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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)

Should I Bring Earplugs to a NASCAR Race? The Noise Level Is Thrilling but Dangerous

The excitement reaches peak levels at NASCAR tracks on race day, but so does the noise from the powerful engines.

John Moriello  •  18 Nov 2024
Jack Lambert Is Auctioning off Possessions That Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Can Sink Their Teeth Into

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert, an intimidating figure on the field, has placed much of his memorabilia up for auction.

John Moriello  •  18 Nov 2024
Who Owns the Golden State Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors fetched a record price for an NBA team when they were sold for $450 million in 2010.

John Moriello  •  15 Nov 2024
UFC Announcer Bruce Buffer’s Introduction of a Newborn Baby Is Epic

Bruce Buffer’s fighter introductions at UFC events have made him a popular choice with Cameo.com users looking to deliver special messages.

John Moriello  •  15 Nov 2024
Why Did Ex-NBA Star Latrell Sprewell Start a $35,000 GoFundMe Page?

Latrell Sprewell was a four-time NBA All-Star for the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks. A GoFundMe page that he set up appears to be unrelated to his financial problems, but it was quickly taken down.

John Moriello  •  17 Jul 2024
Ben Simmons Has No Use for Stephen A. Smith and the Rest of TV’s Talking Heads

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons dismisses the opinions of TV pundits like Stephen A. Smith of ESPN even though he knows more than most about basketball.

John Moriello  •  17 Jul 2024
Clemson Quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei Has a Neat Twitter Strategy for Staying Humble

D.J. Uiagalelei, who rallied Clemson to a victory over Boston College in his first college start, blocks his father on Twitter.

John Moriello  •  17 Jul 2024
Joe Burrow’s Simple Act Confirms the Cincinnati Bengals Picked the Right Guy

Joe Burrow earned his first NFL victory and the game ball in the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 4 victory vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

John Moriello  •  16 Jul 2024
Mike Tyson Wanted to Fight a Zoo’s Silverback Gorilla

Mike Tyson offered to pay $10,000 to fight a zoo’s gorilla during the boxer’s reign as the world’s heavyweight champion.

John Moriello  •  16 Jul 2024
NASCAR’s New Safety Rule for Road Courses Like Sonoma Is Too Little, Too Late

The inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at the Circuit of the Americas was a near-disaster because of the rain. NASCAR’s rule change in response was too little, too late.

John Moriello  •  16 Jul 2024