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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)

The Tragic Death of Wrestler Adrian Adonis

Adrian Adonis was just 34 years old when he and two other pro wrestlers died in a car crash.

John Moriello  •  11 Jul 2020
Cowboys Great Emmitt Smith Kept a Promise to a Dying Walter Payton

Emmitt Smith enjoyed a friendship with fellow NFL legend Walter Payton and pledged to fulfill a request from the Chicago Bears great.

John Moriello  •  10 Jul 2020
How to Watch UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal From Fight Island

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is in one of three title fights on the UFC 251 card from Fight Island.

John Moriello  •  10 Jul 2020
Joel Embiid’s COVID-19 Fashion Statement Has an ESPN Analyst in a Tizzy

Joel Embiid arrived at the airport in a hazmat suit for the Philadelphia 76ers’ trip to Orlando.

John Moriello  •  09 Jul 2020
UFC Star Max Holloway’s Net Worth Got an Assist From the Toronto Raptors

Max Holloway will be looking to regain the featherweight championship from Australian star Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 251.

John Moriello  •  09 Jul 2020
Robert Kraft’s Charitable Side Should Help Josh Gordon Get Out of a Bind

Josh Gordon is auctioning off the Super Bowl ring given to him by the New England Patriots after the 2018 season.

John Moriello  •  09 Jul 2020
Detroit Lions Great Calvin Johnson Says One NFL Defender Gave Megatron Fits

Calvin Johnson was virtually unstoppable in nine seasons as a Detroit Lions receiver. He says one cornerback stands above the rest in defending him.

John Moriello  •  08 Jul 2020
Floyd Mayweather Gives Fans a Look at His $10 Million Las Vegas Estate

Floyd Mayweather Jr. went on Instagram to show fans his $10 million Las Vegas estate and a portion of his car collection.

John Moriello  •  07 Jul 2020
No One Looks as Cool as the Phillies’ Andrew McCutchen on a Baseball Card

A 2020 Topps baseball card for Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen has attracted a lot of interest. |

John Moriello  •  07 Jul 2020