DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 22, 2020
Bortles is just the latest chapter in the Broncos comedy of errors at QB

Since Peyton Manning retired, Denver has made one mistake after another at the most-important position in sports, for a variety of reasons
DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 21, 2020
Despite what some say, there are no moral victories in Broncos Country

Save the orange slices for the peewee soccer field, as keeping games close, even when facing adversity, isn't a cause for praise in the Mile High City
DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 18, 2020
The Fan’s hosts weigh in on the Nuggets-Lakers series, making their picks

Will Denver advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history or will Los Angeles once again end Denver's championship dreams
HEADLINES | Sep 16, 2020
The Nuggets rally again, beating the Clippers in Game 7 to advance

Despite being down double digits to Los Angeles, Denver was able to get the win and move on to the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers
DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 15, 2020
A season-opening loss shows that the Fangio formula isn’t working

Relying on the head coach's defense to win games isn't proving to be a successful recipe in Denver, as the Broncos keep coming up short in close games
DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 14, 2020
Nuggets rally from 16-point halftime deficit to force Game 7

Just when it appears as though Denver's season is about to end, they get off the mat and live another day, which they did Sunday against the Clippers
DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 14, 2020
Desperation needs to provide inspiration for the Broncos in 2020

Without Von Miller, Denver can't just rely on their defense to win games, a reality that should cause them to open things up on offense this season
DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 10, 2020
Swarming defense by the Clippers stifles the Nuggets in Game 4

From the opening tip until the final horn, L.A. turned up the defensive intensity, something Denver couldn't handle as they fall behind 3-1 in the series
COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 9, 2020
Rockies give up 10 runs in the first two innings, lose big to Padres

Chi Chi Gonzalez walked three and hit a batter, recording just one out in the first inning before being replaced by Jose Mujica, who threw gasoline on the fire
DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 9, 2020
Von Miller will go down as the greatest defensive player in Broncos history

On a franchise that has boasted some great players during the past 60-plus years, none have played at the level reached by Denver's linebacker
HEADLINES | Sep 8, 2020
Rockies lose pitchers’ duel to the Padres in heartbreaking fashion

Kyle Freeland pitched six shutout innings, but Colorado's offense couldn't get anything going, as San Diego gets the walk-off in the ninth
DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 8, 2020
Nuggets go cold in the fourth quarter, lose Game 3 to the Clippers

After holding a 97-90 lead in the fourth quarter, Denver's offense came to a screeching halt and Los Angeles pulled out the win to take a 2-1 lead
DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 4, 2020
The Nuggets get blown out by the Clippers in Game 1

Looking like a team that was exhausted, both mentally and physically, Denver was dominated by Los Angeles. in the opening game of the series
DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 2, 2020
Nuggets escape with a win in Game 7, advance to conference semifinals

Denver nearly blew a 19-point lead, but won a hard-fought series clincher over the Jazz to move on to a round two showdown with the Clippers
DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 31, 2020
The Nuggets force a Game 7 against the Jazz with a gutty win in the bubble

Jamal Murray tallied another 50-point game, as Denver's guard carried his team to a win, setting up a decisive Game 7 on Tuesday night
DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 31, 2020
Jamal Murray adds his name to the list of Colorado sports icons

With another 50-point performance against the Jazz, the Nuggets guard kept Denver's season alive, while also elevating himself to elite status
DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 25, 2020
The Nuggets avoid elimination with gutty win over the Jazz in Game 5

Down 3-1 and facing elimination, the Nuggets got 42 points from Jamal Murray, as well as 31 from Nikola Jokic, to beat the Jazz and force a Game 6
DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 25, 2020
Nick Vannett is proving to be more than just a blocking tight end

When he was signed in March, most thought he would only be involved in the running game, but he's proven to be much more in training camp
COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 24, 2020
Dodgers blast seven home runs in rout of the Rockies

Colorado was swept in Los Angeles, giving them 10 losses in their last 12 games, getting smoked in the series finale as the Dodgers bats came alive
DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 24, 2020
Jamal Murray’s 50-point night isn’t enough to carry the Nuggets

In a crucial Game 4, Denver couldn't stop Utah when it mattered most, as the Jazz got 51 from Donovan Mitchell to take a 3-1 lead in the series
DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 21, 2020
How the Nuggets play in Game 3 will determine the course of the franchise

If Nikola Jokic and/or Jamal Murray don't answer the bell after a blowout loss in Game 2, Denver has invested millions in the wrong players
COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 20, 2020
The Rockies struggles continue, as they lose a third straight to the Astros

Colorado's bats didn't come alive until it was too late, as Houston gets the win at Coors Field and the boys in purple continue their downward slide