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John Moriello

Sports Editor

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John Moriello started covering sports in 1982, began digital publishing in 1995, and joined Sportscasting in 2020. A graduate of St. John Fisher University, he finds inspiration in the underdogs and the fascinating stories sports can tell (both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat). John expertly covers all aspects of NASCAR. Beginning with his 2014 coverage at Fox Sports of the aftermath of the dirt-race tragedy in which Kevin Ward Jr. died after being struck by a car driven by NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, John has excelled as a journalist who specializes in the motorsports world. He previously spent more than three decades covering high school sports and worked as a beat writer covering Big East football and basketball, but NASCAR is now where the true expertise falls. John is a member of the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame (2013), the President of the New York State Sportswriters Association, and a two-time Best of Gannett winner for print and online collaborations whose work has appeared on FoxSports.com and MaxPreps.com.

Articles by John Moriello (2948)

Retired All-Pro Chris Hinton Wants a Voice in Deciding If NCAA Football Gets Played

Retired All-Pro lineman Chris Hinton has organized a parents group working for a safe start to the college football season during the pandemic.

John Moriello  •  27 Jul 2020
New Fox NFL Analyst Jonathan Vilma Got Roger Goodell Banned From a Restaurant

Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma was successful in getting two Bountygate suspensions overturned.

John Moriello  •  27 Jul 2020
Jamal Adams’ First Official Act With the Seattle Seahawks Was to Complain

Jamal Adams had to catch a 7 a.m. flight from New York to Seattle, which didn’t hake the safety happy.

John Moriello  •  27 Jul 2020
The Red Sox Rightfully Trolled the Dodgers Over Mookie Betts’ Contract

The Boston Red Sox saw too much risk in giving Mookie Betts the contract extension that the outfielder just signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

John Moriello  •  26 Jul 2020
The Memorial Service for Clippers Guard Lou Williams’ Grandfather Wasn’t Held at a Strip Club, but …

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams is in trouble with the NBA over his trip to Atlanta.

John Moriello  •  26 Jul 2020
The Texas Rangers Made a Classy Gesture to an Opposing Player

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard’s parents were in attendance for opening day in Arlington, Texas, thanks to the help of the Rangers.

John Moriello  •  25 Jul 2020
Knicks Players Won’t Like Tom Thibodeau, but They’ll Need Him

NBA veteran Tom Thibodeau is expected to be named head coach of the New York Knicks within the week.

John Moriello  •  25 Jul 2020
Who Is Seniesa Estrada and Why Is She Famous?

Seniesa Estrada registered the fastest-known knockout in women’s boxing to run her professional record to 19-0.

John Moriello  •  25 Jul 2020
The Tragic Death of Bob Kalsu, the Buffalo Bills Player Serving in Vietnam

Lineman Bob Kalsu played one season in the AFL before being killed in Vietnam two days before the birth of his son.

John Moriello  •  25 Jul 2020
Notre Dame QB Ron Powlus Never Had a Prayer After Beano Cook’s Prediction

Ron Powlus was a four-year starting quarterback at Notre Dame and a victim of unreasonable expectations.

John Moriello  •  24 Jul 2020