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

COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 6, 2020
20/20 – The 20 most-memorable Colorado pro sports moments in the 2000s

From great playoff performances to big trades, from championships to the biggest free-agent signing in NFL history, a lot has happened in 20 years
DENVER NUGGETS | Feb 5, 2020
Nuggets part of a four-team, 12-player trade that’s a head scratcher

Denver sent two promising young players packing and received four journeymen in return, leaving fans wondering what the plan is for this season
DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 4, 2020
Mahomes isn’t likely to have a Brady-like dominance of the AFC West

Since 2001, the Patriots have controlled the AFC East, something many fear the Chiefs are about to do in the division, but that's highly unlikely
DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 4, 2020
20/20 Retrospective – The 20 greatest Colorado pro athletes in the 2000s

They've brought championships to the Mile High City, played in big games and made some unbelievable plays, creating memories that will last a lifetime
DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 3, 2020
Building a team to stop Patrick Mahomes is an exercise in futility

The Broncos need to worry about the other 14 games on their schedule every season and not get caught up worrying about one player on one team
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 30, 2020
20/20 Retrospective – The 20 most memorable Broncos moments of the 2000s

From Super Bowl 50 to Tebow magic, from Peyton Manning signing to Mike Shanahan getting fired, a lot has transpired in Broncos Country during the 2000s
CU FOOTBALL | Jan 28, 2020
Former Buffs basketball star comes up with cool way to honor Kobe Bryant

Spencer Dinwiddie changed his jersey number in honor of the NBA legend, while also making sure fans were left out in the cold by his decision
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 28, 2020
20/20 Retrospective – The 20 greatest Broncos players in the 2000s

Hindsight is 20-20, so take a look back on the past two decades of football in the Mile High City with the top 20 Denver Broncos since 2000
DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 27, 2020
For the Nuggets, Kobe Bryant was the ultimate adversary

For the better part of two decades, the Lakers star set the standard that other teams, including Denver, tried their best to match
HEADLINES | Jan 22, 2020
The Buffs will have a hand in picking the College Football Playoff teams

CU athletic director Rick George has been named to the CFP Selection Committee, a huge honor that will ensure Colorado always has a seat at the table
COLORADO ROCKIES | Jan 21, 2020
Another twist in the ongoing saga between Nolan Arenado and the Rockies

Jeff Bridich tries to squash trade rumors, but the general manager's star player fueled the fire by revealing a rift with the organization
DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 16, 2020
20/20 Retrospective – The 20 greatest Nuggets moments in the 2000s

From the Western Conference Finals to Melo, Jokic, Chauncey and other great players, take a look back on two decades of memorable Denver Nuggets moments
COLORADO ROCKIES | Jan 15, 2020
Nolan Arenado rumors fail to understand how the Rockies got here

A year ago, Colorado was a trendy World Series pick, which is why the notion that their third baseman is frustrated with their moves is off base
DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 14, 2020
20/20 Retrospective – The 20 greatest Nuggets players in the 2000s

Hindsight is 20-20, so take a look back on the past two decades of basketball at Pepsi Center with the top 20 Denver Nuggets since 2000
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 13, 2020
Rich Scangarello is the fall guy for the Broncos disappointing season

Given how Denver's offense struggled, the coordinator was the easy scapegoat, but he wasn't the team's only problem in 2019
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 10, 2020
The Broncos keep flirting with other QB options, which makes zero sense

Despite the fact that he went 4-1 as the starter in 2019, Drew Lock can't seem to satisfy John Elway, Vic Fangio and the rest of the Broncos front office
COLORADO ROCKIES | Jan 9, 2020
The Rockies lack of activity this offseason is borderline shocking

On the heels of a 71-91 season, Colorado has literally made zero changes to their roster during the Hot Stove League, putting them in an exclusive club
COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 8, 2020
The Kadri-Lindgren fight was another black eye for the NHL

Tuesday's fisticuffs between Colorado's Nazem Kadri and Ryan Lindgren were celebrated in Denver, but there's no place for that nonsense in sports
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 3, 2020
Projecting the Broncos 2020 starters on offense – Version 2.0

What will the Broncos look like next season? After jumpstarting the rebuilding process at the end of 2019, here's how things could map out on offense
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 3, 2020
Projecting the Broncos 2020 starters on defense – Version 2.0

What will the Broncos look like next season? After jumpstarting the rebuilding process at the end of 2019, here's how things could map out on defense
COLORADO ROCKIES | Jan 2, 2020
Per a report, there’s now a 50/50 chance the Rockies trade Nolan Arenado

MLB.com's Jon Morosi claims it's a flip of a coin whether or not a deal will get done, but then offers plenty of reasons why it won't
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 2, 2020
Pro Football Focus ranks four Broncos among the best of the decade

Denver won five AFC West titles, went to two Super Bowls and hoisted a Lombardi Trophy in the 2010s, thanks in part to these current and former players
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 2, 2020
A resolution for the big four Denver sports teams in 2020

If the Avalanche, Broncos, Nuggets and Rockies would each make one, realistic commitment in the new year, the franchises would be better off
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 1, 2020
Key dates on the NFL calendar will map out the Broncos offseason

From the Senior Bowl to the Scouting Combine, from the NFL Draft to training camp, the 2020 season is starting to take shape