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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 Sports7 in 2019. He covers the NBA and soccer for Sports7, 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)

Bill Belichick Was Once the President of a Hard-Partying College Fraternity

Bill Belichick might be all-business as an NFL head coach, but he once served as the president of a hard-partying college fraternity.

Joe Kozlowski 11 Jan 2024
Michael Jordan Once Called Barack Obama a ‘S—y Golfer' Before Getting Chirped in Return by the President

Michael Jordan isn't afraid to trash-talk anyone, including then-US President Barack Obama.

Joe Kozlowski 04 Oct 2023
Paul Pierce Once Added $20,000 to His Bank Account By Betting on a High Stakes Arm-Wrestling Match Between 2 Boston Celtics Teammates

During his time with the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce made $20,000 by betting on an in-flight arm-wrestling match.

Joe Kozlowski 04 Oct 2023
Coco Gauff's Parents: The Tennis Star's Dad Told Her She Could Be the ‘Greatest' When She Was Only 8

When Coco Gauff was a girl, her father told her that she could be “the greatest.” Since then, she's been living up to his words.

Joe Kozlowski 03 Oct 2023
Coco Gauff's Athletic Parents Set Her Up For Success: ‘Tennis Chose Her'

In the world of sports, you'll hear plenty of talk about destiny. Coco Gauff's tennis career could be an example of that.

Joe Kozlowski 03 Oct 2023
Larry Bird Once Played an NBA Game With $160 in Cash Inside His Shoe After Proving His Greatness to a Local Reporter

Larry Bird was a deadly shooter, even with an injured hand. Just ask a Boston Celtics beat reporter who lost $160 to the star.

Joe Kozlowski 02 Oct 2023
Kobe Bryant Revealed His Plans for an NBA Future Involving Michael Jordan to Seth Davis as a High School Senior

When he was still in high school, Kobe Bryant told a Seth Davis about his NBA plans involving Michael Jordan.

Joe Kozlowski 28 Sep 2023
Phil Jackson Subtly Insulted Both Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen as Part of His Annual Ritual

Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson all found great success together, but that didn't stop the coach from once throwing some shade at his two top-talents.

Joe Kozlowski 27 Sep 2023
Dale Earnhardt Sr. Prophetically Predicted Jeff Gordon's NASCAR Greatness When He Introduced Him to Dale Jr.

When Dale Earnhardt Sr. When Dale Earnhardt Sr. introduced Jeff Gordon to Dale Jr., the Intimidator made a prophethic prediction about NASCAR's future.

Joe Kozlowski 26 Sep 2023
Dennis Rodman Once Crashed a Pearl Jam Concert and Spent 45 Minutes Singing on Stage

Dennis Rodman once crashed a Pearl Jam concert and spent 45 minutes singing on stage.

Joe Kozlowski 22 Sep 2023