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)

NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Fell Victim to the ‘Worst' Prank Involving a Home Pregnancy Test and His Ex-Girlfriend

While Dale Earnhardt Jr. is no stranger to having fun, he was once on the receiving end of ‘the worst' prank.

Joe Kozlowski • 15 Aug 2023

NBA

Michael Jordan Once Gave Charles Barkley a Free $1,000 as Part of a Larger Scheme to Win $100,000 on the Golf Course

Michael Jordan is no stranger to hitting the golf course with big money on the line. Just ask Charles Barkley

Joe Kozlowski • 09 Aug 2023

NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson Is Worth $160 Million After a Legendary NASCAR Career, but He Still Regrets a Crash That Never Happened

For all of his NASCAR success, Jimmie Johnson has one regret from his career: a crash that never happened.

Joe Kozlowski • 09 Aug 2023

Retired NBA star Michael Jordan looks on during an NBA press conference

NBA

Michael Jordan Once Gave Up a Profitable Endorsement Deal Because He Started Going Bald

If you're a longtime NBA fan, you're probably familiar with Michael Jordan‘s reputation. While His Airness possessed some truly elite talent, he wasn't always the nicest guy around. Jordan trash-talked anyone who stood in his way, punched his teammates, and has a reputation for being cheap. When it came to his endorsement deals, though, MJ […]

Joe Kozlowski • 08 Aug 2023

Then-Lakers star Kobe Bryant stands with his hands on his hips during a game

NBA

Kobe Bryant's Biggest Pet Peeve Started With a Gross Childhood Experience

Kobe Bryant found fame and fortune as an NBA star, but the LA Lakers still had a relatable pick for his biggest pet peeve.

Joe Kozlowski • 08 Aug 2023

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones laughs during a press conference

NFL

Jerry Jones Is Worth $8.8 Billion, but He Once Learned a Harsh Lesson About Financial Responsibility When a Woman Literally Cut His Credit Card in Half

While Cowboys owner is pretty wealthy, he once learned a harsh lesson about financial responsibility at a Dallas airport.

Joe Kozlowski • 04 Aug 2023

NASCAR

Clint Bowyer Once Found Himself ‘Trapped' in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Basement After a Night of Partying: ‘It’s Like Fort Knox Locked Me In'

While Clint Bowyer knows a thing or two about partying, one night of revelry ended with the NASCAR driver trapped in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s basement.

Joe Kozlowski • 27 Jul 2023

NBA legend Michael Jordan swings on the golf course

NBA

Michael Jordan Once Responded to a Painful Defeat by Forcing His Hall-of-Fame Coach to Play a Round of Golf at 4 a.m

As we learned during ‘The Last Dance,' Michael Jordan is capable of taking anything personally, including a narrow defeat on the golf course.

Joe Kozlowski • 27 Jul 2023

NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is Worth $300 Million, but His Ideal Day Once Consisted of Nothing More Than Drinking Beers at Walt Disney World

While Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a $300 million net worth, the NASCAR legend isn't above cracking open a cold one.

Joe Kozlowski • 24 Jul 2023

Connor Bedard as a member of the CHL Top Prospects (L), Team Canada (C), and the Regina Pats (R).

Athlete Index

Connor Bedard: Biography, Career, Net Worth, Family, Top Stories for the Rising Hockey Star

Who is Connor Bedard? We've got you covered with anything and everything about the rising hockey star.

Joe Kozlowski • 24 Jul 2023