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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)

Will Shaun White Compete at the 2020 Olympics?

Shaun White already has three gold medals in WInter Olympics snowboarding competition and has made a decision on whether to take a run at skateboarding this summer in Tokyo.

John Moriello  •  02 Mar 2020
1 Young Star’s Stats Stack up Well Against a Young LeBron and Magic

Luka Doncic’s statistics before turning 21 years old fit right in alongside LeBron James and Magic Johnson at a comparable point in their careers.

John Moriello  •  29 Feb 2020
Mel Kiper Jr. Is Betting $5,000 That This Will Happen in the NFL

Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay of ESPN have a difference of opinion on quarterbacks in the NFL draft, resulting in a $5,000 wager.

John Moriello  •  29 Feb 2020
What New Sport Has Simone Biles Conquered?

World and Olympic champion Simone Biles went on Twitter to demonstrate that she is a quick learner in sports besides gymnastics.

John Moriello  •  28 Feb 2020
Kobe Bryant Merchandise Sells Out on Nike Site

There was a run on Kobe Bryant merchandise in Nike’s online store a day after the basketball great’s death.

John Moriello  •  28 Feb 2020
What Is the Larry Bird Exception to the NBA Salary Cap?

The rule frequently referred to as the Larry Bird exception plays a big role in allowing NBA teams to re-sign their free agents.

John Moriello  •  28 Feb 2020
How Often Does the NBA Test Players for Drugs?

Bradley Beal scored more than 50 points on two consecutive nights and was brought in for a drug test the following day.

John Moriello  •  28 Feb 2020
Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor Have Surprising Plans

A rematch can happen, but Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have radically different ideas about opponents if they return to the boxing ring.

John Moriello  •  28 Feb 2020
What Do NFL Teams Ask Players at the Scouting Combine?

Prospects hoping to play in the NFL get asked questions ranging from very odd to very personal as coaches and scouts seek insight.

John Moriello  •  28 Feb 2020
Is Knicks Rookie R.J. Barrett Ambidextrous?

Guard R.J. Barrett does almost everything right-handed but is a lefty when it comes to shooting the basketball.

John Moriello  •  27 Feb 2020