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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)

Did Brian Piccolo Play in the NFL?

Brian Piccolo was a star at Wake Forest and undrafted free agent whose life was cut short by cancer.

John Moriello  •  25 May 2020
Wrestler Hana Kimura’s Death Being Blamed on Cyberbullying

Hana Kimura’s apparent suicide is being blamed on cyberbullying.

John Moriello  •  24 May 2020
What Is Hana Kimura Known For?

Professional wrestling was rocked by another tragedy as Hana Kimura died in an apparent suicide.

John Moriello  •  24 May 2020
Brian Kelly Is Ridiculously Underpaid at Notre Dame

CBS Sports ranked Brian Kelly as one of the top five coaches from Power 5 conference programs, but his salary is dwarfed by others on the list.

John Moriello  •  24 May 2020
A Woman Lured Rob Gronkowski to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rob Gronkowski has been on the TV circuit this week and revealed one reason for joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that football fans may not have heard.

John Moriello  •  24 May 2020
Noah Syndergaard’s Landlord Throws a Brushback Pitch at the New York Mets Hurler

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been taken to court by his landlord in a dispute over his pricey Tribeca apartment.

John Moriello  •  23 May 2020
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Picked the Wrong NFL Players for Sunday’s Match

Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods played head-to-head in 2018 but will have partners Sunday as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady participate.

John Moriello  •  22 May 2020
There’s a Fatal Flaw in Buffalo Bills Great Jim Kelly’s Bold Prediction

Jim Kelly is confident that the Buffalo Bills finally have enough to win their first division championship since 1995.

John Moriello  •  22 May 2020
You Won’t Believe How Many Kids Pro Bowl Running Back Travis Henry Has Fathered

Former NFL running back Travis Henry has fathered 11 children with 10 women and at one time was responsible for $170,000 a year in child support.

John Moriello  •  22 May 2020
New York Mets Manager Luis Rojas Hounded Players When He Was 7 Years Old

Luis Rojas grew up around baseball, so being just 38 years old doesn’t mean

John Moriello  •  22 May 2020