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Joe Kozlowski

Sports Editor

About

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)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Recalled the ‘Only Time' His Father Coached Him on the Track: ‘I Had No Idea What I Was Doing'

While Dale Earnhardt Sr. didn't offer much advice to his son, Dale Jr. will never forget a single, five-minute coaching session.

Joe Kozlowski 04 Sep 2023
Richard Petty Helped Start 1 of NASCAR's Most Treasured Traditions as a Humble Way to Say Thank You: ‘These People Are Letting Me Feed My Family'

Richard Petty is a NASCAR legend for his on-track exploits, but he also helped create one of the sports' treasured traditions to thank fans.

Joe Kozlowski 01 Sep 2023
Jeff Van Gundy and Stan Van Gundy: Which Brother Has More Wins?

In the battle for Van Gundy sibling supremacy, one man has the advantage. Does Jeff or Stan come out on top?

Joe Kozlowski 29 Aug 2023
Dale Earnhardt Sr. Once Shaved His Signature Mustache Trying to ‘Not Drown' During a Vacation With Michael Waltrip

While Dale Earnhardt Sr. usually rocked a pretty sweet mustache, he once shaved it off during a tropical vacation with Michael Waltrip.

Joe Kozlowski 29 Aug 2023
Dale Earnhardt Sr. ‘Would Mess With' Mark Martin Until He Finally Stood Up for Himself: ‘I Was Going to Be a Man'

Dale Earnhardt Sr. left quite the lasting impression on Mark Martin after messing with him on the track.

Joe Kozlowski 28 Aug 2023
Michael Jordan Refused to Sign Autographs for His Chicago Bulls Teammates Without Getting Something in Return

Even members of the Chicago Bulls would sometimes ask Michael Jordan for his autograph. MJ, however, always expected something in return.

Joe Kozlowski 28 Aug 2023
Former Boston Star Cedric Maxwell Flaunted His Wealth With an Unusual Offseason Hobby Involving Unsuspecting Construction Workers

Cedric Maxwell worked hard on the basketball court but, during the offseason, wanted to watch others put in some effort.

Joe Kozlowski 22 Aug 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Turned Some Post-Head Injury Medical Advice Into an Invitation to Party: ‘I Did End Up Peeing in a Closet That Night'

Back in the day, you didn't need to give Dale Earnhardt Jr. an excuse to stay up drinking beers.

Joe Kozlowski 18 Aug 2023
NASCAR Star Jimmie Johnson Once Impressed in a Prestigious Race Without Breaking 10 Miles per Hour

While Jimmie Johnson turned in quite the NASCAR career, he can also thrive at much lower speeds.

Joe Kozlowski 16 Aug 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo Refused to Appear in ‘Space Jam 2' for an Incredibly On-Brand Reason

While Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the NBA's biggest names, he won't be appearing in ‘Space Jam 2' for a humble reason.

Joe Kozlowski 16 Aug 2023