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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)

Actress Alyssa Milano Hates the Washington Redskins’ Name but Takes Their Money

The Washington Redskins’ nickname is a hot-button issue again, but actress Alyssa Milano and executives of FedEx are among those not in position to criticize.

John Moriello  •  03 Jul 2020
Hall of Fame Running Back Terrell Davis Liked the Product, Bought the Company

Terrell Davis, who had a Hall of Fame career with the Denver Broncos, is now running a business that sells CBD-infused sports drinks.

John Moriello  •  03 Jul 2020
Joanie Laurer Died Tragically, but Chyna Lives on in the Hearts of Wrestling Fans

Joanie Laurer wrestled as Chyna and became one of the sport’s major stars as well as a national celebrity.

John Moriello  •  02 Jul 2020
Cam Newton’s Arrival in New England Blows up the AFC East QB Rankings

Josh Allen and Sam Darnold suddenly have competition for the title of best quarterback in the AFC East.

John Moriello  •  02 Jul 2020
Cam Newton Isn’t the First QB With a Tough Tom Brady Act to Follow

Drew Henson replaced Tom Brady as the starting quarterback at Michigan. It’s now up to Cam Newton to replace the NFL legend with the New England Patriots.|

John Moriello  •  01 Jul 2020
What Do NFL Referees Do the Other Six Days of the Week?

Adrian Hill, who is entering his second season as an NFL referee, has an even more complicated job Monday through Friday.

John Moriello  •  01 Jul 2020
Why Did George Steinbrenner Resent Dave Winfield?

Dave Winfield outsmarted New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during free agency after the 1980 season.

John Moriello  •  30 Jun 2020
You Won’t Believe Who the San Francisco 49ers Have Signed as an Official Sponsor

The San Francisco 49ers have announced a groundbreaking partnership that opens a new niche in the world of sports sponsorships.

John Moriello  •  30 Jun 2020
Shaquille O’Neal Is Channeling Yogi Berra With His Pizza Gimmick

Shaquille O’Neal is promoting a new pizza option from Papa John’s that borrows from a legendary Yogi Berra story.

John Moriello  •  30 Jun 2020
Utah Jazz Star Rudy Gobert Still Has Problems … and So Does His Team

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert says he’s still feeling the effects of COVID-19 more than three months after being diagnosed.

John Moriello  •  29 Jun 2020