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John Moriello

Sports Editor

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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)

What Happened to Former Soccer Star Mia Hamm?

Soccer star Mia Hamm won two World Cups and two Olympic golds with the United States Women’s National Team.

John Moriello  •  06 Apr 2020
What Has Abby Wambach Been Doing Since Retiring From Soccer?

Abby Wambach has moved on to a new career after retiring in 2015 as the most prolific scorer in the history of international soccer.

John Moriello  •  06 Apr 2020
What Happened to M.L. Carr, Who Helped Transform the Boston Celtics?

M.L. Carr and Larry Bird were the first key pieces in the Boston Celtics’ rapid revival. The signing of Carr triggered two brilliant deals that would complete the rebuilding process.

John Moriello  •  06 Apr 2020
The Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore Praises Amari Cooper but Doubts Another Star WR

New England cornerback Stephon Gilmore disagrees with Rex Ryan’s take on Dallas Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper but likes a Patriots fan’s negative take on Stefon Diggs.

John Moriello  •  06 Apr 2020
LeBron James Can’t Break Kobe Bryant’s Record Without Help

There’s a record points total that NBA superstar LeBron James could technically eclipse all by himself, but the idea is to do it as part of a tandem.

John Moriello  •  04 Apr 2020
Will You Get a Refund for Cable TV Sports Channels?

The coronavirus pandemic has left ESPN and other networks without live sports to show, but cable TV and satellite service customers aren’t getting a break on their bills.

John Moriello  •  04 Apr 2020
Dusty Baker’s Kept Promise to Zac Efron Made Him a Fan

Dusty Bakerof the retired MLB player and current Houston Astros manager.

John Moriello  •  04 Apr 2020
Rex Ryan Proves Once Again He’s Nothing But a Distraction

The twice-fired NFL coach ripped into Dallas Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper and then had to issue an apology.

John Moriello  •  03 Apr 2020
LeBron James and Kevin Durant Hired the Smartest Agents

LeBron James has been paid a much larger portion of his salary than most other NBA players because of a change his agent made to his contract.

John Moriello  •  03 Apr 2020
The Best Game-Winning Touchdowns in NFL Playoff History

There’s a history of dramatic finishes to close NFL playoff games. These five catches that decided games in the closing moments stand out.

John Moriello  •  03 Apr 2020