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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)

Ron Harper Refused to Mow the Lawn in an Effort to Preserve His Basketball Career: ‘These Hands Weren't Made for Yard Work'

Whether you think it was an excuse or a genuine effort to protect his future, Ron Harper wasn't one to get his hands dirty.

Joe Kozlowski 06 Jul 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Owes His Relationship With His Wife to Another Woman Named Jane

While Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a NASCAR legend, he owes his relationship with his wife, Amy, to another woman named Jane.

Joe Kozlowski 06 Jul 2023
Shaquille O'Neal and His Lakers Teammates Were Banned From Hazing a Young Kobe Bryant

While Kobe Bryant was a ruthless competitor, he was apparently treated with some kid gloves when he first landed in Hollywood.

Joe Kozlowski 06 Jul 2023
Draymond Green Shares His Grand Plan to Defend Against Victor Wembanyama

How do you stop Victor Wembanyama from scoring? Draymond Green has some early ideas.

Joe Kozlowski 05 Jul 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn't Hate Daytona International Speedway, Despite His Father's Tragic Death: ‘I Chose to Embrace the Track'

While Dale Earnhardt Jr. could have avoided the Daytona International Speedway after his father's tragic death, he embraced the track as a special place.

Joe Kozlowski 05 Jul 2023
Declan Rice Transfer: Arsenal Will Probably Be Hamstrung By the Payment Structure, But That's OK

Are there financial risks to the Declan Rice deal? Of course, but Arsenal will have to trust their squad-building strategy.

Joe Kozlowski 05 Jul 2023
Anthony Davis Learned a Valuable Lesson After a Regretable Endorsement Deal: ‘I Want Them To Fit Me'

After a bad experience, LA Lakers big man Anthony Davis will only sign endorsement deals with companies that fit with both him and his brand.

Joe Kozlowski 04 Jul 2023
Larry Bird Would ‘Terrorize' Teammates in Practice Before Having to Sit Out for the Team's Sake

Playing alongside Larry Bird certainly made things easier on the court, but it did come with some challenges.

Joe Kozlowski 04 Jul 2023
Dennis Rodman Tried to Wear a No. 69 Jersey, but David Stern and the NBA Refused to Allow It

When Dennis Rodman joined the Dallas Mavericks, he wanted to wear number 69. David Stern and the NBA, however, had other ideas.

Joe Kozlowski 04 Jul 2023
Michael Jordan Shut Down a Caddie Twice During a Single Ryder Cup and Never Forgot What Happened

No matter where you encounter him, His Airness isn't someone to mess with.

Joe Kozlowski 03 Jul 2023