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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)

Kobe Bryant’s Memory Being Kept Alive in 1 Surprising Way

Basketball stars, celebrities in the entertainment field, and even fans who never met him are finding a way to keep Kobe Bryant’s memory alive.

John Moriello  •  27 Feb 2020
What Did Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder Make for the Rematch?

A record live gate in Las Vegas and projected high sales of the pay-per-view broadcast netted Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder a huge payoff for their rematch.

John Moriello  •  27 Feb 2020
The Browns Have a Plan to Tackle Their 1 Big Concern

The Cleveland Browns had high hopes in 2019 but couldn’t deliver as Baker Mayfield’s performance fell off. They have a two-part plan to improve at quarterback this fall.

John Moriello  •  27 Feb 2020
What Stunning Change Are Olympic Officials Discussing?

The coronavirus outbreak is forcing the IOC to consider its options if Tokyo cannot host the 2020 Olympics as scheduled.

John Moriello  •  26 Feb 2020
Did Ryan Newman Break Any Bones in the Major Daytona Crash?

Ryan Newman issued his first statement since the Daytona 500 crash, updating fans on his injuries and thanking them for their support.

John Moriello  •  25 Feb 2020
Johnny Manziel Says Never Mind, Admits He Was Just Trolling

With no prospect of playing pro football again any time soon, 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel lit up Twitter over the weekend.

John Moriello  •  25 Feb 2020
Who Set the NFL Scouting Combine Record in the 40-Yard Dash?

The 40-yard dash is one of the most closely watched tests at the NFL Scouting Combine. A current NFL receiver holds the record for the fastest time.

John Moriello  •  24 Feb 2020
10 Athletes Have Earned LeBron James’ Highest Praise

LeBron James has added Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum to a short list of players he thinks deserve a special level of recognition.

John Moriello  •  24 Feb 2020
The Milwaukee Bucks Set an NBA Record Without Playing

The Milwaukee Bucks have clinched an NBA playoff berth in record time — and they did it on a day off.

John Moriello  •  24 Feb 2020
What’s Missing From Jayson Tatum’s New Tattoo?

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has numerous tattoos. His latest ink is attracting attention for the wrong reason.

John Moriello  •  22 Feb 2020