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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)

MLB History Is Littered With Patrick Mahomes-Sized Contract Mistakes

Kansas City Chiefs fans may be excited about Patrick Mahomes’ 10-year extension, but MLB teams have a long history of regretting lengthy contracts.

John Moriello  •  06 Jul 2020
‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper Did Not Cause Wrestler Rick McGraw’s Shocking Death

Some wrestling fans believed that Rowdy Roddy Piper killed Quickdraw Rick McGraw in the ring. in 1985.

John Moriello  •  06 Jul 2020
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Is Going After His Dead Ex-Girlfriend for $9,060

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was being sued for $20 million for defamation. Winning a judgment for $9,060 may help put an end to that dispute.

John Moriello  •  06 Jul 2020
Charles Barkley Has an Ominous Prediction About the NBA’s Future

Trying to complete its season in a state experiencing a COVID-19 flare-up is asking too much, Hall of Fame player Charles Barkley says.

John Moriello  •  05 Jul 2020
Aubrey Huff Adds to Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy’s Misery

Mike Gundy is taking a $1 million cut in salary at Oklahoma State despite being cleared in a review by school administrators.

John Moriello  •  04 Jul 2020
LeBron James’ New $39 Million Mansion Once Belonged to Howard Hughes

LeBron James recently purchased a Beverly Hills mansion that was recently listed for $39 million.

John Moriello  •  04 Jul 2020
Dave Righetti’s Fourth of July No-Hitter Was the Most American Thing Ever

Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees pitched a July 4 no-hitter in 1983.

John Moriello  •  04 Jul 2020
Do HBCU Schools Have a Better Shot Than Duke at Signing Bronny James?

Recent developments have basketball fans wondering if LeBron James’ son might pass up big-time college programs to play at a lesser-known school.

John Moriello  •  04 Jul 2020
A Murder in Israel Caused Washington’s NBA Team to Change Its Name

The assassination of Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin led Abe Pollin to change the name of the Washington Bullets to the Wizards.

John Moriello  •  04 Jul 2020
Joey Chestnut Is Risking His Life in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut is a 12-time champion of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, but similar events have been disastrous for participants.

John Moriello  •  03 Jul 2020