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Joe Kozlowski

Sports Editor

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Joe Kozlowski began his career as a sports journalist in 2013 and joined Sportscasting in 2019. He covers the NBA and soccer for Sportscasting, with specialties in legacy NBA players such as Michael Jordan and Premier League club Arsenal. Off the clock, he's a Kansas City Chiefs fan and a hockey goalie. Growing up loving Shaquille O'Neal and reading everything he could about the great big men throughout NBA history — likely because he was still tall enough, at least relative to his peers, to play center — he's continued to love learning about and exploring the historical and story-based sides of the basketball archives. As for Arsenal, Joe spent a year living in London and latched onto the local support of the club. He's barely missed a match since, loving Arsene Wenger, enduring the Banter Era, and following along through rebuilds. The Premier League interest developed into a passionate following of the Champions League, Europe's big five league, and international soccer as a whole when played at the highest level. Regardless of the sport, Joe is captivated by the stories of athletes beyond the box scores and how they push the envelope — both in terms of what we think a human is capable of accomplishing and how they find new competitive tactics to win.

Articles by Joe Kozlowski (2905)

Michael Jordan Once Trolled Dikembe Mutombo by Shooting a Foul Shot With His Eyes Closed: ‘This One’s for You, Baby’

Michael Jordan had no problem messing with his opponents on the NBA hardwood. Dikembe Mutombo learned that on two separate occasions.

Joe Kozlowski  •  13 Dec 2024
How Many Career Goals Does Neymar Have?

Along with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar is one of the most famous names in soccer. But how good has he been as a goal scorer?

Joe Kozlowski  •  19 Nov 2024
The 10 Highest-Paid MLS Players in 2022

While soccer might not be a part of the traditional American “Big Four” sports, the beautiful game is growing on this side of the Atlantic. Beyond the burgeoning interest in the Premier League and other European completion, the MLS is carving out its own niche. That reality and the accompanying place on the global football […]

Joe Kozlowski  •  18 Nov 2024
Brandon Burlsworth Rose From Walk-On To All-American but Tragically Died Before Ever Achieving His NFL Dreams

Brandon Burlsworth rose from walk-on to All-American at Arkansas, but tragically died before ever playing a single down in the NFL.

Joe Kozlowski  •  18 Nov 2024
Chad Johnson Made $48 Million in the NFL but Says That He’s ‘Been Broke Since ’78’

Former Bengals receiver Chad Johnson made almost $50 million in the NFL, but says he’s “been broke” since he was born.

Joe Kozlowski  •  14 Nov 2024
LeBron James Had a More Depressing Childhood Than You Think

While LeBron James has grown into one of modern sport’s biggest stars, his life started out in much more challenging circumstances.

Joe Kozlowski  •  26 Jul 2024
How Do the 2020 NBA Playoffs Work Inside of the Bubble?

It goes without saying that the 2020 NBA season was a bit unconventional. How will the NBA playoffs work inside of the Orlando bubble?

Joe Kozlowski  •  17 Jul 2024
John Thompson Would Have Died on 9/11 If Not for a Radio Producer’s Life-Saving Intervention

On September 11, 2001, Georgetown legend John Thompson almost boarded Flight 77. A radio producer, however, saved the coach’s life.

Joe Kozlowski  •  16 Jul 2024
Kirk Cousins Has Made $140 Million in the NFL But Lives Like a College Kid to Save Money

While Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has made more than $140 million in the NFL, you wouldn’t know it from his lifestyle.

Joe Kozlowski  •  16 Jul 2024
Kobe Bryant Won Michael Jordan Over by Refusing to Be ‘a Fan’

While Michael Jordan was never the most approachable person, Kobe Bryant won over His Airness using one specific strategy.

Joe Kozlowski  •  16 Jul 2024