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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)

Agent Scott Boras Suffers One of the Few Losses in His Career

Scott Boras negotiated $1 billion in MLB contracts over three weeks in December but no longer ranks as the world’s most powerful agent.

John Moriello  •  27 Apr 2020
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love Has History on His Side in 2020

Jordan Love would be the rare NFL rookie quarterback if he doesn’t start at least once this fall for the Green Bay Packers.

John Moriello  •  27 Apr 2020
Steve Dalkowski, Immortalized in ‘Bull Durham,’ Threw 110 mph Fastballs

Batters swear that Steve Dalkowski threw harder than any pitcher ever, but legendary wildness kept the lefty from reaching the majors.

John Moriello  •  27 Apr 2020
American Hero Rick Monday Recorded a Great Save Without Throwing a Pitch

Retired MLB outfielder Rick Monday is remembered for a home run in the 1981 playoffs and for grabbing a flag away from protesters.

John Moriello  •  26 Apr 2020
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft Pick Tristan Wirfs Is an Amazing Specimen

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs was a three-sport star in high school in Iowa.

John Moriello  •  26 Apr 2020
Richard Sherman and Darrelle Revis Are Just Playing With You Now

Two defensive backs likely headed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame went online to spar with each other once again.

John Moriello  •  24 Apr 2020
Kawhi Leonard Has Been Dunked on in a Different Kind of Court

Kawhi Leonard took Nike to court over the rights to a logo that he sketched while in college.

John Moriello  •  24 Apr 2020
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s Brother Jace Motivated Him to Accomplish His NFL Dream

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is mourning the death of one of his brothers.

John Moriello  •  24 Apr 2020
Here’s How Tua Tagovailoa Becomes Alabama’s Greatest NFL Quarterback

Tua Tagovailoa will be following some great Alabama quarterbacks into the NFL when he suits up for the Miami Dolphins.

John Moriello  •  24 Apr 2020
What Happened to Cowboys Star Emmitt Smith After Retiring From the NFL?

Retired Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith is in demand in promoting programs

John Moriello  •  23 Apr 2020