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John Moriello

Sports Editor

About

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)

Joe Montana’s Most-Admired 49ers Teammate Wasn’t Jerry Rice or Ronnie Lott

Joe Montana’s choices for most-admired teammate and the defender he’s happy to not have to see again might rate as surprises.

John Moriello  •  14 Jul 2020
An Agent Just Gave Devonta Freeman the Johnny Manziel Treatment

Running back Devonta Freeman was cut by the Atlanta Falcons and now has been dumped by his agent.

John Moriello  •  14 Jul 2020
Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer’s Idea After George Floyd’s Death Proves He Cares

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer started a new program to help nonprofits and schools after the killing of George Floyd.

John Moriello  •  14 Jul 2020
Jay Williams Wonders How Long Will NBA Fans Tolerate Whiny Players

An ESPN analyst doesn’t appreciate how NBA players are complaining about conditions in the Disney World bubble that average Americans might consider attractive.

John Moriello  •  13 Jul 2020
Ex-Miami Dolphins RB Rob Konrad Had to Swim 16 Hours to Shore or Die

Ex-Miami Dolphins running back Rob Konrad had to swim 16 miles to shore after falling from his boat in 2015.

John Moriello  •  13 Jul 2020
Charles Barkley: The Social Justice ‘Circus’ Has to Stop

NBA analyst and Hall of Fame player Charles Barkley says the country needs actions rather than words in the current social justice climate.

John Moriello  •  12 Jul 2020
Paige VanZant’s Weak UFC 251 Effort Makes Anna Kournikova Look Like Simone Biles

Paige VanZant might still have a career in mixed martial arts. but it won’t be with the UFC after a horrendous showing in Abu Dhabi.

John Moriello  •  12 Jul 2020
LeBron James Is Turning His Back on a New NBA Rule

LeBron James will not take part in the NBA policy allowing players to wear social justice messages on their uniforms.

John Moriello  •  11 Jul 2020
A Childhood Trait Helped Rob Gronkowski Succeed in the NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski absorbed some beatings from his brothers while growing up but never stopped competing.

John Moriello  •  11 Jul 2020
Jorge Masvidal Is Talking About a Goya Boycott but Needs to Focus on UFC 251

Jorge Masvidal, brought into UFC 251 as a late replacement, is supporting the embattled CEO of Goya Foods against calls for a boycott.

John Moriello  •  11 Jul 2020