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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)

An Iconic Baseball Name Faces a Bleak Future

The company made famous by its Louisville Slugger bats has had to lay off 90% of its staff and close its popular museum.

John Moriello  •  23 Apr 2020
Hank Aaron Got so Much Hate Mail the Braves Had to Hire a Secretary

Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron set a world record on his way to a famous baseball record.

John Moriello  •  22 Apr 2020
Rob Gronkowski’s Addition Leaves the Buccaneers With a Decision to Make

Tampa Bay appeared to be set at tight end before Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement. They may be ready to trade one of their incumbents.

John Moriello  •  21 Apr 2020
NFL Fans Can Boo Roger Goodell in the Best Way Possible

The tradition of fans booing Roger Goodell at the start of the NFL draft will continue Thursday courtesy of online technology.

John Moriello  •  21 Apr 2020
Joe Namath’s Net Worth Puts Him in the Red Zone

Joe Namath has had one of the more memorable careers in pro football, both on and off the field

John Moriello  •  21 Apr 2020
Mike Ditka Can’t Fix the Mistake He Regrets Most

Mike Ditka would like to take back a play that he called in the third quarter of Super Bowl XX.

John Moriello  •  21 Apr 2020
Brooks Koepka Says PGA Stars Need Galleries so They Don’t Lose Balls

PGA Tour star Brooks Koepka says it will feel strange playing tournaments with no spectators present. |

John Moriello  •  21 Apr 2020
A .220 Hitter Gave MC Hammer His Name

Rap star MC Hammer was working for the Oakland A’s at the age of 11 and was given his show business name in reference to one of baseball’s great sluggers.

John Moriello  •  20 Apr 2020
Scottie Pippen Pulled 2 Terrible Prima-Donna Moves

Scottie Pippen helped the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships but also demonstrated selfishness that hurt his team.

John Moriello  •  20 Apr 2020
Anthony Davis Has Los Angeles Lakers Fans Worried

Los Angeles Lakers fans are concerned over news that Anthony Davis has listed his suburban mansion for sale. |

John Moriello  •  20 Apr 2020