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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)

NFL Legend Peyton Manning Returned to School for a Good Reason

Peyton Manning interrupted a lecture by one of his favorite college professors to offer University of Tennessee students some encouragement.

John Moriello  •  27 Mar 2020
UFC Stars Pile on Jon Jones After Champion’s Latest Arrest

MMA competititors mocked Jon Jones on social media following the UFC champion’s arrest early Thursday in New Mexico.

John Moriello  •  26 Mar 2020
Tom Brady Should Still Be the Patriots’ QB, Joe Montana Says

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana believes the New England Patriots made a mistake by letting Tom Brady leave via free agency.

John Moriello  •  26 Mar 2020
Todd Gurley Has Taught NFL Teams an Expensive Lesson

Todd Gurley was the most notable example of a highly paid running back whose production did not match his salary in 2019.

John Moriello  •  26 Mar 2020
Bill Walton Was Nearly Perfect for UCLA in an NCAA Tournament Final

Bill Walton’s 44 points set an NCAA Tournament final record. How he scored those points was one of the most amazing feats in college basketball history.

John Moriello  •  26 Mar 2020
Play Ball! Memorable MLB Opening Day Moments

We don’t know when baseball’s 2020 Opening Day will arrive, but past seasons have kicked off with memorable moments.

John Moriello  •  26 Mar 2020
Only Baseball’s Draft Seems to Be at Risk for Now

The NFL, NBA, and NHL continue to move forward with plans for their drafts, but Major League Baseball is considering scrapping its draft to save approximately $400 million.

John Moriello  •  23 Mar 2020
Is Tiger Woods’ Niece Still Playing Professional Golf?

Cheyenne Woods’ pro golf career has been on the decline but Tiger Woods’ niece is still hopeful of a full-time return to the LPGA.

John Moriello  •  23 Mar 2020
The PGA Tour Commissioner Stands to Lose Millions and is OK With It

Commissioner Jay Monahan is not taking a paycheck while the PGA Tour is suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.

John Moriello  •  23 Mar 2020
Some Charles Barkley Quotes to Enjoy While the NBA is on Break

NBA analyst and retired Hall of Fame player Charles Barkley has been a combination of funny, insightful and controversial on the air.

John Moriello  •  23 Mar 2020