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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)

Pete Rose’s Reckless Hustle Nearly Ruined Ray Fosse’s Career

Pete Rose bowled over Ray Fosse to score the winning run in the 1970 All-Star Game, injuring the Cleveland Indians catcher.

John Moriello  •  03 Apr 2020
Tiger Woods Has More to Lose Than Other Athletes

Tiger Woods’ pursuit of Jack Nicklaus will take a hit if any of golf’s majors have to be canceled this season.

John Moriello  •  02 Apr 2020
Is Jerry Jones the Worst Owner in the NFL?

The Dallas Cowboys have won three Super Bowls with Jerry Jones as their owner but have not been to an NFC Championship Game since after the 1995 season.

John Moriello  •  02 Apr 2020
How Much Is Michael Buffer Worth Because of Boxing?

Boxing announcer Michael Buffer has made millions of dollars from “Let’s get ready to rumble!”

John Moriello  •  02 Apr 2020
Dick Vitale Sets 1 Condition for Working Next Basketball Season

The first weekend in April is usually a big one for Dick Vitale because of the NCAA Final Four. Like the rest of the college basketball community he’s having to sit this one out.

John Moriello  •  02 Apr 2020
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews Are Helping People Get Fit at Home

Brittany Matthews has been featuring boyfriend and quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs in online workout videos.

John Moriello  •  01 Apr 2020
Ex-Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa Looks Completely Different Now

Baseball fans who saw Sammy Sosa play in a career that included more than 600 home runs might not even recognize the retired Chicago Cubs great today.

John Moriello  •  01 Apr 2020
Darryl Dawkins’ Dunks Forced the NBA to Install New Baskets

The man nicknamed Chocolate Thunder developed names for his dunks during a 14-year career.

John Moriello  •  31 Mar 2020
What Happened to Denny McLain, Baseball’s Last 30-Game Winner?

It’s become relatively rare for pitchers to win 20 games in a season, but Denny McLain won 31 for the 1968 Detroit Tigers.

John Moriello  •  31 Mar 2020
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Zach Ertz Was Wise to Refuse a Raise

Zach Ertz turned down a contract extension midway through his existing deal last fall. The Eagles should be in position to offer a lot more money the next time they approach him.

John Moriello  •  31 Mar 2020