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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)

Michael Jordan Couldn't Stand Playing Against Reggie Miller: ‘It's Like Chicken-Fighting with a Woman'

While Michael Jordan was capable of outscoring any given opponent, he couldn't stand the way that Reggie Miller played defense.

Joe Kozlowski 03 Jul 2023
We Asked ChatGPT to Design the Ideal NBA Player and Picked Apart the Results

Tired of the same old GOAT arguments? We've got a new, idealized player to enter into the competition.

Joe Kozlowski 02 Jul 2023
Aaron Rodgers Was Accidentally Linked to a Murder By ESPN on 2 Separate Occasions

While Aaron Rodgers is no stranger to making headlines, the NFL quarterback was once accidentally implicated in a murder by ESPN.

Joe Kozlowski 02 Jul 2023
Ron Harper Refused to Talk to Michael Jordan During a Card Game Out of Fear of What Might Happen

Before Ron Harper and Michael Jordan were teammates, the guard knew that you shouldn't get His Airness fired up.

Joe Kozlowski 01 Jul 2023
Michael Jordan Hated Losing So Much That He Cheated in Yahtzee Games Against Terry Francona

During his baseball career, Michael Jordan and Terry Francona would play Yahtzee on the team bus. MJ, unwilling to lose, was known to cheat.

Joe Kozlowski 30 Jun 2023
Jimmy Butler's Love of Wine Started Out As a Lie He Told Mark Wahlberg

While Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler now loves wine, he only started drinking it after lying to Mark Wahlberg on a movie set.

Joe Kozlowski 30 Jun 2023
Connor Bedard Names Sidney Crosby and Auston Matthews as His Favorite NHL Players

Thing having favorite players is limited to the fans sitting in the stands? Connor Bedard begs to differ.

Joe Kozlowski 30 Jun 2023
Connor Bedard Reveals the Pregame Superstitions He Follows Before Taking the Ice

Connor Bedard is a (relatively) young hockey player, but he's already well-versed in the art of pre-game superstitions.

Joe Kozlowski 30 Jun 2023
Connor Bedard Would Pick Something Other Than His Signature Shot If He Had to Rely on a Single Skill

While Connor Bedard may have a lethal shot, he would rely on something else if he had to choose a single skill to use.

Joe Kozlowski 30 Jun 2023
Connor Bedard May Be a Teenager, But He's Never Eaten Fast Food

While teenagers can usually take some liberties with their diet, things are a bit different when you're tapped for NHL greatness. Just ask Connor Bedard about that.

Joe Kozlowski 30 Jun 2023