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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)

Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes Can’t Get Paid Until This Happens

NFL stars’ contract talks are complicated by a potential plunge in the 2021 salary cap. But there’s another intriguing reason behind the delay to consider.

John Moriello  •  02 Jun 2020
The Jets’ Message to Sam Darnold by Signing Joe Flacco Isn’t What You Think

Signing a veteran quarterback to back up Sam Darnold indicates that the New York Jets think they can win now.

John Moriello  •  02 Jun 2020
Jason Whitlock Boosted His Net Worth by Bouncing Between ESPN and Fox Sports

Jason Whitlock has left Fox Sports. again after not agreeing to a new contract with the network, where he co-hosted a talk show.

John Moriello  •  01 Jun 2020
Why Was Bill Buckner Making News 10 Months After His Death?

A New York Times writer’s tweet added to the confusion Friday for people who didn’t recall that a former baseball standout had died last year.

John Moriello  •  01 Jun 2020
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Could Try Some MLB Stars Next Time

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has been known to crush some golf balls in between hammering home runs.

John Moriello  •  01 Jun 2020
Washington Nationals Join List of MLB Owners Putting Their Worst Foot Forward Over Chump Change

Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle and his teammates are helping out minor-league players after the team cut their pay.

John Moriello  •  01 Jun 2020
The Stillborn Birth of Devin McCourty’s Child Isn’t the First Tragedy for the Patriots Star

Devin McCourty’s wife was expecting their third child early this summer.

John Moriello  •  30 May 2020
Here’s Why Michael Strahan and Drew Brees Are ‘Second’ to None

There’s always talent to be found in the second round of the NFL draft. Michael Strahan, Drew Brees, and Devin Hester rate a special mention.

John Moriello  •  30 May 2020
Which School Has the Most Players in the College Football Hall of Fame?

The College Football Hall of Fame enshrined its first players and coaches in 1951.

John Moriello  •  30 May 2020
Roger Federer Serves up Aces on the Forbes List of Highest-Paid Athletes

Roger Federer is the first tennis player to lead the Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.

John Moriello  •  30 May 2020